Next year, the Toyota Prius in Thailand Raft

TOKYO, KOMPAS.com - After successfully producing the Camry Hybrid in Thailand, Toyota now has a new plan. With regard to the increasing demand for the Prius, making # 1 Japanese car manufacturers will assemble the best-selling hybrid cars in the world of the White Elephant in the State.

Nikkei reported yesterday, Toyota will make Thailand as production base for export of the Prius at the same time meet the market demand of ASEAN, including Indonesia. If these plans materialize, the local component content of ASEAN for the Prius can achieve 40 per cent. Mean, this car will not receive duty free entry.

Reportedly, Toyota's factory in Thailand will start assembling the Prius in late 2011. Components such as batteries and electric motors, are still supplied from their home country, Japan.

Currently the Prius is only assembled in Japan and China. Originally Prius will also be assembled in the United States. But since the financial crisis, the plan is so prolonged. In fact, Toyota's new plant in Mississippi will be utilized assembling Corolla began in 2011.

If the Prius is imported from Thailand and if you can enter the ASEAN Free Trade Area scheme, the price is definitely more affordable!

Authors: AGK
Editor: zbj

Manufactured MPV Prius 2011 Version

JAPAN, KOMPAS.com - Though still busy with the completion of the recall, do not delay the program from Toyota of Japan which has been scheduled. Including the production of environmentally friendly vehicles.

Reportedly, Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) is now preparing the hybrid Prius model. Information from internal party said that the biggest car manufacturer will produce versions of multipurpose vehicle (MPV).

Citing a report from Nikkei News Agency, Japan, a few days ago, TMC is currently preparing the Prius hybrid minivan to be launched early next 2011.

This new model can carry 5-7 passengers and a new selection of old products Prius sedan.

Battery supply will enter from Panasonic EV Energy Co.. While the production process will take place at the factory Teiho industrial complex in Aichi Prefecture.

Authors: AGK
Editor: Bastia