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May your day start without any requests, excuses, or emergencies! Happy Mother's Day!

Summer Starts Here Receive $1250 TFS Cash when you purchase a 2019 RAV4 or Receive $750 TFS Cash when you purchase a 2020 Corolla Click here to view inventory. Offers end June 3

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.

Take a look at the totally redesigned MY20 Highlander. Smart tech, sleek design and premium materials are ready to elevate your drive. The All-New 2020 Toyota Highlander. It's time to go in your own direction. Introducing the completely redesigned Highlander. Its edgy, good looks separate you from the rest with up to a combined 34 mpg estimate in fuel efficiency. 40 Add the convenience of Apple CarPlay® 38 compatibility, Android Auto, premium touches in every seat, and impressive road-gripping capabilities—every moment is about to be elevated.

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May this Easter bring your Family together for a great celebration filled with lots of joy, happiness and of course chocolate!

Toyota launches the “Greater Than” campaign for the world’s best-selling nameplate, the sleek, all-new 2020 Toyota Corolla. The campaign is a perfect reflection of the Corolla sedan’s bold new look and its bumper-to-bumper, wheels-to-roof transformation. With more than 46 million Toyota Corollas sold globally, the all-new Corolla sedan inspires a campaign that invites drivers to embrace the ever-changing world and live the life they want. About the All-New Corolla Sedan The all-new Corolla sedan features both a gas model and the U.S.’ first-ever Corolla Hybrid, following the Hatchback model’s arrival last summer. The Corolla sedan’s stylish new look paired with a more fun driving experience, and standard advanced technology truly makes this car greater than ever. Now, there really is a Corolla for everyone, with features for all: • All-new dynamic design • TNGA platform for outstanding agility and comfort • Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 • 52 MPG combined EPA estimated fuel economy on Corolla Hybrid • Available new 169 horsepower, TNGA 2.0-liter Dynamic Force Engine • Available Dynamic-Shift CVT or six-speed manual transmission • Standard Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa compatibility and Wi-Fi Connect

Lease the 2019 Toyota RAV4 LE SUV for only $189 per month. Click here to view 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 $2780 DOWN, FIRST $219 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. EXAMPLE BASED ON 2019 RAV4 LE FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MODEL 4430, MSRP $26,685 AND CAPITALIZED COST, WHICH MAY VARY BY DEALER, OF $26,246. 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. VEHICLE SHOWN MAY BE PROTOTYPE AND/OR SHOWN WITH OPTIONS. ACTUAL MODEL MAY VARY. DELIVERY MUST BE TAKEN FROM DEALER STOCK BY 4/30/19 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. Offer Expires 4/30/2019

Is it real? Or is it suspended by invisible strings? The answer to both questions is yes. Toyota has partnered with augmented reality artist Michael Murphy to create a 3D illusion for its fourth-generation 2020 Highlander, set to debut at the New York International Auto Show on April 17, 2019, at 9:10 a.m. EDT. The art installation capitalizes on the new sculpted design elements that will make Highlander stand out in the marketplace. This art installation also will appear high in the sky through video that will be projected on buildings around New York leading up to the show. The art installation captures the all-new Highlander’s powerful stance with a modern, sophisticated attitude. In a two-month process, Murphy started with a design rendering of the car to create 3D printouts, then hand painted each piece to match a design rendering of the car. The 200 individual pieces were then strategically placed to appear as if floating in air, creating a three-dimensional Highlander.

