<![CDATA[Forums - All Forums]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:49:50 -0800 MyBB <![CDATA[What's New For 2009]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=20 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:33:40 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=20 <![CDATA[Certified Toyota Special APR]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=18 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:44:26 -0700 rensworth http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=18
THE BEST NEW CARS MAKE THE BEST USED CARS

October 01, 2008

3.90% up to 60 months (on approved credit)
on Certified used Toyota's

Corolla
Matrix
RAV4
FJ Cruiser

October 01, 2008 through October 31, 2008.
We got many to choose from click here to check them out.]]>
THE BEST NEW CARS MAKE THE BEST USED CARS

October 01, 2008

3.90% up to 60 months (on approved credit)
on Certified used Toyota's

Corolla
Matrix
RAV4
FJ Cruiser

October 01, 2008 through October 31, 2008.
We got many to choose from click here to check them out.]]> <![CDATA[GM debuts the Chevy Volt]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=17 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:24:02 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=17
DETROIT (CNNMoney.com) -- General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle on Tuesday, allowing outsiders their first full look at the car GM says will go on sale in 2010.

"The Volt symbolizes GM's commitment to the future," said Rick Wagoner, the company's chairman and CEO.

The Volt will be driven by electricity stored in a large T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack running the length of the car. After charging for several hours, the Volt will be able to run for up to about 40 miles without using gasoline.

GM did not announce pricing for the car, which will have the equivalent of about 150 horsepower and a top speed of 100 mph, the automaker said.

To charge the batteries, drivers will plug a cord into one of the ports just ahead of the driver's side mirror. The cord can then be attached to an ordinary home electrical outlet.

The car will cost "less than purchasing a cup of your favorite coffee" to recharge, and use less electricity annually than a refrigerator. The Volt should cost less than 2 cents per mile to drive on electricity, GM said, compared to 12 cents a mile on gasoline at a price of $3.60 a gallon.

As the battery begins to run down as the car is in use, a small gasoline engine will turn on and generate enough electricity to drive the car about 300 miles.

The car's zero-to-sixty time will be under nine seconds, said GM vehicle line director Tony Posawatz. That would make the performance about average for a modern car.

"The center of gravity of the car, with the center battery pack, it's going to have real great ride and handling," said Posawatz.

Disappointed fans
Unlike hybrid cars, or plug-in hybrids, the Volt is driven only be electricity. The gasoline engine never directly drives the car's wheels.

Based on photos released last week - inadvertently, GM says - many people posting comments on car blogs have expressed disappointment that the production car does not look as angular and aggressive as the original concept vehicle.

"The majority of [the comments] are negative," Lyle Dennis, a New Jersey neurologist who runs the blog GM-Volt.com, said last week. "A lot of people are saying they're very disappointed and 'take me off the [waiting] list.' "

2011 Chevrolet VoltGM regularly uses the Volt concept car, introduced at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, in its advertising, identifying it as "future product."

That concept car's angular face wasn't aerodynamically efficient enough to make it to the final version as GM engineers and designers tried to extract every extra foot of "all electric" range from the car, GM designers have said.

The Volt will seat four, not five as some other cars its size can, according to GM. The space required by the battery pack would not allow for a center seating position in the back.

The interior has a futuristic design, but it maintains the twin-cockpit look derived from the classic Corvette sports car, which has become a trademark design in recent Chevrolet cars.

The gear selector, when pushed forward into the "Park" position, sits in an opening in the car's dashboard creating a smooth appearance. Once the car is turned on, it can be pulled back to "Drive."

The Volt's battery pack goes where the "transmission tunnel" would be in a conventional rear-wheel- drive car. That means the batteries don't take up cargo space as they do in some hybrid cars. Unlike its smoothly rounded front, the back end of the car has a sharp, angular shape. In the rear, where air flows together as it trails off from the vehicle, sharp angles help smooth air flow.

A wing incorporated into the trailing edge of the roof also helps to smooth airflow helping fuel economy.

Keeping it simple
Beyond its advanced electric drive system, the Volt isn't particularly high-tech. Engineers and designers wanted to keep the experience as familiar to drivers as possible. Besides, lots of electronic gadgetry inside the car would have used electric power needed to offer the maximum gasoline-free driving range.

The Volt will have a central display screen - similar to one in a Toyota Prius hybrid - that will show how the car is using electric power, when the batteries are being charged and whether the gasoline engine is turned on.

GM is also planning to roll out another plug-in vehicle in 2009, the Saturn Vue Plug-in Hybrid SUV. That vehicle will be a standard hybrid vehicle, meaning that both gasoline and electric power will move the wheels.

Other companies, including Toyota and Nissan, have also announced plans to have plug-in cars of some type on the market by 2010. So far, the Volt is the only one of its type, running on electricity only but with on-board power generating capability.

Ford Motor Co. has exhibited a vehicle with a drive system similar to the Volt's and has allowed journalists to drive the vehicle. But Ford has not announced any plans to produce such a vehicle for consumers, citing the high price of battery technology.

This first-generation Chevy Volt is expected to be fairly expensive, Posawatz conceded. (Some reports have put the price at $40,000.) But GM is not looking to make much money, if any, on the car, he said.

GM is expecting to produce at least 10,000 Volts in the car's first year and higher numbers after that, he said.]]>
DETROIT (CNNMoney.com) -- General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle on Tuesday, allowing outsiders their first full look at the car GM says will go on sale in 2010.

"The Volt symbolizes GM's commitment to the future," said Rick Wagoner, the company's chairman and CEO.

The Volt will be driven by electricity stored in a large T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack running the length of the car. After charging for several hours, the Volt will be able to run for up to about 40 miles without using gasoline.

GM did not announce pricing for the car, which will have the equivalent of about 150 horsepower and a top speed of 100 mph, the automaker said.

To charge the batteries, drivers will plug a cord into one of the ports just ahead of the driver's side mirror. The cord can then be attached to an ordinary home electrical outlet.

The car will cost "less than purchasing a cup of your favorite coffee" to recharge, and use less electricity annually than a refrigerator. The Volt should cost less than 2 cents per mile to drive on electricity, GM said, compared to 12 cents a mile on gasoline at a price of $3.60 a gallon.

As the battery begins to run down as the car is in use, a small gasoline engine will turn on and generate enough electricity to drive the car about 300 miles.

The car's zero-to-sixty time will be under nine seconds, said GM vehicle line director Tony Posawatz. That would make the performance about average for a modern car.

"The center of gravity of the car, with the center battery pack, it's going to have real great ride and handling," said Posawatz.

Disappointed fans
Unlike hybrid cars, or plug-in hybrids, the Volt is driven only be electricity. The gasoline engine never directly drives the car's wheels.

Based on photos released last week - inadvertently, GM says - many people posting comments on car blogs have expressed disappointment that the production car does not look as angular and aggressive as the original concept vehicle.

"The majority of [the comments] are negative," Lyle Dennis, a New Jersey neurologist who runs the blog GM-Volt.com, said last week. "A lot of people are saying they're very disappointed and 'take me off the [waiting] list.' "

2011 Chevrolet VoltGM regularly uses the Volt concept car, introduced at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, in its advertising, identifying it as "future product."

That concept car's angular face wasn't aerodynamically efficient enough to make it to the final version as GM engineers and designers tried to extract every extra foot of "all electric" range from the car, GM designers have said.

The Volt will seat four, not five as some other cars its size can, according to GM. The space required by the battery pack would not allow for a center seating position in the back.

The interior has a futuristic design, but it maintains the twin-cockpit look derived from the classic Corvette sports car, which has become a trademark design in recent Chevrolet cars.

The gear selector, when pushed forward into the "Park" position, sits in an opening in the car's dashboard creating a smooth appearance. Once the car is turned on, it can be pulled back to "Drive."

The Volt's battery pack goes where the "transmission tunnel" would be in a conventional rear-wheel- drive car. That means the batteries don't take up cargo space as they do in some hybrid cars. Unlike its smoothly rounded front, the back end of the car has a sharp, angular shape. In the rear, where air flows together as it trails off from the vehicle, sharp angles help smooth air flow.

