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Highlights
• JDM 2004 ARISTO 2JZ-GTE w/ VVTi
• JDM Work 20-inch VS-XX anodized-chrome with BF Goodrich KDW/TA tires
• JDM ENDLESS rotors and calipers
• JDM Zeal Function X’s coilovers
• JDM HKS purple sway bars and Kansai rear strut tower bar

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• Kizashi is the best equipped mid-size sedan starting under $19,000, with volume models averaging between $22,000 and $24,000.
• Kizashi offers the most standard safety features in its price class and already meets the NHTSA’s 2014 safety standards.
• The AWD Kizashi, available in all trim levels with CVT transmission, can be purchased for less than some of the segment’s volume leading FWD sedans.

BREA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2009) — Tapping in to its heritage of building high performance outboard motors and motorcycles, American Suzuki Motor Corp. today announces pricing for the all-new 2010 Kizashi sedan (pronounced “Kee-Zah-Shee”) which will debut in dealer showrooms in December 2009.

The Kizashi offers a unique blend of dynamic performance attributes, premium design aesthetics and craftsmanship yet to be experienced in this category. Suzuki expands on its best-in-class platform while offering features more appropriate to the near-luxury segment. In short, Kizashi delivers a premium package and experience without the premium price tag.

With the well-equipped entry-level Kizashi S priced between $18,999 and $21,749 for AWD (plus $735 for destination and handling), a prospective customer enjoys an energetic platform, comfortable accommodation and expressive design for prices appropriate to a modestly equipped compact. This base price includes many standard features usually found in vehicles costing thousands more or as options in the competitive class. Standard features of the Kizashi S include:

• 8 airbags (front/rear side and curtain)
• Pushbutton keyless start
• Dual-zone climate control
• 9-speaker audio with steering controls
• EPS Stability Control and ABS
• Projector beam headlamps
• Power windows, doors and mirrors
• Ambient and footwell lighting

The FWD Kizashi SE will cost a mere $2,500 more than the S FWD M/T and will allow customers the benefit of the efficient and responsive continuously variable transmission (CVT), P215/55R17 tires on alloy wheels, power driver’s seat with 10-way adjustment (including power lumbar), 3-position memory driver’s seat, and leather wrapped parking break handle and steering wheel with cruise control. The Kizashi SE, with prices ranging from $21,499 to $22,749 (plus $735 for destination and handling), will be Suzuki’s volume model.

The sporty GTS model, available in six-speed manual or performance tuned CVT with steering wheel paddle shifters, starts at just $22,499 (plus $735 for destination and handling) and includes multiple upgrades from the SE model, including 425 watt Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with 10 speakers, Bluetooth®¹ streaming audio capability (with compatible MP3 and iPod®² connectivity) and hands-free calling with voice command, P235/45R18 tires, fog lights and power moon roof. GTS pricing will top out at $24,849 for AWD CVT (plus $735 for destination and handling).

The luxuriously appointed SLS model builds on the GTS and includes leather seats, power passenger seat, heated front seats, auto dimming rear view mirror with Homelink®³ Universal garage door opener, heated outside mirrors, automatic rain sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and rear proximity sensors with audible warning and graphic display. Prices for the lavish SLS range from $24,399 for FWD M/T to $26,749 for AWD CVT (plus $735 for destination and handling).

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Highlights of Lexus GS 350 F-SPORT – Hi-res. Images

• F-Sport 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with Yokohama Advan Sport Ultra-high Performance tires
• F-Sport Performance front and rear brake upgrade kit
• F-Sport shocks and lowering spring set
• Five Axis four-piece ground effects kit and grille insert
• PPG Vibrance Orange Glow three-stage candy paint

The Toyota/Billabong Ultimate Venza makes its debut at the 2009 SEMA Show. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. teamed with Billabong and Street Image to create the perfect active sports vehicle that you could take to the beach, lake, mountains, skate park or anywhere in between and have a blast. The Ultimate Venza will be used to support top extreme athletes at future competitions.

Modifying a Venza to meet the needs of extreme athletes was a natural fit. Its vast interior space, versatility, utility and comfort make it a perfect vehicle for people with active lifestyles.

