Toyota Announces the PONAM-28 Motorboat

Tokyo―TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it will unveil its PONAM-28^*1 leisure motorboat and the SEAN^*2 marine propulsive units at the 36th International Tokyo Boat Show, opening on February 7.

The PONAM-28 is a multipurpose cruiser of the largest class (less than 5 tons) that can be operated with a Class 4 license. It stands apart from other cruisers with its modern styling, a level of comfort that exceeds its class rating, and―due to its high-rigidity aluminum hull and other features-handling and safety characteristics that make it a good choice even for novices. Toyota designed and developed the PONAM-28 and has commissioned its manufacture in New Zealand.

The SEAN marine propulsive units are adapted versions of low-emission, high-performance automobile engines combined with high-reliability drives developed by Toyota to provide efficient propulsion and excellent balance with the engines. The M1KZ is a 3.0-liter, 160ps diesel-turbo engine based on the 1KZ engine used in the Hilux Surf and other models, while the M1UZ is a 4.0-liter, 260ps gasoline engine derived from the 1UZ engine used in the Celsior (Lexus LS 400) and other models.

Sales are scheduled to start this April. Because the PONAM-28 will be produced in limited quantities, initially it will only be available directly from Toyota.

^*1PONAM is derived from the native New Zealand Maori word waipounam, meaning whale.

^*2SEAN stands for Supreme Efficiency Advanced Nautical technology

1. The PONAM-28 makes extensive use of automotive technology and ergonomic engineering.
   • The curved glass windows give the PONAM-28 a sporty, elegant appearance.
   • The fly bridge, capable of accommodating five persons, is the largest in its class, while the spacious aft deck also ranks at the top.
   • An aluminum hull provides excellent seaworthiness and comfort.
   • The safety-oriented structure makes it especially resistant to sinking.
   • Numerous systems, such as an automatic flap system to control the vessel's trim, provide enhanced cruising convenience.
2. The SEAN marine propulsive systems were developed using the latest in Toyota automotive technology.

   Toyota applied the latest technologies honed through its automotive R&D to develop these next-generation marine propulsive systems, which take high power, low noise and vibration, and low environmental pollution to new levels.

   M1KZ Engine
   • Based on the 3.0-liter in-line four-cylinder diesel turbo engine used in the Hilux Surf and other models, the M1KZ offers an excellent balance of high power, low noise and vibration, and clean exhaust emissions.
   M1UZ Engine
   • Based on the 4.0-liter V8 gasoline engine used in the Celsior (Lexus LS 400) and other models, the M1UZ is compact yet powerful, delivering 260ps with unrivaled quietness.
3. Drive
   • The powerful contra-rotating propeller drive is a highly reliable unit which features high efficiency combined with low noise and vibration.

Note

Prices do not include consumption tax. The prices are the standard retail prices in the Kanto, Chubu, and Kansai regions covering legal safety equipment, but excluding ship inspection and other miscellaneous expenses.