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A test drive is one of the most important steps in determining the purchase of a new or used vehicle. Test driving works to the advantage of the customer. By test-driving a vehicle that has your interest, you will gain first-hand experience in operating the car. Take note of the vehicle's quality, fit, appearance, and characteristics. Why Schedule a Test Drive? • It will speed up the process and we will have the vehicle you are interested in prepped and parked close by. • We will sit down and review the details of the vehicle you desire so that we can confirm that we have selected the right vehicle. • We will give you a custom-tailored presentation of the vehicle and have you drive the vehicle to make sure it meets your needs. • We will have your current vehicle appraised and answer any financing and payment questions you have so that you have all the information necessary to make an informed purchase or lease decision. • We will ensure that you are comfortable with all of the features, options, and controls on your new or certified used vehicle before you drive your new vehicle home. SCHEDULE TEST DRIVE Please take a moment to complete some information so that we may better serve you. Once you have submitted your information, you will be contacted by a customer service specialist. Click here to schedule a test drive.

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Toyota is reimagining the full-size sedan with the all-new 2023 Toyota Crown. As the first Toyota sedan to offer the Hybrid MAX System, drivers will be sure to feel the power from this powertrain. Offering drivers a premium, intuitive driving experience, the Crown blends supreme comfort, confident handling, innovative technology and a sophisticated ride into one striking, bold design. When the first Toyota Crown debuted in Japan in 1955, it was ahead of its time. Known for its innovation and ability to push the limits, the Crown was a mainstay in the U.S. until the last one was sold here in 1972. Now, after 50 years and 15 model generations, the Toyota Crown returns — better than ever with an all-new design, innovative powertrain, and the quality, durability, and reliability that are virtually synonymous with the Toyota brand more Here are five things to know about the all-new 2023 Toyota Crown: Elevated Sedan Experience Ushering in a new era for the segment, the all-new Toyota Crown breaks the mold when it comes to full-size sedans. Toyota created a versatile vehicle that can suit various tastes and complement a myriad of lifestyles — available in three different grades: XLE, Limited, and Platinum, all with standard All-Wheel Drive. Whether drivers want a car that’s sleek and classic or bold and exciting, the Toyota Crown has it. The best part? All grades offer premium comfort, style, and luxury for an elevated sedan experience. Assembled around the Toyota New Global Architecture K (TNGA-K) platform, the Toyota Crown has raised, crossover-like ride height, offering drivers better road visibility by allowing them to see over the vehicles that are lower to the road. Along with better visibility, it makes entry and exit from the vehicle easier. The premium features don’t stop there. Additional features work against noise intrusion to provide drivers and passengers with a quiet, cocoon-like environment that takes the driving experience to new heights. Plus, its standard Dual Zone Climate Control gives occupants the power to control their own HVAC settings, allowing them to sit comfortably with their own air. Additional standard features include 8-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats and heated front seats that can be adjusted to three levels. Powerful Pair of Hybrid Powertrains Adding more power to the robust electrified lineup, customers now have the choice between the new Hybrid MAX System (exclusive to the Platinum grade) or the fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System. The fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a highly compact system, offering an EPA-estimated 41 mpg combined rating and smooth, linear acceleration. The Hybrid MAX powertrain has a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine and six-speed automatic transmission with powerful torque and low RPM. Equipped with a manufacturer-estimated 340 net horsepower, this new system packs an impressive punch. Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive comes standard on XLE and Limited – with an all-new, performance-focused Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive making its debut as standard equipment on the Platinum grade. These highly advanced systems help provide a number of benefits. From traction control for slippery conditions to increased stability when cornering complete with enhanced fuel efficiency, both systems offer comfortable driving performance. State-of-the-Art Suspension System Although attractive exteriors may grab attention, performance is key. The Toyota Crown’s suspension system provides comfortable maneuverability for an all-around smooth ride. It features a MacPherson-type strut front suspension and a new method for fastening the steering gear and enabling rigid, direct handling, which also reduces noise and vibration. The newly developed multi-link rear suspension helps create a faster response to drive torque. Thanks to the Crown’s handling being bolstered by an electronically controlled brake system featuring Active Cornering Assist, drivers feel the enhanced agility by capturing the stability control to reduce understeer in certain cornering situations. Advanced Multimedia The all-new advanced Toyota Multimedia System makes drivers feel at home while on the road. With amenities like a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability, drivers can listen to music, their favorite podcasts, and other media while reaching their destinations. The system comes with features that are easy and convenient to use. Users can interact with the new system’s design through touch and voice activation. For example, the personal Intelligent Assistant that comes with an active Drive Connect trial or subscription can be easily activated simply by saying “Hey Toyota.” Intelligent Assistant can search for directions, find points of interest, adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more — all hands-free. The Toyota Crown also comes with a multitude of free trials, including a SiriusXM® Platinum Plan for three months, and Safety Connect and Service Connect trials. Safety Connect puts help at the driver’s fingertips. It has an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Locator and Collision Assistance, helping to give drivers peace of mind at all times. Service Connect makes car maintenance easier by providing drivers with vehicle health reports, maintenance alerts and other reminders. Top-Tier Safety and Parking The Toyota Crown upholds one of Toyota’s highest priorities – safety. All grades come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, designed with features to help protect drivers and passengers. For instance, the system comes with a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection. It’s designed to detect a vehicle or pedestrian while providing audio and visual alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions. Blind Spot Monitoring helps detect and warn drivers of a vehicle approaching or positioned near or in adjacent lanes. The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is designed to improve lane control with the assistance of Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Lane Tracing Assist. It is designed to notify drivers with audio and visual alerts if the vehicle is leaving its lane without indication of a turn signal. The Lane Tracing Assist can also help keep the vehicle centered in its lane when detecting lane markers or a vehicle ahead. If backing out of a parking space or driveway has ever been a struggle, the Rear Cross Traffic Alert is designed to make it easier by detecting a vehicle approaching from either side while pulling out and alerting the driver with a visual and audible warning. The Rear Seat Reminder can also notify drivers when a rear door was opened after the vehicle has been turned on, with a reminder message in the instrument cluster after the engine is turned off, accompanied by multitone chimes. For Platinum-grade owners, the Advanced Park system is standard. Drivers can say goodbye to wasted time searching for an empty spot. This handy sensor is designed to identify an open parking space, control the steering wheel, shift, accelerate and brake for easy hands-free parallel or reverse/forward perpendicular parking. With all these features and amenities, the Toyota Crown is revved up and ready to take its legacy to the next level.

