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Alternative Fuel Vehicles Hybrid – Plug-In – Fuel Cell Electric Twenty years ago, Toyota released Prius and we made our mark as the industry leader of hybrids. Since then, we've been furthering our quest for efficient yet powerful mobility and expanding our lineup of alternative fuel vehicles. Now with enhanced Battery Warranty for 2020 models. 10yr / 150,000mi Click here to search our inventory

The All-New 2020 Toyota Highlander and New Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Showcased at the Washington Auto Show

Toyota’s 2020 Highlander and new fuel-efficient vehicles, the 2021 Mirai and 2021 RAV4 Prime will make their appearance at the Washington Auto Show, held January 24 – February 2 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Highlander, the best-selling mid-size SUV in America, will showcase its fourth-generation model, featuring a bold, distinctive new design with the familiar safety, comfort, and reliability of its predecessors. Additionally, the second-generation Mirai will make its Washington DC debut, highlighting Toyota’s latest effort in hydrogen-powered full cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). 2020 Highlander With a new bold, yet functional shape stemming from the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K), the 2020 Highlander enables greater capability, comfort and safety than ever before. The all-new 2020 Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering an EPA-estimated 23 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering a manufacturer-estimated 36 MPG combined fuel economy. Like recent models, the 2020 Highlander features a third row for even more family adventures. Available in five grades, the Highlander starts with a new L grade, then layers amenities and technology in the LE, XLE, Limited and the top-of-line Platinum. Cutting-edge entertainment and connectivity is provided through the vehicle’s intuitive and versatile multimedia system, including a new largest in segment 12.3-inch multimedia display on the Platinum grade and 8-inch on all other models. The available new JBL Premium Sound System delivers a whopping 1,200 watts of power to turn any music source into a mobile concert. more 2021 RAV4 Prime The most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever, the Toyota 2021 RAV4 Prime will arrive at dealerships in summer 2020. Build on the popularity of the RAV4 Hybrid, currently the best-selling hybrid vehicle on the market with sales up 72 percent over last year, the RAV4 Prime amplifies both performance and efficiency, reflecting Toyota’s more than 20 years of hybrid vehicle leadership. Notably, the RAV4 Prime uses regular-grade gasoline — just not much of it. With more powerful motor-generators, a newly developed high-capacity Lithium-Ion battery and a booster converter, the 2021 RAV4 Prime yields an 83-horsepower jump in total system output over the RAV4 Hybrid and has the most horsepower in its segment, with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. Toyota projects 0-60 mph acceleration in 5.8 seconds, which is quicker than the RAV4 Hybrid (7.8 sec.) and in a league with luxury and performance SUVs that come nowhere near this remarkable fuel economy. 2021 Mirai Sedan Concept Toyota first began developing fuel cell technology at the same time as hybrid-electrics and unveiled its first fuel cell vehicle with the Mirai’s launch in 2015. Rebooted as a premium sedan with cutting-edge design, technology and driving performance, the all-new second-generation Mirai will make a splash at this year’s show. Built on Toyota’s premium rear-wheel drive platform, the vehicle debuts a dramatic yet refined coupe-inspired design with improved passenger room and comfort and uses a sustainable powertrain to meet a broad range of mobility needs with zero emissions. In addition to the latest FCEV advancements, Toyota is working to develop a line of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in its electrification roadmap. The second-generation Mirai will go on sale in late 2020. In addition, Toyota will have several mobility prototypes and concepts on display, including the LQ Concept, the Micro-Palette, Human Support Robot and FV2 Concept. Each will offer a glimpse into what Toyota envisions is to come as a leader in the mobility space. U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Cars for the Money Awards For outstanding value, three Toyota vehicles received a 2020 Best Cars for the Money award from U.S. News & World Report during a ceremony held at the Washington Auto Show. 2020 marks the third year in a row that Camry has won the Best Car for the Money award in its class. “The Toyota Camry offers a base model that’s loaded with features, making it a good value the day you buy it. It’s fuel economy and low repair costs make it a good value every day that you own it,” said Jaime Page Deaton, U.S. News & World Report executive editor. • 2020 Toyota Camry- Best Midsize Car for the Money • 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid- Best Hybrid and Electric Car for the Money • 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid- Best Hybrid and Electric SUV for the Money

