Toyota NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept

Expressway Toyota the leading Massachusetts Toyota dealer near Boston is pleased to announced that Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today revealed the Toyota NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Toyota NS4 signifies Toyota’s vision for future mobility with a focus on connectivity and the human interface. 

Toyota engineers were challenged to design a new mid-sized concept for potential global market introduction by 2015. The NS4 concept is a dedicated plug-in hybrid, separate from the Prius family, designed with future mobility requirements in mind. 

“In this digital age, cars are becoming another spoke in the wheel of our electronic connectivity,” said Jim Lentz, TMS president and chief operating officer. “NS4 demonstrates Toyota’s take on the human connection to the car with technology that considers both emotional and rational relationships, person-to-car and car-to-society.” 

Toyota NS4’s advanced powertrain targets a next-generation Hybrid Synergy Drive plug-in system featuring reductions in component size and weight with improved overall fuel economy, better acceleration and longer all-electric range, while maintaining a short charge time.  

Sleek, Futuristic Styling 

The Toyota NS4 concept signals a new styling direction for the Toyota brand aimed at creating an emotional connection with consumers. NS4 styling lines reflect a new take on the aerodynamics of the modified triangle, with a low height and cabin-forward tilt. The distinctive open trapezoid grille is accented by a floating lower spoiler and wing-like daytime running lights wrapping around to a sculpted fender. Rear lamps wrap around the sides of the vehicle to quarter sections layered into blistered fenders, while the rear lamp wings create a sharp edge and the effect of a rear spoiler. 

The A-pillars are ultra thin for improved driver visibility while maintaining roof crush integrity. The roof line profile, lift back design and powered swan-wing doors create greater accessibility and efficient functionality.  

Increased Connectivity 

Traditional vehicle development cycles average four years, but this is rapidly changing in the digital age. Vehicles have become another communication hub in the connected-consumers lifestyle and automakers must integrate the latest technologies into their product offerings. In fact, connected vehicles are the third-fastest growing technological device, behind smartphones and tablets. 

Toyota has formed special alliances with technology leaders such as Microsoft, Intel and Salesforce to explore the creation of seamless vehicle interfaces with emerging technologies. These alliances will help ensure Toyota is at the forefront of this emerging sector of the automotive market. 

The Toyota NS4 concept’s Human-Machine Interface (HMI) provides a user interface built around a multi-touch screen with the look and feel of a smartphone. The simple, intuitive operation conveys information quickly while minimizing distractions and maximizing driver awareness. The multimedia and vehicle-controls enhancement also will direct air conditioning, audio, battery-charge and navigation functions. The HMI system is even capable of “learning” driver preferences and habits to anticipate driver responses in specific environments and situations. This concept represents a truly connected vehicle, offering the latest technology in a responsible and convenient package.  

 

State-of-the-Art Safety Features 

The Toyota NS4 introduces a next generation Pre-Collision System (PCS) with lane departure, rear-end and pedestrian collision avoidance technologies designed to predict collisions under certain circumstances and help avoid them. This PCS uses millimeter-wave radar and stereo cameras mounted on the front of the vehicle to detect and react to lane departure, pedestrians and other vehicles. In addition, the system emits near-infrared beams to enhance PCS recognition at night. This driver assistance feature helps to avoid collisions with other vehicles, road-side obstructions, and pedestrians by applying the brakes and manipulating steering. 

The current generation PCS, available in certain Lexus and Toyota vehicles, is designed to identify certain objects directly in the road ahead. If PCS determines that a collision is imminent, the brake assist system is placed in standby mode, a warning is displayed and a buzzer sounds. If PCS determines that a collision is unavoidable, the system still will alert the driver via a warning light, warning display and buzzer, apply the brakes and automatically retract the driver and front passenger seatbelts. 

Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlights help prevent vision-impairing glare to oncoming drivers and pedestrians. Using a camera mounted behind the front grille and partial shielding inside the headlights, this feature allows drivers to maintain near-high beam illumination to improve nighttime visibility. 

