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Buying a 2014 Toyota Corolla in London, ON: What You Need to Know

Buying a 2014 Toyota Corolla in London, ON:

What You Need to Know

If you’re in London, ON shopping for a car model with a proven history of safety, fuel economy, and reliability, look no further than the 2014 Toyota Corolla.  As you probably know, the popular Corolla has long been the cornerstone of Toyota’s model lineup, and for good reason — the Toyota Corolla has a reputation of being built to last.

What you may not know is just what separates the 2014 Toyota Corolla CE, 2014 Corolla LE, 2014 Corolla S, and 2014 Corolla LE Eco in terms of value.   For a handy and practical guide, allow the Toyota experts at ToyotaTown in London, ON to explain and introduce to you the full lineup of 2014 Toyota Corolla trim levels.  As winners of the Toyota Canada Pride and Pinnacle awards, the ToyotaTown London team truly exemplifies Toyota expertise and excellence in customer care.

The 2014 Toyota Corolla CE – Available in London, ON at ToyotaTown

The flagship of Toyota’s recent redesigns, including the 2014 Avalon and 2014 Camry, is the 2014 Toyota Corolla CE.

This “standard” model Corolla is anything but ordinary. It features standard LED headlights for a stylish look and improved visibility, plus all-new body styling that is not only sport-inspired, wind-tunnel-tested, and aerodynamically designed, but also looks terrific as well — a winning combination of comfort and sportiness for drivers in London, Sarnia, St. Thomas, and Stratford.

Featuring a 1.8 liter 4-cylinder engine with either a four-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual, the new 2014 Toyota Corolla is constructed with the same exacting standards that have made the Toyota brand synonymous with reliable, long-lasting cars. This means that you’ll be driving your 2014 Corolla in London long after your friends and families’ cars have gone on to the speedway in the sky.

The 2014 Corolla’s interior has been upgraded as well, offering conveniences such as standard Bluetooth connectivity and an integrated USB port for streaming music from your mobile device or MP3 player.

The 2014 Toyota Corolla LE – Available in London, ON at ToyotaTown

With the 2014 Toyota Corolla LE, a back-up camera is standard to help keep you safe, and under the hood, new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) technology is inherent to your transmission, ensuring that the engine is always operating at peak efficiency and delivering maximum fuel economy.

Additional options are offered with the 2014 Corolla LE such as the available Entune Premium Audio.  Entune connects you with your car and provides conveniences such as news and weather streams, Pandora Streaming Radio, and touch-screen navigation — each contributing to make your 2014 Corolla even more of a pleasure to drive in the London, ON and beyond.

The 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco – Available in London, ON at ToyotaTown

The “new kid on the block” for this year, the 2014 Corolla LE Eco represents a brand new trim level for the model, and its aim is to take the already impressive 2014 Corolla LE and make it the most efficient gasoline vehicle in its class.

Though it utilizes the same 1.8 liter 4-cylinder engine as the 2014 Corolla LE, the addition of “Valvematic” technology helps the 2014 Corolla LE Eco attain an astounding EPA-estimated 42 hwy mpg, meaning that you’ll be driving your 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Eco near London for a very long time (if you choose), and you’ll save money on gas, too. After all, everyone knows gas stations look better when you can drive past them.

The 2014 Toyota Corolla S – Available in London, ON at ToyotaTown

If you’re looking for a 2014 Corolla with a certain extra “spark” of excitement, the 2014 Corolla S is the Corolla line up’a sportiest entrant.

The 2014 Corolla S adds larger wheels, lower profile tires, and available rear disc brakes – all features aimed at giving you more control over how your 2014 Corolla S handles on the road. Featuring responsive steering and the option of a 6-speed manual transmission, driving the 2014 Toyota Corolla S near London is truly an exciting driving experience.

Buy or Lease a New 2014 Toyota Corolla at ToyotaTown — Serving London, Sarnia, St. Thomas, Stratford, and Woodstock

If you’re shopping for a new, used or Certified Pre-Owned Toyota near London, ON, the team at ToyotaTown is ready to help you find the car that’s right for you.

We’re proud to be the only Toyota dealer in London to be a 10-time recipient of the Toyota Pride award and a 4-time recipient of the Toyota Pinnacle award — both distinctions that reflect the high value we place on customer care.

