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Just when it looked as though the hybrid vehicle competition between Toyota and Honda couldn’t get more intense, Toyota will soon be offering a new hybrid version of its sub compact Toyota Yaris. With the Honda Insight priced lower than the third generation Prius, Toyota will soon offer an inexpensive hybrid based on the subcompact Yaris.
The new gasoline-electric Toyota Yaris will likely be the lowest priced hybrid in the automaker’s lineup. Although Toyota Financing Washington DC says the Prius has long held the position of the highest selling hybrid on the road, Honda has claimed the title of the most affordable hybrid in America, which Toyota hopes to take away from the automaker when the Yaris hybrid becomes available in 2011.
Toyota’s reputation in the hybrid market has largely been untarnished which Toyota Service North Dartmouth proudly points out, despite the plethora of hybrid vehicles from other manufactures. However, Toyota of Bastrop suggests that the decision to move aggressively into smaller and lower-priced hybrid vehicles is an indication that Toyota is concerned of its closest rival and its claims of being the lowest priced hybrid on the road.
Honda launched the 2010 Insight at the same time as the 2010 Toyota Prius. Already the both models have seen popularity in Japan and here in the U.S. according to Los Angeles Toyota dealers, but the competition is likely to heat up even more very soon. By the time Toyota launches the Yaris hybrid, Honda will likely be launching the Honda Fit hybrid, which should be even cheaper than the Insight.
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Toyota hopes to show its prowess in the hybrid market by launching the all-new Toyota Certified Used Hybrid program. Already Toyota offers a Toyota Certified Used Vehicles program, but the new Toyota Certified Hybrid Program stand to provide added inspection and warranty protection specifically for Toyota’s hybrid models.
Hybrids are no longer a new technology, and hybrid models are increasingly available as pre-owned models at Tacoma used Toyota dealers. As such, Toyota wants to offer potential used hybrid shoppers the same quality that other certified buyers receive.
Toyota’s new certified hybrid program is the first of its kind. It was designed to drive additional used hybrid sales and improve the level of service it provides to its customer base. The has been well-received among dealers, especially Durango Used Cars whose customers have substantial interest in hybrid Toyota models. Among the added benefits from buying a vehicle within this program is a three month, 3,000 mile comprehensive warranty, a 7 year, or 100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, and also a roadside assistance plan. This is on top of an eight year, 100,000 mile factory warranty that comes with the factory hybrid batteries. Overall, the program puts greater assurances on Toyota parts and components that pre-owned shoppers otherwise would not have.
In addition, the Toyota Certified Used Hybrid program ensures the vehicle undergoes a rigorous inspection. The inspection program includes 14 additional inspection points beyond that of the 160-point inspection that comes with other certified models.
Many potential used car shoppers such as those at one Cleveland used car dealer will likely see plenty of value in the Toyota Certified Used Hybrid program. Offering the level of quality and peace of mind that is available with a new car, this unique program will surely be a huge hit among consumers looking for fuel efficiency in an affordable package.
For more information about the all-new Toyota Certified Used Hybrid program, check out the press release below.
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Toyota Introduces Certified Used Hybrid Program
TORRANCE, Calif. (January 20, 2009) – In an effort to attract new buyers to the hybrid market, Toyota today launched the all-new Toyota Certified Used Hybrid (TCUH) program, an extension of the Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV) brand which provides added inspection and warranty coverage on certified used Toyota hybrids.
“The program is a great way to increase awareness of certified used hybrid vehicles,” said TCUV Marketing Manager, Steve Gallagher. “As more hybrids enter the used vehicle marketplace, Toyota Certified Hybrids offer high-quality options to customers interested in purchasing these fuel-efficient vehicles.”
As the industry’s first dedicated certified pre-owned program for hybrid vehicles, TCUH was designed to drive sales of certified used hybrids while expanding Toyota’s customer base for these types of vehicles.
Customers benefit from additional inspection and warranty coverage on Toyota hybrids within the program. Each vehicle comes with the three-month/3,000-mile comprehensive warranty, seven-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and roadside assistance plan offered on traditional TCUV models. The program also brings added awareness to a pre-existing eight-year/100,000-mile factory hybrid battery warranty. The TCUH quality insurance inspection also includes 14 additional inspection points beyond the current TCUV 160-point quality assurance inspection. This expanded 174-point Toyota Certified Hybrid inspection includes examination of key hybrid components, such as the hybrid transaxle, control modules and battery.
The Toyota Certified program combines the confidence of purchasing a new vehicle with the value of a used vehicle to provide a "like new" ownership experience. Toyota certified used vehicles offer consumers a smart alternative to traditional used car options and give them the peace of mind they seek when purchasing a used vehicle.
About Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion. Established in 1957, TMS markets products and services through a network of more than 1,400 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers. Toyota directly employs over 36,000 people in the U.S. and sold more than 2.2 million vehicles in 2008. For more information about our company, please visit http://www.toyota.com.
About Toyota Certified Used Vehicles
Launched in 1996, the Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV) program offers the next best thing to the purchase of a new Toyota. TCUV provides peace of mind in the purchase of a used vehicle that only a Toyota factory-backed certification program can offer. Since its inception, TCUV has sold over 2.4 million certified vehicles. Under TCUV, all vehicles undergo a minimum 160-point quality assurance inspection, including mechanical and appearance reconditioning. TCUV also offers a seven-year, 100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, a seven-year, 100,000-mile 24-hour roadside assistance plan, a three-month, 3,000-mile comprehensive used car warranty and a CARFAX vehicle history report. Currently, over 93 percent of Toyota dealers offer vehicles under the TCUV program.
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While the entire automotive industry continues to struggle with dwindling sales, Toyota may be in a better position to overtake General Motors in both U.S. and global sales as the latest sales figures are set to be released.
Automotive analysts have predicted that June sales results
could be the lowest rate in 16 years, and foresee continual drops in the near
future. But dealers such as Kinston Toyota realize that this also may signal an opportunity for Toyota to finally overtake
General Motors for the first time in the company’s history.
Toyota has seen significant advantages in the adverse environment
of the North American auto market. Among these advantages cites St Paul Toyota dealers include offering consumers
an array of compact and hybrid vehicles, which are currently in high demand
thanks to the ever-rising price of gasoline. GM on the other hand is struggling
to increase its compact and fuel efficient offerings.
In recent months, Toyota has been neck and neck with GM, who
has long-held the reputation for being the number one selling automaker. But as Toyota Kalamazoo knows, having
fuel efficient offerings may be the key component to future sales successes.
Already GM, Ford, and Chrysler have suffered as a result of their truck- and
SUV-heavy lineups.
During the month of May, Toyota sold a mere 9,300 vehicles
less than GM in the U.S., putting them within close reach of the sales leader.
An increasing number of sales are coming from the popular Toyota Prius hybrid.
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New developments in Toyota hybrid technology coming soon.