The pop-up hood structure automatically raises the rear of the hood to increase the space underneath, helping to reduce pedestrian head injuries caused by a collision with the front of the vehicle, within certain speed ranges. This innovation is the result of testing and verification using both conventional crash-test dummies and Toyota’s Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS) virtual model. Using sub-millimeter wave radar, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) is designed to detect a vehicle in the adjacent lane and visually alerts the driver using visual indicators placed in the upper dash. Four new glass technologies are integrated into the windshield and front triangle, door, and rear windows to improve driver visibility, gas mileage and electric driving mode mileage efficiency:

-Hydrophobic coating – Fluorine coated glass causes rain drops to form into semispherical shapes for improved visibility and rain drop elimination (also used on the roof solar panel)

-Anti-fog film – High performance resin material with anti-fogging characteristics and increased durability

-High ultraviolet (UV) absorbing inner-layer – Removes 99 percent of harmful UVA and UVB rays

-Anti-solar film with radio-wave transparency – Reduces the internal vehicle temperature and improves electronic device functionality

Inner and outer rear view mirrors have been replaced with cameras that provide the driver with a panoramic rearward view. The rearward image is displayed on a dedicated dashboard mounted screen above the navigation screen and provides a wider view than conventional rear view mirrors. The rearward panoramic camera view working in combination with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system enhances driving visibility. 

“The continued success of our conventional hybrid vehicles has laid strong groundwork for market acceptance of future advanced technologies,” said Lentz. “NS4 demonstrates Toyota’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the safety, efficiency, and convenience of future mobility for people everywhere."

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Toyota announces prices 2012 RAV4 and Prius Liftback

Expressway Toyota near Boston, MA is pleased to inform that Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., recently announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2012 RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and the 2012 Toyota Prius Liftback. The RAV4 will began arriving at dealerships from December 20 and the Prius will be available in January 2012.

 

  

Toyota RAV4

 

The Toyota RAV4 is offered in three distinct grades – RAV4 grade, Sport and top-of-the-line Limited – and with a choice between the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine or a 269 horsepower 3.5-liter V6. Each engine can be teamed with either front-wheel drive or electronic on-demand four-wheel-drive. The roomy RAV4 offers optional third-row seating on RAV4 and Limited grade models.

 

The 2012 Toyota RAV4 receives an overall price increase of $100, or 0.4 percent, with some models receiving a price decrease, helping the Toyota RAV4 retain its excellent value. The base MSRP will range from $22,650 for the RAV4 four-cylinder 2WD model with a four-speed automatic transmission to $28,650 for the Limited V6 4WD model with a five-speed automatic transmission.

 

All 2012 RAV4 models will feature a new standard audio system that’s equipped with hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, while the Limited Grade will offer an available Display Audio with Navigation and Entune™. The optional system includes a 6.1-inch touch-screen, AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, SiriusXM Satellite Radio (includes three-month trial subscription to XM Select Package), HD Radio™ with iTunes ® Tagging, auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod® connectivity and control, hands-free phone capability, phone book access, advanced voice recognition, and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology.

The available Entune™ multimedia system, which is a collection of popular mobile applications and data services via a compatible smartphone, includes Bing™ and Pandora® ; real-time information including traffic, weather, fuel prices, sports and stocks. Apps available in spring 2012 at no charge include iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com and OpenTable ® . Access to Entune services is complimentary for three years.

Toyota Prius Family

 

With over one million units sold in the U.S. alone, the midsize Prius Liftback has helped Toyota’s Prius brand become the most popular hybrid vehicle nameplate by offering consumers the most proven hybrid technology available. In 2012, the Toyota Prius Liftback will be joined in the showroom by other members of the Prius Family; the versatile Prius v , the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and the subcompact Prius c . The vehicle was well received in the 2011 Detroit Auto Show by Toyota owners.

 

The Prius Liftback receives updates and enhancements to its available content for the 2012 model year. The 2012 Prius Liftback MSRP ranges from $24,000 for the Prius Two model to $29,805 for Prius Five, reflecting a price increase ranging from 2.0 percent to 4.3 percent.

 

The 2012 model year Prius receives a refreshed front fascia, revised tail lamps, newly styled 15-inch wheel covers and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature. The 2012 Toyota Prius interior is updated to include a standard 6.1-inch Display Audio system with USB for iPod® connectivity and control, Bluetooth® with phone book access for hands-free calling and music streaming, and a more advanced Multi-Information Display. Prius will continue to offer class leading carryover equipment from the 2011 model year such as the Touch Tracer Display, driver door Smart Key with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry, tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio/climate/phone controls, and the Star Safety SystemTM .

 

As aptly quoted on Motor Trend during a recent review - "Though far smaller than its progenitor, the 2012 Prius C retains much of the styling that's helped Toyota's hybrid stand out from the crowd."