Whether you’re looking for a 2014 Toyota Corolla, a 2014 Camry Hybrid, or even the new 2014 Tundra, our customer care team will treat you like family from the moment you enter our property.

Contact us online or call us at (888) 608-9076 to setup your test drive or for questions about the 2014 Corolla, 2014 Camry, or any of our other great new Toyotas in London.

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2014 Toyota Corolla: Redesigned and Now Available in London, ON at ToyotaTown

2014 Toyota Corolla:

Redesigned and Now Available in London, ON at ToyotaTown

When was the 2014 Toyota Corolla released?

The redesigned 2014 Corolla was released just this September.  The most popular car model (see Forbes: The World’s Best Selling Cars) on the planet just got better.

What’s different about the 2014 Corolla?

The stylish and advanced 2014 Corolla has a more dynamic and sportier on-the-road feel than the 2013 Corolla, because the 2014 model now comes equipped with a continuous variable transmission in most of the new Corolla trims.  Furthermore, the 2014 Toyota Corolla is much roomier on the inside and comes packaged with a more sophisticated and luxurious interior.

Also new on all 2014 Corollas are LED headlights that come standard, offering you superior visibility and safety in addition to a more sophisticated exterior look.

What do the experts say about the 2014 Corolla?

Consumer Reports calls the fuel economy “impressive”.  Furthermore, Consumer Reports says the “[E]ngine is relatively quiet and responsive.  Handling is sound and secure.”

Our ToyotaTown expert staff finds that, in addition to its new attention-getting look, the new 2014 Corolla is more fun to drive and definitely much roomier than the 2013 Corolla.  Along with being more spacious, the interior has a more high end, premium feel.

What are the trim levels and pricing on the 2014 Corolla?

Corolla CE – now available at ToyotaTown in London, ON for as low as $20,219.

Corolla LE – now available at ToyotaTown in London, ON starting at $21,519.

Corolla S – now available at ToyotaTown in London, ON starting at $22,219.

Corolla LE ECO – now available at ToyotaTown in London, ON starting at $22,269.

What’s the fuel economy on the new 2014 Corolla?

With the 2014 Corolla, you now get a city L/100KM of 8.4 and and a highway L/100KM of 6.3 — stretching your fuel dollars farther than ever before, whether you’re traveling from London to Windsor, or from Sarnia to Kitchener.

Where is the Best Place You Can Go to Test-Drive the new 2014 Corolla?

ToyotaTown in London, ON is the best place you can go to test-drive the new 2014 Corolla.

What makes ToyotaTown in London, ON the best place to drive the new 2014 Corolla?

Because ToyotaTown is London, Ontario’s #1 Toyota Dealer in both Selection and Customer Satisfaction:

  • Awarded Pride award from Toyota Canada 5 consecutive years — a reputation based on our commitment to our customers.

  • Awarded Pinnacle Award from Toyota Canada 4 times — we provide the highest level of customer service.

Whether you’re in London, Sarnia, Stratford, Woodstock, or St. Thomas, don’t hesitate to contact us online or call us at  (866) 736-3112 for more information about the 2014 Corolla and to schedule your test-drive.  

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Featured Specials: 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Yaris HB and Tundra

Featured Specials:

2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Yaris HB and Tundra

This month at ToyotaTown in London, Ontario, we have specials for every type of budget and driver on some of the best Toyota SUVs, trucks and compact hatchbacks available. But these offers won’t last long.

Our specials include savings on the 2013 Toyota Tundra, 2013 Toyota Yaris HB, 2013 Toyota Highlander, and 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, now is an ideal time to visit ToyotaTown London.

Here’s why:

2013 Toyota Tundra: Up to $10,000 Savings or 0% Financing

Powered by a 5.7L V-8 cylinder engine, the 4-door 2013 Toyota Tundra offers some of the best utility, comfort and class of any truck out there. Equipped with an array of engine options at your disposal and a roomy interior cabin that comfortably fits 4 to 5 passengers, this year’s edition of Toyota’s biggest truck doesn’t compromise raw torque and power for comfort — or, vice versa. Drive one now.

