Marion Toyota Blog

Arriving in select markets this month, the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In has already received official pricing (starting at $32,000). But we all know that the real draw to hybrid vehicles isn't the upfront price. It's the savings that the big increase in fuel economy will net you. And that's why drivers around the greater Marion area have been keeping an eye out for an official EPA-estimated fuel economy rating...

Ah, the Toyota Camry. Have you heard it's been "reinvented?" It's true. And while Marion Toyota, serving the Marion, IL area, can't offer you a male or female supermodel-made sofa, we do have the reinvented 2012 Toyota Camry in stock.

The new Camry faces some tough competition this year in its growing mid-size segment, such as the...

Just when you thought we were finished talking about the Toyota Camry Effect campaign, here we are at it again. And, for good reason; Toyota has added a sweepstakes to its integrated marketing campaign. The prize for this sweepstake is a 2012 Toyota Camry for both the winner and a friend of his/her choice. What a great way to end one of the most fun social advertising campaigns ever seen...

Thanks to the 2012 Toyota Camry, and an all new line-up of Prius models, the Japanese auto maker has once again reached the top of Kelley Blue Book charts! They are now at the Number 1 spot for Customer Brand Loyalty thanks to the readers at KBB.com.

Toyota's brand shopping loyalty came out to 50.6% during Q4 2011. This is a powerful 2.7% jump from Q3 2011...

Do you value safety in your vehicle? If so, you're not alone. Toyota knows that it's important to imbue their vehicles with as much safety as possible. It's the reason why they developed the Toyota Star Safety System, a continuously-evolving suite of safety features that help keep drivers safe. This dedication to safety has allowed Toyota to lead the automotive industry for years, and the fact that the company recently took home…

Can't wait for the Toyota FT-86 to hit Marion Toyota this spring? If you own a Sony Playstation 3 and a copy of Gran Turismo 5, we have some good news for you! The Japanese automaker recently allowed Sony to put the new rear-wheel drive coupe in an update for their game, and digital drivers everywhere are experiencing the thrill of this exciting new model.

The virtual Toyota comes in a free update to…

Everyone at Marion Toyota, located at 3300 W Deyoung in Marion, IL, loves the 2012 Toyota Corolla, but that's a given. It seems like the rest of the country does too...Our favorite Japanese automaker recently invested heavily in the creation of a new factory just outside Tupelo, Mississippi solely for the creation of the Corolla.

How much did Toyota invest in the plant? Approximately $1.3-billion. That hefty sum is going toward constructing…

Those of you who frequent the Marion Toyota blog may remember our previous post about the upcoming 2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD T/X Baja Edition, which is set to arrive next year. The new, off-road variant of the 2012 Toyota Tacoma is already proving to be quite popular, so to satisfy fans' demand for more of the performance-tuned truck, they've teamed up with twenty aftermarket parts specialists to take things one step further.

That…

With vehicles like Toyota Highlander and hybrid Toyota Prius it's no wonder Toyota is still the best auto manufacturer out there.

Every car that arrives at Marion Toyota carries with it a plethora of positive global citations and merits.

"Even though Toyota faced both an internal crisis and an external crisis, the company forged ahead by focusing on safety and quality, modifying its leadership structure and capitalizing on its world-renown green efforts," an Interbrand…

Le Mans is embracing a new wave of hybrid racers in its 24 hours endurance race, and Marion Toyota, serving the greater Marion, IL area, could not be more thrilled! We say this because it's this recent move that has sparked the return of Toyota to the legendary race.

Previously, Toyota had entered into the race here and there, never really claiming a true victory. In fact, the only Japanese automaker to ever claim…