Toyota Zelas - MotorShow

Toyota launch new youthful sports coupe at Abu Dhabi
International Motor Show
Hugh Dickerson, Senior General Manager, Sales and Marketing,
Al-Futtaim Motors, stated: “The name Zelas originates from the
Italian word zelante, meaning enthusiastic or passionate and this
exactly reflects our feelings for this vehicle. The Zelas resonates
with Toyota’s long standing sports car history while injecting a new
level of passion into the youth car market.”
Mr Dickerson continued: “Young owners are looking for a vehicle
Al-Futtaim Motors today launched the new Toyota Zelas sports
coupe at the Abu Dhabi International Motor Show, providing visitors
with the opportunity to become the first Zelas owners in the UAE.
The vehicle, designed to deliver an affordable, fun to drive
experience is targeted at the younger generation motorist, and will
be available throughout the network of Al-Futtaim Motors’
showrooms immediately following the motor show.
that performs well, looks good and is in a price bracket they can afford. The Zelas fits all of these criteria while
also providing the quality, durability and reliability (QDR) that is inherent across our market-leading Toyota
range.”
The Zelas combines the comfort of a sedan with the performance
of a sports car and features many sports styling cues designed to
appeal to the younger generation. The sleek front grille and
projector headlamps are complemented by protruding fender flares
which amplify the vehicles wide, low stance and presents a bold
aggressive presence. Front and rear spoilers combine to
emphasize its sporty character while the interior front cabin
resembles a racing styled cock-pit with a three spoke leather steering wheel, sportily styled instruments and
superior body fit leather seats styled to comfortably hug their occupants.

Powered by an efficient 2.5 litre 4 cylinder Dual VVT-i engine, the
Zelas delivers 176 horsepower and displays impressive
acceleration and fuel efficiency with 23.5kg-m of torque at 4100
rpm. Coupled with the advanced six-speed electronically controlled
automatic transmission, drivers are assured of a smooth shifting
response and exhilarating drive experience. Additional enjoyment
is gained through the steering wheel mounted paddle shifts which
offer more control and further engagement in an enjoyable, sporty
experience.
Further enhancing the excitement of the sports car experience is
the sports tuned independent suspension and wide tyres that make
the Zelas enormous fun to pilot on twisting roads. The front
MacPherson strut suspension ensures quality ride comfort and
agile handling while the rear double wishbone concentrates on
vehicle rigidity. Add to this power steering and the Zelas offers
superb control and manoeuvrability with stability maintained even
on the tightest of corners.
Four passengers can share this dynamic driving experience while
enjoying the outstanding acoustic effect of the premium eight
speaker audio system compared to competitor’s smaller six speaker
systems. Reclining rear seats deliver supreme comfort and the
60:40 split level seating arrangement allows for versatile cargo
storage, providing space for long items such as surfboards or
snowboards.
Driving confidence and safety are key elements of this youthful
sports coupe. Large 16 inch disc brakes provide strong stopping
power and are supported by anti-lock brakes, vehicle stability
control, traction control, electric brake force distribution and brake
assist. In addition the supplemental restraint system features eight
airbags including knee bags for the driver and front passenger and
active headrests which are class-leading safety features.

Mr Dickerson concluded: “Zelas is destined to captivate the heart
of the youth market. Few cars in this segment promise so much
style and fun, and the added benefit of the Toyota QDR guarantee
will ensure drivers agree that the Zelas offers tremendous value.”