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Mother's Day is coming up soon! If you are still looking for a few ideas to make her day special, we've put a few suggestions together for you! There are many ways to celebrate Mother's Day such as Spa days, Breakfast in bed but why not buy her the car of her dreams! We have many New and Used vehicles to choose from and we will even deliver it to her! Click here to view our current special offers. If mom already loves the vehicle she's in then we have a few other suggestions too! 1. Purchase a full auto-detail. Our service department can help by making her vehicle ready for summer. Click here to schedule an appointment. 2. Purchase new tires for her vehicle. Click here to view our current offers. 3. Bring her vehicle in for a Multi-Point Inspection to keep her safe on the road. 4. Shop accessories for her vehicle.

All of us at Passport Toyota would like to wish a fun-filled fiesta to all of our friends and customers this Cinco De Mayo.

Sean and JR have been an essential part of our service departments journey and success. We are eternally grateful for the dedication and passion they have both shown. Thank you for being an essential part to our team over the past 30 years! You two have set an exemplary standard for all of us with your work ethics and your dedication!

The new Toyota Sienna is leveling up for 2022, thanks to the new Sienna Woodland Special Edition. Featuring adventure-ready, rugged styling and a standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive System with increased ground clearance, the new edition will help drivers tackle outdoor adventures with confidence. Once the Sienna Woodland Special Edition is in dealerships this Fall, Toyota will make a $250 donation to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) for each vehicle purchased, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000, to support NEEF’s mission to make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant and connected to people’s lives. The new Sienna Woodland Special Edition, in the available exterior colors Cement (exclusive to the Sienna Woodland Edition) or Midnight Black Metallic, offers a beautifully distinctive exterior and premium interior styling with the versatile features one would expect from the fourth generation Sienna. Designed with a focus on versatility and comfort combined with class-leading projected 35 EPA-estimated combined MPG, the Sienna Woodland Edition comes standard with: • AWD w/ Added Ground Clearance – To take on dirt roads with confidence • 1500W capable power outlet – To power-up most household items for a short day trip or an overnight camping excursion • Tow hitch with 3500lb Towing Capability – Perfect for bringing a 4Wheeler or Jet Ski • Roof rails with crossbars • Exclusive Cement exterior color • Black sport trimmed seats with unique stitch color • 18” wheels • Dark chrome-colored accents • Black badging • Navigation with JBL® 1200W System with 12 Speakers And with the flexibility and roominess to fit people, pets and recreational gear – the Sienna Woodland Edition also comes standard with features like super-long-slide second-row captain’s chairs, flexible seating and cargo layout with Split & Stow 3rd Row® Seat, kick-activated sliding doors, heated front driver & passenger seats, sunshades in the 2nd row and a total of seven USB ports across all three rows. Electronic On-Demand All Wheel Drive The new generation Sienna is the only vehicle in its segment that combines a hybrid powertrain with AWD, and the system is available on all model grades for an exceptionally attractive price. For the 2022 Sienna Woodland Special Edition, drivers can now enjoy standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive System with increased ground clearance. Instead of a heavy AWD transfer case and space-robbing driveshaft to the rear wheels, this AWD system uses a separate independent electric motor to power the rear wheels the instant additional traction is needed and at all vehicle speeds. Like the hybrid system, the Hybrid AWD system works seamlessly and transparently. During off-the-line starts, Hybrid AWD pre-emptively sends up to 80 percent of driving force to the rear wheels to help prevent front-wheel slip. The Hybrid AWD system also enhances cornering agility by helping to reduce understeer, giving the Sienna a more confident handling feel. Torque distribution then varies with conditions, from 100:0 in constant-speed driving to 20:80 on slippery surfaces. Torque distribution is indicated on the Multi-information Display. Class Exclusive Safety Features In addition to exemplary collision protection provided by the TNGA-K Platform, the 2022 Sienna Woodland Special Edition, come standard with second-generation Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 2.0), a comprehensive active safety system that includes: • Pre-Collision system with Pedestrian Detection • Lane Departure Alert w/Lane Trace Assist • Full Speed Adaptive Cruise Control • Automatic High Beams • Cyclist Detection • Road Sign Recognition Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection is designed to provide automatic braking capability should the driver not react in time in certain emergency situations. The PCS system is not only designed to detect a vehicle ahead, but it can also detect a bicyclist and even a pedestrian in low light situations. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is standard on all Sienna models, as well. Toyota Limited Warranty Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehiclewarranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components that require repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date of first use when sold as new. The HV battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferrable across ownership. The 2022 Sienna Woodland Special Edition also comes with ToyotaCare, which covers normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 2 years of Roadside Assistance, regardless of mileage.