A wing incorporated into the trailing edge of the roof also helps to smooth airflow helping fuel economy.

Keeping it simple
Beyond its advanced electric drive system, the Volt isn't particularly high-tech. Engineers and designers wanted to keep the experience as familiar to drivers as possible. Besides, lots of electronic gadgetry inside the car would have used electric power needed to offer the maximum gasoline-free driving range.

The Volt will have a central display screen - similar to one in a Toyota Prius hybrid - that will show how the car is using electric power, when the batteries are being charged and whether the gasoline engine is turned on.

GM is also planning to roll out another plug-in vehicle in 2009, the Saturn Vue Plug-in Hybrid SUV. That vehicle will be a standard hybrid vehicle, meaning that both gasoline and electric power will move the wheels.

Other companies, including Toyota and Nissan, have also announced plans to have plug-in cars of some type on the market by 2010. So far, the Volt is the only one of its type, running on electricity only but with on-board power generating capability.

Ford Motor Co. has exhibited a vehicle with a drive system similar to the Volt's and has allowed journalists to drive the vehicle. But Ford has not announced any plans to produce such a vehicle for consumers, citing the high price of battery technology.

This first-generation Chevy Volt is expected to be fairly expensive, Posawatz conceded. (Some reports have put the price at $40,000.) But GM is not looking to make much money, if any, on the car, he said.

GM is expecting to produce at least 10,000 Volts in the car's first year and higher numbers after that, he said.]]> <![CDATA[Toyota to put hybrid engine in all models]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=16 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:26:45 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=16
The success of Toyota's Prius sedan has helped spark both foreign and American automobile manufacturers to come up with more fuel-efficient designs. General Motors (NYSE:BGM) is pushing development of its new plug-in hybrid vehicle by 2010, while Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) plans next year to double its lineup and production of hybrids. Honda Motors announced recently it will have a new hybrid to compete at a lower price against the Prius by 2009, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

Rising consumer demand has meant Toyota and Ford have not been able to build enough hybrid vehicles. Contrary to many experts' assumptions, Toyota's head of North American sales, Bob Carter, has said his company makes a profit on its more than 1 million Prius hybrids sold worldwide.]]>
The success of Toyota's Prius sedan has helped spark both foreign and American automobile manufacturers to come up with more fuel-efficient designs. General Motors (NYSE:BGM) is pushing development of its new plug-in hybrid vehicle by 2010, while Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) plans next year to double its lineup and production of hybrids. Honda Motors announced recently it will have a new hybrid to compete at a lower price against the Prius by 2009, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

Rising consumer demand has meant Toyota and Ford have not been able to build enough hybrid vehicles. Contrary to many experts' assumptions, Toyota's head of North American sales, Bob Carter, has said his company makes a profit on its more than 1 million Prius hybrids sold worldwide.]]> <![CDATA[Toyota Expands Yaris Line for 2009 with Third Model and New Safety Features]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=15 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:22:46 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=15
The versatile new five-door Yaris joins the three-door Liftback and four-door Sedan, making Yaris the only model line in its segment to offer a full complement of three body styles. Toyota projects 130,000 Yaris sales for calendar year 2009, with the new five-door accounting for about a third of those. Yaris five-door will begin arriving in dealerships in August.

Also new for 2009, all Yaris models feature as standard equipment an anti-lock brake system (ABS), front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear curtain side airbags. Cruise control is now available on Liftback models, and audio systems are satellite ready/capable. Yaris delivers outstanding fuel economy and for 2008 was awarded the lowest cost of ownership in its segment according to Intellichoice®.

The Toyota Yaris brings a high level of balanced value, safety and a fun-to-drive experience to the entry subcompact segment. Its 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine is equipped with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and produces 106 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 103 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 RPM. The optional four-speed automatic transmission features uphill/downhill shift logic to reduce gear "hunting" for smooth performance when driving in hills. A five-speed manual is the standard transmission.

The Yaris Sedan rides on a 100.4-inch wheelbase versus 96.9 inches for both Liftback models. The Yaris Sedan has an overall length of 169.3 inches compared to 150.6 inches for the Liftback models, and the Sedan is 2.5 inches lower than the Liftbacks, as well.

The Yaris is built around a highly rigid yet lightweight structure incorporating strategic use of high-tensile steel. Damping materials strategically located throughout the body structure reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) to help give Yaris a comfortable, quiet ride. Suspension and steering are tuned to deliver responsive handling, a smooth ride and excellent maneuverability, including a remarkably tight 32.6-ft. turning radius. Both the Yaris Liftback and Sedan ride on standard P175/65 R14 tires with steel wheels and full wheel covers (Sedan and Liftback S have standard P185/60R15) and offer available newly-styled 15-inch steel or aluminum-alloy wheels.

The instrument cluster is center-mounted and high on the dash to enhance forward visibility. Generous standard convenience features on Yaris Liftback and Sedan models include air conditioning; tilt steering wheel; digital clock; a map light; intermittent windshield wipers with mist control; and dual sunvisors with vanity mirrors. All models offer 60/40 split rear seating for three with headrests in each seating position.

Sporty S models have a newly designed front and rear underbody spoiler and a new interior color scheme distinguishes Yaris Sport models for 2009. The sport-themed Liftback and Sedan S models feature color-keyed front and rear under-bumper spoilers, sporty interior trim, rear deck spoiler, fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, AM/FM/CD player with MP3/WMA capability, satellite ready, integrated iPod audio unit, universal mini-jack port and "S" badging. Aluminum-alloy wheels are available.

Pricing for the all-new five-door model will be announced later this month.]]>
The versatile new five-door Yaris joins the three-door Liftback and four-door Sedan, making Yaris the only model line in its segment to offer a full complement of three body styles. Toyota projects 130,000 Yaris sales for calendar year 2009, with the new five-door accounting for about a third of those. Yaris five-door will begin arriving in dealerships in August.

Also new for 2009, all Yaris models feature as standard equipment an anti-lock brake system (ABS), front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear curtain side airbags. Cruise control is now available on Liftback models, and audio systems are satellite ready/capable. Yaris delivers outstanding fuel economy and for 2008 was awarded the lowest cost of ownership in its segment according to Intellichoice®.

The Toyota Yaris brings a high level of balanced value, safety and a fun-to-drive experience to the entry subcompact segment. Its 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine is equipped with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and produces 106 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 103 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 RPM. The optional four-speed automatic transmission features uphill/downhill shift logic to reduce gear "hunting" for smooth performance when driving in hills. A five-speed manual is the standard transmission.

The Yaris Sedan rides on a 100.4-inch wheelbase versus 96.9 inches for both Liftback models. The Yaris Sedan has an overall length of 169.3 inches compared to 150.6 inches for the Liftback models, and the Sedan is 2.5 inches lower than the Liftbacks, as well.

The Yaris is built around a highly rigid yet lightweight structure incorporating strategic use of high-tensile steel. Damping materials strategically located throughout the body structure reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) to help give Yaris a comfortable, quiet ride. Suspension and steering are tuned to deliver responsive handling, a smooth ride and excellent maneuverability, including a remarkably tight 32.6-ft. turning radius. Both the Yaris Liftback and Sedan ride on standard P175/65 R14 tires with steel wheels and full wheel covers (Sedan and Liftback S have standard P185/60R15) and offer available newly-styled 15-inch steel or aluminum-alloy wheels.

The instrument cluster is center-mounted and high on the dash to enhance forward visibility. Generous standard convenience features on Yaris Liftback and Sedan models include air conditioning; tilt steering wheel; digital clock; a map light; intermittent windshield wipers with mist control; and dual sunvisors with vanity mirrors. All models offer 60/40 split rear seating for three with headrests in each seating position.

Sporty S models have a newly designed front and rear underbody spoiler and a new interior color scheme distinguishes Yaris Sport models for 2009. The sport-themed Liftback and Sedan S models feature color-keyed front and rear under-bumper spoilers, sporty interior trim, rear deck spoiler, fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, AM/FM/CD player with MP3/WMA capability, satellite ready, integrated iPod audio unit, universal mini-jack port and "S" badging. Aluminum-alloy wheels are available.

