The Toyota Progrès (pronounced "Prog-Ray") is a

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sedan which was sold in Japan from May 1998 to June 2007, replacing the

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. The Progrès included 2.5 L or 3.0 L JZ inline 6-cylinder engines with

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. Since April 2001, the Progrès used 1JZ-FSE (2.5 L) and 2JZ-FSE (3.0 L) direct injection (D4) engines. The versions with a 1JZ engine were called NC250, and those with a 2JZ engine NC300. It was exclusive to Toyota Japan dealerships ''

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'', while its twin the Brevis was exclusive to ''

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'' locations, and shared a marketing approach used on the '' Toyota Vista Store'' alternative, called the Toyota Verossa. The width and engine displacement exceed Vehicle size class#Japan, Japanese Government regulations concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement, and therefore it classified in the larger "passenger car" tax bracket. Two engine sizes were offered to allow Japanese buyers which annual Road tax#Japan, road tax they were willing to pay; the larger engine did offer higher levels of standard equipment and luxury features. The name "progrès" is French language, French for "progress". The Progrès was available with 6 airbags, voice activated GPS system called G-Book, NAVI AI-SHIFT world first GPS-guided car transmission (mechanics), full wood and leather trim, gilt or silver analogue clock and full soft touch plastic interior, dual zone air conditioning and automatic head lights and wipers. Interior size was also generous, offering the best cu. ft. of space in its class, despite its Lexus IS underpinnings – yet, unlike the Lexus IS, the ride was "willing and ready" rather than the sort of ride expected from a sport sedan, as it was installed with double wishbone suspension at both the front and rear wheels. The Progrès was discontinued in Japan in June 2007, while the slightly smaller Toyota Premio continued as an affordable luxury car offering.

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