Toyota Announces Pricing on 2010 Avalon, Yaris, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, RAV4, and...

Toyota Announces Pricing on 2010 Avalon, Yaris, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, RAV4,
and Tacoma

TORRANCE, Calif., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A.,
Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the
2010 Avalon full-size sedan, Yaris subcompact, FJ Cruiser off-road sport
utility vehicle (SUV), Highlander mid-size SUV, RAV4 compact SUV, and the
Tacoma pickup truck. The 2010 models will begin arriving at dealerships in
August, with the exception of Highlander (September).

The 2010 FJ Cruiser, the most capable off-road SUV in the Toyota line-up, will
feature several upgrades, including dual VVT-i and roller rocker arms on the
4.0-liter V6, which add 19 horsepower and a one mpg increase. Minor
suspension changes reduce the turning radius by more than a foot, and a new
Army Green exterior color is offered. The base MSRP for FJ Cruiser will range
from $23,680 for the 2WD automatic to $25,270 for the 4WD automatic, an
increase of $360, or 1.4-1.5 percent.

The RAV4, the first ever car-based SUV originally introduced in 1996, receives
minor styling enhancements for 2010, including chrome-accented interior
appointments on the limited model. The MSRP remains unchanged for 2010 RAV4.
RAV4 models will carry a base MSRP that ranges from $21,500 for the base model
2WD four-cylinder to $27,810 for the 4WD Limited V6.

The 2010 Highlander gas model, which will be assembled at Toyota Motor
Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) beginning in October, will have an available
backup monitor on the multi-informational display for the Base grade V6, and a
power tilt/slide moonroof for the Base grade four-cylinder. Highlander Hybrid
carries over unchanged for 2010. The MSRP for the 2010 Highlander gas and
hybrid models remains unchanged except for the Highlander Sport, which adds a
stainless-steel exhaust tip and will increase $50. The base MSRP for the 2010
Highlander ranges from $25,705 for the base four-cylinder 2WD to $41,020 for
the Limited 4WD hybrid model.

Avalon, Toyota's flagship passenger car since 1995, continues to set the
standard for performance, luxury, and value in its class. For 2010, Avalon
adds rear-passenger auto up/down windows and one new exterior color, Sandy
Beach Metallic. The base MSRP for the 2010 Avalon ranges from $27,945 for the
XL to $35,285 for the Limited, an increase of $100, or 0.3-0.4 percent.

Tacoma, the best-selling compact pickup truck in the U.S., will carry over
unchanged except for an enhancement to the front cup-holder functionality, and
it will not receive a price increase for the 2010 model year. Tacoma's base
MSRP ranges from $15,170 for the Regular Cab with a five-speed manual
transmission to $27,075 for the V6 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed with a five-speed
automatic transmission.

Yaris will receive standard Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction
Control (TRAC) in 2010, equipping all Yaris models with Toyota's Star Safety
System(TM) that also includes Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electric
Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. Yaris is the only vehicle in
its segment to offer this set of safety features as standard equipment. With
all of these enhancements, Yaris base MSRP will increase only $150 and will
range from $12,355 for the three-door model with manual transmission, to
$13,915 for the four-door sedan with an automatic transmission, an increase of
1.1-1.2 percent.

Base MSRPs do not include a delivery, processing, and handling (DPH) fee of
$750 for passenger cars and $800 for light trucks. The DPH fee for vehicles
distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.

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SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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