Pricing for the all-new five-door model will be announced later this month.]]> <![CDATA[2009 Model Enhancments and Price Changes]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=14 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:25:34 -0700 rensworth http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=14 Toyota Motor Sales announces the following product enhancements and base vehicle MSRP pricing for
select 2009MY cars and trucks.
2009MY Product Enhancements and Price Changes
The following series have product enhancements and price changes for 2009MY:
Avalon
Avalon will receive the following as additional standard equipment on all model numbers:
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRAC) and Brake Assist
• Active headrest for driver and front passenger
• Satellite radio ready (body color SDARS antenna and prewire)
FJ Cruiser
The following equipment will now be standard equipment on all FJ Cruiser models:
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) cut-off switch
• Front map light/personal lamp
• Active headrest for driver and front passenger
• Roll sensing front curtain airbags
• Mirror in driver’s sun visor
Highlander Gas
Select models of Highlander will also receive additional equipment as indicated:
• Satellite radio ready (body color SDARS antenna and prewire) – (models 6950, 6954, 6952, 6956)
• AM/FM single CD, 6 speakers (models 6950, 6952)
Highlander Hybrid
Model 6966 will now be satellite radio ready (body color SDARS antenna and prewire).
4Runner
An additional front accessory connector has been added as standard equipment on all models.
In addition, a Trail Edition Package is now available for the SR5 grade. Equipment content and MSRP
will be announced shortly. Targeted to buyers “that are serious about going where the trails are marked
‘difficult’”.
Land Cruiser
Privacy glass is now standard equipment on rear doors and rear quarter windows (no change to rear
hatch glass).
2009MY Price Changes
The following series have prices changes for 2009MY (no product changes for these series).
• Corolla Sdn
• Matrix
• Prius
• Camry Gas
• Camry HV
• Sienna
Detailed Prices
Price changes by individual model are detailed in the attached Vehicle Price Change Summary.
• At this time, there are no price changes for 2009MY Tacoma.
• Prices for 2009MY Yaris and RAV4 will be announced shortly.
• Prices for 2009MY Tundra and Sequoia will be announced at a later time.
Effective Timing
For series already in 2009MY (Corolla, Matrix, Camry, Camry HV), effective dates are as follows:
• North America production from August 25, 2008.
• Japan sourced vehicles arriving on or after August 25, 2008.
For series transitioning to 2009MY, effective dates correspond to start of production for each series:
• July 7, 2008: Sienna
• August 1, 2008: Prius, RAV4, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Land Cruiser
• August 11, 2008: Avalon
• August 25, 2008: Highlander Gas, Highlander HV

All prices listed below exclude the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee (DPH).

Vehicle Price Change Summary
T O Y O T A B R A N D P R I C I N G

COROLLA Current MSRP Changes New MSRP
1831 Base 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 15,250 $ 100 $ 15,350
1832 Base 4 Sedan 4ECT 09MY $ 16,050 $ 100 $ 16,150
1833 S 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 16,320 $ 100 $ 16,420
1834 S 4 Sedan 4ECT 09MY $ 17,150 $ 100 $ 17,250
1838 LE 4 Sedan 4ECT 09MY $ 16,650 $ 100 $ 16,750
1835 XRS 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 18,760 $ 100 $ 18,860
1836 XRS 4 Sedan 5ECT 09MY $ 19,950 $ 100 $ 20,050
1840 XLE 4 Sedan 4ECT 09MY $ 17,550 $ 100 $ 17,650
MATRIX
1931 Standard 4 2WD 5M 09MY $ 16,190 $ 100 $ 16,290
1932 Standard 4 2WD 4ECT 09MY $ 17,000 $ 100 $ 17,100
1933S 4 2WD 5M 09MY $ 18,260 $ 100 $ 18,360
1934S 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 19,450 $ 100 $ 19,550
1938 S 4 4WD 4ECT 09MY $ 20,400 $ 100 $ 20,500
1935 XRS 4 2WD 5M 09MY $ 20,660 $ 100 $ 20,760
1936 XRS 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 21,850 $ 100 $ 21,950
PRIUS
1220 Standard 4 Sedan ECVT 09MY $ 21,500 $ 500 $ 22,000
1224 4 Sedan ECVT 09MY $ 22,875 $ 500 $ 23,375
1226 Touring 4 Sedan ECVT 09MY $ 23,770 $ 500 $ 24,270
CAMRY
2513 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 18,920 $ 225 $ 19,145
2514 4 Sedan 5ECTi 09MY $ 19,970 $ 225 $ 20,195
2531 LE 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 20,375 $ 225 $ 20,600
2532 LE 4 Sedan 5ECTi 09MY $ 21,425 $ 225 $ 21,650
2545 SE 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 21,590 $ 225 $ 21,815
2546 SE 4 Sedan 5ECTi 09MY $ 22,590 $ 225 $ 22,815
2540 XLE 4 Sedan 5ECTi 09MY $ 25,350 $ 225 $ 25,575
2552 LE V6 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 23,990 $ 225 $ 24,215
2550 SE V6 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 25,265 $ 225 $ 25,490
2554 XLE V6 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 28,470 $ 225 $ 28,695
CAMRY HYBRID
2560 4 Sedan ECVT 09MY $ 25,650 $ 500 $ 26,150
AVALON
3534 XL 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 27,325 $ 520 $ 27,845
3544 XLS 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 31,625 $ 520 $ 32,145
3554 Limited 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 34,665 $ 520 $ 35,185
SIENNA
5326 CE 7-Passenger 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 24,440 $ 100 $ 24,540
5328 CE 8-Passenger 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 24,590 $ 100 $ 24,690
5336 LE 7-Passenger 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 25,965 $ 100 $ 26,065
5338 LE 8-Passenger 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 26,115 $ 100 $ 26,215
5346 XLE 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 29,625 $ 100 $ 29,725
5356 XLE Limited 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 35,565 $ 100 $ 35,665
5366 LE 7-Passenger 5 AWD 5ECTi 09MY $ 29,135 $ 100 $ 29,235
5376 XLE 7-Passenger 5 AWD 5ECTi 09MY $ 32,385 $ 100 $ 32,485
5386 XLE Limited 5 AWD 5ECTi 09MY $ 37,765 $ 100 $ 37,865
5347 XLE Mobility 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 29,905 $ 100 $ 30,005
5348 XLE Limited Mobility 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 35,935 $ 100 $ 36,035
FJ CRUISER
4702 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 23,045 $ 275 $ 23,320
4703 4 4WD 6M 09MY $ 24,225 $ 275 $ 24,500
4704 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 24,635 $ 275 $ 24,910
HIGHLANDER
6946 Base V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 27,500 $ 100 $ 27,600
6950 Sport V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 30,150 $ (150) $ 30,000
6954 Limited V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 32,900 $ 170 $ 33,070
6948 Base V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 28,950 $ 100 $ 29,050
6952 Sport V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 31,600 $ (150) $ 31,450
6956 Limited V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 34,350 $ 170 $ 34,520
HIGHLANDER HYBRID
6966 LTD w/ 3rd row 4 4WD CVT-E 09MY $ 40,450 $ 570 $ 41,020
6964 3-row 4 4WD CVT-E 09MY $ 34,200 $ 500 $ 34,700
4RUNNER
8642 SR5 V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 28,415 $ 225 $ 28,640
8672 SR5 V8 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 30,430 $ 225 $ 30,655
8646 SR5 Sport V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 30,725 $ 225 $ 30,950
8676 SR5 Sport V8 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 32,105 $ 225 $ 32,330
8648 Ltd V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 35,100 $ 225 $ 35,325
8678 Ltd V8 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 36,860 $ 225 $ 37,085
8664 SR5 V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 30,690 $ 225 $ 30,915
8682 SR5 V8 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 32,705 $ 225 $ 32,930
8666 SR5 Sport V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 33,000 $ 225 $ 33,225
8686 SR5 Sport V8 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 34,380 $ 225 $ 34,605
8668 Ltd V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 37,375 $ 225 $ 37,600
8688 Ltd V8 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 39,135 $ 225 $ 39,360
LAND CRUISER
6156 5 Wagon 6ECT 09MY $ 64,100 $ 655 $ 64,755]]> Toyota Motor Sales announces the following product enhancements and base vehicle MSRP pricing for
select 2009MY cars and trucks.
2009MY Product Enhancements and Price Changes
The following series have product enhancements and price changes for 2009MY:
Avalon
Avalon will receive the following as additional standard equipment on all model numbers:
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRAC) and Brake Assist
• Active headrest for driver and front passenger
• Satellite radio ready (body color SDARS antenna and prewire)
FJ Cruiser
The following equipment will now be standard equipment on all FJ Cruiser models:
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) cut-off switch
• Front map light/personal lamp
• Active headrest for driver and front passenger
• Roll sensing front curtain airbags
• Mirror in driver’s sun visor
Highlander Gas
Select models of Highlander will also receive additional equipment as indicated:
• Satellite radio ready (body color SDARS antenna and prewire) – (models 6950, 6954, 6952, 6956)
• AM/FM single CD, 6 speakers (models 6950, 6952)
Highlander Hybrid
Model 6966 will now be satellite radio ready (body color SDARS antenna and prewire).
4Runner
An additional front accessory connector has been added as standard equipment on all models.
In addition, a Trail Edition Package is now available for the SR5 grade. Equipment content and MSRP
will be announced shortly. Targeted to buyers “that are serious about going where the trails are marked
‘difficult’”.
Land Cruiser
Privacy glass is now standard equipment on rear doors and rear quarter windows (no change to rear
hatch glass).
2009MY Price Changes
The following series have prices changes for 2009MY (no product changes for these series).
• Corolla Sdn
• Matrix
• Prius
• Camry Gas
• Camry HV
• Sienna
Detailed Prices
Price changes by individual model are detailed in the attached Vehicle Price Change Summary.
• At this time, there are no price changes for 2009MY Tacoma.
• Prices for 2009MY Yaris and RAV4 will be announced shortly.
• Prices for 2009MY Tundra and Sequoia will be announced at a later time.
Effective Timing
For series already in 2009MY (Corolla, Matrix, Camry, Camry HV), effective dates are as follows:
• North America production from August 25, 2008.
• Japan sourced vehicles arriving on or after August 25, 2008.
For series transitioning to 2009MY, effective dates correspond to start of production for each series:
• July 7, 2008: Sienna
• August 1, 2008: Prius, RAV4, FJ Cruiser, 4Runner, Land Cruiser
• August 11, 2008: Avalon
• August 25, 2008: Highlander Gas, Highlander HV