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FREE! Free Lyft Rides Available See advisor for details. $20.00 maximum round-trip ride discount per visit. Toyota vehicles only. Vehicle must be in our service department for service. Not valid for express/lube services. Restrictions apply. Offer Expires 2/29/2020

Toyota Named Number 1 Motor Vehicle Company on Fortune Magazine’s 2020 “World’s Most Admired” List

Toyota was ranked the No. 1 motor vehicle company for the sixth consecutive year on Fortune Magazine’s 2020 “World’s Most Admired Companies” annual ranking. Fortune also recognized Toyota as No. 30 among the Top 50 “All-Star” companies surveyed, which included companies from various industries. Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list is widely acknowledged as the definitive report card on corporate reputation and is based on company surveys and industry peer ratings from senior executives, directors and industry analysts from around the world. For each company, the survey measures nine attributes considered critical to a company’s global success, including quality of products and services, social and environmental responsibility, global competitiveness, and value as an investment, among others. “To top Fortune’s list of the most admired auto companies for the sixth year in a row is an exciting accomplishment for all of us here at Toyota, and I continue to be impressed by the talent of our global team,” said Jim Lentz, Toyota Motor North America chief executive officer. “This honor underscores our collective commitment to continuous improvement for our customers, and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for Toyota.” The full list appears in the magazine’s February issue and can be viewed online now on Fortune’s website at https://fortune.com/worlds-most-admired-companies/. more FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” Methodology Korn Ferry Hay Group started with approximately 1,500 companies, including 1,000 of the largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue, along with non-U.S. companies in Fortune’s Global 500 database that have revenues of $10 billion or more, then selected the highest-rated companies in each industry, a total of 680 in 30 countries. To arrive at the top 50 Most Admired Companies overall, Korn Ferry Hay Group asked 3,750 executives, directors, and securities analysts to select the 10 companies they admired most. They chose from a list made up of the companies that ranked in the top 25 percent in last year’s surveys, plus those that finished in the top 20 percent of their industry. Anyone could vote for any company in any industry. To create the 52 industry lists, participants were asked to rate companies in their own industry on nine criteria: Innovation, People Management, Use of Corporate Assets, Social Responsibility, Quality of Management, Financial Soundness, Long-Term Investment Value, Quality of Products/Services, and Global Competitiveness.

Toyota’s All-New 2020 Highlander and All-Wheel Drive Sedans Make Their Debut at the New England International Auto Show