2013 Toyota Highlander: Up to $4000 Savings or Financing from 0.9%

The Toyota Highlander is an attractive mix of utility, comfort and economy. Whether you’re transporting friends to a downtown restaurant or packing supplies for a weekend getaway, the Highlander is ready to deliver. Choose between four-cylinder or V6 options to get the torque you need, without giving up its 11.76/9.40 L/100km fuel economy — the best in its class. Test drive the 2013 Toyota Highlander today.

Only $105 Bi-Weekly with $0 Down on the 2013 Toyota Yaris HB in London:

Fuel efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to the 2013 Toyota Yaris HB. Offering 7.8/6.5 L/100km, its 1.5L four-cylinder engine makes for a fun ride that’s perfect for any commuter, offering excellent handling and quick gear changes for the driver who might encounter suburban streets, freeway speeds and city traffic, all on their way to work. Take the 2013 Toyota Yaris HB for a spin today.

Up to $4500 Savings on 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser in London:

The 2013 FJ Cruiser has the heart of an off-road explorer and the interior sensibilities of higher-end SUVs. Able to switch between rear- and four-wheel drive, its V6 engine can take you to uncharted territories, while offering superb comfort and utility on the way there.

And, any on-to off-road experience wouldn’t be complete without the 2013 FJ Cruiser’s thunderous six-speaker system that comes standard. If the outdoors are calling you, they’ll certainly know you’re coming. Come to ToyotaTown to see how the 2013 FJ Cruiser will improve your adventures.

Don’t Miss This Month’s Specials at ToyotaTown London

Come test drive any of our 2013 Toyota models today at our dealership in London, Ontario, whether you’re interested in the 2013 Toyota Yaris HB, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2013 Toyota Tundra or 2013 Toyota Highlander. Revered by customers as one of the finest car dealerships in the area, ToyotaTown London has an extensive inventory of new and used vehicles, especially when it comes to the 2013 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Toyota Tundra. No matter what you’re looking for, ToyotaTown can help you find the perfect option.
Learn more about our specials when you visit our dealership in London, Ontario, or contact us today to speak with our staff of Toyota experts.

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ToyotaTown: The Right Choice for London, Ontario Used Cars

ToyotaTown:

The Right Choice for London, Ontario Used Cars

ToyotaTown London for New, Used, or Certified Pre-Owned Cars in Ontario

When you’re shopping for used cars in London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Kitchener, Cambridge, or anywhere else in Southwestern Ontario, you want to choose the used car dealer who’s going to treat you right and go the extra mile. That dealer is none other than ToyotaTown of London. Our selection of quality used vehicles is only surpassed by the attentiveness and professionalism of our carefully selected highly trained staff. You will feel right at home in our London used car dealership.

Here are just a few of the reasons we’re the right choice for used cars in London, Ontario.

Toyota Canada “Pride” Dealer for 5 Years Running

Toyota Canada has recognized the superior sales and service of ToyotaTown for the past five consecutive years by naming ToyotaTown a highly distinguished “Toyota Pride” dealer. This accolade, based not only on metrics such as sales volumes, but also on overall customer satisfaction and retention, recognizes that we go the extra mile for our customers. Buying from a Toyota Canada “Pride” dealer means that you’re buying from the absolute best of the best among Canada used car dealers and Certified Pre-Owned Toyota dealers, so you can buy with utmost confidence.

A History of Excellence

Founded in 1970, ToyotaTown began its first spring as a new Toyota dealer in London with a humble 16 employees and a modest lot.

Today, 43 great years later, we have grown into a new, state-of-the-art 58,000 square foot London Toyota dealer facility, complete with a 18-car showroom, two service drives, an automated car wash, two shuttle vehicles offering complimentary transport to your home or workplace, and you can even sip fresh brewed coffee in our beautiful 25-seat cafe, utilizing our free wireless internet access. ToyotaTown has listened to our customers over the past 43 years, and our beautiful new facility is only one of many ways we strive to provide our customers with exactly what they want.