All prices listed below exclude the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee (DPH).

Vehicle Price Change Summary
T O Y O T A B R A N D P R I C I N G

COROLLA Current MSRP Changes New MSRP
1831 Base 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 15,250 $ 100 $ 15,350
1832 Base 4 Sedan 4ECT 09MY $ 16,050 $ 100 $ 16,150
1833 S 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 16,320 $ 100 $ 16,420
1834 S 4 Sedan 4ECT 09MY $ 17,150 $ 100 $ 17,250
1838 LE 4 Sedan 4ECT 09MY $ 16,650 $ 100 $ 16,750
1835 XRS 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 18,760 $ 100 $ 18,860
1836 XRS 4 Sedan 5ECT 09MY $ 19,950 $ 100 $ 20,050
1840 XLE 4 Sedan 4ECT 09MY $ 17,550 $ 100 $ 17,650
MATRIX
1931 Standard 4 2WD 5M 09MY $ 16,190 $ 100 $ 16,290
1932 Standard 4 2WD 4ECT 09MY $ 17,000 $ 100 $ 17,100
1933S 4 2WD 5M 09MY $ 18,260 $ 100 $ 18,360
1934S 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 19,450 $ 100 $ 19,550
1938 S 4 4WD 4ECT 09MY $ 20,400 $ 100 $ 20,500
1935 XRS 4 2WD 5M 09MY $ 20,660 $ 100 $ 20,760
1936 XRS 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 21,850 $ 100 $ 21,950
PRIUS
1220 Standard 4 Sedan ECVT 09MY $ 21,500 $ 500 $ 22,000
1224 4 Sedan ECVT 09MY $ 22,875 $ 500 $ 23,375
1226 Touring 4 Sedan ECVT 09MY $ 23,770 $ 500 $ 24,270
CAMRY
2513 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 18,920 $ 225 $ 19,145
2514 4 Sedan 5ECTi 09MY $ 19,970 $ 225 $ 20,195
2531 LE 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 20,375 $ 225 $ 20,600
2532 LE 4 Sedan 5ECTi 09MY $ 21,425 $ 225 $ 21,650
2545 SE 4 Sedan 5M 09MY $ 21,590 $ 225 $ 21,815
2546 SE 4 Sedan 5ECTi 09MY $ 22,590 $ 225 $ 22,815
2540 XLE 4 Sedan 5ECTi 09MY $ 25,350 $ 225 $ 25,575
2552 LE V6 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 23,990 $ 225 $ 24,215
2550 SE V6 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 25,265 $ 225 $ 25,490
2554 XLE V6 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 28,470 $ 225 $ 28,695
CAMRY HYBRID
2560 4 Sedan ECVT 09MY $ 25,650 $ 500 $ 26,150
AVALON
3534 XL 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 27,325 $ 520 $ 27,845
3544 XLS 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 31,625 $ 520 $ 32,145
3554 Limited 4 Sedan 6ECTi 09MY $ 34,665 $ 520 $ 35,185
SIENNA
5326 CE 7-Passenger 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 24,440 $ 100 $ 24,540
5328 CE 8-Passenger 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 24,590 $ 100 $ 24,690
5336 LE 7-Passenger 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 25,965 $ 100 $ 26,065
5338 LE 8-Passenger 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 26,115 $ 100 $ 26,215
5346 XLE 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 29,625 $ 100 $ 29,725
5356 XLE Limited 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 35,565 $ 100 $ 35,665
5366 LE 7-Passenger 5 AWD 5ECTi 09MY $ 29,135 $ 100 $ 29,235
5376 XLE 7-Passenger 5 AWD 5ECTi 09MY $ 32,385 $ 100 $ 32,485
5386 XLE Limited 5 AWD 5ECTi 09MY $ 37,765 $ 100 $ 37,865
5347 XLE Mobility 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 29,905 $ 100 $ 30,005
5348 XLE Limited Mobility 5 2WD 5ECTi 09MY $ 35,935 $ 100 $ 36,035
FJ CRUISER
4702 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 23,045 $ 275 $ 23,320
4703 4 4WD 6M 09MY $ 24,225 $ 275 $ 24,500
4704 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 24,635 $ 275 $ 24,910
HIGHLANDER
6946 Base V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 27,500 $ 100 $ 27,600
6950 Sport V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 30,150 $ (150) $ 30,000
6954 Limited V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 32,900 $ 170 $ 33,070
6948 Base V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 28,950 $ 100 $ 29,050
6952 Sport V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 31,600 $ (150) $ 31,450
6956 Limited V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 34,350 $ 170 $ 34,520
HIGHLANDER HYBRID
6966 LTD w/ 3rd row 4 4WD CVT-E 09MY $ 40,450 $ 570 $ 41,020
6964 3-row 4 4WD CVT-E 09MY $ 34,200 $ 500 $ 34,700
4RUNNER
8642 SR5 V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 28,415 $ 225 $ 28,640
8672 SR5 V8 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 30,430 $ 225 $ 30,655
8646 SR5 Sport V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 30,725 $ 225 $ 30,950
8676 SR5 Sport V8 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 32,105 $ 225 $ 32,330
8648 Ltd V6 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 35,100 $ 225 $ 35,325
8678 Ltd V8 4 2WD 5ECT 09MY $ 36,860 $ 225 $ 37,085
8664 SR5 V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 30,690 $ 225 $ 30,915
8682 SR5 V8 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 32,705 $ 225 $ 32,930
8666 SR5 Sport V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 33,000 $ 225 $ 33,225
8686 SR5 Sport V8 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 34,380 $ 225 $ 34,605
8668 Ltd V6 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 37,375 $ 225 $ 37,600
8688 Ltd V8 4 4WD 5ECT 09MY $ 39,135 $ 225 $ 39,360
LAND CRUISER
6156 5 Wagon 6ECT 09MY $ 64,100 $ 655 $ 64,755]]> <![CDATA[New 2009 RAV4 Enhancements]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=13 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:58:38 -0700 rensworth http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=13 SUV segment. It has created this reputation by leading the segment in its price competitiveness, unique design, strength
of its technology, capability, and class leading features.
For the 09MY, RAV4 will benefit from numerous minor change enhancements, most important of which, will be an all-new
extremely fuel efficient 2.5L 4cyl 179hp (+13hp) engine. Other key enhancements such as styling and new technology
are outlined below for your reference.
Exterior
• 3 new exterior colors to RAV4: Magnetic
Gray Met. (1G3), Pyrite Mica (4T3), and
Sandy Beach Met. (4T8)
• New grille (black on base & Sport / chrome
accents on Limited grade), bumper design,
and roof antenna (with XM pre-wire) on all
models
• New rear step bumper cover on all models
• New turn signal mirrors on Limited & V6
4WD Sport with Appearance Package
• New 17 in. alloy wheel designs on Limited &
Base grades
• Unique Spoiler on Sport grade
• Color-Keyed fender flares standard on
Limited grade
• Roof Rack System optional on Sport Grade
• Privacy Glass optional on base grade
• Immobilizer Standard on all models
Interior
• Smart Entry System standard on Limited
