Toyota of Albany
2865 Ledo Road Albany, GA 31707Sales: (888) 315-5440
- Local: (229) 436-7751
New Models
What's New for 2012
The 2012 Scion FR-S will be an all-new 2+2, rear-wheel-drive sport coupe co-developed by Toyota and Subaru.
Introduction
In the last 10 years or so, Toyota has lost almost any semblance of youthful vigor in its lineup. Instead, those energies have been forwarded onto its Scion division, where the median buying age is lower than for any other brand on the market. However, while Scion's cars have stood out thanks to funky styling, abundant personalization options and kicking stereos, performance has been notably lacking. The 2012 Scion FR-S should change that.
The FR-S will be a compact 2+2 sport coupe that sends its power to the rear wheels -- the first Toyota car to do so since the old MR2 Spyder. That power is going to come from a new 2.0-liter horizontally opposed "boxer" four-cylinder engine sourced from Subaru, which co-developed the FR-S. Because of this vertically compact engine design, the FR-S is not only able to have a sleek, low-slung hood but it also aids weight balance by shifting the engine down and toward the middle of the car. Available transmissions will be either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic, while a limited-slip differential will be standard equipment.
While there is still a lot we don't know about the 2012 Scion FR-S, what has been announced thus far adds up to a car that should bring some welcome driving excitement to the Scion division. We also know that its styling shouldn't differ much from the concept car shown at the 2011 New York Auto Show. Check back, as more information on the Scion FR-S should be revealed in the coming months.
- The Prius Plug-in requires no special charging station. To charge the vehicle, simply plug it into any standard 120V. If its charge depletes while you're driving, the vehicle switches over to full-hybrid mode, operating just like a regular Prius, still giving you outstanding mpg.
- What are the benefits of the Prius Plug-in?
- With the Plug-in's extended EV mode, you'll be able to make many of your daily local trips without using a single drop of gas. And because it's backed by Hybrid Synergy Drive®, you could get up to 475 miles on a single tank, depending on driving conditions. You also get the convenience of Plug-in charging and rapid recharge times: 3 hours with a standard 120V household outlet or 1.5 hours with a 240V outlet.
- How will plugging in the vehicle at home affect my electric bill?
- The Prius Plug-in draws approximately one kilowatt and takes approximately three hours to charge. But since electricity rates vary greatly depending on where you live and the utility company you use, we can't determine exactly how much it will cost you to plug in the vehicle. Your bill will also be affected by how often you charge the Prius Plug-in.