Toyota Blade hatchback gets V6 in Japan
Toyota has released the upmarket version of its Blade hatchback in Japan. On sale as of yesterday, the Blade Master and Blade Master G come with the 3.5L V6 as standard equipment.
A substantial upgrade over the 2.4L four-cylinder offered in the lower Blade trim levels, the six pumps 276 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters. A sportier suspension tune and larger disc brakes are also part of the package. The V6 Blades get a mesh-look grille and model-specific badging.
It is rumored that this car will come Stateside as a Matrix.
