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September is in full swing and a new round of Toyota news has arrived with the onslaught of pumpkin-spiced everything. Check out the latest updates - our Orlando Toyota dealership has the scoop. Will the 2023 Toyota Sequoia follow in the Tundra's footsteps? The automotive world has been abuzz with rumors surrounding the new 2022 Toyota Tundra. So far we know that it's completely redesigned inside and out and is swapping its 5.7L V8 engine for a more efficient twin-turbo V6, and could likely offer a hybrid model as well. However, no one has really taken the time to consider what this engine update could mean for other models that shared that same 5.7L V8, like the Orlando Toyota Sequoia. Now speculators are thinking that the 2023 Toyota Sequoia might mimic the new Tundra and be completely redesigned as well as sport the new, more efficient V6 engine. Only time will tell! 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross officially for sale The new 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross - a sporty crossover recently unveiled - is headed to an Orlando Toyota dealership near you. If you're in the market for a small SUV that's fuel-efficient, sporty, decked out with the latest technology, and full of safety features, this is it. It should be arriving at Toyota of Orlando soon, and you can follow us on social media for updates OR call and let our internet sales team know you're interested so they can contact you once it officially hits our lot. 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser drivers have a long wait ahead If you live overseas and were planning on putting a new Toyota Land Cruiser in your garage, you may have a wait ahead of you. Like, a long wait. Rumor has it that the high demand for this redesigned Toyota SUV (Toyota has received over 20,000 orders so far) combined with the chip shortage is resulting in up to a four-year wait for delivery. It'll be worth it, but dang. Toyota to invest $13.6 billion in new EV batteries Toyota has always been committed to clean performance (they did introduce the first major hybrid to the market, after all). They're taking it a step further, though, vowing to invest $13.6 billion into batteries and battery production to work toward their goal of carbon neutrality. They want to both improve the quality of the batteries as well as make the production more flexible (and increase it by 50%), resulting in a reduction of battery costs of up to 30%. This will make EVs and hybrids more affordable and more readily available to consumers. 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport coming to market soon An all-new trim of the 2022 Toyota 4Runner is coming to market soon - get ready for the TRD Sport to arrive at Toyota of Orlando! Rocking a new bright green paint color - Lime Rush - as well as new safety technology and enhanced performance capabilities (like X-REAS suspension and 4WD), it's ready to take on anything on OR off the pavement and look good doing it. Want more Toyota news updates? Either follow us on social media OR call us at (407) 298-4500. Toyota of Orlando is open seven days a week and we're conveniently located at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall.

What's new in the world of Toyota news this week? Two new hydrogen-powered cars, Ford benchmarking the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, Toyota Tundra expected to stack up to competition, and fuel-cell-powered big rigs are all making headlines, and our Orlando Toyota dealership is here to cover it. Read on! What's new in Toyota news this week? Toyota to introduce two new hydrogen-powered cars to the market Two new hydrogen-powered cars will be coming to market in a few years if headlines are right - supposedly, Toyota will be introducing a hydrogen model of both the Toyota Prius and the Toyota Corolla by 2023. If you recall, Toyota has a goal to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2050. This is one way of inching closer to that goal. These cars won't be like the Toyota Mirai, though, which is a fuel cell vehicle. They'll actually be more similar to gasoline-powered cars except that they'll burn hydrogen instead of gasoline. We'll keep you posted with updates but you should follow us on social media for the latest! Fuel cells for big rigs to be made at Georgetown, KY plant soon The Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky plays a huge role in the manufacturing and assembly of new Toyotas sold here in the US, but they're adding yet another faction to their assembly line - fuel cells. Reports indicate that Toyota will begin producing fuel cells for zero-emission big rigs and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. Production will begin in 2023, and Tetsuo Ogawa, president and CEO of Toyota Motor North America, said “ Heavy-duty truck manufacturers will be able to buy a fully integrated and validated fuel cell electric drive system, allowing them to offer their customers an emissions-free option in the Class 8 heavy-duty segment. " The 2022 Toyota Tundra forecasted to stand up to the competition with ease We're all excited to see the new 2022 Toyota Tundra hitting our lot soon, and it's already being forecasted that this newly redesigned truck will have little issue standing up to the competition. So far it looks like it'll pull ahead in sustainability (as it's rumored that a new hybrid option will be added to the lineup), performance (offering more horsepower with its new iForce Max engine, which will offer 400 hp), and tech (as it will offer a large touchscreen interface, Apple CarPlay, JBL audio options, and more). We can't wait to see it in person at Toyota of Orlando. Ford seen benchmarking Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Ford was recently seen benchmarking the new Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro - likely scoping out the competition to see how they can improve their own models. The good news for you? This means that this new Toyota is benchmark-worthy and the best of the best when it comes to hitting the road. Why not test drive one today? Test drive a Toyota at Toyota of Orlando! Want more Toyota news or want to test drive an Orlando Toyota? Call us! Toyota of Orlando is open seven days a week until 10pm at (407) 298-4500.

