Friday, Nov 26, 2004 at 21:46
here is the article you pointed us to .
have a good read . There are some options that Australia will get from the Thialand version.
Let me also tell you this . Most sales people know less about there product than you and I . Let alone whats coming in . I chat with dealer principles every day and let me tell you that not even they know whats going on most of the time . There are alot of roumors flying around Toyota at the moment , even ones about the ability to order a rigig axle on a auto GXL turbo diesel and V8 next year . I wont beleive it untill i see it . I for one hope to see more overseas models in this country and also hope your vehicle of choise comes in . I just dont see it happening.
Toyota Motor Corp. took its first major step toward realizing the global optimal production and supply network when it announced as the IMV Project in 2002 by launching sales (14th October 2004) of a new-type pickup truck in Thailand.
Courtesy of information provided to us by Toyota Motor Press Office below is some preliminary images and additional information and some "may be" included options for the Australian market.
Toyota Motor Co chose Thailand, as the first country in Asia in which to invest and operate its business. The first manufacturing plant started its operations in 1964. Since those early days, Toyota Motor Thailand (TMT) has grown considerably. The second manufacturing plant commenced in 1975 and a third plant started productions in 1990. In addition, TMT has built the distribution network of 91 dealers and 234 showrooms all across the country. From 1999 Toyota Motor Thailand produces two new models, the Corolla Altis and the Camry which arrives in CKD packages. The company's goal is to manufacture cars containing 100% Thai-made components by 2003. Most of Toyota Motor Thailand's export sales are made to Australia, but the company also exports to Singapore and Brunei
The new pickup, called the Hilux VIGO, is the first of five newly developed IMV Project models designed for sale in more than 140 countries and to meet 21st century customer demands for high levels of durability and comfort. The completely new full lineup is to consist of three pickup trucks of different body types, a minivan and an SUV, collectively known as IMVs (Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicles).
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