May. 21, 1996

TOYOTA IPSUM

A TOTALLY NEW CONCEPT IN FAMILY VEHICLES

 

Tokyo―As our lifestyles become more active and oriented towards leisure activities, our motoring needs are changing accordingly. In response to the ever-increasing demand for more user-friendly vehicles providing spacious, adjustable cabin layouts to enjoy those precious times with family and friends, Toyota has launched a totally new concept in vehicles, the IPSUM.

IPSUM E-Selection

IPSUM E-Selection

Meaning "the original" in Latin, the IPSUM is a stylish, seven-seat family vehicle boasting

  1. "JUST THE RIGHT SIZE" PACKAGING highlighted by a 3-row seating arrangement which adjusts 9 different ways, a spacious interior, and advanced interior components, all contained within a small vehicle class body.
  2. A STYLISH, INDIVIDUALISTIC SILHOUETTE featuring an integrated front fender and cabin design with a bold rear pillar defining the IPSUM's side profile.
  3. WORLD-CLASS SAFETY STANDARDS incorporating the new Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) crash safety body, ABS and dual SRS airbags fitted as standard equipment.
  4. SUPERB HANDLING, NOISE REDUCTION AND FUEL ECONOMY delivered by a combination of Toyota's highly responsive 2.0 liter, twin-cam, 16-valve engine and an improved lightweight, high rigidity body.
  1. JUST THE RIGHT SIZE WITH ADVANCED INTERIOR COMPONENTS
    1. 3-row seat layout adjusts 9 ways
      Packaged in a newly developed body that remains in the small vehicle class, the IPSUM cleverly blends the roominess and utility of a wagon with the handling and drivability of a sedan. The new Toyota IPSUM is just right for any situation with its 3-row seat layout, "walk-through" interior and 9-way adjustable seat arrangement. To ensure that legroom was maximized, top priority was given to the spacing between the front and third row seats. By fitting the second row seat with a 343mm slide capability, the best possible legroom for all occupants was achieved. The front seat height was set at 660mm (measured from ground level) to provide easier front door access while at the same time delivering better all-round visibility than standard sedans.
    2. User-friendly interior
      Options include an integrated multi-audio visual unit with a Global Positioning System and voice navigation which is compatible with the all-new Vehicle Information and Communication System (VICS) introduced in Japan in late April. A twin moon-roof version is also available.
      For ease of operation and to enable passengers to freely move between the front and second-row seats, a column-shift style automatic transmission has been employed.
      With improved interior comfort a priority, power windows fitted with ultraviolet filtering glass have been installed in the front side doors. In addition to the front seat air-conditioning fitted as standard equipment, a rear seat air-cooler is available on higher grade models. By stowing the third seat, a class-topping luggage area is created. Extra compartments fitted into the dashboard and side doors further enhance interior storage space.
  1. INDIVIDUALISTIC STYLING
    1. Exterior
      The all-new IPSUM is silhouetted in a streamlined, well-balanced form extending from the integrated front fenders and cabin to the stylish rear light design. Defining the IPSUM's individuality, its sporty side profile features a curvaceous contour further enhanced by the incorporation of a bold D-pillar intersecting the rear quarter windows. A combination grille and circular four-light headlamp assembly creates a distinctive new look.
    2. Interior
      The interior features firm, comfortable seats with excellent support for long journeys. In addition to the "walk-through" capability from front to second-row seats, the IPSUM is fitted with a sliding second-row seat and fully collapsible second- and third-row seats which deliver superb comfort levels.
  1. WORLD-CLASS SAFETY FEATURES
    1. Preventive Safety
      To complement the standard 4-wheel ABS, Toyota has incorporated many other safety features which achieve world-class safety levels.
      Fitted optionally in the hatch back door, a CCD camera allows the driver to monitor the vehicle's progress on a multi-audio visual system while backing up; buzzers sound and warning lights flash when clearance sonars detect obstacles around the vehicle.
    2. Impact absorbing body and high integrity cabin
      To further enhance its passive safety performance, the IPSUM employs the new GOA impact absorbing body and high integrity cabin, which emerged from Computer Aided Engineering design as well as comprehensive head-on, side-on and 40% offset collision tests. This new safety feature meets all Japanese and future European safety standards, as well as Toyota's own stringent requirements. Also maximizing passenger safety levels, dual SRS airbags are fitted as standard equipment on all models.
  1. SUPERB HANDLING, NOISE REDUCTION AND FUEL EFFICIENCY
    1. Engine
      The new IPSUM employs Toyota's powerful 2.0 liter, in-line, 4-cylinder power plant which produces maximum power at 135ps/6000rpm and 18.5kg-m of torque at 4400rpm. Delivering strong bottom-end torque in the low to midranges, the 3S-FE engine generates highly responsive acceleration across the entire power band. Mounted in a more rigid body, by shedding weight in engine components such as the pistons and piston pins, vibration and noise have been reduced, enhancing comfort levels.
      Use of a low friction engine and an electronically-controlled, 4-speed automatic transmission with more precise gear changes has led to class-topping fuel economy.
    2. Chassis
      Drivers will have a choice of either a front-wheel drive version or a full-time 4WD model fitted with EC Hi-matic. MacPherson struts have been employed on the front, and on the rear, a newly developed torsion beam suspension fits the torsion beam to the center section of a trailing arm setup. This new suspension minimizes body protrusions into the luggage area, thereby maximizing the amount of rear storage space.
Sales Information
The IPSUM will be distributed nationwide through Toyopet and Toyota Vista dealers with a monthly sales target of 10,000 units. Sales outlets will begin promotion of the new IPSUM on May 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun).
IPSUM Main Specifications
IPSUM Main Specifications

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