Toyota Prius fans, get ready - a dramatic new special edition is coming to a dealership near you! The 2022 Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition is headed our way and our Orlando Toyota dealership is here with the details. If you're trying to go green but want a ride that's unique and edgy, you don't want to miss out. Get ready for the 2022 Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition Here's what we know about this new Orlando Toyota hybrid: It features quite a few elements from the XLE trim and will be available in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive models. Special exterior accents take this green car up a notch in terms of style, including black mirror caps, a black shark fin antenna, black door handles, and black headlight accents. The front-wheel-drive model showcases 17" black alloy five-spoke wheels while the all-wheel-drive model includes 15" alloy wheels with black lug nuts. This new special edition Toyota Prius will come in Magnetic Black Metallic, Super White, and Silver Metallic paint colors. The interior showcases a sleek SofTex trim, cool chrome accents, and a tonneau cover in the rear cargo area. And on top of that style, you'll find functional features like 60/40 split rear seats, heated front seats, and the three-door Smart Key System. And on top of that, this new Orlando Toyota hybrid will feature some of the upgrades that the OG 2022 Toyota Prius will offer. We're loving updates like: A rear seat reminder to remind drivers to check in the backseat for children or four-legged friends before they exit - it activates as soon as the car is placed in park Integrated fog lights on the exterior for an edgy, sporty vibe A Service Connect trial to stay on top of car care, maintenance, and repairs A 7" touchscreen interface for entertainment and connectivity, as well as six speakers and an audio system that includes Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, navigation, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and Bluetooth streaming Toyota Safety Connect and WiFi connect Three USB ports, Qi wireless charging, Siri Eyes Free, an integrated backup camera, and one 12V power outlet The Toyota Star Safety System, automatic climate control, and a 4.2" color multi-information display that's customizable to what you need to see during your drive time The iconic body shape that the Toyota Prius has been utilizing for both style and functionality for years, as well as LED lighting, a rear spoiler, and a spacious cargo area (50.7 cubic feet) An ultra-efficient hybrid drivetrain that pushes your MPGs well over 50 And not to mention, your new 2022 Toyota Prius will come with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Toyota’s hybrid battery warranty is for 10 years or 150,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service date. Get all the latest news on this Orlando Toyota hybrid We'll keep you up-to-date on when this new special edition hybrid car arrives; follow us on social media for the latest news! You can also call for more information. Toyota of Orlando is open seven days a week at (407) 298-4500 and we're conveniently located just off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall at 3575 Vineland Road.

