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Toyota Releases New JDM Models Hoping To Reverse Downward Slide

Agent009 submitted on 6/6/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:29:21 AM

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Baby boomers are the prime target for Toyota’s redesigned Premio (above) and Allion, a pair of sedans just unveiled in Japan.

These are two, medium 1.5- 1.8-liter front-drive sedans are on a mission to help revive Japan’s slumping sedan market and also, by the by, Toyota’s own domestic sales.

Yes, folks, it’s hard to believe given Toyota’s stratospheric performance in the U.S., but in a weak Japan home market, Toyota’s sales continue to head south. In May, registrations fell 8.3 percent to 234,640 units, marking the ninth successive month of decline. Over the first five months of 2007, Toyota’s down 10.5 percent at 682,654 units.



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Will_

Looks like a toned-down Avalon to me, which isn't really a great-looking vehicle.

The shocking news here is Toyota's sales in Japan! I had no idea! Curse the Chinese imports!!!

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 6/6/2007 1:36:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

S4cabriofoxone

Wow! You admitted that a Toyota was cheap-looking!

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Posted on 6/7/2007 2:03:22 AM | | Votes: 1   

Will_

I didn't say "cheap," but for the sake of making you happy this ONE time, yes it does look cheap, primarily because it is cheap!

Now where's my medal?

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 6/7/2007 4:24:07 PM | | Votes: 1   

neutral

So weird how companies seem to do better in foreign markets!!

— neutral (View Profile)

Posted on 6/6/2007 2:26:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Rupert

Looks like a Kia.

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Posted on 6/6/2007 2:41:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

VinnyP

I cannot think of a better diss. This looks like a hippo with wheels...hideous...I am usually a supporter of toyota...but wow...

Now if it were the Toyota Aurion it would be totally different.

— VinnyP (View Profile)

Posted on 6/6/2007 10:56:07 PM | | Votes: 2   

stevenv1999

It is not just Toyota in their home market, but all Japanese brands are suffering from declining sales on the island.

— stevenv1999 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/6/2007 3:38:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

silent_power

These "JUNK" articles are about making fake impressions.

Car sales in Japan fall for more than 17 months in a row, at a very high percentage! I think its more than 12 % !

Toyota is dominant force in Japan for years. 40-50 % market share.

— silent_power (View Profile)

Posted on 6/6/2007 4:04:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

AMGC55

ooo a big yaris with chrome

— AMGC55 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/6/2007 7:05:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

delan

Egad, is this what the new corolla will look like?

— delan (View Profile)

Posted on 6/6/2007 8:08:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

huu76

Formula,
The Japanese believe more in their own cars than in German ones. Name one European brand that owns 45% of its domestic market.
Germany's car market seems to be hurting too, -11% in May, -9.6% YTD. Exports are the only reason why overall production was up 1.7%.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/motoringNews/idUKHIL52464720070605

Maybe the Germans have lost faith in their own cars as well?

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 6/6/2007 8:14:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

S4cabriofoxone

"Germany's car market seems to be hurting too, -11% in May, -9.6% YTD."

That's even when Audi, Mercedes and VW are going up domestically. BMW may have slipped a little.

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Posted on 6/7/2007 2:04:36 AM | | Votes: 1   

Monk

All these Lexus and Toyota cars are having the angular grille design...it's annoying
I mean, although Lexus doesn't have the long history behind it, it's still a very well made car. Just please, don't sell a rebadged Toyota for a Lexus

— Monk (View Profile)

Posted on 6/6/2007 11:05:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

It has a Nissan grille, uglified Avensis headlights and the rear quarter of a Hyundai Azera. It could've come out of China...

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Posted on 6/7/2007 2:05:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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