Toyota Named “Best Global Green Brand 2013” for Third Straight Year

In a study conducted by Interbrand to rank the top “Green Brands” globally, Toyota has earned the top spot for a third straight year. A number of factors go into the rankings, but Toyota’s nod to the top spot comes in large part to their great selection of hybrid vehicles including the Prius. Toyota takes pride in building environmentally safe vehicles, and Toyota of Concord in Concord, North Carolina is proud to offer these vehicles to their customers.

Along with the popular Prius models, other hybrid models include stylish sedans such as the Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid, and spacious SUVs such as the RAV4 EV, and Highlander Hybrid. Toyota makes finding a hybrid vehicle easy by offering a number of options to fit the needs of anyone.

Toyota of Concord is proud to offer environmentally safe vehicles. Stop in today and take a look at our Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs and ask us about our hybrid selection!

Toyota Giving Back: 2013 Prius Plug-In Challenge

In light of recent allegations towards some automakers for overreaching fuel economy claims, Toyota, who has faced little if any scrutiny, is setting out to get the word out about their fuel-efficient and green Prius line while giving back. Taking place in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut is the 2013 Prius Plug-in Challenge.

2013 Prius Plug-in

Participants in the Prius Plug-in Challenge will be loaned a Prius Plug-in for 30 days, and will drive it for no less than 500 miles, or 75 per week. At the end of the thirty days, the team that achieves the best overall fuel economy will win the challenge and receive a $2,500 donation toward their organization. Second place in the challenge will receive a $1,000 donation, while third place gets $500.

The 2013 Prius Plug-in receives an estimated combined 95 MPGe or 50 MPG depending on if you use the electric or hybrid mode.

To learn more about the fuel-efficient Prius, or any other vehicle in our full line of Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs, stop in at Toyota of Concord today! Don’t forget to check us out on the web at www.toyotaofconcord.com.

5 Million Hybrids and Counting, Toyota is Proud to Stay Green

Since 1997, Toyota has led the way in Hybrid Car technology. In ’97 the Prius was one of a kind, but 13 years of innovation has led to Toyota offering multiple hybrid options, as well as a number of electric vehicles. Each of these vehicles is environmentally friendly, and is available at Toyota Scion of Concord.

Toyotas hybrid lineup includes the Camry Hybrid, Avalon Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, and the Prius.

Three of the four hybrids in the Toyota lineup receive over 40 MPG*, while the Highlander Hybrid reaches 28 MPG*, which is very impressive for a sport utility vehicle. Not only are these vehicles fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, they are also some of the most reliable vehicles on the road.

In honor of Earth Day, and the amount of money these wonderful vehicles will save you in gas, stop in at Toyota Scion of Concord today and ask about our full line of hybrid cars and SUVs. Toyota is committed to stay green, and we here at Toyota Scion of Concord are more than happy to offer these great vehicles!

Happy Earth Day!

*EPA Estimates

Have You Considered “Going Green”?

With gas prices on the rise and talk of global warming and pollution becoming more prominent, many people are looking for more environmentally clean and fuel efficient vehicles. One such vehicle, the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, was recently named “Best Green Car” at the Atlanta International Auto Show, and is available now at Toyota Scion of Concord.

The Toyota Avalon, named "Best Green Car"

The Toyota Avalon, newly remodeled for 2013, is a stylish and luxurious sedan. The Hybrid version has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces less waste and improves fuel-efficiency to give it a combined 40-mpg. With the Avalon’s 17-gallon fuel-tank, it has a range of over 600 miles per full tank of gas.

Also widely renowned for its “green” implications is the Toyota Prius. The Hybrid Prius is capable of getting nearly 50 combine miles per gallon by combining a gasoline engine with a clean, quiet electric motor. Capable of being powered by either the electric motor or gasoline engine alone, or both combined, the Prius is as fuel efficient as they come. Also, on the greener side of things, the Prius is certified as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle.

The Avalon and the Prius are not the only Hybrid vehicles by Toyota. There are eight in all, including the Pruis c, Prius, Camry Hybrid, Prius V, Prius Plug-in, Avalon Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, and the Rav4 EV. All of these vehicles are fuel efficient and dependable, and are great picks for anyone looking to save money and gasoline as well as be more environmentally friendly.

Stop in today and take a look at our wonderful line of hybrid vehicles, as well as our full line of new and used Toyota and Scions. Also, don’t forget to like us on Facebook!

We look forward to seeing you!

2008 Highlander scores high on space and comfort!

The Toyota Highlander has been completely redesigned and re-engineered for 2008. The new version is bigger, roomier and more powerful.

The all-new Highlander is more passenger-friendly than all the seven early highlanders. The second row can slide forward and back, and the third-row seat changes to a space hospitable for children and capable of carrying adults. Getting in and out of the first two rows is easy. It provides both a walkthrough and a fold and slide forward second-row seat to ease access to the third row.

The base six-cylinder engine has been upgraded for 2008 Highlander. The standard 3.5-liter V6 is larger and buttery smooth. At 270 horsepower, it offers an increase of 55 horsepower over the old engine. The Highlander comes standard with front-wheel drive with all-wheel drive available for customers who want all-weather capability and improved safety. The Highlander Hybrid models offer better fuel economy, and extreme low emissions.
The Highlander is built more like a car than a truck. It offers a quiet cabin and a luxurious ride quality. For details, visit Toyota Scion of Concord, located near Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) or call 704-979-7700. Visit - http://www.toyotaofconcord.com