It's another week of Toyota news, and Toyota of Orlando is here with the latest updates about our make and the automotive industry in general. Check it out! The latest Toyota news for this week 10 million Toyota Camrys have hit the road We always knew the Toyota Camry was a winner - this Orlando Toyota is one of the most popular cars on the lot for its classic and sleek style, reliable performance, and top technology. We're not the only ones that think so, though - Toyota has officially produced its 10 millionth Camry. The white 2021 Toyota Camry SE rolled off the line at the Georgetown, Kentucky plant, and not only did it mark the 10 millionth new Toyota Camry ever made, but it also marked the 35th year of operation for this US Toyota plant. We're excited about both, and if you want to celebrate by getting behind the wheel of an Orlando Toyota Camry, you know where to look! 2022 Toyota 4Runner debuts new green paint We're big fans of the Toyota 4Runner here at Toyota of Orlando. It's rough, tough, and off-road-ready, but still possesses the sleek style, up-to-the-minute tech, and incredible safety features that you need to make it a daily driver. That's why we're even more excited that a hot new paint color is being introduced to the mix in 2022! Lime Rush will bring a bright pop of green to the TRD Pro lineup (not to be confused with Electric Lime Metallic, which is a different hue being offered on the 2022 Toyota Tacoma). You'll also be able to pick up this Orlando Toyota SUV in Super White, Midnight Black Metallic, and Magnetic Gray Metallic. Redarc customizes Toyota Tacoma into an off-road camper The Orlando Toyota Tacoma is up for everything and anything off the pavement, but it just got taken to a whole new level by Redarc, an Australian company that's making this new Toyota truck its first North American "ultimate overland adventure vehicle". This specially designed new Toyota truck will feature a camping platform with a custom alloy canopy, two dual-battery power systems, rooftop solar panels, and more. Basically, no matter where adventure takes you, you'll still have power and a dry place to sleep when you find it. Toyota wins 24 Hours of Le Mans (again) We're not surprised, but we're happy to report that Toyota has once again won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race (for the 4th consecutive time). Hitting the track was the new GR010 Hybrid race car, which was piloted by drivers Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and José María López. Follow Toyota of Orlando for more updates! Want more Toyota news updates? Follow us on social media OR give us a call! Toyota of Orlando is open seven days a week at (407) 298-4500.

It's time for another Toyota news roundup! Our Orlando Toyota dealership is here to share the latest and greatest news surrounding our vehicles and the automotive industry. Today we're talking about the new Tundra suspension, two new Toyota hypercars, the new mobile collision assistance that's been rolled out, and the Toyota Barter program in Brazil. An all-new Toyota Tundra suspension is coming At this point, we're eagerly awaiting the BIG unveiling of the new Toyota Tundra. Toyota has been slowly and steadily dropping teaser images and tidbits of information, and this week was no exception - they dropped a photo and video of the 2022 Toyota Tundra's new and updated suspension, and the automotive world is abuzz. From what we can tell in the photos, gone are the leaf springs in the rear. Instead, Toyota chose to deck out this redesigned truck with multilink suspension and coil springs in the back. This means more comfort and better handling, especially in offroad situations. We also got an up-close-and-personal look at the skid plate, which confirms that a TRD model is in the works. We'll keep you posted for more updates! Pay for a Toyota with soybeans Cars aren't cheap no matter how you look at it - they're a big investment, but a very necessary one. That's why Toyota established the Toyota Barter Program back in 2019. Through it, farmers in other countries can bring their crops to a third-party company called NovaAgri that will ensure the crops were farmed sustainably and then hand over the keys to a new Toyota. Farmers can choose from the Toyota Hilux truck, the new Toyota Corolla Cross, and the SW4 SUV. This program has been expanded and will now accept corn and soybeans from Brazilian farmers as barter. Toyota preps for Le Mans with two new hypercars Le Mans test day is coming and Toyota took its two hypercars out on the track for a final systems check before the big day, which then segues into race week and the FIA World Endurance Championship later in August. Each car did 200km of the circuit with Brendon Hartley and Kamui Kobayashi at the wheel. Despite rain delaying the checks a bit, both cars passed with flying colors and will be taking to the track for the Le Mans test day soon. Toyota rolls out Mobile Collision Assistance Remember how we told you that you needed to download the Toyota app? We're saying it again, because Toyota is rolling out mobile collision assistance. Through this new tech, Toyota will help you navigate the aftermath of a car accident. Once you've confirmed that you and your passengers are OK, it helps you to collect the right documentation for the accident, submit your claim to your car insurance, and then choose a collision center for auto repairs. It literally walks you through the entire process step-by-step because we all know that a car accident is stressful enough - you shouldn't have to stress the repairs afterward. Follow Toyota of Orlando on social media for more news updates, and call us with questions! We're open seven days a week at (407) 298-4500 and you can visit us in person at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 across from the Millenia Mall.

