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Toyota has high expectations for the brand new 2013 Toyota Venza.  The Venza will be going to the 2012 New York City Auto Show, where critics and consumers will get their first in-person look at the vehicle.

The Venza was released in 2009, and many customers in Wallingford have made it their own. The 2013's model will feature new design angles, along with fresh standard equipment. Toyota has announced that this vehicle will come in three new colors: Attitude Black, Cypress Pearl, and Cosmic Gray Mica.

Some of the new standard features include:

• Blind spot mirror
• Puddle lamps
• Side mirror turn signals

You can get even more features at some higher trim levels, including:

• Memory seating
• Display audio with navigation. 
• Toyota's Entune multimedia system
• Premium HD nav screen

The top trim level of the Venza will feature a 3.5 liter V6 engine which is capable of producing 268-hp! 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the new 2013 Venza, please contact Toyota of Wallingford today. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff is ready to assist you. 

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Two years after Consumer Reports smacked Toyota by pulling its coveted Recommended label from the Japanese automaker's vehicles in the wake of safety concerns, the venerable consumer products testing magazine has slipped back into its comfortable role of being one of Toyota's biggest fans. In announcing its annual Top Picks list, CR lauded five Toyota models as best-in-class, meaning the once beleaguered brand captured fully half of the category awards.

The five triumphant Toyota models included the Camry Hybrid (hybrid), RAV4 (small SUV), Sienna V6 (family hauler), Prius (green car), and Highlander (Family SUV). It is the first time since 2003 that a single automaker has scored five class awards. Honda, the last automaker to do so, did not land a single vehicle on the list for the second time in three years.

Other vehicles landing a spot on the list include the Ford Mustang (sporty car), Hyundai Sonata (affordable family sedan), Infiniti G (sports sedan), Subaru Impreza (small car), and Chevrolet Avalanche (pickup truck).

CR says it evaluates vehicles for their road test performance, as well as reliability and safety, requiring that winners rank at least near the top of their category on the organization's overall road test scores while having average or better reliability on reader surveys and performing "well" on crash tests.

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In recent years we have seen Toyota make huge strides in the advancement of automotive technology. For example, let's take a look at the Toyota Prius - the very first mass produced hybrid gas and electric vehicle. Not only is this vehicle a top seller in the US, but across the world!  From the dealer lots at Toyota of Wallingford in Wallingford, CT to dealerships across the country, the Toyota Prius is one of the most demanded vehicles of all time.

 

At 2012's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota took the next step in the "green movement" with their all new Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV).

 

Officially dubbed as the Toyota FCV-R, the concept only caught a few glimpses at 2012 NAIAS. Toyota has been keeping relatively quiet about this new vehicle, since a production model is not yet available. Their hope to really impress the public once a production car is ready.

 

The FCV-R (FCV- Fuel Cell Vehicle, R for "Reality and Revolution") is significant because "it reminds us that Toyota is still planning to field a hydrogen-powered car by 2015."¹

 

Toyota started the trend with the Prius, and was followed by a plethora of other brands later. While some auto makers have tried bringing Hydrogen-powered cars to the public, they have not had very much success. Right now, Hydrogen powered cars are not nearly as as popular as hybrid gas / electric cars. Once Toyota releases their FCV to the general public, we anticipate this to change rather quickly! 

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about the FCV-R or other 2012 Toyota cars for sale, feel free to call us during normal business hours at 800-952-0950. You can also fill out a comment form, or submit your thoughts below! From everybody at Toyota of Wallingford, we hope to see you soon. 

 

Source: ¹http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2012/01/toyotas-fuel-concept-gets-low-key-detroit-reception/1

 

Models including the 2012 Toyota Camry and Prius helped Toyota earn the number one spot in regards to Customer Brand Loyalty at KBB.com. Is it because Toyota cars are known for their safety? Maybe it is because Toyota cars are some of the longest lasting vehicles on the road today. Whatever the reason(s) are, it does not not come as a big surprise to the people at Toyota Of Wallingford.