This high-tech cruise control uses radar behind the Toyota badge plus a camera on the windshield designed to adjust your speed, helping you maintain a preset distance from the car in front of you. Also available with Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

Buy 3 Tires Get the 4th for $1 Offer Expires 5/31/2021 Customer pays all mount, balance, tax, and disposal fees for all tires. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE SERVICE Toyota Vehicles Only. Must present when service order is written. One coupon per customer. May not be combined with other offers. Not applicable to prior purchases. Not responsible for typographical or printing errors. Other restrictions may apply. See advisor for details.

Toyota Motor North America and AT&T have teamed up to help make every parent’s dream come true on road trips. When connected to AT&T in-car Wi-Fi, the WarnerMedia RIDE™ App allows Toyota and Lexus owners to connect up to five compatible devices to browse, stream and share content from the open road. With access to the WarnerMedia RIDE App, passengers can view a rotating selection of live and on-demand content, including thousands of hours of hit TV shows and movies from top channels and services such as Cartoon Network, CNN, HBO Max™ and TruTV, spanning animation, news and sports programming and more. Owners of select 2020 model year and newer Toyota and Lexus vehicles are eligible for a complimentary Wi-Fi data plan trial for up to 90-days. This all-new feature allows owners to activate their trial within the Toyota and Lexus owners app. “By working with AT&T to provide access to WarnerMedia RIDE, we are reimagining the in-vehicle entertainment experience and ensuring that passengers have access to their favorite content wherever the road may take them,” said Steve Basra, group vice president, Toyota Motor North America, Connected Technologies. “We’re also excited to offer additional enhancements within our customer app and to provide one resource for our customers to access their in-vehicle features.” “Customers are hungry for access to new experiences with integrated, everywhere connectivity. Our relationship with Toyota is helping us deliver more for our customers – whether they’re on a long road trip or short commute,” said Joe Mosele, vice president, Mobility & Internet of Things, AT&T Business. “Since the launch of WarnerMedia RIDE, passengers are enjoying their favorite animated friends with Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry and The Jetsons as some of our most watched content.” The WarnerMedia RIDE is available now in the App Store (iOS 11+) or Google Play (Android 9+.) for all U.S. unlimited data plan subscribers. WarnerMedia RIDE is included at no additional cost for existing and new unlimited subscribers. The Toyota and Lexus Owner App download is available for iPhone® or Android™ smartphones.

Military Rebate Program For everything you give, we want to give something back. Recognizing Those Who Serve Inspired by your courage and commitment, we are offering a $750 rebate to eligible U.S. military personnel.* Because the sacrifices don't stop at the front lines we are also extending our Military Rebate offer to household members of eligible U.S. military personnel, including Gold Star families. Military Incentive Program Our special $750 Military Rebate offer is available to: • U.S. military personnel • Household members of eligible U.S. military personnel (including Gold Star families) • U.S. military retirees • U.S. military veterans (within 2 years of discharge) This rebate can be used toward any new Toyota vehicle purchased or leased through your dealer and Toyota Financial Services.* Military Rebate Offer Terms To take advantage of the rebate, you must: • Provide verifiable proof of military status or active service at the time of purchase: • Leave and Earning Statement OR • Military ID card OR • DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty • Receive a qualifying salary • Receive credit approval by Toyota Financial Services through a Toyota dealer

Performing your Toyota oil change at factory-recommended maintenance intervals is a great way to keep your Toyota running great and maintain its value. At Passport Toyota we use Genuine Toyota Motor Oil formulated to help protect against corrosion, prevent foaming and maintain proper application of oil on cylinder walls. Need an oil change for your Toyota? Our Toyota-trained technicians right here in Suitland at Passport Toyota can quickly perform this service for you. Schedule an appointment with Passport Toyota. Synthetic oil service (4 cylinder) $67.99 V6 and V8 slightly higher Conventional oil service (4 cylinder) $52.99 V6 and V8 slightly higher Click here to schedule service

Warm wishes on Easter to all our customers and their families. May this spiritual day bring along positive energies and great joys in your life. Click here to browse our Holiday Specials.

