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Lead singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte was in fine form as the covers came off the new Aussie big V6, belting out the song in black hot pants and fishnet stockings as hundreds of motoring journalists and industry players looked on.

The launch of the car was webcast live by Toyota and was watched with interest by executives at head office in Japan.

Toyota's new car, designed by Australian designer Nick Hogios, is expected to start at around $35,000 when sales kick off late this year.

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