Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Toyota Announces Pricing, Updates for 2012 Prius
The Prius One―which is now only available to fleets―will increase $895, to $23,015; the Prius Two will increase $480, to $24,000; the Prius Three will increase $1,045, to $25,565; the Prius Four will increase $915, to $28,235; while the most recent generation of Prius, the Prius Five will experience an MSRP increase of $1,015, to $29,805.
The Prius Three, whose price will increase the most for next year, will be getting a host of new standard features to justify the extra expense, including Toyota's Entune audio system, navigation, backup camera display, and Smart Key. The Prius Four will be getting an improved audio system and refined seating, including a power adjustable driver's seat.
Perhaps the most interesting change Toyota has in store for 2012 will be the newly-optional Head-Up Display, which projects information like speed, navigation details and hybrid efficiency onto the windshield for easy visual access. The system―the concept for which originates with jet fighters―has the potential to improve safety by keeping the driver's eyes on the road instead of the increasingly complex dashboard and console displays in modern vehicles. It will be interesting to see whether the feature catches on, and whether it evolves to potentially replace other center console functions in future vehicles.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Toyota Announces Prices for 2012 RAV4 Compact SUV and Prius Liftback
RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is offered in three distinct grades – RAV4 grade, Sport and top-of-the-line Limited – and with a choice between the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or a 269 horsepower 3.5-liter V6. Each engine can be teamed with either front-wheel drive or electronic on-demand four-wheel-drive. The roomy RAV4 offers optional third-row seating on RAV4 and Limited grade models.
The 2012 RAV4 receives an overall price increase of $100, or 0.4 percent, with some models receiving a price decrease, helping the RAV4 retain its excellent value. The base MSRP will range from $22,650 for the RAV4 four-cylinder 2WD model with a four-speed automatic transmission to $28,650 for the Limited V6 4WD model with a five-speed automatic transmission.
All 2012 RAV4 models will feature a new standard audio system that’s equipped with hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, while the Limited Grade will offer an available Display Audio with Navigation and Entune™. The optional system includes a 6.1-inch touch-screen, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (includes three-month trial subscription to XM Select Package), HD Radio™ with iTunes ® Tagging, auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod® connectivity and control, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, advanced voice recognition, and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology.
The available Entune™ multimedia system, which is a collection of popular mobile applications and data services via a compatible smartphone, includes Bing™ and Pandora®; real-time information including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks. Apps available in spring 2012 at no charge include iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com and OpenTable ®. Access to Entune services is complimentary for three years.
Prius
With over one million units sold in the U.S. alone, the midsize Prius Liftback has helped Toyota’s Prius brand become the most popular hybrid vehicle nameplate by offering consumers the most proven hybrid technology available. In 2012, the Prius Liftback will be joined in the showroom by other members of the Prius Family; the versatile Prius v, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and the subcompact Prius c.
The Prius Liftback receives updates and enhancements to its available content for the 2012 model year. The 2012 Prius Liftback MSRP ranges from $24,000 for the Prius Two model to $29,805 for Prius Five, reflecting a price increase ranging from 2.0 percent to 4.3 percent.
The 2012 model year Prius receives a refreshed front fascia, revised tail lamps, newly styled 15-inch wheel covers and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature. The 2012 Prius interior is updated to include a standard 6.1-inch Display Audio system with USB for iPod® connectivity and control, Bluetooth® with phone book access for hands-free calling and music streaming, and a more advanced Multi-Information Display. Prius will continue to offer class leading carryover equipment from the 2011 model year such as the Touch Tracer Display, driver door Smart Key with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry, tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio/climate/phone controls, and the Star Safety SystemTM.
For the 2012 model year, the Prius Three is enhanced with more standard technology that includes a Display Audio system with EntuneTM and Navigation, an integrated backup camera and three-door Smart Key. The 2012 Prius Four adds a more potent audio system that includes eight JBL® GreenEdge™ speakers and amplifier, SofTex-trimmed seats, headlamps with auto on/off feature and an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar power support.
The Prius Four and Five models will also offer, as part of an option package, Toyota’s Premium HDD Navigation with Entune and JBL, which features an exclusive seven-inch touch-screen with split-screen capability. Another option package feature on Prius Four and Five models, and a first for the Toyota lineup, is a Head-Up Display (HUD) that helps drivers keep their attention on the road by projecting vehicle speed, navigation information and hybrid system data onto the windshield.
The 2012 Prius Liftback will be offered through a simplified ordering strategy based on a four-grade structure with optional packages to create a total of seven available configurations.
The MSRP’s for the 2012 RAV4 and Prius Liftback do not include the delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee. The DPH for the RAV4 is $810 while the DPH for the Prius Liftback is $760. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
Monday, December 19, 2011
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
2012 Toyota Camry earns 5-Star NHTSA crash rating
In fact, as we previously reported, the Camaro is the only vehicle to earn a perfect rating across the board since the new guidelines took effect for the 2011 model year.
NHTSA's composite scores are composed of five-star ratings for frontal, rollover and a combined side-pole and barrier tests. The side-pole test, which is new, simulates a 20-mph side-impact crash into a 10-inch-diameter pole or tree at a 75-degree angle just behind the A-pillar on the driver's side.
The redesigned 2012 Camry earned a five-star overall rating, getting four stars in the frontal test, five stars in the side-crash test and four stars in the rollover test.
Besides the Camaro, Camry and CTS, all the other models — including new entries such as the 2012 Chrysler 200, Ford Explorer, Ford Focus and Fiat 500 — received no better than four-star overall scores.
Of the 22 trucks, SUVs, crossovers and passenger cars tested, most received four stars in frontal or rollover tests. Surprisingly, most vehicles — including the 2012 Fiat 500, Kia Sorento and Honda Pilot — conquered the more rigorous side-crash test with a five-star rating.
The 2012 Mazda3 and Chrysler 200 had the worst side-impact rating of the bunch, earning three stars. Some models, such as the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade ESV, had three-star rollover ratings.
NHTSA said it will test 74 vehicles for the 2012 model year (list here), including 42 passenger cars, 22 SUVs/crossovers, eight pickups and two minivans, representing 81% of the 2012 models by sales volume. Only three models have earned five-star ratings for the model year, but there are more than 50 models to go.
Monday, December 12, 2011
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Friday, December 2, 2011
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