The +Hana on the new Toyota Passo, the L'epice on the new Toyota Ractis Verso, and the Jewela on the new Toyota Vitz/Yaris. Those three compacts were made for the feminine drivers, and if I were a Japanese female driver comparing those three feminine-type compacts, what should it be?
In my opinion, the +Hana on the new Passo provides its "genki" characteristic, perfect for the genki girl type. The Ractis Verso L'epice has a stylish grille that made female buyers want to buy this kind of Ractis, but looks somewhat a simplicity. The new Vitz Jewela has a different face that looks like the Ractis L'epice and it has a bunch of fancy colors, especially the Jewela exclusive colors such as Cherry Pearl Crystal Shine, Dark Brown Mica Metallic, Reddish Purple Mica Metallic, Dark Red Mica, Turquoise Metallic, Green Mica Metallic, and Blue Mica Metallic. Some Jewela exclusive colors have a silver side mirror on it to add a hint of glamor on the Vitz Jewela.
These feminine type Toyota compacts were a greater deal for Japanese women...
In tradition of MAPLUS Portable Navi 3's collaboration with the finest anime series for the special "Kisekae Pack" such as Hayate the Combat Butler 2nd Season, Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex, Macross F, and Eden of the East, the special To Aru Kagaku no Railgun "Kisekae Pack" adds "Biribiri" and "Judgment Desu No" to the Maplus 3.
With the choice between Mikoto Misaka (CV: Rina Satou) and Kuroko Shirai (CV: Satomi Arai), this special pack gives the Maplus 3 fully charged like a railgun!
I'm sure most JDM drivers reside in Japan got their PSP and the Maplus 3 ready to have the railgun fully charged. If I said Railgun, we say it's Biribiri and Judgment Desu No!
When the Vitz debuted in Japan since January 1999, Toyota ushered in the new age of compact cars, then it was exported in other parts of the world by the names of Yaris and Echo (not to be confused with the Echo sedan in the North American market that is the Platz). In 2005, the Vitz garnered a full redesign and exported globally as the Yaris. That is the point because the Toyota Vitz is a true global compact that targets the likelihood of the Suzuki Swift and the Honda Fit (Jazz).
2011 Toyota Vitz
Brace yourself and the near end of 2010 marks the beginning of the Vitz's full model change as it reaches its third generation. The new, third-generation, Toyota Vitz is now evolved to become the most fuel efficient compact in its class, outwitting the likes of the Nissan March K13 and the Honda Fit (Jazz) in this category. The new third-generation Toyota Vitz comes in four various variants starting from the Vitz U and the Vitz F
2011 Toyota Vitz
the stylish Vitz Jewela for the ladies
2011 Toyota Vitz Jewela
and the aggressive Vitz RS for those who want to taste the extreme.
2011 Toyota Vitz RS
Depending on the variant, the new Vitz has three engine types available. First is the 1KR-FE VVTi engine (1.0-litre engine) that is the entry level for the new Vitz. This engine has the power output of a frugal 69PS and the fuel economy of 23.0km/L. Second is the 1NR-FE Dual VVTi engine (1.3-litre engine) which has the power output of 95PS and the fuel economy of 24.0km/L (2WD). Last but truly an enthusiasts' favorite was the high-performance 1NZ-FE Dual VVTi engine (1.5-litre engine) that has the power output of 109PS and the fuel economy of 20km/L (CVT). Most Vitz variants are equipped with the Super CVT-i for optimized fuel efficiency but only the extreme Vitz RS is equipped with the 5-speed manual. The RS also comes with the Super CVT-i but what differs is the sporty paddle shifters.
Now, here's the real catch; the Vitz Smart Stop Package has one secret weapon to become the most opulent gas-miser such is the Toyota Stop & Start System (an idling stop system found in the Toyota iQ Go 6MT). The Toyota Stop & Start System allows the 1NR-FE Dual VVTi engine to shut off automatically when not in use. This also applies when your Vitz goes on a brake during a traffic. With the Smart Stop combined, the Vitz has the maximum fuel economy of 26.5km/L! This fuel economy is bound to be the most fuel efficient among compacts with 1.3-litre engines.
2011 Toyota Vitz interior
With the Vitz now has a new exterior, the change of the Vitz's interior sounds puzzling. The new interior seems to be somewhat complexing and I still like the interior of the second-generation Vitz. However, the new Vitz is covered with the special windows that has a 99% protection against the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. When summer comes, you'll be glad to have the Vitz ready.
