TOYOTA PIXIS TRUCK

OVERVIEW

Maximum power: 46 – 53ps

Fuel Consumption: 15 – 19km/L

Drive Type: AWD/FF/FR

Engine Capacity: 658cc

Number of Seats: 2

HISTORY

Toyota City, Japan, December 1, 2011―Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today launched the “Pixis Truck” in Japan. This vehicle is the first commercial mini vehicles to be launched under the Toyota brand and will be sold through more than 200 Toyota dealers nationwide.

DESIGN

Pixis Truck was designed for practical, commercial use, while also providing easy operation and superior environmental performance.

Square-shaped vehicle bodies provide ample cargo capacity with compact body dimensions, facilitating easy luggage loading and unloading and ease of ingress and egress. A minimum turning radius of 4.2 meters (3.7 meters for the Pixis Truck) affords excellent maneuverability.

Toyota Pixis fitted with 660cc gasoline engines that offer excellent practicality and fuel efficiency. The vehicles achieve superior environmental performance and conform to Japanese 2007 exhaust emission standards under the Approval System for Low-emission Vehicles of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT).

SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOYOTA PIXIS TRUCK

The wheel housing for the Pixis Truck has been shifted to under the seats for unimpeded front passenger legroom. In addition to a large central instrument panel pocket and glove compartment, numerous storage areas provide abundant and convenient storage space.

The cargo deck, with a class-leading2 length of 1,945 mm from guard frame to rear, features a thin, flat guard frame that does not protrude over the deck and makes it efficient and simple to neatly load boxed cargo.

Pixis Van, a 660 cc KF engine with Dynamic Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) in combination with a 3-speed or 4-speed automatic transmission (AT) or a 5-speed manual transmission (MT) enables both highly responsive city driving and smooth operation at high speeds.

Rear-wheel drive, MT models offer class-leading fuel efficiency of 17.8 km/L in the 10-15 test cycle (equivalent to 130 g/km of CO2 emissions). Rear-wheel-drive-MT and four-wheel-drive-AT models exceed Japan’s 2010 standards by 5% and rear-wheel-drive AT models exceed the standards by 10%.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR CAR?

Preventative maintenance is the best way to keep your PIXIS running reliably and reduce the risk of breakdown.

Here are the top ten preventative maintenance tips that we suggest all trucking businesses follow:

1. Check fluid levels: Verifying your engine oil, coolant, transmission, brake, power steering and other underhood fluids only takes a few minutes and is an easy way to avoid major problems. If you see a drop in a fluid level between checks, it’s a good indication that you have a consumption or leak problem and can fix it before it becomes a major problem.
2. Change fluids: The frequency for changing your fluids will depend on how many miles you drive, the weight of the loads you carry and the type of driving you do (highway, dusty roads, city traffic, etc.). Trying to get extra life out of your fluids may save in the short term but cost you big in repairs and breakdowns later on.
3. Verify tire pressures: Any trucker will tell you that tire pressure is critical to check often on your large truck or tractor-trailer.
4. Check your tires: Uneven tire wear can be related to tire pressure issues or problems with your alignment or suspension. Include a check of your tire condition and tread depth as part of your preventative maintenance plan.
5. Inspect your brakes: When you’re carrying a full load, you want to be sure you can get stopped safely. Frequently check your brakes and replace them when they reach the minimum wear condition.
6. Check air filters: A clean air filter can go a long way toward reducing your fuel consumption and helping your engine run more smoothly.
7. Do a battery load test and electrical system verification: If you operate in colder climates, a check before winter is the best way to avoid charging problems.
8. Inspect your gearbox and clutch: A regular inspection of your gearbox and verification that it is functioning properly can help you catch problems as they arise. You will also want to ensure that your clutch isn’t slipping, as this can affect reliability and fuel economy.
9. Check out your exterior lighting: A quick walk-around verification of your exterior lighting helps you catch burnt out bulbs and replace them before you hit the road.
10. Service your fifth wheel platform: Problems with your fifth wheel platform can slow you down and even keep your truck off the road if you can’t securely hook up your trailer.

Every trucking company has a unique fleet of trucks and trailers and needs to adapt their preventative maintenance list to suit their situation. Including these ten tips in your list will help ensure your trucks run more reliably and are less susceptible to breakdown.

Source: globaltoyota, wikipedia.