 

For the 2012 model year, the Prius Three is enhanced with more standard technology that includes a Display Audio system with EntuneTM and Navigation, an integrated backup camera and three-door Smart Key. The 2012 Prius Four adds a more potent audio system that includes eight JBL® GreenEdge™ speakers and amplifier, SofTex-trimmed seats, headlamps with auto on/off feature and an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar power support.

 

The Prius Four and Five models will also offer, as part of an option package, Toyota’s Premium HDD Navigation with Entune and JBL, which features an exclusive seven-inch touch-screen with split-screen capability. Another option package feature on Prius Four and Five models, and a first for the Toyota lineup, is a Head-Up Display (HUD) that helps drivers keep their attention on the road by projecting vehicle speed, navigation information and hybrid system data onto the windshield.

 

The 2012 Prius Liftback will be offered through a simplified ordering strategy based on a four-grade structure with optional packages to create a total of seven available configurations.

 

The MSRP’s for the 2012 RAV4 and Prius Liftback do not include the delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee. The DPH for the RAV4 is $810 while the DPH for the Prius Liftback is $760. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.

 

Both the models known for its superior fuel economy can be leased through Toyota Financial Services. You can view pictures, specs and other details on Expressway Toyota's new inventory section.

Five-Star Composite Rating for All-New 2012 Camry

 We are very pleased that the all-new 2012 Camry has earned a five-star composite safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The fact that the Camry earned this five-star overall score after enduring a more rigorous NHTSA testing procedure targeted at raising the bar for overall vehicle safety is testament to the strong design, and safety-focused engineering consumers can expect in the nation’s top-selling car.

 

The redesigned 2012 Camry features a reinforced body structure that utilizes high-strength steel construction to help withstand cabin deformity during certain severe collisions, absorb impact energies and help enhance occupant safety. Each Camry is also equipped with a class-leading 10 standard airbags to help protect occupants in the event of a collision. Like all Toyota models, the 2012 Camry is equipped with Toyota’s Star Safety System™ standard, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. The Star Safety System™ also features the standard Smart Stop Technology brake-override system, and a tire pressure monitoring system as standard equipment.
 

Vehicle safety and the development of technologies that forward the safety mission, such as Camry's available Blind Spot Monitor, remain a priority at Toyota.   Our designers and engineers will continue their efforts toward occupant safety, and, in doing so, help raise the bar for vehicle safety industry-wide.

Toyota Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept and Prius c

 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The reveal will feature the world premiere of the concept vehicle as well as the North American debut of the Prius c hybrid during Toyota’s news conference on Tuesday, January 10 at 8:45 AM in the Riverview Ballroom at Cobo Center. 

Stay tuned for more detailed updates about these vehicles. For any questions about your new or used Toyota vehicle contact Expressway Toyota in Dorchester, MA near Boston.

Toyota Entune: in-car connectivity

Entune is the futuristic in-car technology available on select Toyota models. This highly useful collection of popular mobile apps enables you to access a number of services and accomplish a wide range of tasks during your commute, all from within the comfort of your Toyota.

Entune brings you two amazing benefits. You can integrate with popular mobile apps and access a range of data services. iHeartRadio allows you to listen to over 750 radio stations, spread all over the States. Link with MovieTickets.com, locate theaters and purchase tickets for your favorite movie. Entune connects you to Microsoft Bing, which senses your current location and continuously updates a variety of data all relevant to the location. In turn, you can find the nearest coffee shop or a restaurant and even make a reservation dinner, using the Entune via OpenTable apps. To add to the melody, you can create and play playlists with Pandora. Most of the Bluetooth enabled Smartphones or feature phones will interface with Entune seamlessly.

Toyota is offering Entune with complementary access to all these apps for three years. Data services combine essential information on weather, traffic and you can get details on local fuel prices. You can do a little more. You can sort the fuel data by distance and determine the most economical spot for the next fill.

Tracking stock market is easier; constant update on the current prices and the day’s price variations are available at a touch. Entune keeps you up to date on sports as well; touch the screen and it will display scores, schedules of the matches and standings of your favorite team.

Microsoft Bing-Entune combination keeps you in constant touch with as many as 16 million points of interest. Real-time traffic updates are fed by crowd sourcing from nearly three million cars around you.