Toyota announces additional peace of mind to assist when the unexpected occurs. Safety Connect, a suite of available services that help drivers stay secure while on the road, is now available with an extended trial period to customers of select Toyota models. The suite of available services includes 24-hour emergency assistance, 24-hour enhanced roadside assistance, automatic collision notification and stolen vehicle locator**. “We are constantly looking at ways to offer our customers enhanced driving experiences,” said Steve Basra, group vice president, Connected Technologies, Toyota Motor North America. “With our new extended trial for Safety Connect and Service Connect, a wide range of services enable Toyota owners to enjoy more peace of mind when behind the wheel.” more Toyota’s Safety Connect suite of services includes: • Emergency Assistance: The vehicle’s Emergency Assistance Button is designed to offer drivers a simple, 24-hour connection to response center agents, who can request dispatch of necessary emergency services directly to the vehicle’s location in case of a medical or other emergency on the road. • Enhanced Roadside Assistance: The Emergency Assistance button can connect drivers with 24-hour • Roadside Assistance at no additional cost to provide battery jumpstarts, emergency fuel delivery, tire repair or replacement service and towing and winching as necessary. In the event of an accidental lockout, users can also use the Toyota app on their smartphones to receive emergency lockout protection assistance. • Automatic Collision Notification: Toyota’s 24-hour response center will automatically be notified in the event of an airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision. The 24-hour response center agent will attempt to speak with the vehicle’s occupants, then notify local emergency services to request dispatch of emergency services to the vehicle’s location. • Stolen Vehicle Locator: If a vehicle is stolen, our response center agents can assist authorities in locating the vehicle using GPS technology immediately after filing a police report. Toyota’s Service Connect suite of features includes: • Maintenance Reminder: Routine maintenance is key for a vehicle to run at its best. With Service Connect, maintenance reminders can be sent to owners via email, the Toyota app or through the • Toyota Owners’ account. Vehicle Health Report: Important information about the vehicle, such as recall and service campaigns, vehicle warnings and alerts, maintenance information can easily be accessed via the Toyota app. • Vehicle Maintenance Alert: Should an owner opt for this service; vehicle alerts and maintenance alerts can be shared with a preferred dealer. The dealer can then contact the customer when maintenance is required. • Safety Connect and Service Connect are available to Toyota owners through the Toyota app. Toyota app downloads are available for iPhone® or Android™ smartphones. To download, please visit: https://www.toyota.com/connected-services/toyotaapp/. Once downloaded, owners can sign-in to register, access and manage settings. Click here to learn more about Safety Connect. Click here to learn more about Service Connect. *The Safety Connect and Service Connect suite of services will be available with up to a 10-year trial (4G Network dependent) for owners of select 2023 Toyota vehicles equipped with the new generation Toyota Audio Multimedia System. Vehicles include the following Toyota models: • 2023 bZ4X • 2023 Corolla • 2023 Corolla Hatchback • 2023 Corolla Cross • 2023 Crown • 2023 GR Corolla • 2023 Highlander • 2023 RAV4 • 2023 Sequoia • 2023 Tundra • 2023 Venza The 2022 Tundra also will receive extended trial periods for Safety Connect and Service Connect at no extra cost. Additional eligible models may be announced at a later date. The Safety Connect and Service Connect trial periods begin on the original date of purchase or lease of a new vehicle. In addition to these enhancements, Insure Connect will continue to be available to Toyota customers as a complimentary connected service through the Toyota app. Insure Connect empowers customers to leverage their own driving data to receive usage-based insurance benefits providing safe driving tips and possible policy discounts. *Safety Connect and Service Connect depend on certain factors outside of Toyota’s control in order to operate, including 4G network availability, an operative telematics device, a cellular connection and GPS signal. Without any one or more of these things, the services may be limited or precluded, including access to the response center and emergency support. Services vary by vehicle and are subject to change at any time without notice.

