Toyota launches redesigned Wish in Japan

All vehicles in the series feature a new-generation engine with "Valvematic", which is a continuously variable valve-lift and valve-timing mechanism that achieves both excellent driving performance and superior environmental performance.

The new engine, in combination with Super Continuously Variable Transmission-intelligent (Super CVT-i) transmission, gives the Wish a maximum of 15% better fuel efficiency than the previous model and more exhilarating driving performance. Steering-assisted Vehicle Stability Control (S-VSC) and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) side and curtain-shield airbags-standard on all vehicles in the series-give the new Wish class-leading levels* of safety performance.

Both the 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter engines are fitted with "Valvematic", which is a continuously variable valve-lift mechanism that controls intake valve-lift volume and valve timing. The mechanism produces optimum power at all speed ranges and provides advanced environmental performance, while engine and Super CVT-i control tuning emphasizes high response, exhilarating acceleration and increased fuel economy.

Consequentially, the 1.8-liter front-wheel drive models achieve 16.0km/l in the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) 10-15 test cycle, with CO2 emissions of just 145g/km. The 2.0-liter models achieve 15.2km/l in the MLIT 10-15 test cycle, with CO2 emissions of just 153g/km.

The 1.8-liter, front-wheel drive models have a fuel efficiency that exceeds the level stipulated in the Japanese 2010 standards2 by 20% and the 2.0-liter models exceed the same by 15%. All vehicles in the series achieve emission levels 75% lower than the 2005 standards under the MLIT's Approval System for Low-emission Vehicles.

Seven-speed Sports Sequential Shiftmatic transmission-standard on all vehicles in the series-allows the driver to enjoy manual-transmission-like operation, while the adoption of CVT Sport Mode and Dynamic Sport Mode also contribute to exciting driving.

[I]* Compared to vehicles of a similar engine displacement.[/I]

[IMG]http://www.oneshift.com/showroom/uploadimages/resized-2009040600459274.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.oneshift.com/showroom/uploadimages/resized-2009040600440950.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.oneshift.com/showroom/uploadimages/resized-2009040600421734.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.oneshift.com/showroom/uploadimages/resized-2009040600402938.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.oneshift.com/showroom/uploadimages/resized-2009040600344765.jpg[/IMG]

Credits: JRC