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Passport Toyota Battery Service and Replacement

If the answer to any of the questions below is YES, it may be time to replace your battery: • Is your battery more than three years old? • Has your battery outlived its warranty period? • Have any warning lights come on? • Has your vehicle been jump-started lately? • Have you had to use a portable charger to recharge your battery lately? • Do the lights dim when the A/C or heat is on? • Has your vehicle had alternator or belt problems recently? • Is there visible corrosion on the battery posts or cables? more If your vehicle is hard to start and/or has dim headlights when the engine is turned off, your battery is getting weak and should be replaced with a new Toyota TrueStart™ battery. Manufactured to Toyota's exacting standards for quality and performance, these batteries offer the right combination of cold cranking amps (CCA) and reserve capacity (RC) for reliable performance regardless of climate. Toyota TrueStart™ batteries have been approved by Toyota engineers for years of trouble-free service - and no one knows your Toyota better than they do. Schedule your appointment at Passport Toyota to have your battery serviced or replaced. We will also properly dispose of your old battery to conserve our environment! Own a Scion? Your Scion will receive proper care by trained technicians using Genuine Toyota Parts.

Plug In Hybrid System

Understanding the Toyota Plug In Hybrid System

The Toyota Prius Prime features a plug in hybrid system allows you to drive more on electricity & has the convenience of a gas engine when you need it. The hybrid car gives you the perks of electric cars without the hassle.

Lights Turned Down on 2020 Corolla Family with Nightshade Editions

The sleek new Toyota Corolla and sporty Corolla Hatchback are getting the Nightshade treatment, as the special editions have been added to the grade lineup for model year 2020. Toyota now offers the Nightshade Edition package on six vehicles, with 4Runner, Camry, Highlander and Sienna already on sale. The Sedan Goes Dark The all-new 2020 Corolla sedan was introduced earlier this year with a new grade strategy, bold exterior styling and a sleek, driver-focused interior. Six months later, Corolla is getting a Nightshade Edition based on the SE grade with a CVT, with production starting this fall. The Corolla Nightshade will feature blacked-out Toyota, Corolla and SE badging. The front will include a black grille surround and black-painted rocker panels, while black heated power outside mirrors with turn signal indicators, black window trim and black outside door handles will adorn the side. The rear will feature a black spoiler and lower diffuser area. Blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels and a black roof-mounted shark fin antenna complete the Nightshade package. Available colors include Super White, Classic Silver Metallic and Black Sand Pearl. more The Corolla sedan Nightshade Edition will have an MSRP of $22,750. An Even Sleeker Corolla Hatchback The Corolla Hatchback has been turning heads ever since its launch last year with its aggressive stance, 18” machined alloy wheels and the available Blue Flame exterior. Now the 2020 Corolla Hatchback will continue to attract attention with the sleek Nightshade Edition, which like its Corolla sedan sibling, is based on the SE grade with a CVT. The Corolla Hatchback Nightshade will feature the same blacked-out 18-inch alloy wheels found on the Corolla Nightshade. It will have a black lower front rocker, black door handles, black mirrors caps, black side rockers, a black shark fin antenna, a black factory spoiler, a black rear lower spoiler and black rear exhaust diffusers. The headlamps with have a black headlamp inner frame and the Toyota and SE grade badging will be blacked out. Available exterior colors include Super White, Classic Silver Metallic and Midnight Black Metallic, while the interior will feature black fabric. The Corolla Hatchback Nightshade Edition will have an MSRP of $22,290. More Options for the 2020 Corolla Hatchback The Corolla Hatchback was one of the first vehicles in the Toyota lineup to feature Apple CarPlay® compatibility, and for model year 2020 it will add Android Auto® compatibility as a standard feature to all grades. Additionally, SiriusXM® All Access Trial, previously an available option, will now be standard on both the SE and XSE grades. A black roof, which has been available on the current generation Camry, now makes its way as an available feature to the Corolla Hatchback. It will be available with the following exterior colors: Blizzard Pearl, Oxide Bronze, Classic Silver Metallic, Smoked Paprika and Blue Flame. The SE grade is also getting an enhanced cargo space option, which removes the spare tire and lowers the cargo floor, adding six cubic feet of cargo capacity. This available package will include a Tire Repair Kit (TRK) in lieu of a spare tire. This option will be available on both the CVT and 6MT SE grades.