• Front Seat Active Headrest on all models
• New integrated Satellite radio with DJ and EJ
Audio
• Backup Monitor System (includes.
Electrochromic Auto Dimming Mirror &
Backup Camera) Opt. on Sport & Limited
models
• Low Cost Navigation optional on Sport &
Limited models with AM/FM/CD audio with 6
speakers, and XM NAV traffic capable
• New Fabric on all grades
• Unique charcoal Leather available on Sport
grade
• Tonneau cover Standard on Limited and
available as a PPO for CBU built Base and
Sport models
• Power Driver Seat optional on Limited and
Sport
• 120V AC Power outlet included with Power
Driver Seat on Limited Grade
Sport Appearance Package
• Redesigned Rear Door w/o Spare Tire
• Four Run Flat Tires
• Unique RAV4/Sport/V6 Badges
• Rear Door w/chrome accents
• Color-Keyed Power Heated Outside Turn
Signal Mirrors
• Stainless Steel Exhaust Tip
• Chrome Interior Door Handles/Parking Brake
Tip/Air Vent Trim
• AM/FM 6-disc CD Changer, 6 speakers,
Satellite Radio Integrated, MP3/WMA
playback capability
• Includes one Year extended XM Satellite
Radio complementary subscription (in lieu of
90-day trial subscription)
• Unique Door Sills w/ Logo
• Unique chrome accented Shift Knob with
leather insert
• FSA Rear Bumper protector
• Available PPO Logo Sport Floor/Cargo Mats
• Unique exterior color available for Sport
Appearance Package - Elusive Blue Metallic]]> SUV segment. It has created this reputation by leading the segment in its price competitiveness, unique design, strength
of its technology, capability, and class leading features.
For the 09MY, RAV4 will benefit from numerous minor change enhancements, most important of which, will be an all-new
extremely fuel efficient 2.5L 4cyl 179hp (+13hp) engine. Other key enhancements such as styling and new technology
are outlined below for your reference.
Exterior
• 3 new exterior colors to RAV4: Magnetic
Gray Met. (1G3), Pyrite Mica (4T3), and
Sandy Beach Met. (4T8)
• New grille (black on base & Sport / chrome
accents on Limited grade), bumper design,
and roof antenna (with XM pre-wire) on all
models
• New rear step bumper cover on all models
• New turn signal mirrors on Limited & V6
4WD Sport with Appearance Package
• New 17 in. alloy wheel designs on Limited &
Base grades
• Unique Spoiler on Sport grade
• Color-Keyed fender flares standard on
Limited grade
• Roof Rack System optional on Sport Grade
• Privacy Glass optional on base grade
• Immobilizer Standard on all models
Interior
• Smart Entry System standard on Limited
• Front Seat Active Headrest on all models
• New integrated Satellite radio with DJ and EJ
Audio
• Backup Monitor System (includes.
Electrochromic Auto Dimming Mirror &
Backup Camera) Opt. on Sport & Limited
models
• Low Cost Navigation optional on Sport &
Limited models with AM/FM/CD audio with 6
speakers, and XM NAV traffic capable
• New Fabric on all grades
• Unique charcoal Leather available on Sport
grade
• Tonneau cover Standard on Limited and
available as a PPO for CBU built Base and
Sport models
• Power Driver Seat optional on Limited and
Sport
• 120V AC Power outlet included with Power
Driver Seat on Limited Grade
Sport Appearance Package
• Redesigned Rear Door w/o Spare Tire
• Four Run Flat Tires
• Unique RAV4/Sport/V6 Badges
• Rear Door w/chrome accents
• Color-Keyed Power Heated Outside Turn
Signal Mirrors
• Stainless Steel Exhaust Tip
• Chrome Interior Door Handles/Parking Brake
Tip/Air Vent Trim
• AM/FM 6-disc CD Changer, 6 speakers,
Satellite Radio Integrated, MP3/WMA
playback capability
• Includes one Year extended XM Satellite
Radio complementary subscription (in lieu of
90-day trial subscription)
• Unique Door Sills w/ Logo
• Unique chrome accented Shift Knob with
leather insert
• FSA Rear Bumper protector
• Available PPO Logo Sport Floor/Cargo Mats
• Unique exterior color available for Sport
Appearance Package - Elusive Blue Metallic]]> <![CDATA[Toyota Corolla goes 1,000 km on single tank]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=12 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:15:56 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=12
CTV.ca News Staff

Drivers feeling the pinch of high gas prices may want to consider the Toyota Corolla. The compact sedan travelled an astonishing 1,017 kilometres on a single 50-litre gas tank during a challenge pitting it against a dozen other similar vehicles.

Online magazine CanadianDriver and TV's Motoring 2008 test-drove 13 compact sedans and hatchbacks (all in the $20,000 price range) to find out which one would go the farthest with 50-litres in the gas tank. Motoring 2008 producer Brad Diamond says organizers of the "50-litre challenge" were surprised just how far some of the cars were able to go.

"The Toyota Corolla went the longest. We were driving for over 19 hours," Diamond told CTV's Canada AM on Monday.

Diamond said drivers were surprised how far the car travelled -- even after the gas light lit up.

"When the reserve light comes on, normally (drivers) panic," he said.

"After the light went on, the Corolla went for 188 kilometres ... they were just (driving) on fumes. It blew all of us away."

Diamond noted, however, he recommends that drivers fuel up their cars "immediately" after the gas light goes on.

Here is the list of how far each car travelled on a 50-litre tank of gas:

Toyota Corolla: 1017 km
Honda Civic: 947 km
Pontiac Vibe: 854 km
Hyundai Elantra: 812 km
Mazda3: 784 km
Pontiac G5: 755 km
Mitsubishi Lancer: 754 km
Ford Focus: 742 km
Kia Spectra: 742 km
Nissan Sentra: 717 km
Volkswagen City Golf: 670 km
Dodge Caliber: 653 km
Suzuki SX4: 637 km

Diamond said the 50-km challenge was conducted on a looped course that took drivers through roads in Ontario and Quebec. He said challenge organizers tried to emulate real-world driving conditions.

"We went through Algonquin Provincial Park, we passed each other, we changed drivers every 100 kilometres for a weight point of view," Diamond said, adding that drivers even "broke for chipmunks" on the road.

He noted that the road test proves consumers can get "sexy, small" cars that are affordable and fuel efficient.

"Not only that they're good looking cars. They're not econo-boxes anymore ... they were comfortable," he said.]]>
CTV.ca News Staff

Drivers feeling the pinch of high gas prices may want to consider the Toyota Corolla. The compact sedan travelled an astonishing 1,017 kilometres on a single 50-litre gas tank during a challenge pitting it against a dozen other similar vehicles.

