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18th July, 2012
Toyota has upgraded the Tarago range, repositioning prices by up to
$3,500* and improving four-cylinder fuel economy with a new automatic transmission.
The price of the most affordable Tarago GLi is again under $50,000 - reduced by 6.7 per cent or $3,500 to $48,990* -
the same level as in March 2006. However, today's Tarago has substantially more standard features including five extra
airbags (seven in total), vehicle stability control, traction control and brake assist.
Pricing has been reduced by $2,000 on four-cylinder Tarago GLX, $2,300 on V6 GLi and $1,300 on V6 Ultima. The V6 GLX
variant has had a spec-related price increase of $1,390.
Four-cylinder models (GLi and GLX) are now fitted with a continuously variable transmission, which can be used as an
automatic transmission or as a seven-speed sequential-shift transmission. Integration of the new transmission with
Tarago's 2.4-litre petrol engine lowers fuel consumption by more than six per cent to 8.9 litres/100 km**, based on the
official combined cycle. The biggest fuel saving is in urban driving where consumption falls 7.1 per cent to 11.7
litres/100 km**. Combined cycle CO2 emissions are down 6.75 per cent to 207 grammes/km**. The new transmission, which
replaces a conventional four-speed automatic transmission, is responsive and quiet while offering seamless gear
changes. Monitoring the driver's use of the accelerator pedal, the system controls the pulley ratio, speed and shift
pattern to achieve the optimum balance of fuel economy and acceleration. In hilly terrain, it counters excessive gear
hunting and, on downhill runs, initiates down-shifts to increase engine braking. In D (Drive) mode, the transmission
control activates torque-converter lock-up at low vehicle speeds and widens the pulley ratio to keep engine revolutions
low and save fuel. With the gear lever in the M (Manual) position, the new CVT provides seven-speed gear-shifting. A
highly responsive sequential-shift control system matches engine torque to transmission ratio and vehicle speed.
Transmission software will prevent over-revving or engine lugging. First gear is selected automatically when the vehicle
comes to a stop.
As part of the latest Toyota Tarago upgrade, all models gain revised interiors with new colours and ornamentation as
well as new seat upholstery patterns.
The four-cylinder models, as well as V6 GLi, gain Optitron instruments, making this feature standard across the range.
All models now have push-button Smart Start; V6 GLX and Ultima also have keyless Smart Entry.
Tarago V6 GLX gains the power sliding passenger-side door which is already standard on Ultima. It can be operated from
a switch on the dash, a button on the key fob or by moving the door handle. Also new to V6 GLX are high-intensity
discharge (HID) headlamps with an advanced front-lighting system (AFS) that provides better night vision by swivelling
the lights in response to steering angle and vehicle speed. The HID headlights also come with automatic levelling and
washers. Rear privacy glass is another addition to GLX models (4-cylinder and V6).
Top-grade Ultima is fitted with new 15-spoke, 17-inch alloy wheels while mid-grade GLX picks up the 10-spoke, 17-inch
design that was previously on Ultima. GLi retains its 16-inch full wheel caps.
Ultima's instrument panel, steering wheel, shift knob, centre-console and door-switch surrounds now have new-pattern
woodgrain-look highlights. Ultima's rear-seat entertainment system has been upgraded to a high-resolution 9-inch VGA LCD
display and is compatible with blue-ray discs and DVDs. The system also includes a single CD player, AM-FM radio, 3.5mm
AUX jack and USB input, and Bluetooth™ hands-free telephone and audio streaming^.
Both GLi variants (4-cylinder and V6) are fitted with an updated audio system that includes a three-line dot matrix
text display, FM radio text, voice recognition for some phone and audio functions and Bluetooth™^ phonebook access
profile. The system also includes a single CD player, AM-FM radio, 3.5mm AUX jack and USB input, and Bluetooth™
hands-free telephone and audio streaming^.
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Tarago is available in seven exterior colours.
There has been no change to the 202 kW 3.5-litre petrol engine that powers V6 Tarago models.
Toyota Tarago Prices* (MLP*)
2.4 4-cyl GLi - $48,990*
2.4 4-cyl GLX - $51,990*
3.5 V6 GLi - $53,990*
3.5 V6 GLX - $59,490*
3.5 V6 Ultima - $71,490*.
NOTES:
* Manufacturer's List Price (MLP) excludes dealer delivery fees and the numerous statutory charges (commonly known as
on-road costs). Additionally, please note that all prices, fees and charges are subject to change without notice, as are
the specifications.
** Fuel consumption and emissions data will vary depending on driving conditions/style, vehicle conditions and
options/accessories. Source of data: ADR 81/02.
^ The Bluetooth™ word mark is owned by The Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Not all devices will be compatible and functionality
will vary depending on the device.
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