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Lease the 2020 Toyota Corolla for only $149 per month. Click here to view our inventory. 36 MONTH LEASE. LOW MILEAGE LEASE. TAX, TITLE, LICENSE, DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW) AND INSURANCE ARE EXTRA. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $3,900 DOWN, FIRST $149 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2020 COROLLA 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1852, MSRP $20,880 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $20,618. CAPITALIZED COST IN EXAMPLE INCLUDES $650 ACQUISITION FEE AND ASSUMES DEALER PARTICIPATION. YOUR PAYMENT TERMS MAY VARY BASED ON FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 30,000 MILES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. OFFER MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH OTHER OFFERS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. DEALER PROCESSING FEE OF $300 (NOT REQUIRED BY LAW). VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 9/3/19 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.

Take a look at the 5 Toyota SUVs with Third-Row Seating

An extra row of seating can go a long way. Toyota SUVs with third-row seating offer ample interior and cargo space to get your whole crew where they need to go, from after-school activities to weekend road trips. Discover which Toyota three-row SUV boasts exceptional cargo space and impressive performance. Plus, learn more about smaller SUV options with available third-row seating to find the perfect Toyota model for your lifestyle. Expect versatility and innovative design to help you and your weekend warriors conquer the road ahead in a Toyota SUV with third-row seating. more Highlander Versatile interior space options include seating for up to eight, ample cargo space, and five USB ports in this Toyota SUV with third-row seating. Highlander Hybrid With up to an EPA-estimated 30 city MPG and advanced Toyota Safety Sense™ (TSS) features, expect technology and efficiency from this SUV with third-row seating. 4Runner Conquer challenging terrain in this SUV with third-row seating available. Plus, the available sliding rear cargo deck offers easy access without sacrificing comfort. Sequoia A powerful 5.7L V8 engine, available Multi-Mode 4WD system, and impressive towing capabilities help keep your adventure rolling in this spacious SUV with third-row seating Land Cruiser Exceptional performance plus 8-passenger seating help keep your whole crew connected without sacrificing comfort or style. Build and price this Toyota three-row SUV and explore its roomy interior now. Click here to view our 3rd row seating inventory.

Toyota’s full-size truck turns the big 2-0 this summer. We count down six of Tundra’s most interesting moments yet.

The Tundra was the first-ever full-size pickup truck built by a Japanese automaker in North America. Production began in May 1999 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI), before moving to the Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX) plant in San Antonio in 2008. It’s still assembled there today and remains the only full-size pickup truck made in Texas. Humble Beginnings When announcing the Tundra to the world in 1998, Toyota stayed true to the truck’s Indiana roots: It was unveiled at the Indiana State Fair. “Today marks the beginning of the launch of one of the most important vehicles ever introduced in the 41 years we’ve sold cars and trucks here in America,” said Don Esmond, who at the time served as Toyota Motor Sales group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division. “It needed to be built in America because it needed to offer better value.” more Making History When production began 20 years ago, Tundra pushed boundaries and raised expectations for what full-size pickup trucks could do. Under the hood, it had the most sophisticated power-plant ever offered in its class, including the first double-overhead cam, 32-valve V8 in the segment. It was also the first V8 engine to achieve an L.E.V (low emission vehicle) emissions classification from the EPA. Its engine provided the strength to haul a maximum payload of nearly one ton, and pull a maximum towing capacity of 7,200 pounds depending on the model and level of equipment. Out of this World Of course, that all came in handy several years later – when the space shuttle Endeavour needed a ride across the nation’s busiest freeway. In 2012, a stock Tundra CrewMax 4×4 with no special modifications towed the Endeavour and a custom-built dolly across a bridge spanning the 405. The setup weighed 292,000 pounds and took about five minutes. The trip was part of the shuttle’s 12-mile journey from Los Angeles International Airport to the California Science Center. A Million Miles and Counting Tundras are built to last. Just ask Victor Sheppard. His 2007 Tundra was among the first of its kind manufactured at TMMTX, and he averaged about 125,000 miles of driving each year. By 2016, it had more than a million miles on the odometer. When Toyota learned of the milestone, they offered Sheppard a new Tundra in exchange for his old one – so engineers could get a look under the hood and learn how the vehicle had held up after so many miles. Read more about what they found here. Through the Flames In 2018, a heroic ICU nurse ferried several people to safety through a deadly California wildfire in his Tundra. Allyn Pierce had safely evacuated the Camp Fire – the deadliest wildfire in the state’s history – when he got word that patients and coworkers were trapped at the hospital where he worked. Pierce immediately turned his truck around – eventually making multiple round trips to get as many people out as possible. His Tundra survived too, although it suffered significant body damage. Toyota replaced Pierce’s Tundra as a thank you for his life-saving heroism. Read more about the rescues here.

