Toyota start-up dates for 2010/2011 models

[GFerg]

Stuff we were already expecting. Avalon and Sienna have short 2010 Model years (lasting a few months). Redesigned 2011 models are probably going to be debuted in Jan./Feb. 2010. New 4Runner production starts next month. Everything else looks the same I think.


http://www.phharval.com/aboutPHHArva...tes/080509.pdf

[1SICKLEX]

With the Solara dead there is now only a Camry sedan. I wonder will the Accord win the sales crown with its coupe/sedan.

I can't believe they can't even figure out how to sell a FWD coupe. WTF?

[Nextourer]

Why are they releasing next year's model so early? Isn't Sept early enough and now it has to be Feb/Mar?

[pagemaster]

Originally Posted by GFerg

Stuff we were already expecting. Avalon and Sienna have short 2010 Model years (lasting a few months). Redesigned 2011 models are probably going to be debuted in Jan./Feb. 2010. New 4Runner production starts next month. Everything else looks the same I think.


http://www.phharval.com/aboutPHHArva...tes/080509.pdf

Its good to see that Toyota will likely keep the Avalon around. The Avalon is one Toyota's best values

[PhilipMSPT]

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX

With the Solara dead there is now only a Camry sedan. I wonder will the Accord win the sales crown with its coupe/sedan.

I can't believe they can't even figure out how to sell a FWD coupe. WTF?

The tC does very well because it's sold through the proper market (young enthusiasts with less money).

The Solara doesn't do very well because it's a very big boat in convertible form only. They stopped coupe production for '09. Also, the Solara was not cheap; it cost quite a bit more than the Camry (about $3k more if I recall). Making it a low production vehicle with little room for performance modifications made it even less desirable to the coupe-buying market.

If Toyota wants to sell a FWD coupe, it needs to be small, light, and relatively agile for a Toyota. The tC does that, the Solara does not.

[encore888]

The Accord coupe definitely is a lot more stylish than the sedan, perhaps if Toyota puts out a regular coupe Solara...