Toyota may export the Belta, a new subcompact sedan due for launch in Japan next month but has made no decision yet on overseas markets or timing.

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Toyota president Katsuaki Watanabe told The Associated Press (AP) that the company is considering exporting the Belta as global consumers are becoming more conscious of environment-friendly and fuel-efficient cars.


The Belta (the name means “beauty” in Italian) is Toyota’s smallest sedan and comes in two- and four-wheel-drive models – the launch monthly sales target is 3,000 units.



 


 


 


 




 


 


 


 

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