2016 Toyota Avalon – hybrid, review, changes, refresh | Maita Toyota Sacramento CA

Dear lovers of cars from a full-size sedan category, we inform you that the market will soon find a new 2016 Toyota Avalon. Its turning on many cars will push into the shade, and most of its biggest competitors, Honda Accord and Ford Fusion. This excellent car is known for its large and comfortable cabin, and with this new model will gain improvements in terms of the latest systems and technologies, as well as more beautiful designs. All this should not affect the expansion of the list of buyers of this model, because it will remove all the shortcomings of earlier. With the new model will apparently come and hybrid versions, and this will be a big hit for this model if it is true. The new Avalon will have four different trim levels. These are: XLE, Touring, Premuim XLE and Limited trim the level.

Under the hood of the new 2016 Avalon will be known 3.5L V6 engine with 268 hp and 248 lb feet of torque, which is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. This engine was previously very popular and there was no need to change it.Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is estimated at six seconds. Estimated fuel economy is 21 mpg in city driving and 31 mpg on the highway. The story goes that the Toyota Avalon Hybrid to offer better mileage of around 40/30 mpg. Moreover, Toyota is going to offer a hybrid electric version of the 2016 Toyota Avalon which will be propelled by the Hybrid Synergy Drive train like that found in the Camry Hybrid. EV mode, Eco mode and the HVAC energy use.

In view of the exterior of the new 2016 Toyota Avalon can say that there will be quite redesign and therefore he will have a bit more modern line than before.The full-length will be lower by about 2.5 inches. The offer will be completely new grilles, like the one that is on the model Camry. Changes will be evident in the area of ​​the rear window, which will be smaller than before. We’ll mention a contemporary mirrors and we will not dwell on this topic and other minor details changed.

Inside the cabin, the new 2016 Avalon will be even more space than its predecessor. The capacity of the cabin for five adults, who will have complete comfort in the true sense of the word will be able to sleep in such a space. The new dashboard will dominate the cabin and within it will be offered 6.1-inch touch screen through which will control all systems and accessories in a very easy way. All this will be the driver, and passengers ride make a real pleasure. It will also be offered leather seats that will have the possibility of heating.

2016 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab revealed along with more details | Maita Toyota Sacrameto CA

The Toyota Tacoma stepped behind the curtain for a makeover, and has emerged for 2016 with an appearance both chunky and menacing, plus lots of new tech and features. We've already seen its exterior, but some details we didn't get are that there will be a new locking tailgate that can lower itself slowly, without slamming, an available tri-fold hard tonneau, and four new wheel designs. Supporting that will be a stiffer frame with more high-strength steel and additional hot-stamped, ultra-high-strength steel in a lighter bodyshell.

Engines will come in two flavors, either the carryover 2.7-liter four-cylinder or a brand new 3.5-liter Atkinson-cycle V6 that utilizes both direct and port fuel injection. The four-pot only can only be had with a six-speed automatic transmission - one extra gear than before - with electronic shifting, the sixer can be specified with that or a six-speed manual. We haven't been given numbers yet, but Toyota says the new truck is "more powerful and fuel efficient," meaning we expect a raise on the 236 horsepower of the current 4.0-liter V6.

The dash is laid out with a driver-focused "handlebar" theme, finished with soft materials and metallic accents. Tech options include push-button start, Qi wireless charging, a Multi-Terrain Select system, and blind-spot detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, while luxury is attended to with a power moonroof and leather-trimmed seats. To aid the ambiance, engineers improved the seals, added an acoustic windshield, a sound-absorbing headliner and a floor silencer pad to make the cabin quieter. The suspension has also been retuned to deliver a smoother ride and provide more travel. One neat convenience touch: a GoPro mount next to the rear-view mirror.

Five trims will be offered when it goes on sale: SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Limited.

