Let's face it: no one likes rumors. From their mysterious origins, to the way they spread, to the negative impact they tend to have, rumors have little to no redeeming qualities. And, of course, nothing is nicer than seeing a rumor put to rest. Case and point: Toyota's latest press release, which put to rest a nasty rumor that the Prius v had been delayed.
There is little doubt that this had to have been some imaginative spin on the actual announcement by Toyota that the Alpha hybrid minivan had been delayed in its release. No matter what the origin of this nasty rumor are, however, Toyota, is setting the record straight. There has not been a delay to the Prius v's launch date, nor is there one planned at this time. It is still on track for a fall delivery.
Toyota made this official in their press release, in which they stated, "Following Toyota Motor Corporation's announcement in Japan today that delivery of the Prius alpha will be delayed, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. announced that the Prius v is still on track for delivery to U.S. customers this fall...Delay of the Japan-market Prius alpha is due to the ongoing effects of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami."1
Toyota Prius v at a Glance:
- 1.8-liter I4 Engine- 134 horsepower at 5,200 rpm
- VAR Speed Automatic Transmission
- 51 mpg city/ 48 mpg highway (50 mpg combined)
Don't be fooled by the rumors, Toyota has not delayed the launch of the Prius v. If you would like to know more official information about the Prius v or any other vehicle in Toyota's lineup, like the Corrola or the Tacoma, please contact Marion Toyota today at (888) 223-1540. Or, stop by and see us in person at 3300 W Deyoung Marion, IL 62959.
Source: 1http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/prius+v+delivery+fall+2011.htm