Street Image built the Ultimate Venza by taking a 2009 Toyota Venza as the starting point. The exterior modification of the Ultimate Venza includes an aggressive custom body kit that includes a unique Toyota/Billabong exterior paint design, fender flares and alloy wheels. A custom roof rack was designed and installed to accommodate surf, snow and wake boards. The roof rack lowers to make it easier to load surf boards and also features a hidden cargo rack that extends from the rear bumper for skis and snow boards.

Street Image also installed a front and rear hitch receiver and Grinch Winch to pull wake boarders into waves or snow boarders and skaters across flat land to a jump or rail. Finally, large Enkei wheels with Nitto tires and a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) big brake kit were added to provide superior traction and stopping power when driving off the beaten path or to the beach.

The interior of the Ultimate Venza utilizes genuine Billabong materials and construction. The seats are custom upholstered with wet suit materials and incorporate Billabong’s latest design scheme and colors. The headliner is an artistic color collage depicting Billabong athletes in action.

Additional Ultimate Venza interior modifications include “living” features that will allow the athletes to conduct many everyday endeavors while on the go or at competition sites. Among the “living” features located in the rear cargo area is a custom heated shower system with a 10 gallon capacity for rinsing off after surfing.

A Verizon Wireless access point router was installed, allowing the athletes to receive up-to-date surf or snow reports and other important information. The Ultimate Venza was installed with the latest audio and video equipment from Fujitsu Ten’s legendary Eclipse brand. The system features a multi-media DVD head unit, iPod interface, head rest-mounted LCD monitors, 18 speakers and 2,200 watts of power. Rear hatch-mounted speakers allow for enhanced sound quality when relaxing during a post-competition tailgate gathering.

Toyota/Billabong Ultimate Venza Concept – Hi-res. Images

The Toyota/Billabong Ultimate Venza Concept will be the official Billabong Team vehicle for use by surf, snow, skate and wake athletes. It will also be used in the Billabong Adventure Division to tow personal watercraft during wave excursions and will be the official Billabong tow vehicle for their wake team. The one-of-a-kind Venza will also be displayed at Billabong surf contests and camps from coast to coast.

November 5, 2009 – Honda Motor co., Ltd. announced that it will begin sales of a limited number of the Civic Type R Euro, a premium sports model with a distinctive, stylish form and performance that was forged on European roads. Only 2,010 units will be available for sale in Japan.

The Civic Type R Euro is a premium sports model built for mature customers who enjoy exciting driving performance together with a refined ride. It delivers supple handling and exhilarating, prodigious output over a wide range.

The Civic Type R Euro is equipped with a specially designed, 2.0l naturally aspirated engine (max. output: 148kW (201PS)/ 7,800rpm) paired with a responsive, 6-speed manual transmission. A lighter, more rigid body shell, specially tuned suspension and 18-inch wheels contribute to the Civic Type R’s ability to push the performance envelope. Custom aerodynamic components enhance the body’s already outstanding aerodynamic form, while interior features including a custom 3-spoke, small-diameter, leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum ball-type shift knob, and Honda R spec seats enhance the driver’s sense of oneness with the vehicle.

The ultimate driving performer in the European Civic series, the Civic Type R Euro is manufactured in the United Kingdom by Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd. This is the second time since 2001 that this model has been exported to Japan. Type R models are sporty models which are specially tuned to highlight the base model’s driving performance to pursue the joy of driving and provide a racing-like feel. With two models of Civic Type R now available in Japan—the 4-door Civic Type R introduced in 2007 as a ‘best of circuit’ performer and now the European-evolved Civic Type R Euro—Honda continues to deliver the joy of driving and the satisfaction of superior performance.

2010 Honda Civic Type R Euro (JDM) – Hi-res. Images

Key Features of the Civic Type R Euro

Exterior
• The exterior form of the Civic Type R Euro expresses a distinctively honed, stylish refinement reminiscent of the body of a highly trained athlete.
• Custom aerodynamic components are designed to achieve the ideal balance between aerodynamic performance and styling (including mesh grill, aerodynamic garnishes, and a colored tailgate spoiler).
• A large engine under-cover, floor under-cover, suspension beam cover and other components are employed to smooth out overall airflow beneath the vehicle for enhanced aerodynamic efficiency.
• The distinctive Type R red “H” emblem is complemented with a special Civic Type R Euro insignia.