Online magazine CanadianDriver and TV's Motoring 2008 test-drove 13 compact sedans and hatchbacks (all in the $20,000 price range) to find out which one would go the farthest with 50-litres in the gas tank. Motoring 2008 producer Brad Diamond says organizers of the "50-litre challenge" were surprised just how far some of the cars were able to go.

"The Toyota Corolla went the longest. We were driving for over 19 hours," Diamond told CTV's Canada AM on Monday.

Diamond said drivers were surprised how far the car travelled -- even after the gas light lit up.

"When the reserve light comes on, normally (drivers) panic," he said.

"After the light went on, the Corolla went for 188 kilometres ... they were just (driving) on fumes. It blew all of us away."

Diamond noted, however, he recommends that drivers fuel up their cars "immediately" after the gas light goes on.

Here is the list of how far each car travelled on a 50-litre tank of gas:

Toyota Corolla: 1017 km
Honda Civic: 947 km
Pontiac Vibe: 854 km
Hyundai Elantra: 812 km
Mazda3: 784 km
Pontiac G5: 755 km
Mitsubishi Lancer: 754 km
Ford Focus: 742 km
Kia Spectra: 742 km
Nissan Sentra: 717 km
Volkswagen City Golf: 670 km
Dodge Caliber: 653 km
Suzuki SX4: 637 km

Diamond said the 50-km challenge was conducted on a looped course that took drivers through roads in Ontario and Quebec. He said challenge organizers tried to emulate real-world driving conditions.

"We went through Algonquin Provincial Park, we passed each other, we changed drivers every 100 kilometres for a weight point of view," Diamond said, adding that drivers even "broke for chipmunks" on the road.

He noted that the road test proves consumers can get "sexy, small" cars that are affordable and fuel efficient.

"Not only that they're good looking cars. They're not econo-boxes anymore ... they were comfortable," he said.]]> <![CDATA[Toyota to increase Prius output by 70%]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=11 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:53:43 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=11
The industry daily reported today that Toyota plans on producing 70 percent more Prius models to 480,000 units after it is redesigned next year. Currently Toyota builds the Prius at its Tsutsumi factory in central Japan and another plant belonging to Toyota Auto Body. It also produced about 320 units in China last year.


Toyota announced earlier this month that it will also build the Prius at its Blue Springs plant in Mississippi with production set to begin 2010. Toyota said that it will be in a better position to respond to the increased demand hybrid vehicles.

The no.1 Japanese automaker is hoping to sell 1 million hybrid cars annually after 2010 - double of what it sold last year.]]>
The industry daily reported today that Toyota plans on producing 70 percent more Prius models to 480,000 units after it is redesigned next year. Currently Toyota builds the Prius at its Tsutsumi factory in central Japan and another plant belonging to Toyota Auto Body. It also produced about 320 units in China last year.


Toyota announced earlier this month that it will also build the Prius at its Blue Springs plant in Mississippi with production set to begin 2010. Toyota said that it will be in a better position to respond to the increased demand hybrid vehicles.

The no.1 Japanese automaker is hoping to sell 1 million hybrid cars annually after 2010 - double of what it sold last year.]]> <![CDATA[2009 Pruis speculative details]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=10 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:32:39 -0700 rensworth http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=10
http://www.autoobserver.com/2008/04/toyo...nuary.html]]>
http://www.autoobserver.com/2008/04/toyo...nuary.html]]> <![CDATA[Toyota blog]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=9 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:30:40 -0700 rensworth http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=9 http://blog.toyota.com/

Let me know what you think.]]> http://blog.toyota.com/

Let me know what you think.]]> <![CDATA[Toyota works on greener paint process]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=8 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:27:01 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=8 By Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer
Toyota works on greener painting proceess with hopes to be ecological in manufacturing

TOYOTA, Japan (AP) -- Toyota's Tsutsumi plant has solar panels, grass growing on the roof and ivy crawling on walls to be as green in production as the Japanese automaker's reputation for mileage is exemplified in its Prius hybrid.
Under Toyota Motor Corp.'s latest drive to make its famous lean production even leaner, it has also achieved a breakthrough in technology for painting vehicles, a senior executive said recently.

The multistep paint job, which includes pretreatment, several coatings, drying and sealing, takes up 24 percent of energy use in manufacturing, according to Toyota.

Takeshi Uchiyamada, the executive overseeing production, said the new method called "3-Wet" dropped one "drying oven" step from the previous three.

The elimination in the multistep process was able to reduce by 15 percent the energy needs compared to old-style painting.

"Our production has grown over the last decade so much the energy required to manufacture each and every vehicle has also grown considerable overall," Uchiyamada told The Associated Press recently.

Ford Motor Co. has said it has developed similar ecological painting technology.

Uchiyamada said other energy-reducing innovations in manufacturing, such as shaping parts more speedily and introducing smaller robots, are also being tested at Toyota.

"We are making hybrids, plug-ins, vehicles that are friendly to the environment. That means we have to remain friendly to the environment in manufacturing them," he said.

The abbreviated paint job can't be used for Lexus luxury models, which boast multiple finishes.

Toyota already has other measures to be green. The solar panels at its Tsutsumi plant add up in size to the equivalent of 60 tennis courts, producing enough electricity to power 500 homes. That reduces 740 tons a year of carbon dioxide emissions, or equal to 1,500 barrels of crude, according to Toyota.

Toyota also uses simple toylike measures to slash energy needs -- scooting along parts with pulleys and springs, tapping into excess energy from nearby machinery, reusing grease and other shop-floor ideas to scrimp and save.

Yasuaki Iwamoto, analyst at Okasan Securities, said efficient production was a plus both as cost cuts and an image boost.

"It makes sense to grow fuel-efficient, and getting exposure is good for company image," he said.]]> By Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writer
Toyota works on greener painting proceess with hopes to be ecological in manufacturing

TOYOTA, Japan (AP) -- Toyota's Tsutsumi plant has solar panels, grass growing on the roof and ivy crawling on walls to be as green in production as the Japanese automaker's reputation for mileage is exemplified in its Prius hybrid.
Under Toyota Motor Corp.'s latest drive to make its famous lean production even leaner, it has also achieved a breakthrough in technology for painting vehicles, a senior executive said recently.

The multistep paint job, which includes pretreatment, several coatings, drying and sealing, takes up 24 percent of energy use in manufacturing, according to Toyota.

Takeshi Uchiyamada, the executive overseeing production, said the new method called "3-Wet" dropped one "drying oven" step from the previous three.

The elimination in the multistep process was able to reduce by 15 percent the energy needs compared to old-style painting.

"Our production has grown over the last decade so much the energy required to manufacture each and every vehicle has also grown considerable overall," Uchiyamada told The Associated Press recently.

Ford Motor Co. has said it has developed similar ecological painting technology.

Uchiyamada said other energy-reducing innovations in manufacturing, such as shaping parts more speedily and introducing smaller robots, are also being tested at Toyota.

"We are making hybrids, plug-ins, vehicles that are friendly to the environment. That means we have to remain friendly to the environment in manufacturing them," he said.

The abbreviated paint job can't be used for Lexus luxury models, which boast multiple finishes.

Toyota already has other measures to be green. The solar panels at its Tsutsumi plant add up in size to the equivalent of 60 tennis courts, producing enough electricity to power 500 homes. That reduces 740 tons a year of carbon dioxide emissions, or equal to 1,500 barrels of crude, according to Toyota.

Toyota also uses simple toylike measures to slash energy needs -- scooting along parts with pulleys and springs, tapping into excess energy from nearby machinery, reusing grease and other shop-floor ideas to scrimp and save.

Yasuaki Iwamoto, analyst at Okasan Securities, said efficient production was a plus both as cost cuts and an image boost.

"It makes sense to grow fuel-efficient, and getting exposure is good for company image," he said.]]> <![CDATA[Toyota May Invest $700 Million to Build Brazil Plant]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:22:48 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=7
July 15 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp., the world's second-largest automaker, may invest as much as $700 million to build a new plant in Brazil, the country's trade minister said.

