In case you missed it, Toyota has released a... we... let's call it a unique advertisement known as the "people person" commercial. It literally features a person who is made our of other various humans, who then proceed to break apart as they all discover a new vehicle in the Prius lineup. Wait, the Prius is a lineup now? Yes, that's the real shocker of the commercial; the Japanese automaker's lauded hybrid model has gone from being a single model to a lineup of vehicles that cater to a wide range of tates.

This is something that we here at Capital Toyota think is amazing. As such, we'd like to take a minute to go over one of the new models in the Toyota Prius lineup, the upcoming 2012 Toyota Prius v.

The all new 2012 Toyota Prius v is the big sibling car to the original Toyota Prius. Unlike the original Prius, however, it sits on a higher platform, comfortably seating five full sized people. Of course, Toyota realizes that with that added space, a little more kick from the engine may be necessary. That's why the Japanese automaker has endowed the all new Toyota Prius v with a 80 horsepower engine and two electric motors. Combined this hybrid powertrain produces 134 horsepower and 153 lb.-ft. of torque.

The 2012 Toyota Prius v may be larger and pack more of a punch under the hood, but in the end, we know that there's only one reason why anyone considers driving the legendary Toyota hybrid, and that's for its fuel economy. Are you ready to hear it? The official estimates for the 2012 Toyota Prius v currently stand at an impressive 44 mpg city and 40 mpg highway, living up to the Prius name and then some!

If you'd like more info on the upcoming Toyota Prius v, 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid or any other new Toyota model, then be sure to contact us online or by phone at (877) 578-0060. Of course, you can also learn more about each of the new and used Toyota models that we carry by loading up our online inventory and showroom pages.

Once there, you'll be able to compare models, such as the Toyota Sienna, Toyota Avalon, and Toyota Tacoma; consider finance and lease options; and even check out how you can best maintain your vehicle through our dedicated Toyota parts and service/repair departments. Or, if you really want to get a more hands on feel for your next new Toyota, then don't hesitate to get in touch with us to arrange a test drive as well at 5808 Lee Hwy Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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