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Toyota's first China-made all-wheel-drive MPV hits market, starting at 299,800 yuan

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Shanghai (ZXZC)- On April 18, Toyota's first all-wheel-drive MPV manufactured in China, the Toyota Granvia 2024, went on sale officially. 

The new Granvia is available in 7 variants, with prices ranging from 299,800 yuan to 416,800 yuan. It is equipped with Toyota's hybrid system with a 2.5L engine and also offers an all-wheel-drive version with the E-Four system. Additionally, significant upgrades have been made to the smart cockpit technologies and second-row seating space.

The E-Four all-wheel-drive system incorporated by the new car automatically adjusts torque distribution based on road conditions, enhancing tire grip and ensuring smoother handling when turning corners. It enables the vehicle to navigate through rainy, snowy, or muddy terrain with ease, thereby improving driving comfort, stability, and safety.

Toyota's first China-made all-wheel-drive MPV hits market, starting at 299,800 yuan

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The infotainment system of the new vehicle has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 automotive-grade system-on-chip (SoC), delivering four times the computing power for smoother performance. 

Its intelligent voice interaction function offers fast and accurate recognition, supporting 30 seconds of continuous conversation with a single wake-up command. During navigation, users can conveniently add stops using voice commands, and the system includes features like reading traffic light countdowns, enhancing convenience and practicality. Additionally, the new car comes standard with the T-Pilot intelligent driving assistance system.

Furthermore, the Toyota Granvia 2024 features one-piece seats in the second row with footrests and small folding tables, as well as  functions such as massage, heating, and ventilation.

Since its market launch, FAW-Toyota's Granvia cumulative sales volume has surpassed 60,000 units, showing excellent market performance. Now, with the addition of the all-wheel-drive version, the new Granvia's competitiveness in the mid-to-high-end MPV market has been further enhanced.