Committed to Your Satisfaction

Here’s the bottom line: without the loyalty of our many customers over the years, that modest car lot in the spring of 1970 would never have survived, much less evolved into the first class facility known as ToyotaTown London we’re proud to have today. If we didn’t strive every day to treat every customer the way we’d want to be treated, we’d never have earned “Pride” dealer status. If we never learned that customer satisfaction is absolutely essential to ongoing success, we couldn’t ask for your business today. But don’t take our word for it: look at what our customers have to say about their experience here at ToyotaTown London.

So, when you’re shopping for used cars in London, Cambridge, Brantford, or even Chatham-Kent, look no further than ToyotaTown.  Contact us today or call (888) 608-6009 and we’ll treat you right, because you deserve nothing less.

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3 Ways ToyotaTown Stands Out among London, Ontario Car Dealerships

3 Ways ToyotaTown Stands Out

Among London, Ontario Car Dealerships

 See the all new 2014 Corolla, Camry, RAV4 and more at ToyotaTown of London

When you’re looking for a new car in London, Kitchener, Sarnia, Windsor, or anywhere else in Southwestern Ontario, you may notice that ToyotaTown of London stands out from many of the other London, Ontario car dealerships. Wondering why that is? Allow us to let you in on some of the secrets of our ongoing success, and share with you some of the ways we’ve managed to maintain the foremost reputation for satisfying among other auto dealers in London.

Customer Comfort

Our goal at Toyotatown is not to sell every visitor to our new beautiful London, Onario car dealership a new or used car. If you want that attitude, you can visit any number of sketchy-looking used car lots in Kitchener, Sarnia, or Brantford. Instead, our first goal is to make our customers feel right at home. You can browse the 2013 Camry selection in our 18-car showroom sipping a latte from our 25-seat cafe, browse car reviews on the web using our complimentary wireless internet, and chat with our friendly, experienced associates while strolling through our wide selection of new and used vehicles. Here at ToyotaTown, the pressure’s off.

Customer Care

Once our customers have chosen their next Toyota from ToyotaTown, we don’t simply wave goodbye as they drive off the lot.

Our customer care process extends beyond the sale, and that’s one of the reasons our customer retention and excellence in service has earned us the distinction of being a Toyota Canada “Pride” dealer for 10 years running. Our customer care experience continues well past the sale. In turn, our happy, loyal customers enjoy convenient service amenities such as a car wash and complimentary shuttle service throughout the life of their cars, whether they drove off the lot in a new 2014 Toyota Corolla, Certified Pre-Owned 2009 Toyota Camry, or one of our many pre-owned vehicles of other makes including Dodge, Chrysler, Nissan, and Volkswagen.

Customer Satisfaction

By now you’re probably noticing a trend in these reasons. Yes, the number one way we’ve managed to achieve the growth and success we’ve enjoyed over the past 43 years is simply by taking exceptional care of every customer who steps onto our lot.

No amount of cheesy ads, marketing ploys, mail campaigns, or blowout sales can stand up to the reputation we’ve earned simply by treating our customers right, and that’s what makes ToyotaTown stand out among other London, Ontario car dealerships. Still not convinced? Well, you don’t have to take our word for it.   Our customer reviews speak for themselves. Want to experience our outstanding customer service for yourself? Contact us and let us know what you’re looking for. We’d love to meet you.

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The Certified Pre-Owned Toyota Corolla: One of the Best Used Cars ToyotaTown Offers

The Certified Pre-Owned Toyota Corolla:

One of the Best Used Cars ToyotaTown Offers

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When buying a used car, a model’s track record is everything. The stronger the history of a car, SUV, van or truck, the more confident you can be with your choice, giving you insight into everything from reliability and typical vehicle maintenance to total cost of ownership.

For these reasons and many others, a certified pre-owned 2010-2012 Toyota Corolla from ToyotaTown London is an excellent choice for anyone in the used car market.

Over its four-decade production, the Toyota Corolla has risen to become the everyman car and a quintessential expression of form meeting function. In 2009, Toyota introduced the tenth-generation of the Corolla, making the reliable, economical, high-quality, and affordable compact car that much better.

Why a Certified Pre-Owned Toyota Corolla from ToyotaTown is a Great Buy

Take the Toyota Corolla CE for example. Built for function, safety and reliability, the Toyota Corolla CE is a rare balance of quality and value, making it an especially sought after used car and a great buy. That’s why ToyotaTown in London, Ontario, is excited to have such a wide selection of certified pre-owned 2012 Toyota Corolla CE’s, as well as 2010 Toyota Corolla CE’s.

