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Toyota Prius

According to an article from The Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch, on April 30th, Toyota announced global cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles have surpassed 4 million units. Toyota has always been a leader in quality, fuel efficiency and value, and its dominance of the rapidly growing hybrid market illustrates their commitment to producing environmentally-friendly and technologically advanced vehicles for the mass market.

Although the Prius, which came to North America in 2000, may be most familiar hybrid brand to those of us here in Oregon and across the US, Toyota’s first hybrid vehicle was actually a minibus, the Coaster Hybrid EV.  Debuting in Japan in August 1997, production of the Coaster Hybrid continued until 2007.

According to Toyota, the Prius C and Prius V models, two very recent additions to the family, have already made up approximately 250,000 of those 4 million units sold. Now in its third generation, the Prius makes up the lion’s share of those sales at 2.6 million units. Toyota hybrids don’t stop at the Prius, though. Toyota sells 18 hybrid passenger vehicles across 80 countries. The best-selling passenger car in North America, the Toyota Camry, added the Camry Hybrid to its line in 2006. For those in the market for an SUV, Toyota offers the Highlander Hybrid with seating for up to 7 passengers.

The pace of hybrid vehicle sales has been steadily increasing for Toyota, which hit the one million units sold milestone in May 2007, a decade after the Coaster Hybrid EV premiered. It took 27 months for Toyota to reach the two million mark, and only 18 months to pass three million, which it did in February 2011.

Looking for your own hybrid Toyota? Check out our selection of new and used vehicles on our website 24/7 @greshamtoyota.com!

It’s been a beautiful, warm week here in the Pacific Northwest, and with the sun came another group of great Gresham Toyota customers! As the week wraps up to a close, here are a few of the faces who chose Gresham to find their newest vehicle. We’re so glad each one of you came in to see us!

Derek, thanks for choosing Gresham for this 2012 Scion xD!

Enjoy that 2012 Toyota Corolla, Gerald! We’re so glad we met y’all.

Have fun in that 2006 Kia Spectra, Harold!

That’s a good-looking 2005 Chevy Silverado there, Berry! Thanks for coming in!

We’re so happy you joined Gresham family, Robert. Enjoy that 1999 Honda Accord!

Looking for your own dependable Toyota car, truck or SUV? Check out our selection of new and used vehicles on our website 24/7 @greshamtoyota.com!

Car blogs can’t stop talking about the RAV4, mainly because it’s gaining an electric counterpart. That development is huge news in the automotive world, but it takes some focus away from the current Toyota RAV4, which Consumer Reports ranked among the best affordable compact SUVs on the market. It’s clear why. With outstanding safety ratings, great fuel efficiency, and a small price tag, this dependable SUV is a stellar choice for any car buyer. We at Gresham Toyota love it, and we’re proud to showcase this 2012 Toyota RAV4 as a featured vehicle from our Internet specials!

Sleek and silver, this Toyota beauty has all of the amenities of a great car. The roof rack and 4WD drivetrain ensure you’re free to explore even the most rugged Oregon roads, while the keyless entry, power windows and locks, and driver’s info center give you a luxurious driving experience around town. The safety ratings the RAV4 is known for are present here: side impact airbags and a rear defroster will keep you and your family protected.

With a price tag of just $22,985, this 2012 Toyota RAV4 won’t last long. Experience it for yourself. Come in for a pressure-free test drive today!

Looking for your own dependable Toyota car, truck or SUV? Check out our selection of new and used vehicles on our website 24/7 @greshamtoyota.com!

This week, Toyota revealed a historic achievement: the 2012 RAV4 EV all-electric crossover, the first mass-produced electric SUV in the world. Toyota announced this vehicle was coming back in 2010, and the company had partnered with Tesla Motors to develop appropriate technology. Now that the unveiling has happened, car bloggers everywhere are buzzing with details surrounding the SUV. The news for Gresham Toyota is exciting, but underneath it all people are asking: is America ready for a Toyota electric SUV?

After releasing the plug-in Prius, Toyota proved it wasn’t going to stay content with simple hybrids. As a leader in automotive innovation, it surprised few people that the company planned to release an electric version of the RAV4. It also isn’t surprising that the RAV4 EV will be the most aerodynamic SUV and have an impressive electric range of 100 miles. Even with all of that accolade, though, many wonder if it will be received as well as the Prius.

Toyota seems to be wondering, too. With its unveiling came an announcement that the vehicle would only be sold at first in California—and that only 2,600 would be produced in the first three years. With a $50,000 price tag (before government tax incentives, which are significant), this isn’t a bad strategy. As popular as electric cars are in automotive news, they remain pretty scarce throughout most of the country. Until more states build the infrastructure to support charging stations, an electric SUV wouldn’t be as sensible for someone in the Midwest (yet). Here in the Northwest, we’re better prepared. Though the initial launch is a few hundred miles south of us, we Oregonians shouldn’t have to wait too long to drive the RAV4 EV all-electric crossover.

Looking for your own dependable Toyota car, truck or SUV? Check out our selection of new and used vehicles on our website 24/7 @greshamtoyota.com!

We’ve had another great week at Gresham Toyota, and a lot of that is due to the customers we’ve been privileged to meet. Whether they drive five hours to get here or just live down the street, we’re thankful for everyone who comes onto the lot. As our way of saying thanks, here’s our weekly blog showcasing all of the great men and women who joined the Gresham family!

Great choice with that 2012 Scion tC, Patricia!

Have a blast this summer saving on gas. That’s a great 2012 Toyota Prius, Rhonda!

It was great to meet you! Have fun with your 2004 GMC Envoy.

Richard, hope you all enjoy your new 2006 Nissan Frontier.

Thanks for coming in, Michael and Trythena. We’re glad we could find you that 2006 Ford Mustang.

We loved meeting you and the family, Robert! Enjoy that 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe.

We’re so glad you chose Gresham for your new Toyota Prius!

GT-You found a great 2012 Toyota Camry there, Jim. Thanks for coming in!

Looking for your own dependable Toyota car, truck or SUV? Check out our selection of new and used vehicles on our website 24/7 @greshamtoyota.com!