(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The basic TRD kit includes front and rear bumper spoilers and side skirts as well as a rear spoiler for all the above cars except for the Aurion, which already comes standard with a body kit.
Abu Dhabi: Al Futtaim Motors, the exclusive distributor of Toyota in the UAE, has officially introduced Toyota's true essence of racing and performance with the launch of Toyota Racing Development (TRD) packages for the first time in the region for the 2015 Aurion, Corolla, Yaris sedan, Yaris hatchback and the 86 models.
TRD packs render each car instantly recognisable as unique examples, with sharper designs that also lend the cars better performance. - Supplied photo
Launched at Yas Marina Circuit, at an adrenalin-filled event, TRD packs render each car instantly recognisable as unique examples, with sharper designs that also lend the cars better performance, such as improved straight line and cornering stability thanks to better downforce and aerodynamics. The cost of the body kit ranges from Dh7,1930 for the Yaris hatchback to Dh8,976 for the Corolla. The fancier kit for the 86 costs Dh10,822. The full package cost ranges Dh15,654 for the Yaris hatchback up to Dh18,419 for the Corolla. The 86 gets the full TRD sporty pack at a cost of Dh36,532.
The basic TRD kit includes front and rear bumper spoilers and side skirts as well as a rear spoiler for all the above cars except for the Aurion, which already comes standard with a body kit. Other TRD bits include a shift knob, fuel cap, lug nuts and badges.
Alan Carpenter, GM of sales and marketing at Al-Futtaim Motors, said: "Toyota's Waku-Doki promise - Japanese for 'adrenaline rush' - lives on with the introduction of TRD to the UAE. Merging both passion and technology, TRD brings to Toyota cars the true spirit of decades of racing performance, and gives customers a new dimension to customising both the look and performance of their Toyota cars. TRD isn't just about attractive design, but each pack is built with aesthetics as well as performance in mind, making the TRD vehicles as unique as their owners."
Celebrating the company's 60th anniversary in 2014, Kazuya Inagaki, president, Toyota Technocraft Co, explained at the launch the history of TRD and the company's endeavours to grow motorsports around the world. Initially established as Toyopet Seibi Co, in 1954, TRD has maintained a philosophy of pioneering the future of automotive culture with advanced technology and highly skilled engineering. TRD started life as a humble aftermarket parts distributor in 1976, growing to become one of the most celebrated engineering companies in motorsports, producing various tuning products and performance components for Toyota vehicles around the world. TRD enjoys a heritage built around performance, since Toyota's participation in its first ever motorsport event almost six decades ago in 1957, to the development and growth of TRD into a motorsport giant around the world. The TRD launch announcement comes hot on the heels of Al-Futtaim Motors' partnership with Yas Marina Circuit for the launch of the TRD 86 Cup, a single make race series that offers a cost-effective entry into the high-adrenaline world of circuit racing, combining exhilarating performance, exciting race kit and livery and a low cost maintenance package with an entry price of just Dh150,000. TRD packs will be available at Al-Futtaim Motors Toyota showrooms across the UAE from November 1, 2014, in special TRD displays, offering customers a fully immersive TRD experience to match their purchase. All TRD parts come with a five year warranty, are genuine and built to GCC specifications to ensure quality and reliability for the life of the car. While elements of each pack can be purchased separately, the complete aerodynamic and sport packs will be available at promotional prices.
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