Hybrid

Yes, you read that right. If you’re looking to save at the pump in the era of $3.50 gas, you came to the right place.

Toyota Prius

Toyota has always been known for cars that get good gas mileage. After pioneering the mainstream hybrid car with the Prius, Toyota has continued to expand that engineering prowess to more vehicles.

Now, you can choose from four hybrids that get more than 40 miles per gallon: the Prius, Prius V, Plug-in Prius and Camry Hybrid.

If you’re looking for the ultimate gas saver, choose the Prius Plug-in, which will run on electric power exclusively, but when you run out of juice, it simply switches to gasoline, preventing you from being stranded. It will return 49mpg in hybrid mode, and 87mpge in electric mode.

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the Camry Hybrid, which offers all of the functionality of a standard Camry, but includes a hybrid powertrain which delivers up to 43mpg in the city.

Regardless of your choice, all four of these vehicles run on partial electric power, meaning they save gas and help protect the environment. It’s a win-win!

2012 Toyota Prius v

With prices at the pump soaring high and likely to stay there, it’s only normal that you have considered getting a hybrid.

But there’s a problem: hybrids are tiny. There’s no way they can accommodate your family or active lifestyle. Yes, that has been the case before, but no more, thanks to the Prius v, a new addition to the Prius family.

The Prius v was designed with people like you in mind. People who need a sedan with a back row of seats that can actually comfortably seat two. People who have cargo larger than a breadbox or would like to have a place to put suitcases when they go away for the weekend.

You see, the Prius v is a redesign of the traditional Prius, adding 50% more cargo room than the regular 3rd generation Prius. There’s so much room in this car that it not only has more cargo volume than most compact cars, but even more than most small SUVs. The rear seats even slide and recline for additional room and flexibility.

Of course, it also includes the same Toyota hybrid technology that has made Prius a leading name in fuel efficiency for several years now. With the new Prius v, you can get the fuel efficiency you have been craving without having to radically change the way you use your car.

Rather than having a hybrid as your second car, you could make Prius v your only car.

One of the first and most innovative names in hybrid automobiles is at it again, as the Toyota Prius now comes available in four tantalizing flavors. If you have been considering getting a hybrid, but haven’t been sure if the Prius is right for you, now is the time to explore the new line.

2012 Prius V

First up is the Prius V, designed with increased room for family and cargo. The Prius V can easily accommodate your family and its active lifestyle, with a cargo capacity that is greater than 80% of small SUVs on the market today. The second row of seating is far from an afterthought. The back seats slide and recline, allowing complete seating for four.

On the other end of the size spectrum is the Prius C, destined to be the most compact and affordable of the Prius family. Although only in concept phase, it will be available soon, with greater EPA estimated fuel economy and a lower price tag than the 3rd generation Prius.

Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced *Prototype shown with options. Production model may vary.

Also coming soon is the Prius Plug-In Hybrid, which features not only the same great Toyota Hybrid technology that has powered the Prius for years, but also a rechargeable electric motor for an even greener driving experience. Plug it in and use the electric motor for short jaunts, or use the hybrid gas engine for longer trips. Thanks to this new feature, the new Plug-In model boasts a whopping estimated 87 equivalent miles per gallon.

And of course, there is also the 3rd Generation 2011 Prius, the flagship that brought the hybrid to the mainstream. It still boasts an impressive EPA estimated 51 miles per gallon on the highway.

With so many choices, it’s hard to go wrong with a Prius.

The Prius V: More Prius, more possibilities.

Since the beginnings of the auto industry, there has been one largely accepted trade-off that all car shoppers have had to face when selecting a new vehicle. If you want an economical car, you must sacrifice performance.

2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

When SUVs entered the picture, it added a new wrinkle. Sure, you could get that rugged SUV you want, with the powerful engine, four wheel drive and roomy interior for plenty of cargo…but you’ll pay a fortune at the pump.

These are the tradeoffs car buyers have always accepted; you can have one or the other, but not both. Until now, that is, thanks to the Highlander Hybrid.