The Orlando Toyota Avalon has been a much-loved car over the decades because of its sleek sophistication and unbeatable performance, both of which were taken to an all-new level during the 2018 redesign. However, it looks like it might be the end of the road for this classic Toyota - rumor has it that it's being retired after the 2022 model year, and our Orlando Toyota dealership is here to take a look into why that rumor just may be true. Is next year the last we'll see of the Toyota Avalon? Over the past few years, there's been a shift in the automotive market. Drivers have been leaning more toward SUVs of all sizes when it comes down to signing the dotted line; while favorites like the Orlando Toyota Camry and Corolla are still popular options, other sedans - like the Toyota Avalon - have lost a bit of their luster. They're just not as popular anymore, and when you couple that with the fact that the Toyota Avalon is a more expensive luxury option, it leads to a drop in demand. While sales for 2020 were higher than expected, the need for a large luxury sedan is waning. On top of that, the plant in Georgetown, Kentucky is reportedly planning on ending its production and assembly of this Orlando Toyota. And while Toyota has confirmed nothing about the fate of the Toyota Avalon, they also left it until the last minute to announce the retirement of the Toyota Land Cruiser so we've got a gut feeling that this new Toyota sedan is about to be put out to pasture. Rumor also has it that similar to the Toyota Land Cruiser, this Toyota sedan will be discontinued in the US but still sold overseas (specifically in China) after 2022. This new Toyota has come a long way It's been a good run, though. Here are some of the highlights from the history of this iconic Orlando Toyota car: The Toyota Avalon was first introduced to the market back in 1994; it was meant to replace the Toyota Cressida, which was retired around the same time. The Cressida had a straight 6 cylinder engine and the new Toyota Avalon was introduced with a 4-cylinder, offering drivers a more fuel-efficient option. It's named as such because of the legend of King Arthur - in this tale, "Avalon" was a land of enchantment where everything was perfect and dreamlike. There have been five generations in total of this classic sedan; over time, hybrid models were introduced to the lineup and even an edgy new TRD edition in the past few years. It's safe to say that while the initial design was somewhat basic, this Orlando Toyota quickly became a solid luxury option with sophisticated style and the best technology out there. If you're reading into the rumors like we are, now would be a good time to get your hands on this 2021 Toyota. Test drive it and see it in person at Toyota of Orlando! We're open seven days a week at 3575 Vineland Road just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall. You can call ahead of time to learn more and schedule your appointment at (407) 298-4500.

It's a big week in Toyota news and we're hitting all the highlights here at Toyota of Orlando. Check out what's been trending this week below. Toyota introducing diesel engine? YouTubers were all aflutter this week as Toyota uploaded a new video series onto their official channel. Why? Because the series is basically a "diesel engine 101" tutorial. The series of shorts explain just how a diesel engine works. This is a big deal - and also out of the ordinary - because Toyota doesn't really make diesel engines at the moment. They killed off the last of their diesel engine production in Europe in 2018 and America has seen nada on that front in a long time, so we're interested to see why they're being so informative on the topic if not for a new and upcoming model that might sport one. We're rooting for a new Toyota Tundra diesel model which isn't out of the question; after all, despite all of the teasers and tidbits we've gotten about this new Orlando Toyota truck, Toyota still hasn't confirmed much about the engine. New 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser on lockdown So by now, we're all aware that the Orlando Toyota Land Cruiser has been put out to pasture. 2021 was the last model year for America, but a new, redesigned 2022 Toyota Land Cruiser will continue to carry the torch overseas. However, demand is super high and as this SUV is no longer available new in the US, there's potential for buyers to resell it overseas (and for an insane markup, we're sure). Toyota doesn't want this to happen as it could violate foreign exchange laws, so they're banning resale for anyone who purchases one. Buyers will have to sign a pledge saying they won't resell their new Toyota Land Cruiser for a certain period of time (we're not sure of the specifics yet) and if they do, both they and the dealer could face issues. New baseball-themed EV concept car created for Olympics We're all about Toyota's crazy concept cars, and this one is no exception. In honor of the ongoing Olympics, Toyota created a baseball-themed EV that's best suited for transporting visitors and staff around a large venue (i.e. not on the open road). It's an open concept vehicle that's low-speed and short-distance, and it has astroturf carpet and a rear seat that is shaped like a catcher's mitt. Weird, but we like it, we can't lie. Toyota Land Cruiser 40 parts coming back into production Classic car fans, rejoice - Toyota Land Cruiser 40 Series parts are coming back into production, including engines. These parts were discontinued back in 1984 which can make finding them a bit of a hassle, but not anymore. Toyota conducted surveys on a worldwide basis to see what their customers were into and which parts they may need; this also coincided with the Land Cruiser's 70th birthday this year. Starting early next year, it'll be a whole lot easier to get your hands on engines, exhaust systems, and drivelines, so start clearing out the garage now.