The first-ever 2023 GR Corolla might be the newest member of TOYOTA’S GAZOO Racing sports car family, but this hot hatch is ready to make a big impression on North American streets. Rooted in rally, developed under the scrutiny of master driver Akio Toyoda and inspired by Toyota’s sports car lineage, GR Corolla looks to rocket to the top of driver wish lists as it debuts at dealerships later this year. Powered by the lightweight, compact-yet-powerful G16E-GTS turbocharged, three-cylinder engine that pumps out an impressive 300 horsepower, GR Corolla will come in three grades: the Core grade, Circuit Edition and the limited, track-focused, MORIZO Edition. GR Corolla Core grade is expected to arrive at dealership lots in the Fall of 2022. The MORIZO Edition is expected in Winter 2023 and Circuit Edition is expected in Spring 2023. GR Corolla’s impressive output is thanks in part to a unique triple exhaust that reduces back-pressure for maximum power delivery. The Core grade and Circuit Edition push out 300 hp and 273 lb.-ft. of torque, while the MORIZO Edition hits 295 lb.-ft. High strength engine components and a turbocharger also help GR Corolla punch above its weight. With a max boost of 25.2 PSI on the GR Corolla Core grade and Circuit Edition and 26.3 PSI on the MORIZO Edition, GR Corolla models have a manufacturer estimated 0-60 mph time of about five seconds. Click here for more details

