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Venza Marks a New Class of Vehicle for Toyota The All-New 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser Alexandria Toyota Wins Toyota's President Award All New Sequoia Arrives in a Big Way Better Fuel Economy on the Horizon for Toyota Updated 12/11/08 Venza Marks a New Class of Vehicle for Toyota Its Here! In January 2008 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2009 Venza crossover sedan at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Venza will raise the crossover vehicle to new levels by combining a unique blend of sedan refinement and sport utility vehicle (SUV) functionality. "The all-new Venza was developed as a vehicle that combines the styling, comfort and fun-to-drive performance elements of a five-passenger sedan with the surprising utility of an SUV," said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. "This winning combination will be ideal for active ‘boomers' and young couples with small families."  Now  in stock! The All-New 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser  The all-new 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser sport utility vehicle (SUV) is now available for purchase. This exclusive vehicle continues to carry its incomparable reputation for quality, durability and reliability. With its many new features the Land Cruiser reasserts its position at the very top of the Toyota SUV lineup and arguably the best of all brands in the world. Powertrain The new Land Cruiser is powered by an all-new 5.7L (346 cid) DOHC V8 engine that produces 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 rpm while only using regular 87-octane gasoline. This advanced power plant is connected to a six-speed electronically controlled transmission that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) Shift Control, which allows the transmission's Electronic Control module to estimate road condition and predict the driver's intention to select the appropriate gear ratio for the vehicle's speed and the driving conditions.  The Land Cruiser's EPA fuel economy estimates are 13/18 mpg city/highway. Chassis and Suspension To develop the next generation of the toughest, most desirable four-wheel-drive vehicle in the world, the Land Cruiser's engineers elected to maintain a separate frame and body for the Land Cruiser 200 Series. Engineers improved insulation and body-on-frame mounting bushings to reduce road noise, suppress vibration, and enhance on-road and off-road comfort. Chassis and suspension components received as much thought and attention as the Land Cruiser's frame. It receives a new double-wishbone independent front suspension and four-link rear suspension with a solid live axle. Enhancing this advanced suspension system is KDSS, a Toyota first, which provides a unique mixture of optimal on-road roll stiffness and off-road suspension compliance. This consists of a pair of hydraulic control cylinders that vary roll stiffness depending on suspension attitude. Safety Systems The Land Cruiser comes complete with a wide variety of systems designed to help maintain the safety and security of the vehicle's driver and passengers. Like all Toyota SUVS, the Land Cruiser comes standard with the STAR safety system. A new, four-wheel multi-terrain anti-lock braking system (ABS) automatically selects the optimal ABS profile, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), ABS, Brake Assist (BA), Active Traction Control (A-TRAC) and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC). The new Land Cruiser also features 10 airbags, the most airbags found in any Toyota vehicle.  The interior is optimized for the comfort, security and safety of its driver and up to seven passengers – two in the front, and three each in the second and third rows of seating. Passengers will enjoy four-zone independent control of the heating and air  conditioning system with 28 air vents located throughout the cabin. First and second-row passengers have access to individual climate control, so that all passengers will be comfortable, even when only one side of the vehicle is exposed to the sun. Finally, the system also includes a micro-dust and pollen filter and a seven-level blower control. Convenience and Attention to Detail The Land Cruiser features a number of thoughtful standard details. These include a JBL premium audio system with an in-dash six-CD/DVD changer and 14 speakers; Smart Key keyless entry; anti-theft security system; push-button start which allows the driver to unlock or start the vehicle by carrying the key on his person; engine immobilizer; cruise control; power moonroof; electrochomic rearview and side mirrors; HomeLink®; steering wheel-mounted audio, telephone, and voice recognition controls; heated, power front seats with driver's memory; and power tilt and telescopic steering column with memory. In addition, the Land Cruiser offers a variety of options as part of upgrade packages: a DVD rear-seat entertainment system with a nine-inch LCD screen; Bluetooth™ technology; back-up camera; second-row heated seats; a