Are you the type of driver who likes to have the latest and greatest tech at their fingertips when you're behind the wheel? If so, Toyota is definitely a solid choice when it comes to choosing your next new car. After all, our vehicles are full of new entertainment, connectivity, and safety technology and continue to add new features with each and every passing model year. But vehicle features aren't the only place you can access cool technology to make your drive time easy - Toyota has a series of new apps that are designed to keep you connected to your new car and bring simplicity and efficiency to your driving experience overall. Check out our quick guide to each. Three new Toyota apps you're going to want to download Toyota Service Connect It's critical for performance and resale value that you keep up with car care, but we know it can easily slip your mind with everything else you have going on in your busy life. Toyota Service Connect (part of the Toyota app) makes it easy - it can send reminders to you about the health of your car overall, when you're due to visit Toyota of Orlando for car maintenance, and what an illuminated light in the dashboard means. Even better, it can also send alerts about your new car to us so we can remind you when you're due for service or if you have an issue. Toyota Remote Connect Remote Connect takes things to a whole new level in terms of convenience. When logged into the app, you can lock and unlock your new car, start it up (hello, A/C), assign guest drivers and limit their mileage and speed, find your vehicle via GPS, and get vehicle status alerts for your fuel level. Plus, if you have a plug-in hybrid or Toyota Mirai, you can use Toyota Remote Connect to find charging stations or hydrogen fuel stations, manage your car's charge, and control climate settings. Joya Virtual Driving Companion We all know how important it is to stay off of our phones and keep our hands on the wheel when we're driving. Voice control makes that a whole lot simpler, and we're excited to announce that it's coming to the new Toyota Sienna. Joya is a virtual assistant, and it acts as a digital tool to keep you connected to anything and everything you want to know about the new Toyota Sienna (think of it as a new car owner's manual in AI form). Joya can be accessed in the Toyota app and is powered by Google AI. See Toyota tech in person at Toyota of Orlando Staying safe, connected, entertained, and efficient is easier than ever when you get behind the wheel of one of our new Toyotas. But don't take our word for it - see it all in person for yourself! Test drive at Toyota of Orlando today. We're open seven days a week at 3575 Vineland Road, just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall. Call for more info about the apps OR to schedule your test drive at (407) 298-4500.

Get ready to shout "Goooal" as Toyota, a sponsor of the Concacaf 2021 Gold Cup, shows its support this year through a new interactive mobile game that hopes to bring fellow soccer fans together around the globe to see just who has the most team spirit. This game allows Orlando Toyota participants to put their passion for soccer to the test through their loudest and longest "Goooal" shout. As a partner for the 2021 Concacaf Gold cup, Orlando Toyota understands the importance of team spirit. So this shout will be worthwhile for participants as they play for a chance to win a lease to a 2021 Toyota Tacoma, along with a variety of other great prizes. Toyota's support in The Concacaf Gold Cup Gathering the best national teams from North and Central America and the Caribbean to compete to be crowned regional champion, the Gold Cup is the region's flagship men's national team competition. Toyota has been a part of the thrill as an official automotive partner of the Concacaf Gold up for a third consecutive time this year. Orlando Toyota is excited for the 16th edition of the competition, featuring the great 16 national teams held in 11 stadiums which will be in eight major metropolitan cities across the United States from July 10 – August 1. How to win the Toyota Tacoma lease It's super easy. Here's how it works: Players have from now until August 1 to participate in Toyota's "Goal to the Gold Cup '' available online through Toyota's social channels (@ToyotaLatino) and at gritemosjuntos.com. Scan the QR code from the website gritemosjuntos.com from your mobile device. Players will choose between their favorite Orlando Toyota trucks: a Tacoma TRD Pro or 2021 Tundra TRD Pro. Players chose to represent their favorite teams participating in this year's Gold Cup. Play! It's as easy as shouting into your mobile device for the loudest and longest shout of your life to automatically be entered into a chance to win a 2021 Toyota Tacoma lease or even a trip to the Gold Cup Final in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 1. Toyota will be presenting a variety of pre-game Fan Zone activities, one of them you can anticipate is playing the "Goal to the Gold cup" game from inside a Tundra at the Toyota area. There will also be many thrilling activities. We can thank all of the magic of this partnership, digital campaign, and the mobile app to Toyota's Hispanic marketing partner, Conill. Get a sneak peek as a tournament follower into the actual Gold Cup trophy courtesy of Toyota. In addition, tournament followers might get a look as it travels to select venues for photo opportunities, with appearances announced locally. Toyota's love for this game has been a theme for the company with sponsorships of various other popular soccer properties: Liga Mexicana, MNT/USMNT, and UEFA Champions League, with in-game units, billboards, and other marketing elements including virtual broadcast integrations within Liga Mexicana and MNT. Test drive the Tacoma model you could win at Toyota of Orlando! Give us a call to schedule that test drive today at (407)298-4500.