Toyota has been front-runner in enhancing driving pleasure; as part of this strategy, SiriusXM satellite radio, a HD Radio and iPod connectivity have been loaded onto these cars. Voice recognition navigation and streaming music via the Bluetooth are conveniences you would increasingly appreciate as you discover how driving can be a pleasure.

2012 Toyota Prius, Camry and Tacoma are currently Entune enabled; soon all Toyotas will tune you into all those important joys of life. 

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Slightly Redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry

Toyota plans for a memorable comeback with the 2012 Camry world debut. The manufacturer organized major PR events across the United States with the most memorable on taking place at Hollywood's Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, featuring a New York City themed show with over 200 actors, dancers and musicians. "Camry is the keystone of the brand.Then the cadence comes faster than I’ve seen in 30 years with Toyota,” Bob Carter, Toyota Vive President as the aforementioned source cites. Toyota’s comeback also include significant plans for the Scion and Lexus lineup. Furthermore, in 2013 the Avalon and the Highlander are scheduled for redesign while the RAV4 will be all-new. Toyota had also planned changes in matter of design for the Toyota Sequoia, Land Cruiser and Tundra and lastly the Toyota Corolla and Prius will be redesigned with the debut of the FT-86.

The standard 2012 Camry arrives in four variations: The basic L, the more equipped LE, the sportier SE and kitted out XLE. The Camry comes standard equipped with a 2.5 liter, four cylinder, 178 horsepower engine which pulls an average mileage of 28 MPG.

The SE and XLE can be upgraded to a 24-valve, 3.5 liter V6 and its 268 horsepower. Toyota matches the V6 with a six-speed automatic transmission with optional sequential shifting. The V6 SE is the model I had a chance to test drive from the Paramount lot up through Griffith Park to the Observatory. No one will mistake the V6 Camry for a high performance ride, but it provides a smooth and confident ride. I even left a bit of new rubber at the intersection of Western Avenue and Sunset Boulevard.

Otherwise, the new visual styling is not overly striking or wildly different from recent years’ – a conservative redesign for a vehicle marketed as a conservative, reliable car. Obviously, the most striking features come in the higher priced XE and XLE models – including 17-inch alloy wheels, sportier headlights, chrome exhaust ports, leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifting and sport seats.

The V6 SE sells for $26,640, while the L carries a ticket price of $21, 955. The LE is reduced $200 to $22,500. The XLE V4 starts at $24,725, a markdown of $2,000 from last year’s similarly equipped model, while the XLE V6 remains at $29,845.

The new 2012 Camry Hybrid also arrived during the backlot production number, offering LE and XLE models. In the standard set-up, the 2.5 liter, four-cylinder, Synergy Drive engine now produces an average of 41 mpg in the mid-size sedan. Most surprisingly, in this age when hybrids are known as more expensive price point options, Toyota lowered the price on the LE $1,150 to $25,900. The XLE decreases $800 to $27,400.

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2011 Limited Edition PLUS Performance Package for Toyota Prius

Expressway Toyota, a premier Toyota dealership in Boston, MA, is pleased to announce that Toyota Prius is now available with exciting new accessory package for 2011. 

The new cool and fun PLUS accessories will definitely give a pleasurable driving experience to Toyota hybrid enthusiasts. The new accessories not only add a sporty look to the vehicle but also improve the performance handling. PLUS is an evolution of hybrid design that is a perfect combination of aggressive styling, performance handling, and fuel efficiency. 

The new Prius PLUS Performance Package allows customers to choose from four popular shades including Classic Silver Metallic, Blizzard Pearl, Winter Gray Metallic, and Black. The package includes a seven-piece aerodynamic ground effects kit that is capable to deliver and aggressive and lower profile stance. Plus, it also includes front and rear bumper spoilers, a stylish rear diffuser, and sleek side skirts. 

If that doesn’t satisfy you enough, you will be delighted to know that the body kit is complemented with 17-inch forged alloy wheels with attractive split five spoke pattern and a liquid metal protective finish that helps to maintain the great appearance. 

 

The best part of the new PLUS package is its excellent traction and handling without compromising the fuel efficiency. The sway bar is made of high carbon spring steel, powder coated to prevent corrosion and road damage. Above all, an impressive custom badging gives an exclusive look to the vehicle combined with the limited-edition PLUS logo carpet floor mats. 

The PLUS Performance package is available as an add-on option on all Prius models. If it excites you then rush to order for the limited production 2011 Prius PLUS Performance Package today and add a statement to your style! 

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