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BIZmotors Compiled by L.S.A.Wedaarachchi Four new Toyota models unveiled Toyota Lanka Limited introduced four new Toyota Models to Sri Lanka's auto market recently to improve the model line up. Toyota Lanka says that in every country at every level Toyota's commitment is to give customers more innovative and timely products and work in harmony with people, society and the environment thereby enhancing good relations with customers. Toyota Lanka's vision is to become the most successful and respected car company in the Sri Lankan market through gaining lifetime customers and lifetime employees. Introducing the new Toyota models, Managing Director of Toyota Lanka Ltd Nobuhiko Kato said that continuous improvement is the key of Toyota and Toyota Lanka. He said to make people feel good about having a Toyota, it is necessary to meet the highest expectations of customer. 100 Ceylinco Automobile service dealers appointed islandwide Ceylinco Automobile Limited has appointed one hundred service dealers islandwide, in addition to its exclusive sales network for the convenience and efficient after sales service for CAL motorcycle customers. According to a spokesman for CAL Automobile Limited CAL stands for convenient Affordable and Lasting solution for the transport needs. It is convenient to buy since CAL motorcycles are available all over the island with CAL dealers and twenty-three Seylan Merchant Bank branches. Four leasing packages with leading financial institutions have been introduced for prospective CAL buyers. According to Shanta R Yapa, under the CAL rideaway package which was introduced with Seylan Merchant Leasing Limited, an executive of an institution can rideaway the selected motorcycle even without paying the upfront payment. CAL motorcycles are available for all segments of society. There is a range of seven models of motorcycles Rs. 62,000 (without VAT) to Rs. 110,000 to choose from. CAL motorcycles are manufactured by a fully intergrated Chinese motorcycle manufacturing plant which had obtained Euro certification and ISO certificate. It manufactures over one million motorcycles annually for the European market. Ceylinco Automobile at the Union Place, CAL centre operates as a one stop shop where customers can select the dream machine, while obtaining the lease agreement. Toyota Camry - Vibrant and poised The all-new Camry luxury, Sedan, the best-selling car in America for eight of the past nine years, is completely redesigned to bring a new elegance and dynamic sports and luxury look to the Sri Lankan luxury segment. Refusing to take continued global success for granted, Toyota engineers and designers chose to expand the very definition of Camry. In doing so, they created a new benchmark for luxury Sedans. Engineers and designers rethought every aspect of the Camry, from it chassis to its body, interior, drive train and accessories. The result is a world-class sedan that redefines global standards for comfort, performance design and technical sophistication. An all-new exterior design provides the Camry with a visual impact that signals a departure from the upright style of its predecessor. This new Camry shape is athletic and modern, with a long, high-visibility cabin set on a horizontal underbody with strong, rounded planes and elongated structures. The wheelbase now is longer than before, and track is wider, with the wheels pushed out toward each of the cars four corners. The Camry interior was completely redesigned with an emphasis on a stylish design with enhancements in cabin space, luxury, comfort and convenience for front and rear passengers. Interior upgrades include redesigned seats, plasma cluster air-conditioning. rear-seat personal reading lamps, a multi-information display, more storage compartments, improved ease of use of door and instrument panel features, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, reclining rear passenger seats, eight-way-adjustable power driver's seat and much more. Its dynamic physical presence and exhilarating performance stimulate a desire to drive. It has a magnetic attraction sleek and strong, the eye- catching design. Camry's innovative packaging astutely resolves opposing demands for a stylish exterior and a spacious comfortable interior. The result is an open roomy cabin. The compact light weight 3.5 litre V6 engine integrates sophisticated technologies including dual VVT-i which contribute to the outstanding performance and excellent fuel efficiency. The advanced 2.4 litre 4 cylinder in line engine delivers excellent performance and fuel efficiency together with low emissions. To help reduce the impact to occupants in a collision, the CAMRY is equipped with SRS airbags, SRS side airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags. Specifications Length-width-height-mm 4815, 1820, 1480 Brakes -Front-Rear-Ventilated discs/Discs Engines: Type-V6. Four Cam 2.4 Valve II Type - 4 Cyl.in line. Twin Cam 1.6 - Valve Toyota Rav4 - Sporty and premium design Rav4 is sporty and it has a premium design. It ideally suits any setting on or off the road. Rav4's new platform achieves energetic driving performance. Its electric power steering smoothly assists the driver according to vehicle speed. Rav4's, 2.4 litre ZAZ - FE gasoline engine delivers smooth acceleration, remarkable fuel efficient and quiet operation. Advanced fuel efficient transmissions include a smooth shifting 5 speed manual transaxle and 4 super ECT. Specifications Length, width, height mm4600, 1815, 1685 Brakes - Front. Ventilated Disc Rear. Solid disc Engine 2.4 litre gasoline (ZAZ-FE) 4 cylinders, in line, 2362 c.c. The third generation all new toyota Rav4 is one of the most significant models ever launched by Toyota Lanka. An icon in motoring history, the Rav4 kick-started the fashionable SUV segment when it was first launched in 1999 in Sri Lanka. Its unique blend of off-road capability, excellent on-road performance and rugged looks set the benchmark for a whole new segment. The all new third generation Toyota Rav 4 will offer significantly more driving pleasure and performance, more premium quality, advanced technology, increased interior space and innovative modularity. The all new design is rugged but modern, keeping the styling cues from the previous generation Rav4s. The new Toyota Rav4 will take SUV driving performance to a new level - thanks to its powerful engine and hi-tech drive train that features the new Integrated Active Drive System. Interior quality and passenger comfort have been greatly improved while
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