Jul. 29, 2003
Toyota to Initiate Full Rollout of G-BOOK
Enhanced Information Network Service to Offer More on More Vehicle Models
Tokyo―TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that it plans to begin the full rollout of its subscriber G-BOOK information network service in August, making it available on about 50 vehicle models. TMC also plans to enhance the service by adding safety, security, concierge and other features.
G-BOOK functions, which are currently available on the WiLL CYPHA launched last October, will be standard on three types of Toyota vehicle navigation systems: 1) a manufacturer-installed optional DVD navigation system, either with a high-definition or standard screen, 2) a dealer-installed optional hard-disk navigation system, and 3) a card navigation system, the same of which is used in the WiLL CYPHA.
To hook up to the system, users will be able to choose between a built-in Data Communication Module (DCM) or a cell phone with a hands-free kit. The high-definition screen DVD navigation system is compatible with new Bluetooth wireless technology standards, meaning that selected Bluetooth-compatible cell phones slated to be marketed soon will eliminate the need for a hands-free kit.
New services will include: user notification in the case of forced entry into the vehicle and other abnormal occurrences and, for luxury vehicles, a hotel and restaurant operator-assisted reservation service.
An unlimited-use DCM connection will be available for 1,280 yen* per month, while cell phone hookup will cost 410 yen* per month (not including cell-phone communications fees). Initial signup fees will be waived from August through the end of December, after which a one-time signup payment of 2,000 yen will be required. (For the time being, the current WiLL CYPHA G-BOOK fee of 550 yen* per month will remain unchanged.)
*As based on a one-year subscription
| Navigation System | Installation | Features | Method of Connection |
| High-definition screen G-BOOK-compatible EMV (Electro Multi-Vision) with DVD Voice Navigation System | Manufacturer option | - DVD navigation system mainly for luxury vehicles - System messages/ warnings linked with G-BOOK (on selected vehicle models and grades) |
DCM (included with navigation system) |
| G-BOOK-compatible EMV (Electro Multi-Vision) with DVD Voice Navigation System1 | Manufacturer option | - DVD navigation system for a wide range of vehicles - Can be connected to G-BOOK by DCM or cell phone |
DCM2 Cell phone3 |
| HDD navigation TV DVD tuner (M) | Dealer option | - Hard disk navigation system | Cell phone4 |
| G-BOOK-compatible card navigation TV CD tuner | Dealer option | - Adds audio functions to card navigation system available on WiLL CYPHA | DCM (included with navigation system) |
1 Wide Multi-AV Station type also available; 2 Dealer option; 3 Requires separate dealer-installed hands-free kit; 4 Hands-free kit included with navigation system
| My Car Alarm... | Links with an optional car alarm to automatically notify a designated point of contact in the event of any abnormality with the car such as a door opening or closing. A security personnel dispatch service is also available (limited to certain models; additional fees apply). |
| G-BOOK Premium Call... | Services include operator-assisted travel or restaurant reservations based on user requests and G-BOOK schedule input (limited to certain models; additional fees apply; partial service will be available from August to November 2003 free of charge; full service is scheduled to be available from December). |
| G-Cell Phone Site Search... | A service for connection to approximately 500,000 Internet pages designed specifically for cell phones (additional fees apply). |
| Vehicle model | Vehicle models other than WiLL CYPHA | WiLL CYPHA | ||
| conditions | DCM connection | Cell phone connection | ||
| Use conditions | Unlimited use*1 | Communications fees charged separately | Unlimited use | |
| Basic G-BOOK fees |
Monthly | 1,380 yen | 450 yen | 650 yen |
| Semi-annual (calculated monthly) |
-- | -- | 3,600 yen (600yen) |
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| Annual (calculated monthly) |
15,360 yen (1,280 yen) |
4,920 yen (410 yen) |
6,600 yen (550 yen) |
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| Administrative fee | 2,000 yen*2 | -- | ||
*1 Covers communications fees when using a G-BOOK-compatible navigation system
*2 1,000 yen when there is a change in vehicle or a change in G-BOOK-compatible navigation system and when switching from a phone-cell connection to a DCM connection