Toyota’s 2020 Highlander and comprehensive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) lineup are taking center stage at the New England International Auto Show, held January 16-20 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Highlander, the best-selling mid-size SUV in America, will be present with its fourth-generation model, featuring a bold, distinctive new design with the familiar safety, comfort, and reliability of its predecessors. In addition, a range of new AWD vehicles will be on the show floor, underscoring the company’s commitment to the sedan category as a whole. 2020 Highlander With a new bold, yet functional shape stemming from the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K), the 2020 Highlander enables greater capability, comfort and safety than ever before. The all-new 2020 Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering an EPA-estimated 29 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering a manufacturer-estimated 36 MPG combined fuel economy. Like recent models, the 2020 Highlander features a third row for even more family adventures. Available in five grades, the Highlander starts with a new L grade, then layers amenities and technology in the LE, XLE, Limited and the top-of-line Platinum. Cutting-edge entertainment and connectivity is provided for all ages through the vehicle’s intuitive and versatile multimedia system, including a new largest in segment 12.3-inch multimedia display on the Platinum grade and 8-inch on all other models. The available new JBL Premium Sound System delivers a whopping 1,200 watts of power to turn any music source into a mobile concert. The 2020 Highlander gets a grip on any road with a choice of front-wheel drive or three different available all-wheel drive systems — two for the V6 models and a unique AWD system for the Highlander Hybrid. For the Highlander Gas L, LE and XLE models, the optional AWD system can send up to 50 percent of available torque to the rear wheels to counter wheel slip when necessary. Using the Multi-Terrain Select control dial on the console, drivers can maximize traction when driving through inclement weather or road conditions. more All-Wheel Drive Sedans In recent years, market demand for AWD passenger vehicles has increased due to the rising popularity of SUVs and crossovers, like the Highlander and the number one-selling vehicle in New England, the RAV4. Toyota is answering this demand by expanding its sedan AWD lineup, introducing the new Camry and Avalon all-wheel drive sedans. The new Camry AWD has a high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine teamed with an 8-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission and balances added traction with exemplary fuel efficiency with a 202-horsepower engine. The Camry AWD system can direct up to 50 percent of engine torque to the rear wheels, in response to acceleration from a start or slippage at the front wheels, and match their FWD counterparts in critical passenger space, trunk room, ride comfort, cabin quietness and vehicle agility. All AWD grades will have an optional Cold-Weather Package, with all other standard and optional features carried over from the FWD versions of the LE, XLE, SE and XSE model grades, including the latest Toyota Audio multimedia systems with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility. The 2020 Camry AWD, America’s best-selling midsize sedan for 17 years, will arrive at dealerships in early spring. 2021 Mirai Sedan Concept Rebooted as a premium sedan with cutting-edge design, technology and driving performance, the all-new second-generation Mirai is the latest in hydrogen-powered full cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Built on Toyota’s premium rear-wheel drive platform, the vehicle debuts a dramatic yet refined coupe-inspired design with improved passenger room and comfort and uses a sustainable powertrain to meet a broad range of mobility needs with zero emissions. Toyota first began developing fuel cell technology at the same time as hybrid-electrics and unveiled its first fuel cell vehicle with the Mirai’s launch in 2015. In addition to the latest FCEV advancements, Toyota is working to develop a line of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in its electrification roadmap. The second-generation Mirai will go on sale in late 2020.

Toyota Kentucky Begins Production of Hot-Selling RAV4 Hybrid

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK), known for producing the most popular sedan in the U.S., the Camry, for 18 years in a row, added America’s most popular SUV to its production lineup this week with its first 2020 RAV4 Hybrid rolling off the assembly line. In 2019, the RAV4 Hybrid had its best sales year to date, up 92.3 percent, and helped the RAV4 become the best-selling SUV in a calendar year. With the addition of the RAV4 Hybrid to its manufacturing mix, TMMK now produces four electrified vehicles, including the Avalon Hybrid, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES 300h. “We are excited to see the past nine months of preparation come to life with the completion of our first Kentucky-built 2020 RAV4 Hybrid,” said TMMK President Susan Elkington. “This milestone would not have been possible without the hard work of our dedicated team members and our recent investments. We are proud to offer an alternative powertrain for each of the products we currently build and couldn’t be happier to add the popular RAV4 Hybrid to that list.” more By 2025, Toyota’s global goal is to offer an electrified option (hybrid, plug-in, fuel cell, battery) on all Toyota and Lexus models. Currently, Toyota sells more alternative powertrain vehicles than the rest of the industry combined, with sales reaching around 13 percent of volume in the U.S. TMMK is Toyota’s largest plant in the world with more than nine million square feet of floor space, more than 8,000 full-time team members and represents a $7-billion investment. Click here to browse our Toyota RAV4 Hybrid inventory.

Passport Toyota Recognizes Those Who Serve With Our Military Rebate Program

Recognizing Those Who Serve Inspired by your courage and commitment, we are offering a $500 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. Eligible Customers for Military Rebate The 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 Toyota Military Rebate Disclaimer Offer valid October 1, 2019 through January 6, 2020 *$500 rebate offered by Toyota Motor North America, Inc. and may be applied toward finance or lease contracts on new Toyota vehicles, dated from October 1, 2019 through January 6, 2020.

