Toyota Canada Inc. reports September 2011 sales

Car sales up, Best September ever for Toyota Venza

 

Sales pace increasing with RAV4 production resuming to 100% and lower new model pricing while offering significantly more equipment

 

TORONTO, ON – October 3, 2011 – Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) today reported sales of 13,808 Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars, trucks and SUVs in September, 2011 – down 5.2% from the same month the previous year. This month's sales included a 4.3% boost to passenger cars across all three brands and a best ever September for the Toyota Venza.

 

“We're clearing out existing models and preparing to make room at showrooms for the new 2012 Camry, Prius v, Yaris Hatch and Tacoma," said Tony Wearing, Managing Director, Toyota Canada Inc. “These all-new and next generation vehicles are the best in our history and offer Canadians significantly more value at lower starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRPs).”

 

All models of the following next-generation 2012 models will also carry an MSRP starting below their equivalent 2011:

-Toyota Camry LE four-cylinder starts at a suggested $23,700;

-Toyota Yaris Hatch 3-Door CE starts at a suggested $13,990;

-Toyota Tacoma, V6 4x4 Access Cab starts at a suggested $27,900; and

-Toyota Prius v will launch at a starting MSRP of $27,200, making it the most affordable intermediate-sized hybrid on the market.

 

For full trims and pricing, please visit toyota.ca.

 

Please click here for full Toyota Canada Inc. September 2011 sales results.

 

About Toyota Canada Inc.

 

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars, SUVs and trucks. Toyota is the first full-line manufacturer to make all of the elements of the Star Safety System standard on every 2011 vehicle. The Star Safety System includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST). TCI’s head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax and parts distribution centres in Toronto and Vancouver.

 

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