The Perfect Mix of Fuel Economy, Reliability and Safety

The 2012 Toyota Corolla CE offers a superb highway fuel economy of 5.7 L/100km and comes standard with traction control, giving you the confidence, safety and dependability you desire when driving a 2012 Corolla in London, Brampton, Sarnia, and Woodstock during the winter months. Not to mention the U.S. News consumer reviews, which gave the 2012 Toyota Corolla great reliability and safety scores, meaning lower vehicle maintenance costs, lower total cost of ownership, and peace of mind.

Want the dependability of the 2012 Toyota Corolla CE, but with a few more features? The Toyota Corolla S might be right for you. Its low-profile body kit and rear spoiler give it a sportier appearance, and its tight handling offers a zippier ride.

Substitute the sporty additions for comfort and convenience and you have the 2012 Toyota Corolla LE. Its wood trim contributes to a more luxurious interior while upgrades like remote keyless entry, power windows and locks, and a burly JBL sound system make driving it an absolutely enjoyable experience.

Come See our Wide Selection of Certified Pre-Owned Toyota Corollas in London

If you’re looking for a dependable, low-maintenance used car that offers a comfortable and safe driving experience, a certified pre-owned Toyota Corolla from ToyotaTown London can’t be beat.

With over 40 years of exceptional customer service, we at ToyotaTown London can help you find the right car for you. Our dealership offers an unbeatable inventory of certified pre-owned vehicles and any parts, accessories or service expertise you might need to maintain your Corolla or other Toyota-Certified used car.

Contact us today and browse our extensive certified pre-owned and used car inventory to see all available models and prices.

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Toyota Comes To America To Build A German Sedan

If you were to rank all of the cars the Toyota builds and list them in order of “drivers car” the Toyota Avalon may rank at or near the bottom of that list. To most people, the Toyota Avalon was always the Buick Roadmaster that you would no longer built, a car for your grandparents.

With the 2013 model Avalon, Toyota’s looking to change the demographic for the Avalon buyers, as of now the average age of a Toyota Avalon buyer is 64, Toyota is looking to drop that to the mid-50s. How they are going to do that is by completely changing the nature of the car. In fact, as the title of this article suggests, the Japanese have come to America to build a German sedan.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon is the first car that Akio Toyoda oversaw from start to finish. When you drive this car, you will field his fingerprints all over it, in that his emphasis was to make Toyota’s cars that people would enjoy driving. The Avalon was designed in California, engineered in Michigan, and will be built in Kentucky, and when it goes on sale, it will have the highest US content of any vehicles sold in North America.

There will be two versions of the Toyota Avalon available, a V-6, and a hybrid version. There will be several modes in which you can drive in both cars. In the V-6 model you have ego, normal, and sports, while in the hybrid version you get those 3 plus an EV mode.

The V-6 model will definitely slant much more towards the “drivers car” then the hybrid. The V-6 will have 268 hp and 248 foot-pounds of torque, and can do a 0 to 100km run in 6.7 seconds. In eco-and normal modes the car feels very composed, switched into sport mode the steering firms up very nicely, the ride is just a bit more firm, and if you didn’t know, you’d think you were in a German performance sedan, and that’s no joke.

The hybrid version of the Avalon is geared much more towards comfort. It still handles well, steers well, but in driving them back to back, the differences are noticeable. The hybrid Avalon, while maybe not having the driving dynamics of its V-6 version, is still very composed, and does not feel like some boulevard cruiser.

There are some very interesting design dynamics going on with the new Avalon. It seems to borrow from quite a number of cars. In the front it has a trapezoidal grille reminiscent of some current Ford products, taken from certain angles in the rear, or the side, you can see design elements from the Mercedes-Benz S class, the Jaguar XJ, and even the Audi A7. All that amalgamation comes out very well and while some people may not care for the nose of the car, there can be few complaints about the design of the rest of the car, save the need for a larger wheel and tire package.