Interior
• The interior is designed to enhance the feeling of oneness between car and driver, while refined materials and exhilarating styling resonate with a mature sensibility. (Includes 3-spoke, small-diameter, leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum ball-type shift knob, Honda R spec seats, and metal sports-type pedals and footrest.)
• The custom Honda R spec front bucket seats are designed to provide full-surface contact that wraps around the driver’s body, ensuring both the firm hold required for sporty driving and the comfort that is indispensable on longer trips.
• The custom instrument panel features a multiplex i-VTEC engine rev indicator with self-illumination, red lighting, and illumination control that is strategically located for minimum eye movement during high-speed driving. Engine rpm is indicated by a series of lights that illuminate incrementally as the engine revs higher, allowing the driver to concentrate more completely on driving.
• An aluminum emblem displays the car’s serial number.

Comfort Features
• The Civic Type R Euro comes equipped with full auto air conditioning with independent right and left temperature controls and a rear heater duct.
• The sound system includes a CD player with AM/FM tuner, vehicle speed-sensitive volume control, six speakers, illuminated audio remote control switch, and USB/AUX jack.
• Other luxury features include EPS (Electric Power Steering), a parking sensor system, and keyless entry system.

Engine
• The naturally-aspirated, K20A 2.0l DOHC i-VTEC engine features a higher compression ratio, head ports finished using an NSX-style process to attain a smoother surface for lower intake and exhaust resistance, and optimized intake and exhaust systems and valve timing, to deliver high revs and high output.
Maximum output: 148kW (201PS) / 7,800rpm (net value)
Maximum torque: 193N·m (19.7kg·m) / 5,600rpm (net value)

• Drive-By-Wire (DBW) provides for finer tuning of throttle response and power output.
• The custom intake manifold ensures high output at high rpms while also improving torque characteristics over a broad engine speed range.
• The engine is equipped with a secondary balancer to reduce engine noise and secondary vibration, while the intake system is tuned to produce a refined roar under acceleration as the engine climbs toward the redline.

Transmission
• The Civic Type R Euro comes equipped with a close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission.
• Optimized gear ratios ensure both high top speeds and nimble acceleration.
• The short-stroke shifter with aluminum ball-type shift knob delivers a sporty shift feel.

Lightweight, high-rigidity body and chassis
• The lightweight, high-rigidity body capitalizes on the outstanding layout of the base vehicle (European Civic 5-door), with expanded use of high-strength steel in strategic locations.
• In addition to a spacious interior, the center-tank layout provides a low center of gravity to ensure superior driving stability.
• Outstanding handling stability is achieved with a specially tuned suspension, high performance 18-inch wheels, and a torque-sensitive helical limited slip differential.
• Equipped with VSA (ABS + TCS + sideslip control).
• Equipped with ABS with custom tuned EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution system) and Brake Assist.
• Custom front brake calipers feature the Type R logo.
• Equipped with custom 18-inch tires (225/40R18 88Y) on custom 18-inch lightweight aluminum wheels.

Safety Performance
• The Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body is designed to help protect vehicle occupants and to mitigate damage to other vehicles in the event of a front-end collision.
• The vehicle is also designed to help mitigate pedestrian injury in the event of a collision due to the use of impact-absorbing structures.
• Driver and front-passenger SRS airbags are standard equipment.
• The front seats are equipped with 3-point, load-limiting ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) seatbelts with pretensioners. Rear seats are equipped with 3-point, ELR/ALR (child seat securing mechanism) seatbelts.
• Equipped with HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlights (low beam, with auto-leveling).
• Equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system.

Environmental Performance
• The Civic Type R Euro complies with the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport emissions regulations for 2005.
• PVC use has been eliminated from interior components and the body undercoat, and significantly reduced elsewhere throughout the vehicle. Use of lead has also been eliminated wherever possible.
• Adoption of recyclable materials has resulted in overall vehicle recyclability of more than 90%*.

* Based on 1998 JAMA guidelines for defining and calculating new-vehicle recyclability

The Toyota Yaris is known for offering its owners a stylish package, with an emphasis on value. Yaris buyers have creative spirits and when it comes to their vehicle, these owners value a balanced blend of style and feature content to reflect their own personalities. Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. including their own Toyota Corporate Accessories Department (CAD), and some key aftermarket suppliers worked together to showcase an example of how a Yaris 5-Door Liftback can be customized to enhance its youthful attitude.

The Toyota custom Hard Kandy Yaris theme is focused on the female buyer, and shows how customization can reflect ones interest in music, media, and styling elements that are important to the young, independent woman. It also reflects a free-spirited outlook that is attainable for owners who value customization, and want to personalize their vehicle.

