Toyota Motor Corp. has released prices on some 2012 model year vehicles including the 2012 Corolla, Matrix, Tundra, Venza and Highlander. Select models for the 2012 Toyota and Lexus models will see an increase in price.

For the Toyota brand, those models include the FJ Cruiser, Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, and Tundra Double Cab and CrewMax models. 2012 Lexus models that see a price bump include LS 460 and LS 600h L models and CT 200h.

2012 Toyota Corolla: Prices for the 2012 Corolla will range from $16,130 for the L grade with a 5-speed manual transmission to $18, 820 for the S grade with a 4-speed automatic. The price reflect increases ranging from $220 to $310 or 1.2 to 1.8 percent. The prices for the 2012 Corolla take effect with the start of production on December 5, 2011.

2012 Toyota Tundra: The base prices will range from $24,435 for the 4.0- liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic to $29,960 for the long bed 5.7-liter V8 with a 6-speed automatic, an increase of $720, or a percentage increase ranging from 2.4 to 3.0 percent. Prices will take effect December 19.

2012 Toyota Venza: Venza LE models will range in price from $27,425 for the four-cylinder front- wheel-drive to $29,775 for the V6 all-wheel-drive, an increase of $240 on a comparably- equipped basis, or 0.8 percent.

2012 Toyota Highlander / FJ Cruiser: The price increases on Toyota models range from $125 for the FJ Cruiser to $400 for the Highlander Hybrid. The model-by-model adjustments reflect individual percentage increases ranging from 0.40 to 1.1 percent.

2012 Toyota Matrix: Matrix pricing carries over unchanged from 2011. The base MSRP will continue to range from $18,845 for the L grade with a five- speed manual transmission to $21,715 for the S grade with all-wheel-drive and a four- speed automatic.

2012 Lexus CT 200h, LS 460, LS 600h L: Price increase of $500. The new prices will become effective for vehicles with December 2011 production.

- By: Omar Rana

The 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Special Edition is only offered in a special Radian Red paint scheme with black painted door handles, bumpers and front grille. A set of roof-mounted off-road driving lights was also equipped to help improve driver visibility at night.

The FJ Cruiser’s standard 4.0L V6 that’s good for 260hp gets a special cyclone pre-air cleaner to keep dirt from entering the intake. Additionally, the off-road package also includes Bilstein shocks, TRD wheels with BFG All-Terrains, rock rails and skit plates for the engine, fuel tank and transfer case. Also made standard is Toyota’s A-TRAC traction control system and a locking rear diff.

On the inside, Toyota’s multi-information display comes standard as well s cruise control, remote keyless entry, integrated outlets to power any auxiliaries, a back-up camera in the rear-view and much more.

- By: Chris Chin

Source: AutoGuide

2011 Toyota Tundra

Here is some quick boring recall news: Toyota is recalling 1,489 units of the FJ Cruiser and Tundra vehicles because the tire pressure monitoring system may not be properly calibrated. The recall covers 2011 FJ Cruisers 2009-2011 model year Tundras sold with accessory light-truck tires where the tire pressure warning lamp may not light-up if the pressure in any of the tires falls below the limit for when the lamp should turn on.

The NHTSA said that driving with underinflated tires increases the risk of tire failure and could lead to a crash.

The recall beings next month. Owners can call Toyota at 800-444-1074 or NHTSA’s safety hotline at 888-327-4236 for more info.

- By: Stephen Calogera

2011 Toyota Sequoia

Toyota is recalling 22,000 vehicles due to a problem with the tire pressure monitor. The recall includes the Toyota FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra from the 2008 to 2011 model years.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standard No. 138, ‘Tire Pressure Monitoring System.’ The agency said that the tire pressure monitoring systems in the Toyota vehicles were not re-calibrated correctly and therefore do not start illuminating the low tire pressure warning at the required minimum activation pressure.

Dealers will re-initalize the tire pressure monitoring system free of charge. Owners can contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 for more info.

- By: Omar Rana

Toyota has announced the pricing details for its 2010 lineup including the new 2010 Avalon, Yaris, RAV4, Highlander, Tacoma and the FJ Cruiser.

For 2010, The Toyota FJ Cruiser gets several upgrades including dual VVT-i and roller rocker arms on the 4.0-liter V6, that adds 19-hp and a 1 mpg. The 2010 FJ Cruiser also gets some minor suspension upgrades and a new Army Green exterior color option. Pricing starts at $23,680 for the 2WD automatic to $25,270 for the 4WD automatic, an increase of $360.