My thoughts about the Vitz:
Now on sale in Japan and soon; the rest of the world including the Philippines as the new Yaris! The case is now open for those who want to see the new king of compacts such is the new Toyota Vitz. With the Smart Stop equipped, the new Vitz really puts the Nissan March K13 to shame because of its class no.1 fuel economy of 26.5km/L. The Vitz Jewela is somewhat a feminine type, more like the Ractis (Verso-S) L'epice and the Passo +Hana, because of the attractive front and fancy colors. The Vitz RS is an enthusiasts' favorite because of its extreme attitude but 5 gears wasn't enough to outrun against the Honda Fit RS, now with a 6-speed manual. I'm sure they're ready to get their hands on the new Vitz. Are you ready?
Gran Turismo 5 Original Game Sound Track
Piano Performed by Lang Lang
The Gran Turismo 5 Original Game Sound Track Piano Performed by Lang Lang is a CD filled with some of the classical piano music as listened from the Gran Turismo 5 video game and performed by the world renowned pianist, Lang Lang.
The classical CD includes Beethoven's Tempest, Bach's Air on the G String, Chopin's Polonaise Op. 40 No. 1, Liszt's La Campanella, and some of the famous classical piano music performed by the world renowned Lang Lang himself.
A relaxing addition to your ever growing collection of CDs for car enthusiasts as these classical piano musics will relax your senses after long hours of grueling GT5 challenges.
Since its global debut in November 25, 2010, Gran Turismo 5 (日本名: グランツーリスモ5) was a worldwide sensation among fans and newcomers alike. Not only the game offers more than 1000 cars, it offers some of the best features in GT5 such as the race course maker, online connectivity, 3D TV compatibility to see GT5 come to life, and the special appearance of the Top Gear Test Track. With all these features, that's why the phenomenal GT5 garnered a 60 million mark of sales worldwide.
As a treat for celebrating its 60 millionth mark of worldwide sales, the original sound track of Gran Turismo 5 is now here and this two-disc package contains 36 hand-picked, in-game BGMs, which are perfect to relieve GT5 moments wherever you go. It also includes the GT5 version of Moon Over the Castle (the Gran Turismo main theme) and 5OUL ON D!SPLAY (pronounced as Soul On Display) by Daiki Kasho (the E3 2010 music, which was titled by a lucky Gran Turismo fan that you can see his name on the credits).
I'm sure this 2-disc CD is great to put it in the car audio and listen to the music from GT5 while you're stuck at heavy traffic.
TRACK LISTINGS:
DISC ONE:
1. MOON OVER THE CASTLE (GT5 VERSION)
2. LIKE A BIRD
3. MY FAVORITE WINGS
4. CUBIC LUSTER
5. THE TRIP
6. TAKE CONTROL
7. LIBERTY
8. SMOKER’S LAMENT
9. PASSION
10. DARK LINE
11. SLOW ON THE UPTAKE
12. 8VA CURVES
13. NIGHT BIRDS
14. GLOSS OF SPEED
15. RADIOTIRE
16. DRIVE ON COINS
17. 5OUL ON D!SPLAY
18. DAY TO LIVE
DISC TWO:
1. 7 DAYS REMINISCENCE
2. WINDS
3. CECILE
4. HOLIDAY
5. HOT STUFF
6. HORIZONS IN MAY
7. MADELEINE
8. CITY CIRCUIT
9. SOLITUDE
10. BEAUTIFUL AREA
11. THE FIRST PERSON
12. EVE
13. SUNDAY
14. IN TRANSIT
15. MIGHTY ENGINE
16. APOLLO
17. SIDE OF YOU
18. MEMORABILIA
No, they're not made of iron, but these two special edition, Japan-only, WRX STi models truly have a iron heart inside.
First off, the Subaru WRX STi GRB returned the special edition Spec C by popular demand. The WRX STi Spec C looks like an ordinary WRX STi, only extraordinary because of its reduced weight, extraordinary front bumper, and a 2.0L 16-valve Dual AVCS twin scroll turbo which has the same power output as the normal WRX STi. It offers two rim sizes (from 17-inch to 18-inch) and its available only in 5 door hatchback form.
For the 4-door sedan, the WRX STi GVB and GVF received an exclusive limited-edition WRX STi tS. The term "tS" stands for "tuned by STi" and the WRX STi (GVB) and the WRX STi A-Line (GVF) is armed with the carbon roof. A Carbon Roof? Awesome but where's the wing? This somewhat be redundant but the carbon roof on the WRX STi 4-door looks fine to me.
Those Subaru fanatics living in Japan finally had something for this Christmas season; two souped up special edition WRX STi variants, but those special editions won't last long!