Shozo Hasebe, Toyota chief executive for the Mercosur region, told Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that production should begin in 2011, Trade Minister Miguel Jorge said yesterday after meeting with Hasebe and Lula in Brasilia.

Adding a plant would help Toyota expand its footprint in Brazil, Latin America's largest economy. Construction would start in 2009, and the plant would build a new compact-car model and have capacity of 150,000 vehicles a year, Jorge said. Toyota ranks eighth in sales in Brazil.

``From what I know of the industry, the investments shouldn't be less than $600 million or $700 million,'' said Jorge, a former Volkswagen AG executive. He told reporters that Hasebe didn't disclose how much Toyota would spend at the site in Sorocaba, about 90 kilometers (56 miles) from Sao Paulo.

The automaker will hire about 2,500 workers for the plant initially, Toyota said in a statement.

Toyota now makes Corollas in Indaiatuba, 90 kilometers from Sao Paulo, and parts in Sao Bernardo do Campo, just outside Sao Paulo, according to the automaker's Web site.

Brazil sales for the Toyota City, Japan-based company totaled 4,336 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in June. Top-ranked Fiat SpA, with 26.4 percent of the market, sold 53,118 vehicles in the same period, according to the National Vehicle Manufacturer's Association, known as Anfavea.

This year marked five decades of Toyota production in Brazil, according to the company's Web site. There are currently 122 Toyota dealerships in the country.

Toyota planned to spend ``tens of billions of yen'' to build a factory producing as many as 200,000 1-liter sedans and hatchbacks, Tokyo Shimbun newspaper reported May 14, without saying where it obtained the information. Spokesman Hiromi Hirooka said the same day Toyota planned to add a plant in an emerging market to produce a low-cost compact car.]]>
July 15 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp., the world's second-largest automaker, may invest as much as $700 million to build a new plant in Brazil, the country's trade minister said.

Shozo Hasebe, Toyota chief executive for the Mercosur region, told Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that production should begin in 2011, Trade Minister Miguel Jorge said yesterday after meeting with Hasebe and Lula in Brasilia.

Adding a plant would help Toyota expand its footprint in Brazil, Latin America's largest economy. Construction would start in 2009, and the plant would build a new compact-car model and have capacity of 150,000 vehicles a year, Jorge said. Toyota ranks eighth in sales in Brazil.

``From what I know of the industry, the investments shouldn't be less than $600 million or $700 million,'' said Jorge, a former Volkswagen AG executive. He told reporters that Hasebe didn't disclose how much Toyota would spend at the site in Sorocaba, about 90 kilometers (56 miles) from Sao Paulo.

The automaker will hire about 2,500 workers for the plant initially, Toyota said in a statement.

Toyota now makes Corollas in Indaiatuba, 90 kilometers from Sao Paulo, and parts in Sao Bernardo do Campo, just outside Sao Paulo, according to the automaker's Web site.

Brazil sales for the Toyota City, Japan-based company totaled 4,336 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in June. Top-ranked Fiat SpA, with 26.4 percent of the market, sold 53,118 vehicles in the same period, according to the National Vehicle Manufacturer's Association, known as Anfavea.

This year marked five decades of Toyota production in Brazil, according to the company's Web site. There are currently 122 Toyota dealerships in the country.

Toyota planned to spend ``tens of billions of yen'' to build a factory producing as many as 200,000 1-liter sedans and hatchbacks, Tokyo Shimbun newspaper reported May 14, without saying where it obtained the information. Spokesman Hiromi Hirooka said the same day Toyota planned to add a plant in an emerging market to produce a low-cost compact car.]]> <![CDATA[Invitation]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=6 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:45:42 -0700 cwilder http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=6 <![CDATA[Toyota Offers Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free System on 15 Models]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:10:28 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=5
TORRANCE, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. currently offers integrated Bluetooth® hands-free wireless systems in 15 models and will make it available on the all-new 2009 Venza when it goes on sale this fall.
With more states enacting laws that prohibit driving while talking on handheld cell phones, the Bluetooth® hands-free systems connection between certain Toyota models and most Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones provide an easy wireless solution. Built into optional Toyota onboard DVD navigation and JBL audio systems, the technology provides users with convenient hands-free phone capabilities.

Bluetooth® hands-free systems are available on Toyota RAV4, Corolla and Matrix models with a JBL audio unit. The system is also available on Toyota 4Runner, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tundra, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and Solara models with the JBL audio unit or DVD navigation system.

The available DVD navigation and JBL audio systems enable the driver to make and receive hands-free phone calls on most compatible Bluetooth® equipped cell phones via the vehicle's built in microphone and speakers. There is no need to connect any interface cables between the phone and the vehicle. Owners simply need to register the phone by "pairing" to the system.

Due to differences in the quality of various handsets and Bluetooth® chip programming, phone functionality levels may differ by cell phone. The customer typically can enjoy the following Bluetooth® hands-free benefits on Toyota models:

-- Integrated phone operation utilizes built-in microphone and audio speakers.

-- One touch call answering via the steering-wheel control or the navigation screen.

-- Automatic audio mute when receiving or making a call.

-- Place a call from an outgoing or the incoming call log (up to five most recent calls -- on DVD navigation system only).

-- Voice command functions also allow the driver to make or receive calls.

Owners can refer to the LetsTalk Web site at toyota.letstalk.com for a listing of compatible phones and functionality.]]>
TORRANCE, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. currently offers integrated Bluetooth® hands-free wireless systems in 15 models and will make it available on the all-new 2009 Venza when it goes on sale this fall.
With more states enacting laws that prohibit driving while talking on handheld cell phones, the Bluetooth® hands-free systems connection between certain Toyota models and most Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phones provide an easy wireless solution. Built into optional Toyota onboard DVD navigation and JBL audio systems, the technology provides users with convenient hands-free phone capabilities.

Bluetooth® hands-free systems are available on Toyota RAV4, Corolla and Matrix models with a JBL audio unit. The system is also available on Toyota 4Runner, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tundra, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and Solara models with the JBL audio unit or DVD navigation system.

The available DVD navigation and JBL audio systems enable the driver to make and receive hands-free phone calls on most compatible Bluetooth® equipped cell phones via the vehicle's built in microphone and speakers. There is no need to connect any interface cables between the phone and the vehicle. Owners simply need to register the phone by "pairing" to the system.

Due to differences in the quality of various handsets and Bluetooth® chip programming, phone functionality levels may differ by cell phone. The customer typically can enjoy the following Bluetooth® hands-free benefits on Toyota models:

-- Integrated phone operation utilizes built-in microphone and audio speakers.

-- One touch call answering via the steering-wheel control or the navigation screen.

-- Automatic audio mute when receiving or making a call.

-- Place a call from an outgoing or the incoming call log (up to five most recent calls -- on DVD navigation system only).

-- Voice command functions also allow the driver to make or receive calls.

Owners can refer to the LetsTalk Web site at toyota.letstalk.com for a listing of compatible phones and functionality.]]> <![CDATA[The Portland HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) Meetup Group]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=4 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:39:37 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=4 http://prius.meetup.com/136/
A car club for Toyota Hybrid drivers!

Meet other Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive owners in the Portland and Southwest Washington area! Would-be HSD owners are welcome too. This group started as place for Prius owners, but now that more HSD vehicles are on the road, we're growing to welcome Hybrid Camry and Highlander drivers too. These are a fabulous and complex cars, come learn what other owners know.]]> http://prius.meetup.com/136/
A car club for Toyota Hybrid drivers!

Meet other Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive owners in the Portland and Southwest Washington area! Would-be HSD owners are welcome too. This group started as place for Prius owners, but now that more HSD vehicles are on the road, we're growing to welcome Hybrid Camry and Highlander drivers too. These are a fabulous and complex cars, come learn what other owners know.]]> <![CDATA[Hybrid Battery Replacements]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:33:20 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=3
During his presentation he explained why a scooter would provide much more reliable service than a hybrid since "you have to replace the battery every so often in a hybrid".

