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.

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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 announced the pricing on the 2009 Toyota Highlander SUV today. With a new entry level 187-hp 4-cylinder engine, the 2009 Highlander will have a starting price of $26,450. The 2009 front-wheel-drive 3.5L V6 Highlander will start at $28.345. Sales of the 2009 Toyota Highlander will begin next month.

Toyota also announced six new extra value packages on the Base, Sport and Limited Grade models for the new Highlander. According to Toyota spokesman, one of the new packages on the Highlander Hybrid bundles automatic front and rear-air conditioning and a sunroof and carries a price tag of just $1,310. Normally those packages run for about $2,010.

Toyota says that its new 2.7L 4-cylinder engine will return an estimated fuel-economy of 20/27 mpg (city/highway). The 3.5L V6 will return 18/24 mpg. Competitors, the 2009 Nissan Murano and the 2009 Honda Pilot, do not offer a 4-cylinder engine.

Source: InsideLine

Update: The Detroit Free Press has corrected its story. Highlander sales were down 36 percent. It was actually the Toyota Sequoia, one of Toyota’s largest SUV, that was up 51.9 percent.

Honda, which has been pretty well cushioned from huge sales declines than other automakers, said that November sales fell 31.6 percent. Honda said that sales of its Honda and Acura brands dropped 76,233 from 111,431 during the same period last year. The sales drop affected Honda’s entire lineup besides the Pilot which was up 4.5 percent to 5,601. Civic sales however fell 29.6 percent to 17,690.

Rival Toyota also reported sales drop in the U.S. of 33.9 percent for a total of 130,307 units from both Toyota and Lexus brand vehicles. Lexus sales were down 34.7 percent to 16,223 while Toyota sales were down 33.4 percent to 114,084. For Toyota, Yaris sales were down 16.6 percent to 4,545 units while the Highlander Sequoia was up 51.9 percent to 1,873.

A pretty awkward mix for a market that is moving away from SUVs to compact cars. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

Source: The Detroit Free Press

When the new 2009 Toyota Highlander arrives in showrooms mid-to-late January, it will be offered with a new 2.7L 4-Cylinder engine that will help make the mid-size SUV one of the best in its segment in terms of fuel-economy.

The new 4-cylinder 2009 Highlander has an EPA fuel-economy estimate of 27 mpg highway, 20 mpg city and 22 mpg combined. Running on regular 87 octane fuel, the 2.7L 4-cylinder engine will produce 187-hp with a maximum torque of 186 lb-ft. Not that you probably care when buying a vehicle in this segment, but 0 to 60 mph is said to come in 9.7 seconds. The engine will be mated to a new 6-speed automatic.

The 2009 Toyota Highlander 4-cylinder model will come with Toyota’s two-wheel-drive mode. Other standard features include a AM/FM/CD audio system with six-speakers; front seats with height-adjustable active head rests and eight-way adjustable driver’s seat; power door locks and windows with auto-up/down feature; cruise control; a multi-function keyless entry system; rear privacy glass; and much more. When equipped with a towing package the 4-cylinder Highlander has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.