Visual Image Systems Co. produced the custom exterior wrap to serve as the foundation for the theme. The wrap incorporates a design in shades of pink, which includes swirling ribbons for movement, and flames to add an element of strength. The exterior wrap is complemented with a sport body kit, Toyota CAD roof end spoiler, and an Inalfa 845 Signature Series built-in sunroof, that features a one touch open and close illuminated switch that allows you to fully open, close, or vent the solar tinted glass panel, and convenient standard auto close. Toyota CAD supplied Pirelli PZero Nero tires and 18-inch maximum contrast wheels with machined and black finish to complete the exterior modifications.

The custom interior showcases Roadwire OEM Replacement Leather Interior and includes factory matching leather trim colors, as well as Alcantara, highlighted with custom embossments to match the interior and exterior graphics, and Toyota Yaris embroideries. Alcantara was used for custom seating trim, door panel inserts, and a complete headliner replacement. GGBailey.com provided custom carpeted floor mats featuring thickly serged edges and computer controlled embroidery depicting the Yaris name in pink, to complement the interior upholstery.

Ground Effects Limited further enhanced the interior by embellishing the door panels and center cluster with a pink lightening design using a seven-stage water-immersion image transfer process that instantly affixes any color, design, or pattern to a non-porous product. The pink lightening on the interior complements the exterior graphics theme and makes a statement that encompasses power, strength, and personalization.

Toyota CAD provided additional interior upgrades including an interior light kit, sport pedals, sport shift knob, and a Blu-Logic Bluetooth hands-free system. Performance modifications include an axle-back exhaust and a Fujita cold air intake system.

A premium audio/visual system was provided by Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. and allows the ultimate control of an iPod through a touch-screen control interface. West Coast Customs further enhanced the technology in the Hard Kandy Yaris by building a media center that dons an in-car computer and media management server provided by VMOD and a 7-inch LCD/TFT high resolution monitor provided by Vizualogic. This system is capable of getting 3G internet service allowing vehicle occupants the ability to stay connected to friends, family, and colleagues.

After its debut at the 2009 SEMA Show, the Hard Kandy Yaris will be used by Toyota, Alpine, and Roadwire for a variety of consumer and industry events.

Hard Kandy Toyota Custom Yaris Features – Hi-res. Images

Partners/Contributors
Alcantara
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.
Classic Soft Trim
GG Bailey.com
Ground Effects Limited
Inalfa Sunroofs
Roadwire Leather Interiors
Visual Image Systems Company Inc.
Vizualogic
VMOD
West Coast Customs
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Corporate Accessory Department

Modifications and Accessories
Exterior:
- Visual Image Systems Company Custom Vinyl Wrap
- Inalfa 845 Signature Series In-Built Sunroof installed by Classic Soft Trim
- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Sport Body Kit
- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Sport Rear Spoiler

Tires/Wheels:
- Pirelli PZero Nero 215/35 X18 Tires
- XXR 001 18X7.5 Maximum Contrast Wheels with Machined and Black Finish

Interior:
- Roadwire® Custom OEM Replacement Leather and Alcantara® Upholstery
- GG Bailey.com Custom Carpeted Floormats
- Ground Effects Limited Custom Hydrographics
- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. LED Light Kit
- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Sport Pedals
- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. Sport Shift Knob

Audio System:
Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. Audio/Visual System
- Radio – IXA-W404
- Front Speakers SPR-17C
- Rear Speakers SPR-17C
- Amplifiers PDX-1.1000 (Sub)
- Amplifier PDX- 4.100 (Main)
- Subwoofers  SWS-1023D (3 woofers in a ported tuned box for maximum bass output)

Technology:
West Coast Customs
-Vizualogic 7″ LCD/TFT High Resolution Monitor
-VMOD In-Car Computer and Media Management Server
- BLU Logic® Hands-free System

Performance:
- Dual Sport Exhaust
- Fujita Cold Air Intake system

Highlights
• F-Sport ten spoke 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport
• F-Sport performance front and rear brake upgrade kit
• F-Sport, shocks, lowering spring set and sway bar set
• Five Axis four-Piece ground effects kit
• PPG Vibrance Orange Glow three-stage candy paint

Lexus IS 350C F-Sport by TRD – Hi-res. Images

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