The 2020 Yaris embodies the ideal formula for modern hatchback appeal: make it fun, make it efficient and keep it affordable. Add in the latest in multimedia technology to go with practicality and value, and the new Yaris Hatchback hits all the key points its customer demands. It combines the sporty fun and premium engineering of the Yaris sedan in an audaciously styled hatchback while adding other upgrades. Toyota makes another big step for high-quality small cars by introducing the all-new 2020 Yaris Hatchback that will debut at the New York International Auto Show. It will be offered in mono-spec LE and XLE grades, with standard equipment levels in both that defy the segment expectations. Refuses to Blend In A bold, “cab-rearward” design gives the 2020 Yaris Hatchback a distinct hunkered-down, bulldog-like stance. The front end projects a gutsy attitude with a hexagon lower front grille and sharp-eyed headlamps. The XLE grade’s automatic LED headlamps incorporate daytime running lamps. A choice of vibrant exterior colors amps up the head-turning quotient: Stealth, Graphite, Pulse, Sapphire, Chromium, Frost and Icicle. At 161.6 inches long, the Yaris Hatchback can scoot into parking spaces that most others pass up. That’s a real bonus for urban dwellers, and so is the car’s super-tight 32.2-ft. turning circle. Meanwhile, the new Yaris Hatchback is spacious, with a wheelbase nearly 2.4 inches longer than the previous Yaris Liftback model. The 15.9 cu. ft., trunk area is nearly the size found in a midsize sedan. Raise Your Standards On all 2020 Yaris Hatchback models, standard 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, body-color side mirrors and door handles, and a chrome tailpipe tip set the premium tone. The side mirrors are power-adjustable and have integrated LED turn signals, and they’re also heated for quick cold-weather defrosting. The long list of standard features includes many that are usually optional or offered only on upgrade models: Smart Key Entry with Push Button Start, fog lights, variable intermittent windshield wipers, rear backup camera, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, chrome interior door handles, and driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors. There’s even a first aid kit. Max Multimedia The standard 7-inch Touchscreen display audio system is ready to rock or hip-hop with clear, powerful sound played through six speakers. Maximizing connectivity and control, the system is equipped with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® as well as voice recognition and Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free phone operation. The 7-inch touchscreen display screen is a touchscreen or can be controlled by the remote commander knob. Standard SiriusXM Satellite Radio comes with a three-month All Access trial subscription (150+ channels, including commercial-free music). USB ports and an auxiliary input ensure connectivity for all types of devices, and the sporty steering wheel integrates control switches for the audio and phone. Here’s another surprise from the 2020 Yaris Hatchback: both the LE and XLE grades are equipped with navigation hardware; the customer simply needs to buy the accessory SD card through a Toyota dealer to activate navigation capability. Stepping up to the XLE brings a taste of luxury with leatherette seating surfaces (choice of gray or black), automatic climate control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic LED headlamps, and leather-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake handle. Big Safety in a Small Car The 2020 Yaris Hatchback will come equipped as standard with a Low-speed Pre-collision Safety System in both model grades (standard on the Yaris Sedan, too). The system scans the road ahead for potential vehicle collisions. If a potential frontal collision is detected, an audio/visual alert and braking assistance are designed to automatically activate. Should the driver not respond, this system may automatically apply the brakes. The Yaris Hatchback comes standard with an advanced active safety system that includes Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Brake Override System (BOS). The array of six airbags includes curtain airbags that help protect front and rear seat occupants. Taut, Toned Athlete The taut lines of the 2020 Yaris Hatchback are stretched over strong, athletic bones. The body structure comprises 65 percent ultra-high tensile steels and is based on a continuous framework using straight beams wherever possible for maximum strength. The high structural integrity allows the MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion-beam rear suspension to be tuned for ride comfort and handling agility that exemplify the model’s “class above” driving dynamics. Translation: the Yaris Hatchback is a hoot to drive and a comfortable commuter. The Yaris Hatchback’s tenacious handling is baked into the engineering, not just added on with fat tires and stiff suspension. A rigid steering mount provides a direct yet light feel, and the brakes are tuned to yield a progressive feel when cornering. Entering the curve, the brake pedal provides smooth operation, then leads into a more rigid feel as g-force rises. Punching Above Its Class Yaris gets its high appetite for fun and low appetite for fuel from a 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower. High-compression (12.0:1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s ideally matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission’s torque converter locks in all gears for quicker, more direct shifts and greater fuel efficiency. Another surprise in this class is a Sport Mode, which changes the car’s personality with enhanced acceleration response. The tight structure and finely tuned suspension don’t work alone in providing a comfortable ride. The 2020 Yaris Hatchback employs extensive sound-absorbing measures, including a noise-insulating windshield, to block noise paths into the cabin. Sound-absorbing material inside the tailgate, parcel shelf and spare wheel well help to reduce high-frequency noise entering the cabin from the rear. Limited Warranty Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. Standard Toyota Care is a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Have you ever wondered how the professionals get your vehicles so clean? Passport Toyota is here to give you some pro tips on detailing your vehicle. 1. When cleaning glass, dry it in two different directions. This way you will know whether the streak is on the inside or the outside. 2. Include the top edges when washing windows. 3. Use the right soap, Dishwashing liquid is a go to choice for some but it shouldn't be. Dishwashing detergent is too harsh for auto detailing. 4. Use a microfiber mitt vs. a sponge 5. Start cleaning at the top, work your way down to the carpet when detailing your vehicle. 6. Use a good vinyl cleaner and microfiber cloth on dashboard and door panels 7. Use a cotton swab on A/C vents 8. Start cleaning at the top, work your way down to the carpet when detailing your vehicle. 9. Brush and Vacuum your carpet 10. Don't forget to deodorize with an air fresher, spray 12 inches away from headliner, carpeting, seats and dashboard.