Toyota Motor will release the new grade “GX” on January 6, 2022, with some improvements to the Probox and carefully selected equipment for hybrid vehicles to keep prices down. The price of GX is 15,659.04 usd. Other grades range from 13,044.83 usd to 17,620.59 usd.
Toyota Probox makes some improvements
The main improvement this time is that the accessory outlet (AC100V / 100W) is standard equipment other than GX. In addition, the main equipment of the GX grade newly set for hybrid vehicles is power windows (driver’s seat / passenger’s seat), electrically retractable remote control door mirrors, privacy glass with UV cut function (rear door, rear quarter, back door), etc. be.
In this partial improvement, in addition to some changes to the equipment inside the car, the focus is on abolishing grades, abolishing exterior colors, and complying with the noise regulation “Phase 2”.
Implemented grade consolidation
The main thing in this partial improvement is the arrangement of grades.
New entry grades (discussed below) have been set for gasoline and hybrids, and some existing grades have been consolidated or abolishe in Probox.
As a result, the grade of gasoline-powered vehicles has been reduced to two types. Behind this, it seems that there is an intention to make the lineup centered on hybrid models in order to promote carbon neutrality.
In addition, it is said that it also has the purpose of providing low-priced hybrid vehicles that were previously aimed at corporations with a budget.
Overview of the new setting grade “GX”
A new entry grade, “GX” for hybrid vehicles and “G” for gasoline vehicles, has been added in Probox.
Since the conventional “DX” had too few equipment and few users purchased it, it was decided to set a new low-priced grade that also serves as practicality.
For “GX” and “G”, the power windows are set to the front seats only, and the rear seats are manual.
In addition, the price is kept down by using a black base for the door handle and back door garnish.
Abolished two body colors
Of the currently Probox set body colors, the following two colors have been abolished.
Light green metallic (light green)
Bordeaux mica metallic (purple)
Dark blue mica metallic continues to be thrown
In addition to the monotone colors that are typical of commercial vehicles such as white, silver mica metallic, and black mica, dark blue mica metallic will continue to exist in the color lineup.
According to Toyota dealers, dark blue mica metallic is relatively popular for the two colors that will be abolished.
Other changes
In the interior, accessory outlets (AC100V / 100W) are standard equipment on all grades, except for the newly set GX.
In addition, the hybrid “GL” and “GX” and the gasoline “G” will be standardized without audio.