I asked him what made him think the battery needed to be replaced in a hybrid. He said he had two previous hybrid customers that stated they would need to replace the batteries in their hybrids eventially.

I asked him how they would know that. He shrugged his shoulders.

I then revealed that I was a hybrid owner and explained the 100,000 mile (150,000 mile in California) warranty on the Toyota hybrid battery, and that since the intention was to have the battery last the lifetime of the car, there was no scheduled maintenance to have the battery replaced.

There's an article at hybridcars.com (First Numbers on Hybrid Battery Failure) discussing this subject where they've researched the failure rate of hybrid batteries to be about .003%.]]>
During his presentation he explained why a scooter would provide much more reliable service than a hybrid since "you have to replace the battery every so often in a hybrid".

I asked him what made him think the battery needed to be replaced in a hybrid. He said he had two previous hybrid customers that stated they would need to replace the batteries in their hybrids eventially.

I asked him how they would know that. He shrugged his shoulders.

I then revealed that I was a hybrid owner and explained the 100,000 mile (150,000 mile in California) warranty on the Toyota hybrid battery, and that since the intention was to have the battery last the lifetime of the car, there was no scheduled maintenance to have the battery replaced.

There's an article at hybridcars.com (First Numbers on Hybrid Battery Failure) discussing this subject where they've researched the failure rate of hybrid batteries to be about .003%.]]> <![CDATA[Toyota to build fuel-sipping Prius hybrid in US]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:42:22 -0700 btRich http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=2 Fri Jul 11, 9:43 AM ET

Japanese auto giant Toyota said Thursday that it plans to start assembling its fuel-sipping Prius hybrid car in the United States with production slated to begin in late 2010.

Toyota announced plans to start US production of its gasoline and electric powered hybrid car as rival US auto firms like General Motors, Ford and Chrysler suffer sharp sales declines for gas-guzzling trucks, pickups and sport utility vehicles (SUVs).

"Prius, which will join the Kentucky-built Camry Hybrid as the second Toyota hybrid built in North America, enables Toyota to better respond to increased consumer demand for hybrid vehicles," Toyota said.

US consumer demand for hybrids and more fuel-efficient vehicles has increased in the past year as world oil prices have spiked dramatically. The surge in oil prices has stoked gasoline prices, making Americans more wary of the cost of the fuel they pump into their vehicles.

A new Prius can run to around 48 miles (77 kilometers) per gallon of fuel in city traffic compared to a large SUV which may run to 13 miles (21 kilometers) a gallon depending on how each vehicle is driven.

Such fuel economy can cut hundreds of dollars off an annual fuel bill for Prius drivers.

Proud owners who post messages on websites like "the Prius owners group" boast about the car's fuel economy, and of how they take long highway trips without worrying about their gasoline bills.

Toyota said it planned to start producing the Prius at an assembly plant presently under construction in Blue Springs, Mississippi. The first US-produced Prius cars are due to roll off the assembly lines in two years time.

Prius sales in the United States have been boosted by tax credits for fuel-efficient vehicles.

And some US states allow Prius drivers to zip along restricted carpool lanes, normally reserved for cars carrying several passengers, on busy highways even if they are carrying no other passengers.

Toyota reported 11,765 Prius sales in June, marking a 25 percent drop from a year earlier, but it said limited production volumes had skewed its sale numbers. The car sells for around 21,000 dollars.

The global auto giant is building new plants, the company is constructing another plant in Ontario, Canada, as rival US automakers close plants and cut back assembly operations.

GM announced plans last month to shut four North American truck and SUV plants. The US auto group is meanwhile ramping up production of its own lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles.

Toyota's growing heft was underlined during the first three months of this year when it overtook GM as the world's biggest vehicle maker, although GM executives remain confident they will retain the top spot for the year.

Toyota has not been able to fully insulate itself from the downturn in large vehicle sales hitting the US auto market, the world's largest.

The company also said Thursday that it would temporarily suspend production of its Tundra pickup truck and Sequoia SUV beginning August 8. Production is due to resume in November.

Toyota said affected workers would continue to be provided work.

"By using this downturn as an opportunity to develop team members and improve our operations, we hope to emerge even stronger," Toyota vice president Jim Wiseman said.

Toyota is moving to consolidate production of the Tundra pickup truck to its San Antonio plant in Texas by next year and plans to halt assembly of the pickup at an Indiana plant.

In a further production update, Toyota said it would now build the Highlander mid-size SUV, originally scheduled to be built in Mississippi, at its Princeton, Indiana plant.

Toyota's North American footprint presently consists of 13 manufacturing plants and over 43,000 employees.]]> Fri Jul 11, 9:43 AM ET

Japanese auto giant Toyota said Thursday that it plans to start assembling its fuel-sipping Prius hybrid car in the United States with production slated to begin in late 2010.

Toyota announced plans to start US production of its gasoline and electric powered hybrid car as rival US auto firms like General Motors, Ford and Chrysler suffer sharp sales declines for gas-guzzling trucks, pickups and sport utility vehicles (SUVs).

"Prius, which will join the Kentucky-built Camry Hybrid as the second Toyota hybrid built in North America, enables Toyota to better respond to increased consumer demand for hybrid vehicles," Toyota said.

US consumer demand for hybrids and more fuel-efficient vehicles has increased in the past year as world oil prices have spiked dramatically. The surge in oil prices has stoked gasoline prices, making Americans more wary of the cost of the fuel they pump into their vehicles.

A new Prius can run to around 48 miles (77 kilometers) per gallon of fuel in city traffic compared to a large SUV which may run to 13 miles (21 kilometers) a gallon depending on how each vehicle is driven.

Such fuel economy can cut hundreds of dollars off an annual fuel bill for Prius drivers.

Proud owners who post messages on websites like "the Prius owners group" boast about the car's fuel economy, and of how they take long highway trips without worrying about their gasoline bills.

Toyota said it planned to start producing the Prius at an assembly plant presently under construction in Blue Springs, Mississippi. The first US-produced Prius cars are due to roll off the assembly lines in two years time.

Prius sales in the United States have been boosted by tax credits for fuel-efficient vehicles.

And some US states allow Prius drivers to zip along restricted carpool lanes, normally reserved for cars carrying several passengers, on busy highways even if they are carrying no other passengers.

Toyota reported 11,765 Prius sales in June, marking a 25 percent drop from a year earlier, but it said limited production volumes had skewed its sale numbers. The car sells for around 21,000 dollars.

The global auto giant is building new plants, the company is constructing another plant in Ontario, Canada, as rival US automakers close plants and cut back assembly operations.

GM announced plans last month to shut four North American truck and SUV plants. The US auto group is meanwhile ramping up production of its own lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles.

Toyota's growing heft was underlined during the first three months of this year when it overtook GM as the world's biggest vehicle maker, although GM executives remain confident they will retain the top spot for the year.

Toyota has not been able to fully insulate itself from the downturn in large vehicle sales hitting the US auto market, the world's largest.

The company also said Thursday that it would temporarily suspend production of its Tundra pickup truck and Sequoia SUV beginning August 8. Production is due to resume in November.

Toyota said affected workers would continue to be provided work.

"By using this downturn as an opportunity to develop team members and improve our operations, we hope to emerge even stronger," Toyota vice president Jim Wiseman said.

Toyota is moving to consolidate production of the Tundra pickup truck to its San Antonio plant in Texas by next year and plans to halt assembly of the pickup at an Indiana plant.

In a further production update, Toyota said it would now build the Highlander mid-size SUV, originally scheduled to be built in Mississippi, at its Princeton, Indiana plant.

Toyota's North American footprint presently consists of 13 manufacturing plants and over 43,000 employees.]]> <![CDATA[WELCOME]]> http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:08:29 -0700 rensworth http://www.toyotainoregon.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=1 Please sign on and join us to help make Beaverton Toyota not only the best place to purchase and service your vehicle, but a place to feel like you are part of the Beaverton Toyota Family always sharing and improving.

Thank you, we look forward to hearing from all.

Rich Ensworth
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Thank you, we look forward to hearing from all.

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Internet Dept. Manager]]>