Jim Pattison Toyota Victoria Opens New Ultra-Modern 68,400-Square-Foot Dealership

TORONTO, ON., (February 4, 2015) – Jim Pattison Toyota Victoria is moving just steps away from Mayfair Shopping Centre as a stand-alone operation located at 3050 Douglas Street, after previously being in a 41,000-square-foot dual Toyota-Lexus site on Finlayson Street.

“The opening of this new facility will allow Jim Pattison Toyota Victoria to continue offering ever-better cars and trucks to the community in Victoria,” said Seiji Ichii, President and CEO, Toyota Canada Inc.

The dealership has moved across the street to a spectacular new four-storey facility that is among the largest Toyota dealerships in western Canada. At 68,400 square feet, the site also offers as many ultra-modern conveniences and amenities as its impressive size. A unique skyway display tube dazzles passersby with a nightly LED display featuring ten vehicles. Once inside, guests can experience the largest Toyota showroom in British Columbia, showcasing 28 Toyota and Scion vehicles in a single showroom. The main level also features a custom beverage centre, guest lounge, indoor vehicle delivery centre and custom wall art.

A dedicated guest elevator connects the four levels, alongside a unique stairwell clad in drystack stone including native site boulders from excavation. Level 2 is home to the Vista Bistro overlooking the main showroom, and a second guest lounge offering a twin large-screen television wall and fireplace. The multimedia conference boardroom is available for non-profit community bookings and use.

Level 3 boasts a fully enclosed indoor service drive thru, maximizing convenience to guests with a comprehensive parts boutique and an impressive 36 service bays in the building to shorten service times, including an express oil change service.

Level 4 is the unique rooftop level. Jim Pattison Toyota Victoria is the only retailer on Vancouver Island to offer rooftop convenience, with 67 additional parking stalls, panoramic views and the option to host events in a plein-air Sky Lounge environment. There is also a roof-top automated car wash for the convenience of guests.  

“We are thrilled to offer our loyal customers such an excellent new facility that is designed to give them the best experience possible,” said Jim Pattison, Dealer Principal.

“This is an exciting new chapter in the 27-year history of our dealership in Victoria,” said Bill Harbottle, President, The Jim Pattison Auto Group. “We look forward to continuing our investment in the Capital Region for many years to come with exciting Toyota vehicles and this great new facility.”

About Toyota Canada Inc.

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles.  Celebrating its 50th anniversary in Canada, Toyota has sold over 4.6 million vehicles in Canada through a national network of 285 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships. Toyota is dedicated to bringing safety, quality, dependability and reliability in the vehicles Canadians drive and the service they receive.  TCI’s head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax and parts distribution centres in Toronto and Vancouver.  Toyota operates two manufacturing facilities in Canada which build popular Canadian vehicles: Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla, Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h hybrid and just celebrated production of its 6 millionth vehicle.

About The Jim Pattison Auto Group

The Jim Pattison Auto Group is British Columbia’s largest automotive retailer. With 25 retail locations across western Canada, the group represents 15 automotive brands. The company has a 53-year reputation of supporting its commitment to making customer satisfaction the #1 priority. Vist www.JPAutoGroup.com

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