TOYOTA INTRODUCES THE SCEPTER SEDAN

Features of the Scepter Sedan

1. Luxurious Styling
   The front of the car has a refined look, with unique headlamps and an aerodynamically contoured front bumper. The rear features horizontally lined combination lamps with double-lens covers and a large bumper integrated with the body. The Scepter Sedan is available in five body colors, including dark green mica.
2. Comfort and Utility
   The model has the largest cabin space in its class, with a wide body of 1,510mm. This was achieved by using a front-wheel-drive design. The trunk capacity is among the largest in its class at 517 liters (VDA method).
   The new sedan comes equipped with a microprocessor-controlled air conditioner with liquid crystal indicator panel and the Scepter Live Sound System.
3. Quiet, Comfortable Driving
   The engines available are the new 2.2-liter, in-line, four-cylinder 5S-FE engine (maximum output 140ps at 5,800rpm; maximum torque 19.5kgm at 4,400rpm) and the 3.0-liter V6 3VZ-FE engine (maximum output 200ps at 5,800rpm; maximum torque 28.0kgm at 4,600rpm) with flat torque characteristics and high output. The 5S-FE engine has a new balance shaft¹ for low vibration and noise, comparable with that of in-line, six-cylinder engines.
   Moreover, the engine, transmission, lower arm, and steering gear have been installed on a newly developed grid-shaped body subframe to reduce vibration and minimize engine and road noise.
   The four-wheel, independent suspension system uses front MacPherson struts and dual-link struts for the rear for greater riding comfort, control, and driving stability. Standard equipment on the 3.0G and 2.2G is the Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension (TEMS), which automatically adjusts the shock-absorber's damping force according to driving conditions.
   ¹A new shaft with balance weight rotating in coordination with the crankshaft cancels out vibration caused by vertical piston movement.
4. Safety
   4.1 Preventive Safety
   For excellent handling performance in emergency situations on slippery road surfaces, the four-wheel antilock brake system (ABS) is standard or optional for all models. To prevent slip on acceleration and cornering, traction control (TRC) is also standard or optional on some grades.
   To improve visibility for the driver, raindrop-free ultrasonic door mirrors are standard on the 3.0-liter model, while a high-mount stop lamp (standard on all models) improves vehicle visibility from the rear.
   4.2 Collision Safety
   Collision safety features include a crash impact-absorbing structure (CIAS), side door beams (standard equipment on all grades), a driver's side SRS air bag (standard or option on all grades), a driver's seat-belt warning lamp (standard on all grades), and three-point rear seat belts (standard equipment on all grades).
5. Environment
   As part of its effort to conserve resources, Toyota has chosen resin parts mainly composed of easily recyclable thermoplastic materials. Waste resin from the production process is recycled and parts are labeled to identify resinous material.
   Brake pads and all other parts are asbestos-free, and CFC-free methods for the production of foam parts have been adopted.