Get ready to take the hybrid high road!

The all-new fuel efficient Highlander Hybrid will arrive at Toyota dealers in mid-February 2014

Third Generation of World’s First Seven-passenger Gas-Electric Hybrid SUV Debuts at Los Angeles Auto Show

The new Highlander Hybrid is a complete package for environmentally conscious families who want to travel in comfort and style. Its all new polished exterior design brings both refinement and strength, integrating a new interior that will raise the bar in mid-size SUV segment. With three row seating for seven or eight, a bunch of standard features, increased cargo capacity, a multitude of available in-cabin technologies, the new Highlander Hybrid will offer an equalized package of style, comfort and utility. The entire package completed off with Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain system for improved mileage and less emission.

Refined and dynamic, the new Highlander features a continuous silhouette and sculptured side-doors panels. The exterior has grown in length by approximately three inches while width is increased by half an inch, conveying a smooth and strong debut.

The 2014 model will offer a premium interior, highlighted by increased spaciousness for seven or eight people, and numerous standard comfort, accessibility and technology features.

Raising the bar of interior design, Toyota engineers add more refinement and functionality to the new Highlander Hybrid.

The new Highlander’s interior handles premium materials to offer an upscale experience, with most models featuring standard contrast seat fasteners. All Highlanders will come equipped with soft-touch instrument panel, painted in silver and satin, and chrome-plated accents intentionally placed throughout the interior.

Premium fabrics, smooth and perforated leather-trim seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, captain’s chairs and much more, add to Highlander Hybrid’s redesigned upscale interior.

Additional available accessibility features include Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Smart Key, Automatic High Beam Headlights, panoramic moonroof and a heated steering wheel.

All Highlander grades feature a 3.5 liter V6 engine and new six-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission that offers selectable manual sequential shifting. The LE grade is also available in 2.7 liter four cylinder engine, and the Limited grade is available with hybrid powertrain.

All 2014 Highlanders will have eight standard airbags. Like every Toyota, Highlander will feature the standard Star Safety System, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, an Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology.

With high performances and refined styling in an all wheel-drive SUV, 2014 will be a great year for Highlander Hybrid.

All Highlanders are assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana (TMMI) in Princeton, Ind., which also export Highlanders to 12 countries around the world. 

Best Full Size Car: 2014 Toyota Avalon, Best Resale Value Awards

Last year, a totally refreshed Toyota Avalon suddenly took the full – size Sedan market. The starting price, $31,000, was $3000 lower than the model’s it replaced. It looked like a sporty coupe and drove like a luxury sedan. Its spacious leather-trimmed interior, earned a standing ovation from automotive journalists throughout the land.

It dispatched both fuel economy and horsepower that confound its competition. No doubt, the reduced Avalon’s resale value was unbeatable by any other full - size sedan in the US. From the previous anonymity, the 2013 Toyota Avalon was crowned a winner with a Best Resale Value Award in the Full – Size car category.

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As the world’s largest auto maker, the company seemingly forgot about engaging cars that related to drivers on both, emotional and visual level. A newly redesigned Camry sent the first signal that Toyota was serious about making interesting cars again.

The Avalon remains front-wheel drive, but in general it’s slightly shorter and wider than the previous model. Although the new Avalon’s smaller dimensions, interior room is actually higher thanks to a greater range of seat arrangements and more efficient sunroof packaging. Seats are heated and ventilated, there is flexible cruise control and navigation, the trunk is larger... outstanding interior quality.

Toyota is positioning the 2013 Avalon as an American sedan, designed and built in the United States and suiting the American taste.

2014 is once more the year for the Toyota Avalon, with the Best Resale Value Award going again to the big Toyota. This repeat performance is all the more impressive considering that two brilliant all – new 2014 vehicles, the Kia Cadenza and Chevrolet Impala, both extraordinary cars,  were deep in the exploration for King of the Hill status in resale value.

The 2014 Avalon’s value pricing, acceptable standard features, outrageously good quality, never-gets-old-styling, and the choice of a 268- horsepower V6 and hybrid fuel economy carried the day.

This year, the 2014 Toyota Avalon is the King of the Hill in resale value.

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Toyota Indiana Prepares for Hybrids and Exports, The Start of the all - new 2014 Highlander

More than 600 jobs by end of 2014

Hoosier pride was felt profound and large. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana this morning celebrated the start of production of the all – new 2014 Highlander.

The area citizens and TMMI team members have much to celebrate. The popular midsize SUV is responsible for $430 million further investment and more than 600 jobs at the Princeton automotive plant.

“Automotive manufacturers and suppliers around Indiana are putting their expansion plans into gear, creating jobs and more opportunities in every corner of the state,” said Indiana Lieutenant Governor Sue Ellspermann. “With Toyota’s launch of production for the new Highlander right here in the Hoosier State, we are witnessing an economy driving forward. From our world-class workforce to our low cost of doing business, Indiana proves daily that it is a state that works for automotive manufacturing.”

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The plant in Princeton builds a gas version of the Highlander and will begin producing the hybrid version early next year. The new born Highlanders will find their new homes in Russian and Australian regions as TMMI spreads its export reach.

This export business allows for better application of the Indiana plant, and helps capitalize on the improving North American and global auto market.

2014 new Highlander features

-  All-new exterior with 3rd row seating for up to eight,

-  Increased cargo capacity,

- Three power train choices: a fuel efficient four cylinder engine, a powerful V6 with a new six-speed transmission, and a V6 - powered Hybrid Synergy Drive,

-  Entune Audio with Bluetooth phone and streaming music and touch – screen display,

-  Integrated backup camera,

-  STAR safety System, includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, 

   Anti – Lock Brake System, Electronic Brake – Force Distribution, Brake assist and

   Smart Stop Technology,

-  Adjustable height power rear liftgate and flip – up rear hatch window, and

- Eight – way power driver seat.

“The all-new Highlander is a dynamic, stylish SUV and its quality craftsmanship and the fact that it will be exported to the Russian and Australian markets is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team members.” Bafunno said.  “This really is a milestone for our entire team,”
 

Sheila Showalter, Quality Assurance team leader, couldn’t agree more. “When I started here 16 years ago, I was one of 1,300 team members in the West Plant and we were only building the Tundra.  It is exciting to be a part of something this big.”
 

Representing a $4.2 billion investment, TMMI directly employs about 4,500. By the end of 2014, Toyota will directly employ 4,700 team members. This plant also produces the Sequoia full size SUV and Sienna minivan.

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