Have you noticed the huge number of Toyota Prius models cruising the streets ofMarion, IL lately? It's no coincidence, as Marion Toyota can tell you that Prius sales are quite impressive as of late. As gasoline prices stay steadily high, more consumers are choosing fuel-efficient autos, and the Prius models are certainly some of the most efficient on the market.
Automotive News reports that a large amount of Prius sales in Japan and the United States have made the model the world's third best-selling for the first three months of2012. During the first quarter of the year, 247,230 Prius models were sold worldwide, with the only the Ford Focus (277,000) and the Toyota Corolla (300,800) selling more units across the globe.
Several new model variants of the Prius have helped it reach these huge sales numbers, including the Toyota Prius v, theToyota Prius c, and the Toyota Prius Plug-In. Automotive News has even dubbed the new Toyota Prius the "car of the moment in Japan"1. In the States, Prius sales are up 42 percent so far for 2012 and could even reach 250,000 units, though only 220,000 are scheduled for our auto market; however, more have been ordered.
Good news, reader. Marion Toyota, located at 3300 W Deyoung Marion, IL 62959 has many different Toyota Prius models to choose from. Why not extend or begin your eco-friendly lifestyle today by taking your favorite one for a test drive? If you're looking for used cars, we have a wide and varied selection of those as well! Contact us or stop by today.
Source: 1http://www.autoblog.com/2012/05/29/toyota-prius-now-third-most-popular-car-in-the-world-sort-of/