How does the Tire Pressure Monitoring System work on a Toyota?

If the Tire Pressure Monitor System senses seriously low pressure in one of your tires, the low tire pressure icon will appear in the instrument display and you'll see a warning message in the Multi-Information Display. If the indicator light stays on, check all the tires and refill, repair or replace any that are below the proper pressure. Rotating tires, changing tire pressures, or switching tire sizes could trigger the warning. To reset the system, first make sure the tire pressures are correct. Turn the engine on, then press and hold the reset button. You'll find it low and to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Hold the button down until the TPMS indicator light in the instrument panel blinks slowly 3 three times. Wait for several minutes with the engine running, to allow the system to record each tire's pressure, then turn the engine off. more If the light comes on and blinks when you start the car, something may not be working properly, and you should take it to Passport Toyota to be inspected. If you replace one of the original wheels or pressure sensors, you'll need to have a Toyota dealership register it. Disclaimer: The Toyota Tire Pressure Monitor alerts the driver when tire pressure is critically low. For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge; do not rely solely on the monitor system. See your Owner's Manual for details. Not all features are available on all vehicles and model grades. Please see your Owner's Manual for further details and important safety information.

Toyota to Reduce Emissions from North American Operations by up to Forty Percent

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) is committing to aggressively reduce its carbon output in the United States by entering into Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs). It will use them to reduce emissions from its North American operations by up to forty percent over the next 3 years. The move represents another major step towards Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050 goal of cutting global emissions from plant operations to zero globally by the year 2050. Under the VPPAs, which the company expects to commence later this year, TMNA will contract with renewable energy providers to generate wind and solar power that will be provided directly to regional electric grids. The supply of renewable power is expected to reduce use of fossil fuels while improving the sustainability of the electric grid in the area. By powering its operations from the enhanced grid and applying Renewable Energy Credits earned by funding the generation of renewable electricity, Toyota expects to substantially offset emissions from its facilities in North America. more “Toyota has long been defined by its commitment to responsible environmental practices, and we’re proud to build upon that great legacy today,” said Kevin Butt, General Manager and Regional Environmental Sustainability Director for Toyota Motor North America. “We are committed to setting an example of sustainability that goes beyond vehicles to show how a company can significantly reduce the environmental impact of its operations. By cutting our U.S. emissions by forty percent, we will be that much closer to our goal of having a net positive impact on the environment by the middle of this century.” Toyota’s VPPA program is the result of more than six years of research into how best to reduce and offset emissions from the company’s operations, working in partnership with MIT, the National Renewable Energy Lab, the Rocky Mountain Institute, and others. It is part of a wider effort across the company to reduce the environmental impact of enterprise operations as it also works to limit vehicle emissions. This endeavor supports Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050. Launched in 2015, the Challenge sets out six objectives for the company’s global operations, including: 1. A ninety percent reduction in global average CO2 emissions from new vehicles vs. 2010 levels; 2. The complete elimination of CO2 emissions from the entire vehicle life cycle; zero emissions at all manufacturing plants worldwide; 3. Elimination of CO2 emissions from all suppliers and logistics streams from overall operations; 4. Minimizing water usage and implementing water discharge management protocols; 5. Promoting global deployment of end-of-life vehicle treatment and recycling, and; 6. Connecting and promoting nature conservation activities outside of the Toyota Group in the communities where we operate.

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Getting To Know The All-New 2020 Toyota GR Supra

Performance, capability and style are on full display with today’s launch of the all-new 2020 Toyota GR Supra campaign, “This Is Our Sport.” In a nod to Toyota’s sports car heritage, the campaign reflects the excitement Supra drivers will feel in an iconic car designed with them in mind—a car that pushes the limits. “The return of the Toyota Supra has been a long time coming, and it’s well worth the wait,” said Ed Laukes, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “The new campaign highlights the thrill of getting to know the 2020 GR Supra and a rediscovered appreciation for the simple joy of driving.” more The all-new Supra will be available later this month in two grades 3.0 and 3.0 Premium, as well as a Launch Edition, which is based on the 3.0 Premium grade. Enthusiasts can get their 2020 Supra at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $49,990, with the Launch Edition models starting at $55,250. Both will be powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that produces 335 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. For more information, visit http://www.toyota.com/supra.

What is a Plug In Hybrid?

Many are wondering what is a plug in hybrid. Learn what differentiates the Toyota Prius Prime from other hybrid cars and how the Prius Prime’s unique plug in feature lets you enjoy all the perks of electric cars. Learn more about the Prius Prime here: https://www.toyota.com/priusprime/

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