Toyota Matrix

Toyota Offers Best Overall Average Fuel Economy Of Any Full-Line Automaker

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June 10, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Through advances in engine design and hybrid technology, Toyota has a wide selection of fuel-sipping cars and the best overall average fuel economy of any full-line manufacturer.*

With gas prices at an all-time high, Toyota has seven models with EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon (mpg) or higher such as the four-cylinder Camry, Camry Hybrid (counted as separate model), Solara, Corolla, Matrix, Yaris and Prius.

2008 Toyota Prius Touring Edition

America's favorite hybrid, the Toyota Prius, is the company's highest-mileage vehicle with an EPA highway rating of 45 mpg.

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit Ranked Best in Consumer Reports' Tests of Six Affordable Hatchbacks

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VW Rabbit achieves "Excellent" overall score in CR's ratings as Subaru Impreza & Toyota Matrix judged "Very Good"

YONKERS, N.Y., May 5, 2008 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- The Volkswagen Rabbit emerged as Consumer Reports' top-rated affordable hatchback following tests of six vehicles for the June issue. The VW Rabbit outpointed CR's previously top-rated hatchback, the Mazda3.

"With agile handling and a versatile, well-finished interior, the Rabbit feels solid and is a pleasant car to drive," said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' Auto Test Center in East Haddam, Connecticut. "The Rabbit has commendable fit and finish, a versatile interior, and agile handling."

Toyota Announces Safety Recall of Roughly 540,000 2003 and 2004 Model Year Corolla and Matrix Models

admin — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:17:11 +0000

Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will launch a safety recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving approximately 539,500 Corolla and Matrix vehicles sold in the U.S.

On certain 2003 and 2004 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles equipped with power windows, the driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator.

2003 Toyota Corolla S

Vehicles that are equipped with manual windows are not involved in this campaign.

Toyota Reports January 2008 Sales

admin — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:02:31 +0000

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 171,849 vehicles, a decrease of 2.3 percent from last January.

"On the retail front, consumers are sitting in the catbird's seat, with falling interest rates and a competitive market giving rise to showroom values," said Jim Lentz, TMS president. "On the product front, the migration toward passenger cars dovetails nicely with February's launch of the all-new Toyota Corolla and Toyota Matrix."

The Toyota Division posted January sales of 151,550, a decrease of 1.4 percent from last January. The Lexus Division reported January sales of 20,299 units, a decrease of 8.2 percent from the year-ago month.

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Toyota Announces Prices For All-New 2009 Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix And 2008 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:19:17 +0000

January 25, 2008 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new 2009 Corolla and Matrix, along with the 2008 FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition.

The Corolla base MSRP will range from $15,250 to $19,950 while the Matrix will range from $16,190 to $21,850. MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $660. Both models will begin arriving at dealerships next month.

2009 Toyota Corolla XRS

Toyota To Stage U.S. Premiere Of 2009 Corolla And Matrix At 2007 SEMA Show

admin — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:29:45 +0000

September 25, 2007 - Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. (TMS), Inc. will stage the U.S. premiere of the all-new 2009 Corolla and Matrix at a press conference at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, held October 30 - November 3, 2007 in Las Vegas.

Originally launched in 1966, Corolla first arrived in America in 1968 to instant success. For nearly four decades, Corolla has been synonymous with Toyota quality, style and value, earning a distinction as one of the most trusted cars in America. Over that span over 30 million Corollas have been sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling cars of all time.