As you well know by now, a hybrid vehicle is one that uses a combination gas/electric motor system to reduce overall fuel consumption. In the case of the Highlander, however, the word “hybrid” means so much more. It combines the rugged, burly features that SUV owners have coveted, like a standard 3.5L V6 engine, standard four wheel drive and a standard 3500 pound towing capacity, with Toyota hybrid technology. The result is a true mid-size SUV that gets an EPA estimate 28 miles per gallon highway while having room to seat seven.

The Highlander Hybrid has changed the rules of the game, making it possible to have fuel economy and rugged performance in a single package. No trade-offs required here.

2012 Camry Hybrid XLE shown in Cypress Pearl

The Camry is one of the most popular and dependable cars on the road today and it has been for nearly thirty years. Its dependability, affordable price tag, fuel economy, safety features and quality design have made it a favorite among consumers for much of that time, even as the automotive industry has gone through sweeping changes.

Even better, now that old favorite has a new twist.

The Camry Hybrid combines all those same features you have come to love with Toyota hybrid technology. The result is a quality sedan that gets even better gas mileage than the regular Camry.

Featuring a 2.5L four cylinder hybrid engine, the Camry Hybrid LE boasts an EPA estimated 43 miles per gallon in city driving. If you upgrade to the Hybrid XLE package, you can still enjoy similar fuel economy, along with additional optional features like a display audio system with built-in navigation, leather seats, a power moon roof and a backup camera– all in a car that gets an EPA estimated 40 miles per gallon in city driving.

Just like its non-hybrid brethren, the Camry Hybrid seats five and has all the cutting edge safety features you have come to expect from Toyota, making it not only an affordable family option, but a safe one, as well.

If you have long admired the dutiful efficiency and sensible style of the Camry, consider the gas-friendly Camry Hybrid. It’s a great new twist on an old favorite.

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2012 Toyota Camry - SE, XLE and Hybrid XLE

The name “Camry” is legendary in the automotive world. It has been the best-selling car in America for thirteen of the last fourteen years, including the last nine in a row. It has become a standard for reliability and quality over the decades, becoming so popular that more than 15 million have been sold.

The newest Camry has been reinvented and redesigned to be better than ever, and it is coming your way in 2012. Take a look at what you have to look forward to in the latest edition of one of the most popular cars ever.

First of all, in true Toyota fashion, the new Camry will have improved fuel economy. The 2.5L four cylinder engine boasts an EPA estimated 28 miles per gallon in combined city & highway driving. The Hybrid model will offer fuel economy as high as an EPA estimated 43 miles per gallon city. The Camry’s efficiency means huge savings at the pump.

In addition, the overall design has been made leaner to promote a more exciting driving experience, while safety and security features continue to be upgraded with the newest technology and standards in mind.

In short, the 2012 Camry has taken an already perfect design, and made it better.

Toyota Prius Plug-In Prototype

Meet the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, the next logical step in the evolution of the Prius.

Designed to be even more fuel efficient and eco-friendly than its predecessors, the Prius Plug-in hybrid uses not only the same Toyota hybrid technology that has been in the Prius bloodline for years, but also a rechargeable electric motor. The result is a car that boasts an estimated 87 miles per gallon equivalent in a combination of full electric and hybrid modes.

The Prius Plug-in can be recharged using a standard 120V outlet in about 3 hours, allowing you use the eco-friendly EV mode for quick jaunts around town. For longer trips and expeditions, you always have the luxury of falling back on hybrid mode and the accompanying EPA estimated 49 miles per gallon that comes with it.

All this comes complete with the features you have come to expect and love from Toyota vehicles, such as a standard display audio system with touch-screen navigation and backup camera, that Star Safety System™ and Toyota Care priority roadside assistance. With a price tag starting at just $32,000 — plus all the money you will save on fuel — the Prius Plug-in Hybrid has clear advantages over other options.

The Prius Plug-in will start becoming available in 2012, so reserve one today to hold a place in line, so you can enjoy the newest and most efficient member of the Prius family as soon as possible.