 

KBB primarily did their research on customers in the 'shopping phase' - and included data from trade-in, private party searches, along with new car pages on their website. Akshay Anand, market web analyst for KBB.com, added, "Toyota has done a laudable job overcoming ? issues, introducing programs such as 'Toyota Care,' while getting its supply back online. The redesign of its flagship, the 2012 Toyota Camry, also helped drive interest to the brand and retain owners. All in all, there are positive trends for automakers. Traditional leaders like Toyota are leaving the problems in the past and looking toward bright futures?"¹

  

In case you weren't aware, the lauded Toyota Corolla is in for a redesign in its 2013 model year, and the Japanese automaker is currently testing it overseas. How does Toyota of Wallingford know this? If we were to say that we're employing a group of secretive spies to photograph the next-gen compact, we'd be lying. Rather, the test vehicle was simply spotted by a lucky bystander who happened to snap a couple quick shots of it.

Nonetheless, the pictures that our staff saw were enough to get us excited. The redesigned Corolla was seen sporting a hatchback body style (but we can safely expect a sedan variant), and it boasted some heavy camouflage in order to hide the finer points of the vehicle's reworked elements. This makes perfect sense, though, as Toyota doesn't want the vehicle's new look to surface before their official reveal.

However, no amount of camo can stop a well-trained eye from spotting some of the changes that Toyota has in store for the Corolla in 2013. So what has changed? First, there's the front-end grille. It's unique V shape caught our attention almost right off the bat. Meanwhile, other elements, like the headlights and body lines, are clearly inspired by the redesign that the 2012 Toyota Camry saw.

We don't know about you, but hearing this is more than enough to get us excited to see what else the Toyota Corolla has in store for the 2013 model year. For more details as they emerge, make sure to stay tuned. Everyone here at 859 North Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT is dedicated to keeping you informed!

We here at Toyota Of Wallingford have got to hand it to Toyota. The Japanese automaker sure knows how to tease a big reveal without giving all the juicy details away. The company recently released a video to hype up the unveiling of the all-new Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid, and we simply cannot get enough of it!

The video in question features a futuristic vibe, while showing off close-up shots of the NS4. Without flat-out showing off the vehicle in its entirety, Toyota is able to convey the fact that this is a hybrid with a bit of an edge. This is further confirmed by the teaser image that was recently released too. It shows the front hood and headlight of the NS4 with a sleek chrome slat that flows quite nicely with the front-end as a whole.

Of course, Toyota revealed nothing about what the NS4 will pack under the hood. For some speculation, we can turn to the soon-to-be-released Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid. It packs a 1.8-liter, 98-hp, inline-four engine with a 80-hp electric motor under the hood. That said, we want to know what you think... Will the Toyota NS4 feature a similar powertrain to the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid? Or will Toyota opt for a bit more performance in this latest plug-in hybrid? Leave us a comment and let us know what you think!

In the end, we all know that whether or not the NS4 features more ponies under the hood is secondary to its fuel economy. No matter what aspect of this exciting new Toyota model you're keeping an eye on, make sure to stay tuned for more information on it as it becomes available. After all, Toyota Of Wallingford, located at 859 North Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT is dedicated to keeping you informed!

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If you wanted to know what the single best green car to buy in 2012, you might have some difficulty finding the answer. GreenCarReports will tell you the answer isn't merely one vehicle... Rather it's the entire Toyota Prius family of cars.

Toyota Of Wallingford was proud to find out that the Prius was able to defy the title of the "Best Green Car to Buy" awards by making the judges choose a total of four models, instead of a single vehicle. We saw awards distributed to the 2012 Toyota Prius, Toyota Prius v, Toyota Prius Plug-In, and Toyota Prius C, as they all took home the top honors. If this was not impressive enough, the last two models mentioned above aren't even set to be released until the spring of 2013!

While it would be easy to assume just because it is a Prius it was able to capture this award, we decided to look into it a little further. The family of vehicles was given the prestigious title of "Best Green Car to Buy" simply because of the incredible fuel economy that each model carries!

• The original Toyota Prius is able to achieve 50 mpg combined (51 city/48 highway).
• The all new Prius v, which provides more cargo space than 80 percent of small SUVs, was rated for 44 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.
  
• The Prius C boasts 50 mpg city, which is higher than any other non-plug-in model
  
• The Prius Plug-In Hybrid can get up to 87 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) when in electric mode and 49 mpg when in hybrid mode.

We believe this information is all you need to know to determine that Prius is truly the hybrid king. Of course, if you require first-hand proof of this notion, you could always arrange a test drive at 859 North Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT to see for yourself.

