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2012 Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a staple for families everywhere, mainly because it fits the niche of being a great car for hauling people and cargo, yet gets great gas mileage. It’s the current class-leading small-to-midsize crossover SUV right now. It is spacious, comfortable and easy to drive.

Let’s start with the features. Every RAV4 comes standard with full power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 60/40-split sliding and reclining second-row seat (with remote cargo-area folding), Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.

Move up to the limited, and everything gets even better. Get the premium package and you’ll get leather upholstery, an eight-way power driver seat and heated front seats. Opt for the Navigation Value package to get a navigation system, a touchscreen interface and Toyota’s Entune system, which lets you use apps and sync information through your smartphone.

The 2012 RAV4 has you covered on the cargo front as well. To configure the RAV4 for cargo, all you need to do is flip a lever in the cargo area to fold the second-row seats flat. With all seats lowered, there’s an impressive 73 cubic feet of cargo capacity.

So are you ready to buy a RAV4 yet? Come check out our inventory, because it changes every day.

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2012 Toyota Prius

The word Prius is almost synonymous with hybrid at this point. If you mention a Prius, everyone knows that it was the first mainstream hybrid car.

Now that the Toyota Prius family has expanded, there hasn’t been much fuss about the original Prius. However, for 2012, the Toyota Prius is the best Prius yet.

For starters, the Prius now comes standard with Bluetooth hands-free phone and streaming capabilities. It also comes with available with Toyota’s new Entune system, which connects your smartphone to the Prius, and allows it to connect to the Internet.

The Prius is also safe. It received a perfect five star rating for overall protection in government crash tests, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Prius the highest possible rating of “good” during front, side and roof strength tests. The 2012 Toyota Prius also comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag.

Don’t think that fuel economy suffers because of all these new features, either. The 2012 Prius gets a combined EPA rating of 50 mpg, making it one of the most fuel-efficient cars you can buy today.

The 2012 Toyota Prius starts at just $24,000, and you’ll save even more money every time you go to the pump.

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser

You have a problem. You need a big SUV, but you want something that still offers reliability, comfort, luxury and off-road capability. Sounds like a tall order, but luckily, Toyota has a vehicle that suits your needs perfectly: the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Just announced, and with several upgrades over the previous model, the newest Land Cruiser really is the best large SUV available.

First off, it seats seven people in leather-wrapped comfort. Any possible feature you could want, the Land Cruiser has available. Navigation, adaptive cruise control, power outlets, four-zone climate control, 14-speaker stereo, auxiliary input and iPod integration, DVD player, satellite radio, and much more.

Land Cruiser is also a very applicable name, as it cruises over any kind of land you put in front of it. With a 5.7 liter V8 that has 381 horsepower, Land Cruiser has the power needed to go up, over and through any obstacle. Also, the full-time 4-wheel drive with high and low selections can get you out of almost any situation. Add in the available center locking differential, locking hubs and brake hill holder, and you have a seriously capable SUV on your hands.

You’re also in safe hands while driving the land cruiser. With dual front and rear side mounted airbags, an anti-theft alarm system, dusk-sensing headlamps, turn signal mirrors, stability control, traction control and whiplash protection system.

Convinced the Land Cruiser is the best SUV around yet? If not, head into Toyota of Bellevue, and check one out in person.

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2012 Toyota Corolla

The Corolla is one of the best cars money can buy, and the numbers show it – 33 million have been sold over its lifetime. That makes it one of the best-selling cars of all time, and it just gets better.

Available in L, LE and S trim levels, the 2012 Toyota Corolla can be equipped with tons of great features. Every Corolla comes standard with full power accessories, keyless entry, air-conditioning, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, auxiliary jack and CD player. Step up into the LE model and you get Bluetooth, heated mirrors, cruise control, and iPod connectivity. Also available on the LE is a touchscreen navigation system with voice control and satellite radio.

You’d think that these premium features would push the price high, but the 2012 Toyota Corolla starts at just $16,130. That’s a lower base price than both the Chevy Cruze and Ford Focus.

Corolla has you covered on the efficiency front, too. Equipped with a 1.8 liter 4-cylinder engine, Corolla gets up to 34 mpg on the freeway, making this the perfect vehicle for highway cruising.

If you’re in the market for a compact sedan, check out the 2012 Toyota Corolla. It’s better than ever before.

2012 Toyota Highlander

Looking for the perfect family hauler? Well, congratulations, you found it. The 2012 Toyota Highlander offers a fuel efficient and powerful V6, a second row seat that splits three ways, and room for seven people.

The Highlander is one of those SUVs that are just about perfect for almost all situations. It handles like a car while delivering great hauling and cargo capabilities. It’s easy to drive, and when equipped with the available V6 engine, offers great acceleration.

The Highlander is a great family hauler, offering a quiet, roomy cabin that seats up to seven passengers. It also has a 40/20/40-split second row with a removable center seat that allows walk-through access. This crossover also has great fuel economy, with the 4-cylinder delivering 25 mpg highway, and the V6 delivering 20 mpg.

When it’s time to haul cargo, Highlander offers cargo space of 95.4 cubic feet. That’s an astonishing 28 cubic feet more than the dodge journey. You can also equip the Highlander with a JBL sound system, rear-seat DVD player and a navigation system to keep the troops entertained when you’re hauling kids, not cargo.

Highlander is one of the most well-rounded SUVs available, offering superior comfort, class, safety, amenities and power, all with Toyota’s great reputation. Check one out today.

2012 Toyota Avalon

Full-size cars are as American as apple pie, and one of the best full-size cars out there is the 2012 Toyota Avalon.

The Avalon seats five adults in comfort, offers good visibility, a comfortable ride, a strong engine and reclining rear seats.

That’s not all. Avalon also offers some of the best safety in its class as well. Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, active front head restraints, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver-side knee airbag.

Inside, the Toyota Avalon offers a premium cabin so you can soak up those miles in comfort. Avalon offers glowing gauges, attractive and ergonomic control layout and high-quality materials as well as standard wood and metallic accents further the luxury ambiance. Avalon is also available with a navigation system.

Avalon offers the best mix of comfort, efficiency and power in its class. Plus, it’s a Toyota, so you know it will be reliable. If you’re in the market for a large sedan, check out Avalon today.

2012 Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry has been one of America’s best-selling cars for a long time - and for good reason. The Camry is a package that offers great all-around performance and capability for a good price.

The 2012 Toyota Camry comes in four trim levels: L, LE, SE and XLE. Even though the L starts at $21.995, it still comes standard with Bluetooth, auxiliary and USB jacks.

If you step up to the LE, you get auto headlamps, power locks and remote keyless entry. You also get a central touchscreen interface for audio, phone and car information.

Moving up to the SE, you get a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, heated exterior mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and sport seats. SE V6 models get 18-inch wheels, keyless ignition/entry and an upgraded display interface that adds navigation, HD radio, satellite radio and voice recognition.

The highest rung on the Camry totem pole is the XLE, which offers heated exterior mirrors, foglamps, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, an eight-way power driver seat and the upgraded display interface with Entune. XLE V6 models add a rearview camera, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, leather upholstery, a power front passenger seat and heated front seats.

No matter which Camry you choose, you can rest assured that you are getting one of the best cars available today.

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