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2012 Toyota Matrix S 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 158-horsepower engine that achieves 21-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. Pricing Information MSRP: $19,565 Invoice: $18,097 Technical Specs Engine Standard Engine: 2.4L I4 Standard Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Cylinders: 4 Horsepower @RPM: 158@6000 Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 21/28 Combined Fuel Economy: 24 EPA Class: Small Wagon Number of Valves: 16 Torque @RPM: N/A Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected Turbo (Yes/No): No Overdrive Transmission: Yes Battery Output: N/A Compression: 9.8:1 Displacement: 2362/144 Bore X Stroke: 3.48×3.78 Cruising Range: 316.8 miles Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A Power to Weight Ratio: 18.8 Final Drive Ratio: No Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam Supercharged: No Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A Electric Torque RPM: N/A Electric HorsePower BH...

The new 2012 Toyota Prius c hybrid hatchback Following the U.S. debut of the all-new 2012 Prius c at the 2012 North American International Auto Show here, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., plans to bring this dynamically styled, five-door hatchback to market in March of 2012, and introduce Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive to the subcompact segment. 2012 Toyota Prius c photo The letter “c” represents “city” in the Prius c name. Designed to function as an urban-friendly vehicle with an engaging driving experience, hatchback utility, and a city fuel economy rating of 53 mpg, Prius c offers the highest city mpg rating of any vehicle without a plug. The all-new Prius c joins the Prius Family, which includes the third generation Prius Liftback, the versatile new Prius v and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, which will debut in early 2012. 2012 Toyota Prius c photo Beginning with the first generation fourteen years ago, over two million Prius units have been sold worldwide. P...

The new 2013  Toyota  Land Cruiser  SUV The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser recently celebrated its 60th anniversary since its original launch in Japan and has remained constant in Toyota’s U.S. model lineup for more than 50 years. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser photo Land Cruiser has evolved over time from a basic four-wheel-drive utility vehicle in its early years to an upscale eight-passenger sport utility vehicle (SUV) sold in 188 countries. Yet, this iconic vehicle has retained a loyal following as it remains true to its off-road heritage with uncompromising go-anywhere capability. 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser photo For the 2013 model year, Land Cruiser receives exterior and interior styling enhancements. Additionally, Land Cruiser will now come with all features as standard equipment, including new driving performance features, and an array of significant safety and convenience features. Among the many popular features that were formerly available as options, but a...

The Toyota Avalon, redesigned and made more efficient for the 2011 model year, moves into 2012 unchanged, still offering a unique combination of full-size room with understated luxury. 2012 Toyota Avalon photo Given an elegant, more substantial presence in the 2011 redesign, Avalon evokes a time when travel was sophisticated, elegant and comfortable. Fully in tune with the times, the 2012 Avalon offers a compelling combination of performance and fuel economy. Its standard 268-horsepower V6 engine, teamed to a six-speed automatic transmission, yields both impressive acceleration and merging power with an EPA highway MPG estimate of 29 MPG. 2012 Toyota Avalon photo Avalon’s 106.9 cubic feet of passenger space and 14.4-cubic foot trunk put it in the EPA’s “large car” category- (versus Camry, Fusion, and Sonata, Avalon is about nine inches longer). Generous rear seat roominess includes 40.9 inches of legroom. 2012 Toyota Avalon photo A distinctive exterior style and a ro...