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It is related to the original 1955 RS Crown because it deliberately uses the same styling cues to invoke a feeling of the original car. It is not meant to be an exact mechanical resurrection.
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| production = 2000-2001 (about 1,000 units)
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| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]
| body_style = 4-door [[sedan (car)|sedan]]
| engine = 3.0L ''[[Toyota JZ engine#2JZ-GE|2JZ-GE]]'' I6
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The '''Toyota Origin''' is a limited edition [[Toyota]] automobile released in Japan. It was made available for sale in November 2000. It was planned that only 1,000 units would be available, but in fact, about 1,027~1,071 units were produced.<ref>[[:ja:トヨタ・オリジン]]</ref> In Japan, it was sold at ''[[Toyota #Japan|Toyota Store]]'', ''Toyopet Store'' and ''Corolla Store'' Japanese dealerships.
The '''Toyota Origin''' was a limited edition [[mid-size car]] made by [[Toyota]] and released in Japan. It was made available for sale in November 2000. It was planned that only 1,000 units would be available, but in fact, about 1,027~1,071 units were produced.<ref>[[:ja:トヨタ・オリジン]]</ref> In Japan, it was sold at ''[[Toyota #Japan|Toyota Store]]'', ''Toyopet Store'' and ''Corolla Store'' Japanese dealerships.


The Origin features a distinct new [[retro]] style modeled from the original [[Toyota Crown|"Toyopet" Crown]] and built using the same platform and [[straight-six]] [[DOHC]] engine as the [[Toyota Progrès]]. The price was ¥7,000,000 yen. Manufacturer of the model was the [[Kanto Auto Works]] (East Fuji plant).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kanto-aw.co.jp/en/history/ |title=History of KANTO AUTO WORKS |publisher=Kanto-aw.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2010-07-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Toyota Origin AT 3.0 (2000)|url=http://www.tradecarview.com/specifications/toyota/origin/at_3.0/11797/|publisher=Trade Car View|accessdate=16 March 2012}}</ref>
The Origin features a distinct new [[retro]] style modeled from the original [[Toyota Crown|"Toyopet" Crown]] and built using the same platform and [[straight-six]] [[DOHC]] engine as the [[Toyota Progrès]]. The price was ¥7,000,000 yen. Manufacturer of the model was the [[Kanto Auto Works]] (East Fuji plant).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kanto-aw.co.jp/en/history/ |title=History of KANTO AUTO WORKS |publisher=Kanto-aw.co.jp |date= |accessdate=2010-07-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Toyota Origin AT 3.0 (2000)|url=http://www.tradecarview.com/specifications/toyota/origin/at_3.0/11797/|publisher=Trade Car View|accessdate=16 March 2012}}</ref>


The vehicle's design employed many features unusual on modern vehicles to make it reminiscent of the original "Toyopet Crown", including rear [[suicide doors]], a rearward-slanting C-pillar and jewel taillights.<ref>{{cite web|title=Used Toyota Origin from Japan|url=http://www.01japanesecarexport.com/used-toyota-origin.php|publisher=01 Japanese Car Export|accessdate=16 March 2012}}</ref> Due to its exterior dimensions and engine displacement, it was regarded as a luxury car for exceeding Japanese Government [[Vehicle size class#Japan|dimension regulations]] and it also obligated Japanese drivers to pay a higher amount of annual [[Road tax#Japan|road tax]] for the larger engine. It was one of the last vehicles to use the [[Toyota JZ engine]].
The vehicle's design employed many features unusual on modern vehicles to make it reminiscent of the original "[[Toyota Crown|Toyopet Crown]]", including rear [[suicide doors]], a rearward-slanting C-pillar and jewel taillights.<ref>{{cite web|title=Used Toyota Origin from Japan|url=http://www.01japanesecarexport.com/used-toyota-origin.php|publisher=01 Japanese Car Export|accessdate=16 March 2012}}</ref> Due to its exterior dimensions and engine displacement, it was regarded as a luxury car for exceeding Japanese Government [[Vehicle size class#Japan|dimension regulations]] and it also obligated Japanese drivers to pay a higher amount of annual [[Road tax#Japan|road tax]] for the larger engine. It was one of the last vehicles to use the [[Toyota JZ engine]].


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Revision as of 03:37, 8 September 2015

First generation
Overview
ManufacturerKanto Auto Works
Production2000-2001 (about 1,000 units)
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFR layout
Related
Powertrain
Engine3.0L 2JZ-GE I6
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length4,560 mm (179.5 in)
Width1,745 mm (68.7 in)
Height1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Curb weight1,560 kg (3,440 lb)

The Toyota Origin was a limited edition mid-size car made by Toyota and released in Japan. It was made available for sale in November 2000. It was planned that only 1,000 units would be available, but in fact, about 1,027~1,071 units were produced.[1] In Japan, it was sold at Toyota Store, Toyopet Store and Corolla Store Japanese dealerships.

The Origin features a distinct new retro style modeled from the original "Toyopet" Crown and built using the same platform and straight-six DOHC engine as the Toyota Progrès. The price was ¥7,000,000 yen. Manufacturer of the model was the Kanto Auto Works (East Fuji plant).[2][3]

The vehicle's design employed many features unusual on modern vehicles to make it reminiscent of the original "Toyopet Crown", including rear suicide doors, a rearward-slanting C-pillar and jewel taillights.[4] Due to its exterior dimensions and engine displacement, it was regarded as a luxury car for exceeding Japanese Government dimension regulations and it also obligated Japanese drivers to pay a higher amount of annual road tax for the larger engine. It was one of the last vehicles to use the Toyota JZ engine.

References

  1. ^ ja:トヨタ・オリジン
  2. ^ "History of KANTO AUTO WORKS". Kanto-aw.co.jp. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
  3. ^ "Toyota Origin AT 3.0 (2000)". Trade Car View. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  4. ^ "Used Toyota Origin from Japan". 01 Japanese Car Export. Retrieved 16 March 2012.