Toyota Super Bowl Spot to Feature All-New 2020 Highlander

Toyota confirmed that it will be part of the advertising lineup for Super Bowl LIV on FOX TV Sunday. The :60-second Toyota spot, created by Saatchi & Saatchi, will feature the all-new 2020 Highlander. The spot marks the launch of the larger Highlander vehicle campaign, which runs through mid-July 2020. “We’re excited to feature the all-new 2020 Highlander in our spot in the Big Game,” said Ed Laukes, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “The Highlander is currently the best-selling model in the midsize SUV segment, and there’s no better way to kick off the marketing campaign for the fourth generation of this benchmark SUV than during the most-watched television event of the year.” Toyota has a long and successful history of leveraging the Super Bowl stage to launch landmark products. 2012 and 2015 spots featured Camry, America’s best-selling passenger vehicle for the past 17 years, while the 2019 Game packed a one-two punch of the 2019 RAV4, the best-selling mid-sized SUV in the country, and the fierce return of the all-new 2020 Supra. In 2018, Toyota utilized the Big Game and the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 shortly after to launch the first-ever global marketing campaign, “Start Your Impossible”, highlighting Toyota’s shift to a mobility company. The larger Highlander vehicle campaign follows the Total Toyota (T²) cross-agency model with collaboration from Saatchi & Saatchi, Burrell Communications, Conill Advertising, and Intertrend, with Zenith Media responsible for TV and Outdoor media buying. For more information on the all-new 2020 Highlander, click here.

Here's to the road ahead. Happy New Year from Passport Toyota

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Watch as a Tacoma SR5 is turned into a "TRD PRO" by adding TRD PRO FOX Shocks

In Part 1 of this project, we take our Tacoma SR5 and turn it into a "TRD PRO" by adding TRD PRO FOX Shocks. Senior Engineers, who specialize in suspension, discuss the design, testing, and engineering the team puts into it. More TRD videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JESBh... Learn more about Toyota accessories: https://www.toyota.com/accessories/fe...

Toyota’s Fourth Generation 2020 Highlander Redesigned from the Ground Up

The fourth-generation Toyota Highlander brings a new level of bold, distinctive design to a foundation built on safety, comfort, quality, durability, and reliability. The Highlander gas model will be available this month and the Highlander hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020. Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001. At a time when most midsize SUVs were truck-based, the Highlander’s unibody structure with four-wheel independent suspension quickly became the template for a new segment of more comfortable and family-friendly SUVs. After adding the third row, the Highlander not only grew in size but is also now the best-selling retail model in the segment since 2016. Now, the 2020 Highlander amplifies all qualities while taking on a dramatic new design direction that combines a powerful SUV presence with sophisticated detailing. more The new sophisticated SUV sits on a new vehicle platform called Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA-K). This robust new foundation, shared with other Toyota models, enables even greater capability, comfort and safety than before. The fourth-generation Highlander offers the choice between a powerful V6 or new-generation hybrid powertrain, with the gas version offering up to a manufacturer-estimated 24 MPG combined fuel economy and the Hybrid offering up to a manufacturer-estimated 36 combined MPG. Whether they’re young families or empty-nesters exploring a new chapter in life, safety remains the top priority for Highlander customers. Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 comes standard in all models in the 2020 Highlander. This comprehensive active safety system includes: • Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) • Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) • Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) • Automatic High Beam (AHB) • (New) Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) • (New) Road Sign Assist (RSA) Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection offers automatic braking capability under certain circumstances should the driver not react in time in a system-detected emergency situation. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Parking Support Braking and Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) are available depending on the model grade. The 2020 Highlander delivers renowned Toyota value in a choice of five grades, starting with a new L grade, then layering amenities and technology in LE, XLE, Limited and the top-of-line Platinum. (The hybrid is offered on all but the L grade.) Click here to read the full article.

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