Toyota introduced America’s first subcompact hybrid—the Toyota Prius c—at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, becoming the only automaker in the country to offer a plugless vehicle capable of topping the 50-mpg benchmark in urban driving: The nimble new Prius c is targeting an EPA line of 53 mpg city/47 mpg highway/50 mpg combined. [click to continue…]
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From its roots as a sport utility vehicle that put the emphasis on “utility,” the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser has branched out to build a reputation based on an equal mix of body-on-frame capabilities and best-in-the-game luxuries. And now, after more than 50 years of success in the U.S., the 2013 model year will bring significant enhancements to both sides of its ledger. [click to continue…]
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Despite significant headwinds caused by last spring’s tragedies in Japan, Toyota quality and value helped five of the automaker’s products become the best-selling vehicles in their class in 2011, including the Toyota Camry, which was both the No. 1 mid-size sedan last year and—once again—America’s most popular car of any kind. [click to continue…]
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Designed to extend the Prius’ reputation for fuel-efficiency—and its all-electric driving range—farther than ever before, the new Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid recently earned a place on Forbes’ list of “Most Anticipated Cars of 2012.” [click to continue…]
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With more than 1 million sales around the globe, the Toyota Corolla was once again the best-selling car in the world in 2011—further extending its position as the world’s best-selling car ever: More than 30 million Corollas have been delivered since Toyota first introduced its iconic compact back in 1966, and for 2011, this included some 235,000 sales in the U.S. alone. [click to continue…]
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It’s not always easy to find the perfect vehicle for winter travel, but “If only a minivan can really meet your basic transportation needs, there’s just one choice to be made: the 2012 Toyota Sienna with optional On-demand All-wheel Drive System with Active Torque Control.” That’s the expert advice from Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com, which recently named the all-wheel-drive Sienna as one of the Top 10 Winter Cars for 2012. [click to continue…]
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Details about two of the most popular members of the Toyota lineup were recently announced for the 2012 model year, with the automaker releasing information about MSRPs and upgrades to the Toyota Prius and Toyota RAV4. [click to continue…]
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When a top NFL program builds a dynasty that competes with the best in the league year after year after year, you’re likely to hear the old cliché that the team doesn’t have to rebuild between seasons—just reload. Well, much the same can be said of Toyota and the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry: The best-selling car in America for nine straight years—and counting—recently scored a place among KBB.com’s “10 Best Redesigned Cars for 2012.” [click to continue…]
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Still the best-selling car in America, the 2012 Toyota Camry showcased the automaker’s traditional approach to safety in recent testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), once again scoring a 5-star overall ranking.
Achieving this important benchmark was on Toyota’s radar screen right from the start of the new car’s development, and is evidenced by features like a reinforced body structure featuring B-pillar and rocker-panel reinforcements made from high-strength steel. The robust construction helps keep the cabin from deforming in severe collisions, while also absorbing impact energies, to significantly enhance the safety of all occupants. In addition, the 2012 Camry boasts a best-in-class 10 standard airbags, including advanced dual-stage SRS front airbags, front and and rear seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags and driver’s and front passenger’s knee airbags.
Also standard on the Camry is Toyota’s “Star Safety System.” This package of technologies includes vehicle stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, a tire-pressure monitoring system and Toyota’s Smart Stop brake-override system.
Other safety enhancers available on the new Camry:
According to the automaker: “We are very pleased that the all-new 2012 Camry has earned a five-star composite safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The fact that the Camry earned this 5-star overall score after enduring a more rigorous NHTSA testing procedure targeted at raising the bar for overall vehicle safety is testament to the strong design, and safety-focused engineering consumers can expect in the nation’s top-selling car.”
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Beginning this year, the Toyota Prius is on its way to expanding its family with three new members, and its progeny are already living up to their parent’s award-winning ways: In fact, three Prii—Prius Liftback, Prius v and Prius Plug-in Hybrid—recently combined to earn the “Best Green Car to Buy 2012” recognition from GreenCarReports.com. [click to continue…]
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