NXT: One of the big potential risers of 2006? 3M & others could make it happen

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"The vehicle is available with a choice of three audio systems, with an AM/FM/CD system with six speakers fitted as standard (including NXT-based roof liner). The other options include an eight speaker system with six-disc CD changer and a nine speaker system, complete with subwoofer.

NXT Chief Commercial Officer, Graham Ryan, commented, “we are delighted to confirm that Toyota will introduce the world’s first mass-production vehicle to be offered with NXT technology as standard. The FJ Cruiser’s NXT-based sound system produces an incredible audio performance unlike any other vehicle on the road. As well as being one of the largest, Toyota is also one of world’s most respected auto manufacturers, and we are pleased to be associated with them.”

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About Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the world's leading auto manufacturers, offering a full range of models, from minivehicles to large trucks. Global sales of its Toyota and Lexus brands, combined with those of Daihatsu and Hino, 4.01 million units from January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2005*. Besides its own 12 plants and a number of manufacturing subsidiaries and affiliates in Japan, Toyota has 51 manufacturing companies in 26 countries and regions, which produce Lexus- and Toyota-brand vehicles and components. As of March 2005, Toyota employs approximately 265,800 people worldwide (on a consolidated basis), and markets vehicles in more than 170 countries. Toyota's automotive business, including sales finance, accounts for more than 90% of the company's total sales, which came to a consolidated ¥18.55 trillion in the fiscal year to March 2005. Its diversified operations include telecommunications and prefabricated housing.

* Total retail unit sales of Toyota/Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino vehicles
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