Toyota Releases New JDM Models Hoping To Reverse Downward Slide

Baby boomers are the prime target for Toyota’s redesigned Premio (above) and Allion, a pair of sedans just unveiled in Japan. These are two, medium 1.5- 1.8-liter front-drive sedans are on a mission to help revive Japan’s slumping sedan market and also, by the by, Toyota’s own domestic sales.

Yes, folks, it’s hard to believe given Toyota’s stratospheric performance in the U.S., but in a weak Japan home market, Toyota’s sales continue to head south. In May, registrations fell 8.3 percent to 234,640 units, marking the ninth successive month of decline. Over the first five months of 2007, Toyota’s down 10.5 percent at 682,654 units.


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Will_ - 6/6/2007 1:36:44 PM

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Looks like a toned-down Avalon to me, which isn't really a great-looking vehicle.

The shocking news here is Toyota's sales in Japan! I had no idea! Curse the Chinese imports!!!

S4cabriofoxone - 6/7/2007 2:03:22 AM

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Wow! You admitted that a Toyota was cheap-looking!

Will_ - 6/7/2007 4:24:07 PM

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I didn't say "cheap," but for the sake of making you happy this ONE time, yes it does look cheap, primarily because it is cheap!

Now where's my medal?

neutral - 6/6/2007 2:26:18 PM

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So weird how companies seem to do better in foreign markets!!

Rupert - 6/6/2007 2:41:26 PM

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Looks like a Kia.

VinnyP - 6/6/2007 10:56:07 PM

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I cannot think of a better diss. This looks like a hippo with wheels...hideous...I am usually a supporter of toyota...but wow...

Now if it were the Toyota Aurion it would be totally different.

stevenv1999 - 6/6/2007 3:38:51 PM

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It is not just Toyota in their home market, but all Japanese brands are suffering from declining sales on the island.

silent_power - 6/6/2007 4:04:30 PM

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These "JUNK" articles are about making fake impressions.

Car sales in Japan fall for more than 17 months in a row, at a very high percentage! I think its more than 12 % !

Toyota is dominant force in Japan for years. 40-50 % market share.

AMGC55 - 6/6/2007 7:05:07 PM

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ooo a big yaris with chrome

delan - 6/6/2007 8:08:49 PM

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Egad, is this what the new corolla will look like?

S4cabriofoxone - 6/7/2007 2:04:36 AM

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"Germany's car market seems to be hurting too, -11% in May, -9.6% YTD."

That's even when Audi, Mercedes and VW are going up domestically. BMW may have slipped a little.

Monk - 6/6/2007 11:05:10 PM

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All these Lexus and Toyota cars are having the angular grille design...it's annoying
I mean, although Lexus doesn't have the long history behind it, it's still a very well made car. Just please, don't sell a rebadged Toyota for a Lexus

S4cabriofoxone - 6/7/2007 2:05:12 AM

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It has a Nissan grille, uglified Avensis headlights and the rear quarter of a Hyundai Azera. It could've come out of China...