The 2023 Toyota GR Supra adds a new dimension to the driver experience thanks to a new six-speed intelligent Manual Transmission option. Already a blend of performance, power and style, the 2023 Supra’s addition of a stick shift brings hands-on engagement to the mix. It also holds to Toyota GAZOO Racing’s on-going tweaks to the fifth generation Supra, with yet another update to the model that continues to make its mark in the sports car segment. “When we revealed the GR Supra back in 2019, we tapped into a heritage nameplate for Toyota,” said Mike Tripp, vice president of Toyota Vehicle Marketing and Communications. “But we were regularly asked if there would be a manual version. We immediately took that feedback to heart and started developing it, and we’re happy that we can now bring customers the perfect complement for Supra’s high-torque, high output engine with a six-speed manual.” The Manual Transmission is available as an option on the Supra 3.0 and 3.0 Premium. Supra also adds to its head-turning looks with new colors and special editions. A limited A91-MT Edition model will also be produced for model year 2023 only. Available colors for the MT 3.0 and 3.0 Premium will include all standard Supra colors plus a new Stratosphere Blue color, which will also be available on Supra 2.0. The A91-MT Edition will be available in Burnout (matted white) and CU Later Gray. Click here for more details.

With a legacy built on capability, reliability and safety, the 2023 Toyota 4Runner's arrival marks 40 years of the SUV's iconic nameplate. There's no doubt 4Runner is the ultimate adventure companion

No one expects to be in an emergency scenario, especially when behind the wheel. But emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere — so it’s best to be prepared. When it comes to the unexpected like floods or hurricanes, medical issues and accidents, there are a few things drivers can do to stay ready. Below are six tips to help drivers prepare their vehicles in case of an emergency situation: Vehicles Need Checkups, Too To help prepare for an efficient and safer journey on the road, it’s advised that drivers keep their vehicles in the best possible condition. This means making it a daily habit to inspect for physical damage before getting behind the wheel, and testing tire pressure and transmission fluid once a month. Additionally, some inspections should be left to the professionals. It’s good to have a certified mechanic check the following annually: antifreeze levels, battery ignition systems, brakes, exhaust systems, fuel and air filters, lights and flashing hazard lights, oil, the thermostat and windshield wiper equipment. more DID YOU KNOW? Toyota Financial Services (TFS) offers maintenance plans and a variety of products to help keep drivers covered down the road. Visit toyotafinancial.com to learn more about maintenance plans, tire and wheel protection and other options. Also, check out this article from TFS for tips and helpful info about when natural disasters strike. Never Forget About Gas After a long day, it can be tempting to bypass the pump and push off getting gas until the next day. Instead, consider always keeping the gas tank at least halfway full. According to emergency preparedness experts, during an unexpected event like a natural disaster, an entire region can be trying to evacuate the same area at once, increasing the chances of a gas shortage or high prices. With half a tank of gas, drivers can get going right away and fuel up later down the road. Another thing to consider: Carry cash. According to disaster relief organization SBP, cash is king during an emergency. In times of disaster, cash may be the only currency readily accepted at gas stations or while gathering other last-minute provisions. Build an On-the-Go Emergency Supply Kit Since drivers will never know what might come in handy during a breakdown, why not keep an emergency supply kit ready to go in the vehicle? A fully stocked kit could be a big help when something unexpected occurs, no matter if drivers are on a big road trip or just commuting to work. Here are some things to consider including: first aid kit, jumper cables, spare tire, floor jacks, tow cables, traction devices, emergency navigation gear or map, compass, flashlight and batteries, reflective emergency triangles, multi-tool device and a shovel. Don’t forget to review what’s in the kit about every six months to check for missing or broken items or anything past the expiration date. An Escape Tool Can Help Save Lives Automotive escape tools are always a good thing to keep in the vehicle. These multifunctional tools can be used to cut through seat belts and break the glass of windows from inside the vehicle. This can be helpful if a person gets stuck in a vehicle or if the vehicle falls into a body of water. The best place to keep this type of tool is in the center console or glove compartment for easy access. Inform all possible drivers of a vehicle — and the passengers —where this tool is, just in case. Anyone Out There? In an emergency, being able to reach out for help is critical. Travel with a cell phone — and don’t forget the charger! Keep in mind, however, that during a large-scale disaster, cellular networks will most likely be inaccessible. This means it may be helpful to own a ham radio, or if affordable, a satellite phone. Another tip from SBP: Write out a contact list. With cellular networks potentially down during a disaster, drivers may not be able to rely on their phone’s contact app. It’s also a good idea to back up important documents to a cloud service and to consider writing down the name and number of a good towing company. Watch the Weather When preparing a vehicle to stay ready for a disaster, keep the seasons in mind. During a breakdown, a vehicle’s heating or air conditioning system will most likely not work. If there’s a long wait for a tow truck, keeping passengers warm or cool may become a priority. After assembling an emergency kit, consider adding additional items like a change of clothes, water, nonperishable foods and blankets. In cold weather, make sure to have an ice scraper or snow brush, extra washer fluid and a small bag of cat litter or sand to create better tire traction in slippery conditions.