When engineering and design come together with a bit of serendipity at Toyota, any issue can be addressed – especially when the development of a solution is powered by a mother’s love and passion. Safety is always a priority at Toyota, and the drive for safety innovation continues every day. Sometimes, the genesis is a random conversation between colleagues in the break room. Jennifer Pelky is a Toyota principal engineer of vehicle performance development for interior safety, vice chair-elect of the National Child Passenger Safety Board, and mother of two. Lindsay Babian is a Toyota principal engineer of body design for seats and mother of one. While having lunch in the cafeteria of Toyota’s Michigan R&D facility in 2019, the pair’s conversation steered toward the confusion they had both experienced when installing different makes of child car seats in different types of vehicles. That’s when the eureka moment struck. If even professional safety engineers and designers struggled with car seats, then many parents, grandparents and guardians also probably needed more help and information. The conversation resulted in Toyota for Families – a new digital toolkit featuring detailed car seat installation instructions and video that officially launched in March 2021 for the Toyota Sienna. “I designed the parts for securely attaching a car seat myself, yet there is still some confusion about proper car seat installation, which can become a real problem,” Babian said. “When Jen approached me with this, I saw the need for a solution. Now, parents, caregivers and grandparents who find it a challenge will have a tool to help them succeed.” Always striving for safety improvement Despite best efforts, vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death among American children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Though car seat technology has improved considerably from the days of children sitting on telephone books or riding on package trays, research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that over half of all car seats are installed incorrectly. Proper installation and use of car seats can reduce injuries in a crash by more than 70% (NHTSA) , and booster seats can reduce the risk of injury by 45% (CDC). To take advantage of those safety benefits, consumers could use more information about proper car seat installation in vehicles. COVID-19 also created an even greater need for easier access to instruction, since social distancing requirements make it more difficult for parents to get the in-person installation help they often need. Pelky and Babian set out to provide more accessible information. “With all the different seat combinations that exist in many vehicles, people can use more assistance,” Pelky said. Necessity is the mother of invention. But, in this case, these enterprising mothers were the mothers of invention. With a goal of 100% of car seats installed correctly, the duo addressed a question that needed a logical, simple answer. How can Toyota use its customer apps and website to demonstrate and explain how to properly install a variety of car seats in Toyota vehicles? The team also enlisted the help of Janelle Pharris, a mom of two and advanced technology senior planner for Toyota, whose previous work background includes marketing for Newell Brands’ Graco® line of car seats and strollers. Then, the three women got to work on their child seat safety project as a “shared passion project” focusing first on the highly anticipated 2021 Toyota Sienna. During development, the COVID-19 pandemic struck, forcing all to work remotely – Pelky and Babian in Michigan and Pharris in Texas. The team overcame these challenges and even worked through personal vacations to create Toyota for Families – an elegant and practical solution that Toyota proudly awarded as a winner in both its internal Innovation Fair and Tank2 competitions. Modern issues and modern solutions On the Toyota website or within the Toyota Owners App, users select their vehicle or enter the VIN. Users then select the car seat location they want and then enter the type of car seat they have: forward-facing, rear-facing or booster seat. If they’re unsure which one they should use, the toolkit also has a “help-me-choose” guide they can select based on their child’s age and weight. Next, the app shows the user a custom video and written step-by-step instructions detailing installation of a generic child seat into the specific vehicle, in the specific position and installation method they’ve selected: LATCH or seat belt. If there’s a known incompatibility with their choice, the system is designed to automatically flag it and prompts them to choose a valid option. To help prevent mistakes, the video shows critical steps necessary to achieve correct installation. The video will also show additional steps, such as how to remove a headrest, if that’s something necessary prior to installing the car seat. Toyota envisions a variety of use cases for the toolkit. • Prospective customers at home or in a showroom can learn about family safety and convenience features while shopping for their vehicles. • Dealerships can use it as an education tool for customers to learn about safety and convenience features of their newly purchased vehicle. Or, if a customer comes in for service and has questions, the dealership can use it to help answer them. • Toyota drivers can use the app to find video and written instructions for installing their type of car seat in a specific seating position in their vehicle. The development of this unique safety offering was a true labor of love for the three women. “We really took joy working on this project, because it allowed us to combine our passions of being a mom and wanting to ensure the best for our children and all children,” Pharris said. “We each have a passion for reaching consumers to help get them to a place of comfort by expanding their knowledge.” Though the App toolkit launched initially with the 2021 Sienna, Toyota plans to expand video directions and written content to other fleet vehicles over the next few years. Toyota For Families is now accessible through the Toyota Owners App and ToyotaOwners.com. App download is available for iPhone® or Android™ smartphones.

We set the standard when it comes to what’s between you and the road. 5 REASONS TO BUY TIRES FROM TOYOTA TIRE CENTER 1. The right tires for your Toyota model 2. Competitive tire prices 3. Expert installation by factory-trained technicians 4. All major brands, including BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin, Yokohama, and more 5. Road hazard coverage included on eligible tires You Can’t Miss Them All. That’s Why You’re Covered. Eligible tires purchased at your Toyota dealership come with 100% road hazard replacement coverage for 24 months.* Checked Your Tires Lately? The condition of your tires can mean the difference between a close call and a collision Improper inflation and unnoticed tire damage can lead to blowouts. Even undamaged tires with half their tread may lose traction on wet surfaces and hydroplane. Toyota Tire Price Match Guarantee Found a better tire price? We’ll match it! Simply bring in a printed quote from a local competitor within 30 days, and we’ll refund you the difference. Click here to shop for your new tires. *24-month road hazard coverage begins on customer’s original purchase date of eligible tires installed at a Toyota dealer. Tires purchased on or after May 1, 2020, are covered at 100% for two years. See a Toyota dealer for details and restrictions.