2010 Toyota RAV4: $21,500 for the 2WD 4-cylinder – $27,810 for the 4WD Limited V6.
2010 Toyota Highlander: $25,705 for the 4-cylinder 2WD – $41,020 for the Limited 4WD hybrid.
2010 Toyota Avalon: $27,945 for the XL – $35,285 for the Limited
2010 Toyota Tacoma: $15,170 for the Regular Cab with a 5-speed manual – $27,075 for the V6 4×4 Double Cab Long Bed with a 5-speed automatic.
2010 Toyota Yaris: $12,355 for the 3-door model with manual – $13,915 for the 4-door sedan with an automatic.

Click through for the press release.

Press Release:

Toyota Announces Pricing on 2010 Avalon, Yaris, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, RAV4, and Tacoma

TORRANCE, Calif., July 30, 2009 — Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2010 Avalon full-size sedan, Yaris subcompact, FJ Cruiser off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV), Highlander mid-size SUV, RAV4 compact SUV, and the Tacoma pickup truck. The 2010 models will begin arriving at dealerships in August, with the exception of Highlander (September).

The 2010 FJ Cruiser, the most capable off-road SUV in the Toyota line-up, will feature several upgrades, including dual VVT-i and roller rocker arms on the 4.0-liter V6, which add 19 horsepower and a one mpg increase. Minor suspension changes reduce the turning radius by more than a foot, and a new Army Green exterior color is offered. The base MSRP for FJ Cruiser will range from $23,680 for the 2WD automatic to $25,270 for the 4WD automatic, an increase of $360, or 1.4 to 1.5 percent.

The RAV4, the first ever car-based SUV originally introduced in 1996, receives minor styling enhancements for 2010, including chrome-accented interior appointments on the limited model. The MSRP remains unchanged for 2010 RAV4. RAV4 models will carry a base MSRP that ranges from $21,500 for the base model 2WD four-cylinder to $27,810 for the 4WD Limited V6.

The 2010 Highlander gas model, which will be assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) beginning in October, will have an available backup monitor on the multi-informational display for the Base grade V6, and a power tilt/slide moonroof for the Base grade four-cylinder. Highlander Hybrid carries over unchanged for 2010. The MSRP for the 2010 Highlander gas and hybrid models remains unchanged except for the Highlander Sport, which adds a stainless-steel exhaust tip and will increase $50. The base MSRP for the 2010 Highlander ranges from $25,705 for the base four-cylinder 2WD to $41,020 for the Limited 4WD hybrid model.

Avalon, Toyota’s flagship passenger car since 1995, continues to set the standard for performance, luxury, and value in its class. For 2010, Avalon adds rear-passenger auto up/down windows and one new exterior color, Sandy Beach Metallic. The base MSRP for the 2010 Avalon ranges from $27,945 for the XL to $35,285 for the Limited, an increase of $100, or 0.3 to 0.4 percent.

Tacoma, the best-selling compact pickup truck in the U.S., will carry over unchanged except for an enhancement to the front cup-holder functionality, and it will not receive a price increase for the 2010 model year. Tacoma’s base MSRP ranges from $15,170 for the Regular Cab with a five-speed manual transmission to $27,075 for the V6 4×4 Double Cab Long Bed with a five-speed automatic transmission.

Yaris will receive standard Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) in 2010, equipping all Yaris models with Toyota’s Star Safety System^TM that also includes Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electric Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Yaris is the only vehicle in its segment to offer this set of safety features as standard equipment. With all of these enhancements, Yaris base MSRP will increase only $150 and will range from $12,355 for the three-door model with manual transmission, to $13,915 for the four-door sedan with an automatic transmission, an increase of 1.1-1.2 percent.

Base MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing, and handling (DPH) fee of $750 for passenger cars and $800 for light trucks. The DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.

- By: Stephen Calogera

Toyota is reassuring all you FJ Cruiser fans out there (where ever you may be) that the rugged midsize SUV is still alive. According to the Toyota Open Road Blog, information has been making its way around the web that the FJ Cruiser will be dropped from Toyota’s lineup.

Rumor has (or had) it that the FJ Cruiser will be discontinued when the current suppliers are gone. Toyota says: “That”s just wrong. False. Not true.” It says that there is still an ‘abundant supply’ of the 2008 model year left and when those have been sold there will be a new 2009 FJ Cruiser. The 2009 FJ Cruiser will get some new stuff but will keep the same sheetmetal, engine lineup, transmission and suspension system.

If you were really sad and depressed that you won’t be able to get the FJ Cruiser, you can stop kicking and crying right now because Toyota is offering zero percent financing on the SUV through Nov. 9.

Source: Toyota Open Road Blog