Community Involvement, Sponsorship & Social Responsibility ​Since 1991, Passport Auto Group has been proud to serve our Washington, D.C. community with excellence in sales, service, and customer care. Philanthropy has been at the core of our enterprise since the very beginning. Collectively, the dealerships and owners have contributed over $4 million to local and international nonprofit organizations. Passport is proud to partner with many deserving charities and outreach organizations that work toward improving the lives of area residents each and every day.​ more Regional and National Support • Alex's Army Childhood Cancer Foundation • Alexandria Seaport Foundation • Bikes for kids (Coming 2022) • Bishop Ireton High School • Brain Injury Services • Campagna Center • Carpenter’s Shelter • Central Union Mission • Blessed to Help Food Donation Program • Genesis Covenant Church • Dollars for Scholars College Scholarship Fund • Key to Karma Inc. • LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc. • Maple Springs Church Food Donation Program • Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church • Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Youth Summer Camp Program • Project Bridges • Tunnel to Towers Foundation • US Paralympic • Women of Prince George's International Support Our international philanthropy efforts focus on alleviating poverty by providing food, healthcare, shelter, and spiritual nourishment to those in need. • Africa New Life Ministries • American Leprosy • Cross International • Food for the Poor • Helping Haitian Angels • Save the Children Passport's success has been a result of one-to-one relationships with our customers and our employees. With this in mind, we highly encourage employees to belong to clubs, organizations, or networking groups. In addition, we donate both time and money to worthy community requests to thank the community for their support and to make our community a better place to work and live. Do you work for a local non-profit organization or know of a need in our community? Click here to contact us.

Toyota Service Care Prepaid Maintenance Package Good for 2 Years/5 Services with an oil change every 10,000 miles. Also includes the following at every service: Multi-point Inspections, Tire Rotations and Complimentary Car Wash with Vacuum. VEHICLE SERVICES Engine oil & oil filter,2 tire rotation, multi-point inspection 24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Battery jump start, tire service, lockout protection, emergency fuel delivery, winching, towing (to nearest Toyota dealer) VALUABLE DEALER COUPONS Coupons & offers for savings on selected maintenance service FRIENDLY REMINDERS Personalized service reminders let you know your maintenance is due COMPLETE SERVICE HISTORY Electronic maintenance history helps preserve your vehicle resale value BACKED BY THE STRENGTH AND STABILITY OF TOYOTA! SALE PRICE $399 INCLUDES NEXT 5 SERVICES!

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