We know, we know, the name "Fun-Vii" sounds like the name of the latest Nintendo gaming system or Android-powered device. But that's exactly what Toyota is going for here. They want it to appeal to today's tech-hungry youth in as many ways as possible. The concept vehicle was recently unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, and if Toyota Of Wallingford had to describe it in one word, it would be dynamic.

The vehicle's exterior and interior are always changing and able to be customized to the driver's taste or mood on the fly. Inside, the driver can adjust the lighting by choosing from a wide variety of colors and brightness settings to give it the atmosphere that is most appealing to them. Meanwhile, even the exterior can be made to reflect the driver's taste through a new project that Toyota developed with the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design.

Known as "Windows to the World," the Toyota Fun-Vii features an incredibly detailed LCD panel in place of a typical paint job. This display can be customized with patterns, wallpapers, and images to reflect the owner's personal taste.

These elements work to make the Toyota Fun-Vii more than just a futuristic-looking ride, though; they turn it into something that's more of a reflection of a person's taste than any online profile or tech-gadget ever could. "A car must appeal to our emotions," explains Toyota president, Akio Toyoda. "If it's not fun, it's not a car."¹

Of course, this is also the attitude towards the development of every new Toyota model that Toyota Of Wallingford carries at 859 North Colony Rd. Wallingford, CT, so it honestly doesn't surprise us that a vehicle like the Fun-Vii would be the next step in the company's evolution. Still, if you'd like to learn more about the Japanese automaker's current offerings, we invite you to contact us today.

Source: ¹http://www.forbes.com/sites/mobiledia/2011/11/30/toyota-develops-touch-screen-car-doors/

Toyota is prepared to make history by being the first non-American automaker to supply the pace car for the Daytona 500. The track-taming vehicle in question is a Toyota Camry SE, with a powerful 268-hpV6 engine under the hood.

While the Camry itself is impressive and has been bestowed with some impressive enhancements, some question whether or not Toyota has truly earned the right to be featured in the "Great American Race,". This question has sparked Toyota Of Wallingford to go over the contributions that Toyota has made to the NASCAR community, since first becoming involved on the track.

• 2004, the Tundra began racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS),
  
• 2007, the automaker officially entered into the Camry into the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) and NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS)

Since, then, they've managed to win 3 manufacturer's titles in a row in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (2008-2010) while registering 60 individual race victories along the way. Meanwhile, in the NASCAR Spring Cup Series, Toyota has managed to pick up 36 victories.

We think that Toyota has, without question, earned the right to pace the Dayton 500 with the victory-hungry Camry. After all, both the Camry and Tundra have managed to snag 8 NASCAR wins at the infamous track, including 3 national touring series wins, and 5 NCWTS wins.

For any automaker to tame the legendary track in such a short period of time is truly a feat to be admired, and Toyota Of Wallingford, located at 859 North Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, is looking forward to catching all the Daytona action on February 25^th.

The 2011 SEMA Show has come and gone, and with it go some of the most interesting, custom-made vehicles that Toyota Of Wallingford has ever laid eyes on. Some automakers brought supercharged variants of their flagship models, while others opted to give them more utility. The Ultimate Motocross Truck from Toyota is a Tundra Double Cab 4X4 that blends both elements to meet the needs of professional riders both on and off the track.

What makes this Tundra the Ultimate Motocross Truck? First, there's the fact that Toyota took the time to listen to the feedback of various motocross riders in regards to what they'd like to see in a vehicle that can make attending shows a little easier. After taking what they had to say to heart, Toyota enlisted the help of West Coast Customs to make the collective dreams of motocross riders into a reality.

The Ultimate Motocross Truck is fitted with 128 X 9 KMC wheels with 35 X 12.5 X 18 General tires, Fox racing shocks, and a Camburg Racing suspension lift. And, that's only the beginning. From there, the truck also given a Line-X paintjob with contrasting DC graphics, a suicide tailgate, winch for loading bikes into the truck's bead, and even a water pressure washer for cleaning up after putting on a good show.

In fact, Toyota Of Wallingford, located at 859 North Colony Rd, Wallingford CT, is hard pressed to find something that a Morocross rider wouldn't like about this truck. We'd say that the folks at West Coast Customs did their job and did it well. But, what about you? Do you think the Ultimate Motocross Truck lives up to its name? Or, are there other features that you'd like to see in it? Let us know by leaving a comment!