The interior gets a massive upgrade on the new Avalon from the previous model. Again with the German sedan theme, if you were familiar with the interiors of current Audi products, there are many similarities with the new Avalon. The use of materials textures and colors really make the interior standout, and give it a very high-quality feel. The stitching on the leather of the–Israel hand stitching. There are a select number of people in the factory in Kentucky who hand stitch these together on machines, there is no automation, and the attention to detail is obvious. The use of contrasting and complementary colors and materials again gives the car a very upscale look, in addition to a center stack that draws inspiration from modern midcentury design.

Many modern cars that have a swoopy rear end styling to give the illusion of a coupe, sacrifice rear seat head and leg room in the name of style. This is not the case with the Avalon. Toyota have done a nice job of creating space for rear seat passengers so that even those well over 6 foot will have plenty of room. Toyota feel so strongly about this design, that they are pursuing the livery market with the Toyota Avalon.

The 2013 Toyota Avalon is a major change in direction from its past models. No longer a Boulevard cruiser for the retirement community, the Toyota Avalon is now an upscale luxury sedan ready to challenge the Germans, but with the quality, dependability, and reliability that you would expect from a Toyota.

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Toyota To Climb Pikes Peak With High Performance Electric Vehicle

Come July 8, Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) will participate in one of the oldest motorsport events in North America in hopes to demonstrate its high-performance electric powertrain technology. This event is the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado.

Last year, TMG set a new electric lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with the road-legal TMG EV P001 car, a record which still stands today. The vehicle that will run Pikes Peak will be an improved version of this rec0rd-setting model. TMG’s advanced electric and electronic department has spent the past months developing on an updated electric powertrain, which is more powerful and more durable than its predecessor and will be appropriately named the TMG EV Poo2.

That high-performance electric powertrain is the heart of the new TMG EV P002 car, which will compete at Pikes Peak as part of a project from Japanese company RK1 Inc. Multiple Japanese rally champion Fumio Nutahara will drive the car which features prominent branding from Yokohama.

Based on a chassis from niche performance automaker Radical, the TMG EV P002 has a predicted top speed of 240km/h in Pikes Peak configuration, with combined maximum power of 350kW from its two axial flux motors.

The hillclimb, which begins at an altitude of 2,800m and reaches the summit of 4,300m, is an ideal environment to showcase the strengths of an electric powertrain. TMG’s high-performance electric powertrain maintains full power despite the thin atmosphere at high altitude while delivering an impressive 900Nm of torque through its single-speed gearing.

The TMG EV P002 underwent a successful three-day testing session at the Paul Ricard circuit in southern France in May to verify car and powertrain performance.

Ludwig Zeller, General Manager Electric & Electronics: “Pikes Peak is a great showcase for TMG’s electric powertrain technology. We already proved at the Nürburgring that TMG is leading the way in developing such powertrains for motorsport and this is another sign of our commitment to this technology. TMG wants to be increasingly involved in electric motorsport and we believe our powertrain technology is an industry-leading combination of performance, durability and packaging. Electric powertrain technology in motorsport is still in its development phase but through projects like this one, TMG is laying the foundations for the future of high-performance and motorsport cars.”

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Toyota Camry, Prius V, Sienna Selected As Best Family Cars Of 2012

Moms and dads across Canada can find joy and comfort in the fact that not one, not two, but three Toyota models have been selected as among the Best Family Cars of 2012 by Parents magazine and Edmunds.com. They are the beloved Camry sedan, the versatile Prius V, and the high-capacity Sienna minivan.