Toyota Explains what names like Camry and Yaris mean | Maita Toyota Sacramento CA

By Noah Joseph
Ever wonder where automakers get the names for their cars? You're not alone. The sitcom Seinfeld opened Episode 94 – the one where George Costanza buys a Chrysler LeBaron instead of a Volvo – with a bit about nameplates like Integra, Supra and Impreza. Toyota, clearly, is not exempt from choosing evocative but enigmatic names for its models, and now the Japanese automaker is taking us through the etymology of some of its nameplates.
Names like Supra may require no clarification, but what about Camry? That comes from the Japanese word kanmuri for Crown (which is, incidentally, the name of another Toyota sedan).
Yaris? According to the company, it's "an amalgamation of words from Greek mythology and German. In Greek mythology, 'Charis' was a symbol of beauty and elegance. Toyota swapped the 'Ch' with 'Ya' – German for 'yes' – to symbolize the perceived reaction of European markets to the car's styling."
Uh-huh. By comparison, Corolla couldn't be simpler – its name refers to the innermost ring of pedals around the center of a flower. Previa is derived from the Latin word for providence (as in foresight, not capital city in Rhode Island).

From Backing Biodiversity to Leading on LEED: Toyota Tackles Environmental Priorities | Maita Toyota Sacramento CA

Who isn’t worried about water these days? Concerned about carbon? Count us in.

That’s why we've sold more than 2.4 million Toyota and Lexus hybrids in North America, which save approximately 500 million gallons of gasoline annually.

That’s why we will soon be manufacturing the Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid using a green energy source: landfill gas.  

And that’s why we’ve conducted decades of research that will culminate in the launch of the hydrogen-powered Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle in 2015, a sedan that emits nothing but water vapor.

Toyota’s commitment to producing ever greener vehicles through more sustainable processes has never been more apparent. To see how we’re working toward these goals, check out our latest North American Environmental Report at http://www.toyota.com/usa/environmentreport2014. The report focuses on five priority issues carbon, water, materials, biodiversity and outreach. Here are highlights from each:

Carbon

• Toyota's first-ever production fuel cell car uses hydrogen as fuel and emits only water vapor. The Toyota Mirai will be available for sale to customers in California in fall 2015.
• Beginning in 2015, Toyota's Georgetown assembly plant will generate green power from local landfill gas, enough for the production of 10,000 vehicles per year.
• We received our 10th consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. EPA. Our 14 manufacturing plants have reduced energy use by almost 11 billion kilowatt hours in the last decade.

Water

• Toyota saved over 93 million gallons of water in North America during fiscal year 2014.
• Team members at Toyota's assembly plant in Cambridge, Ontario, found a way to capture, clean and recycle over 12 million gallons of water used to rinse vehicles during the painting process.
• Since opening in 2007, Toyota's Texas assembly plant has used about 1.9 billion gallons of recycled water instead of drawing fresh water from the Edwards Aquifer.

Materials

• Toyota's North American facilities reduced, reused, recycled or composted over 95 percent of non-regulated waste during calendar year 2013.
• Toyota has 32 North American facilities that meet the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council's definition of a "Zero Waste Business" — one with a 90 percent or greater diversion of all waste from landfill, incineration or the environment.

Biodiversity

• Since 2010, Toyota's Kentucky assembly plant has established 10 beehives onsite. Some 85,000 happy honeybees produced more than 100 pounds of honey in 2014, which was given away to visitors.
• Over 130,000 trees have been planted at Toyota's Indiana assembly plant over the last six years. The area has become a thriving habitat for wildlife.
• Toyota currently has over 1,000 acres across seven North American sites certified to the Wildlife Habitat Council's Wildlife at Work program.

Outreach

• Toyota is helping develop a battery storage system for the Lamar Buffalo Ranch at Yellowstone National Park. Featuring 208 used Camry Hybrid battery packs, the system will provide a sustainable power source for one of the most remote and pristine places in the U.S.
• More than 23,000 folks across the U.S. pledged to save over 1.4 billion gallons of water as part of the National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, supported by Toyota.
• We have assisted 42 Toyota and Lexus dealers with LEED^® certification. We have more LEED-certified dealers in the U.S. and Canada than any other auto manufacturer.