touch-screen DVD-based navigation system with an eight-inch display that includes navigation, audio, HVAC, back-up monitor, headlamp washers, and Bluetooth™ controls. For towing convenience, the Land Cruiser has a towing converter that supplies electrical power to trailer lights and a sub wiring harness to connect to a commercial trailer brake controller. Please contact Rob Barnhill for a demonstration or to reserve an incoming Land Cruiser. Alexandria Toyota Wins Toyota's President Award For the 22nd year in a row Jack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota has once again been awarded Toyota’s Presidents Award. The Toyota President's Award is the highest honor a Toyota dealership can win. It is based on excellent customer service in all aspects of the dealership, volume sold and employee training. All New Sequoia Arrives in a Big Way! The all-new second-generation 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) is now available. This new vehicle is bigger, more powerful, better equip, safer, and more efficient than ever before. It is offered in three grades – SR5, Limited and the top-of-the-line all-new Platinum. A 5.7-liter V8 engine is now available with an improvement of 105 horsepower and increased fuel economy by nearly 12 percent on the highway compared to the standard 4.7-liter V8. The 5.7-liter engine is certified as an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II) and provides an available towing capacity of 10,000 lbs. The 5.7-liter V8 generates and incredible 381 horsepower and 401 lbs.-ft. of torque, one of the highest outputs in this vehicle class. Like all SUVs in the Toyota lineup, Sequoia comes standard with the Star Safety System, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC on 2WD models) or Active-Traction Control (A-TRAC on 4WD models), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). Sequoia's collision safety performance is enhanced by driver and front passenger seat-mounted side and three-row roll-sensing side curtain airbags. An all-new platform now provides interior dimensions that are longer, wider and taller than the previous Sequoia. Additionally, the second-row seat is equipped with a sliding-type seat adjuster for added legroom. This feature also provides excellent ingress/egress for the third row seat. The third-row seat has an advanced seat-cushion linkage reclining mechanism that elevates rear passenger comfort to new levels. In addition to the SR5 standard features, the Limited grade adds front and rear parking sonar, fog lamps, heated leather-trimmed seats, 10-way power adjustable driver seat, four-way power adjustable passenger seat; power fold 60/40 third row seat, JBL Synthesis AM/FM/six-disc CD audio system with 10-speakers and Bluetooth®, color-keyed running boards, and power retractable and heated electrochromic exterior mirrors with turn signal. Additional standard features exclusive to the Platinum grade includes 20-inch diamond cut finish aluminum wheels, rear load-leveling air suspension, a power front seat memory package, heated and air-conditioned ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a power rear door, a tilt and slide sunroof, headlamp cleaners, and a navigation system with a backup camera. Please contact Rob Barnhill for a demonstration or to reserve an incoming Sequoia.    Better Fuel Economy on the Horizon for Toyota Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced it will provide several Toyota Prius plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) prototypes at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for executive shuttle service to and from the Cobo Center. The prototype Prius plug-in hybrids are similar to the vehicles that were recently given to two University of California campuses. These vehicles are being used for research and testing as part of Toyota's on-going sustainable mobility development program with the University of California at Irvine's Advanced Power and Energy Program and the University of California at Berkeley's Institute of Transportation Studies. The PHEVs in Detroit, as with the vehicles at the universities, are early-development prototypes that will be used for evaluation of real-world customer use and acceptance, ride-and-drives by regulatory officials and NGOs, and technical research and development. The prototype plug-in hybrid system is designed to operate in a similar manner to the current Prius, switching from pure-electric mode, to gas-engine mode to a blended gas-electric mode. With the addition of a second nickel-metal hydride battery pack, the plug-in Prius can store greater levels of electricity and is charged by plugging into a standard household electrical outlet. With more electric power in reserve, the vehicle is capable of operating in pure-electric mode for longer periods of time and at much higher speeds than the current Prius. The added electrical power also produces substantial gains in fuel economy and a reduction in total tailpipe emissions versus current conventional hybrid systems.

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