Toyota Motor Corporation announced
today the nationwide launch in Japan of the Blade compact hatchback through "Toyota"
and "Toyopet" dealers.
The Blade has been developed as a high-class hatchback for stylish
adults aimed at achieving a new appeal by satisfying the pride of those in it
and offering them a sense of fun with eye-catching advanced styling, as well
as with the safety and comfort features and driving performance of a luxury
sedan, all in an easy-to-
The exterior has a deeply sculpted form that evokes an energetic
feeling that expresses the vehicle’s powerful driving performance and conveys
a sense of high status, while meticulous attention has been paid to every detail
of the interior, including materials and finishes, to create a high-quality
and stylish atmosphere.
By equipping the compact body with a 2.4-liter engine, the Blade
exhibits dynamic performance with power to spare, and the newly designed suspension
provides superior cruising performance. In addition to its outstanding environmental
performance, the vehicle also achieves safety performance at the highest levels
in its class[2] through the adoption of VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) and
TRC (Traction Control) systems, SRS side and curtain shield airbags and driver’s
seat SRS knee air bags as standard on all vehicles in the series.
As the highest-class Toyota brand hatchback, the Blade seeks
to appeal to the sensitivities of customers with an inclination toward refined
and stylish lifestyles and is designed to pioneer a new vehicle market.
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