Toyota of Concord customers say it all

This makes out second purchase from this dealer.  Our first was a used vehicle, this one is a new one.  After the way we were treated on the purchase of the used vehicle there was no guessing on where to get the next vehicle.- Donald

They were very accommodating with my time limitations.  It was the quickest vehicle purchase I have ever had.-  Bryan

We dealt with Wesley Smith the sales manager and couldn't have asked for a better purchasing experience.  He was not the typical pushy salesperson and we felt like we were given a fair deal on the vehicle we purchased.  He found the exact car we wanted and had it delivered from another dealership ready for delivery the next day.  I will highly recommend to others.- Mavis

I love the family trust I feel each time I visit... being single I need to feel the respect and get it from handling thing as female...this is great... i feel safe and they remember me!- Thelma

Rick Smith was our Service Advisor- we were very impressed with Rick.- John

April was very through in listening for understanding of service requested.  She made helpful recommendations for additional maintenance needed and worked with my schedule.  I will continue to come to this dealership for service.  The people are very knowledgeable and helpful.- Cynthia

I like the comfort of waiting for my car to get serviced.  There is plenty of benefits, nice waiting room with TV, play room for the kids, transportation to the nearby mall for extended wait times, car wash service, etc.- Nandiyel

Toyota of Concord Celebrates Memorial Day with Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

It’s Memorial Day weekend, and in North Carolina, that means the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway! Sure, we know there’s another race happening somewhere in the Midwest, but the real action is right here at home.

Richard Petty knows it, too, bucking his tradition of splitting his team and attending the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend, and instead putting both his cars in the Coca-Cola 600.

Explaining his decision, Petty said, ““Winning the Charlotte 600 is right up there with the Daytona or Indy race (NASCAR’s Brickyard 400). Those are the big three that NASCAR has. It would be great to win Darlington or win Martinsville or any other, but this is the longest race that anybody runs in the world—a 600-mile race.”

However, he couldn’t let it all go to the drivers’ heads, saying “… We used to run here five to five-and-a-half hours. These guys got it made. They’ve got air-conditioning, power-steering, all the kind of stuff, so it’s just a Sunday afternoon drive for them.”

And what a drive it will be. The 53rd running of the Coca-Cola 600 will be a patriotic tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces, including a pre-race military “salute to the troops” that promises to be unforgettable. Engines start at 6:10 p.m. on Sunday, but you won't want to miss the festivities leading up to race time. Check with Charlotte Motor Speedway for a schedule of events.


Toyota of Concord is a proud supporter of car and racing culture and is excited to be in the heart of the action in nearby Charlotte! To all the drivers and fans, have a safe and happy weekend!

Toyota Prius Plug-In Flies off Lots – Third Fastest-Selling Car in April

2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In

Cars.com released their results of studies of car sales trends for March and April, and the Toyota Prius Plug-in was in the top three fastest-selling cars for both months.

The average time a new 2012 or 2013 model car spent on any car lot, from arrival until final purchase, was 45 days in April, up from 41 days in March. However, this is still a better national average than April last year, which found cars lingering for 48 days.

But not the Toyota Prius. 

The 2012 Prius Plug-in gathers no dust, leaving lots in an average just five days, topped only by the 2013 BMW X3 and 2013 BMW X5, which both cycle in four days. The 2012Toyota Prius c follows closely with a seven-day turnover time.

The Toyota Prius has outsold its class competitors, the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf, in both months, and sales are expected to grow as long as supply can meet demand.

Moral of the story? Don’t wait to get yours, because they don’t hang around long, and you don’t want to miss out!

Toyota RAV4 EV Revealed

Toyota has introduced the all-new ToyotaRAV4 EV at the annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles.

In 2010, Toyota Motor Corporation and Tesla Motors agreed to develop an all-electric version of the RAV4 by 2012. Combining the EV technology knowledge of Tesla and the engineering, manufacturing and production expertise of Toyota, they were able to realize that in less than half the time of the in typical industry 5-year development cycle.

Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division, said “The all-new RAV4 EV marries the efficiency of an EV with the versatility of a small SUV – in fact, it is the only all-electric SUV on the market.”

This Toyota RAV4 EV has an expected driving range rating of around 100 miles and charging time of approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. The driving performance, dynamics and cargo capacity are equal to or better than the gas powered RAV4 V6. Maximum output from the electric powertrain is 154 HP (115kW) @ 2,800 rpm. 

Toyota’s approved electric vehicle equipment provider, Leviton, offers varying charging options. The shortest charge time of approximately six hours is achieved with a custom 240V (Level 2), 40A, 9.6 kW output charging station. The RAV4 EV comes equipped with a 120V (Level 1) emergency charging cable for when Level 2 charging is unavailable. The battery warranty is 8 years or 100,000 miles.

The RAV4 EV will go on sale only in the select California markets of Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County and San Diego in late summer 2012. Toyota expects to sale in around 2,600 units in the next three years, compared to the 15,000 gas-powered RAV4s it sold last month alone.

The most expensive gas-powered Toyota Rav4 is base priced at less than $29,000, while the EV will go for $49,800 each, but will come with features like heated seats and an eight inch touch-sensitive computer screen. That price is also before the $7,500 federal tax credit for purchasing a plug-in vehicle and the $2,500 state tax credit.


(Toyota RAV4 EV photo courtesy of Toyota UK)

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Toyota of Concord Congratulates Winners of 2012 Mayor’s Water Conservation Challenge

2012 Toyota Prius c

Toyota and the Wyland Foundation created the 2012 National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation to honor the 40^th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act. The competition was held throughout April and encouraged residents across the United States to make online pledges to reduce their water use. Cities with the highest percentage of residents who pledged were recognized as the winners.

Participants in the winning cities are now eligible to win a drawing for over $50,000 in prizes, including custom-designed sprinkler systems and showerheads, water-saving toilets, Lowe’s gift cards, and the grand prize of a Toyota Prius c Hybrid.

Toyota has a long-standing commitment to conservation and sustainability and encourages the public to share this commitment through a variety of company initiatives. Support for the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation also came from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water, U.S. Forest Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, WaterPik, Rain Bird, Lowe’s, Sterling Plumbing, PADI and Project AWARE.

Toyota of Concord applauds the following cities for their commitment to conservation:

Laguna Beach, California

Victoria, Minnesota

South Shore, Kentucky

Charlestown, New Hampshire

Manhattan Beach, California

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Fort Pierce, Florida

Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Greeley, Colorado

Madison, Wisconsin

Charlottesville, Virginia

Toms River, New Jersey