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Official pictures of Toyota Hilux facelift were presented to the public, and the sales target for this model in 2009 is of 47,000 units. It was launched in Europe in 2005 and until now, Hilux model has become increasingly more popular and better sold, and last year recorded sales of 39,000 units.
Changes made at Toyota Hilux are some of subtle facelift. Part of the front grille receives a bar and a new protection. Two new colors for equipment are now available, Blue Island and Graphite Grey and models 3.0 D-4D Double Cab HL3 and Double Cab can now be with 15 inches and, respectively, 17 inches rims.

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Toyota A-BAT Concept is a great compact pickup truck that combines a cab forward design with a rugged and bold style inspired by military vehicles with a roomy and versatile interior.
Designers from Toyota declared that they were inspired by the look of a NATO all-terrain military truck when they drew this fantastic concept and the Prius’ ‘trapezoid’ silhouette was a starting point for the bold new design.
This model will probably run on a four cylinder gas engine with Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive.
Or maybe the A-BAT name comes from “Batman”. What do you think?

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At 2007 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) were presented 9 special Toyota Scion models, in Las Vegas. One of these 9 models was Scion Dalek xD. Let’s see its characteristics:

Scion Dalek xD Exterior

• JG gunmetal gray exterior paint
• Black front bumper paint accents
• Black-chrome finished Scion emblems
• Five Axis lip spoiler kit (front, rear, sides)
• Speedster style chopped exterior (roof and hatch removed)
• Fully hidden interior roll-cage and bracing for body panel support
• Speedster aluminum side mirrors
• Smoked taillights and headlights
• Chopped front windshield 7.0” lower
• Shaved door handles front and rear
• Molded rear hatch to rear quarter panels
• Removed upper portion of rear hatch
• Welded lower portion of rear hatch
• Graphics by Fast signs Seattle
• Beveled rear slats for hatch cover
• Beveled lip edge on doors to accommodate paneling
• Custom beechwood rear hatch cover w/chrome details

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