The Toyota Prius v took home honors in the high-mileage category, while the Camry won in the sedan category and the Sienna minivan in the large vehicle category. Vehicles considered were evaluated on a number of criteria important to families. These factors included safety, fuel economy, and kid-friendly features, as well as ride comfort, styling and handling.
“We’re proud to have several Toyota models on the list of best family cars for the fifth year in a row,” said Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. “Families know they can always depend on Toyota for safety, quality and durability, but they also recognize the importance of the convenience and technology features in our vehicles that help make their lives easier.”
In the high-mileage car category, the editors chose vehicles that were rated at a minimum of 5.88 L/100km  on the highway and offering safety features and modern conveniences. This made the Prius V an ideal candidate with its above-par fuel economy rating of a scant 4.6L /100km. Journalists cited the Prius V for its stable ride and ample cargo space and was praised for its versatility and standard technology features including the Entune mulitmedia system and a hands-free smart key, which unlocks the driver’s side door as you approach the door handle.
The 2012 Camry was highlighted as a best pick in the sedan category.  Completely redesigned for 2012, the all-new seventh generation Camry was selected for its updated styling, convenient technology including Entune, excellent fuel economy, quiet ride and ample trunk space. The Camry is America’s best-selling car, and as an IIHS Top Safety Pick for 2012 it is extremely popular with families.
Rounding out the best family cars in the large vehicle category is the Sienna minivan, chosen for its flexible configurations to fit every type of trip, family and cargo combination. The Sienna was completely redesigned in 2010, catering to traditional family van needs while also meeting growing demands for more responsive driving characteristics, contemporary styling and onboard entertainment technology.  With state-of-the-art features and rewarding driving dynamics, the Sienna is a vehicle that families of any size will find satisfying to drive.
“Toyota has a long history of satisfying the automotive needs of American families,” said Scott Oldham, editor-in-chief, Edmunds.com. “The Sienna minivan, the redesigned Camry and the all-new Prius v hybrid are leaders in their respective segments, offering America’s families the spacious, fun, fuel-efficient and reliable transportation they need.”

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Toyota Unveils 2013 Camry Stock Car For NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

For years now, the Toyota Camry has long been the best-selling sedan in North America, with thanks in no small part to its dependability, excellent fuel efficiency, and optimal comfort. But the Camry’s success also feeds off another element: motorsports. And just recently, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) formally introduced its new 2013 Camry stock car that will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) beginning next season at TRD’s Salisbury, N.C. facility.

The introduction of the new 2013 Camry for NASCAR competition marked the culmination of an aggressive redesign to provide the 2013 Camry with an updated and more-unique identity. TRD worked together with Calty Design, part of Toyota’s global network design team, to create an on-track Camry that incorporates design elements which give the best-selling car its distinct character, and the design clearly channels with the road car, which starts at $24,615 at Toyota Town.

“We’re thrilled to finally unveil our new 2013 Camry and we think NASCAR fans will really appreciate that our new on-track Camry looks like the one in their driveways,” said Ed Laukes, TMS vice president of marketing communications and motorsports. “Our 2013 Camry looks more like the production vehicle than ever before, and we hope this helps revitalize the long-standing relationship between fans and manufacturers in NASCAR. Never before have we had a Camry competing in NASCAR that looked so similar to its production counterpart.”

A new front grill-area that matches the production model, distinct character lines down the side of the vehicle and an updated rear bumper make the redesigned 2013 Camry stock car more relevant than ever before to its showroom sibling.

“We’re extremely proud of the new Camry and the development of the car was truly a unique process,” said Lee White, president and general manager of TRD. “NASCAR and all four manufacturers were brought together to guide the direction of the new cars. We all worked together to put the ‘S’ back in NASCAR — we all wanted race cars that look more like our stock, production models — and together we accomplished that. Our new Camry for 2013 is a great looking race car. Everyone at Toyota is eager to have our drivers in a race car that more resembles the street Camry.”

For 10 straight years, and 14 of the past 15 years, the Toyota Camry has been the best-selling car in America. Built at Toyota manufacturing facilities in Georgetown, Kentucky and Lafayette, Indiana, the 2012 Toyota Camry was recently named the ‘Best Redesigned Vehicle’ by Kelley Blue Book. In addition, the Camry has been named the ‘Most American Car’ by Cars.com’s American-Made Index for three consecutive years.

In an effort to create more distinct and stock vehicles for the race track, NASCAR worked together with the four series manufacturers to determine what areas were either ‘locked in’ or ‘open’ for unique design. NASCAR also allowed for the exchange of glass for solid body pieces.

“When everyone at Toyota first saw the design of the 2013 Camry, the first reaction was, ‘They’re actually going to let you race a car that looks like that’,” said Andy Graves, TRD’s vice president of chassis engineering. “That just demonstrates how excited everyone was about the new design of the Camry stock car.”

The new 2013 Toyota Camry will make its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut at Daytona International Speedway’s ‘Speedweeks’ in February.

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