Independence Day is finally here, and we don't know about you, but we're ready to celebrate! Whether you want to go all out or stay low-key this July 4 weekend, there are tons of options for you to explore in the Central Florida area. Check out some of our faves below and remember - stay safe, and ALWAYS have a designated driver if you're going to indulge in adult beverages. Awe-Summer at LEGOLAND Florida Resort: Red, White & BOOM This star-spangled event takes place at LEGOLAND Florida Resort from Friday, July 2 to Sunday, July 4. Not only will there be Americana-themed LEGO displays all over the park, but there will also be a fireworks show at 9 pm each night during which you can don 3D glasses to see the fireworks turn into LEGO bricks in the sky. The event is included in park admission! Fireworks at the Fountain Don't miss the annual Fireworks at the Fountain celebration at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando! The event is from 5-10 pm on Sunday, July 4. There will be live bands and music, food trucks, drinks available for purchase, family activities, and a grand finale of fireworks that kick off over the lake at 9:15 pm. Admission is free, and you can bring your own picnic blanket and chairs as well as a cooler with nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Plus, dogs are welcome - Mr. Toyota approves. Disney Fireworks Disney fireworks are back just in time to celebrate our nation's birthday! Fireworks will take place nightly this weekend at both Magic Kingdom and Epcot, giving you a spectacular themed show to check out at the end of your day at the parks. On a budget and don't want to miss out? You can still see the show (albeit a little farther away)  if you head to the resorts! Star-Spangled Sanford Sanford is getting patriotic this weekend on Sunday, July 4 from 7-10 pm! You can spend the day walking downtown and trying different restaurants and bars, and the fireworks show will start just after sunset. Bring chairs and picnic blankets! Monumental 4th of July in Kissimmee This Independence Day event takes place at Kissimmee Lakefront Park from 5-9:30 pm - head out for family fun, fireworks, and more along the lake shore! Red, White, and Blue Americana in Downtown Winter Garden Live on the west side of town? Head to downtown Winter Garden this weekend! They're having live music on the plaza from 7-9 pm on Friday, July 2; a Farmer's Market celebration from 8 am - 1 pm on Saturday, July 3, and tons of activities on July 4, including an All-American Kids parade and a fireworks display on Lake Apopka at Newton Park at 9:15 pm. However you celebrate, do it safely, and have a happy July 4th!

Yup, you read that headline correctly. In its latest ad, Toyota is literally launching a new 2021 Toyota GR Supra off a ramp, 100 feet through the air, into a pile of cardboard boxes. It's the culminating stunt in a five-minute ad that showcases the sports car's superior handling, maneuverability, and speed in different scenarios. (We're living for this spot - watch it below.) While we definitely don't recommend trying this at home, we thought it would be interesting to share that the Toyota GR Supra did, in fact, make that jump and land in a pile of cardboard boxes. Our Orlando Toyota dealership has the details! So... how did a Toyota Supra actually fly through the air? One of the sports cars featured in this fun new spot is built by Papadakis Racing. They're a California-based racing company that builds out custom race cars and also has a pretty intense YouTube channel if you like to see cars do the seemingly impossible. They produced the stunt in San Pedro, California, which is about 10 miles from Long Beach. And although the jump is just one scene in the video, it took a fair amount of planning, production, effort to make it happen. Andy Bell - a renowned stuntman for Nitro Circus - was behind the wheel of the Toyota for the big jump. The Toyota Supra chosen for the stunt was mostly stock (but don't get any ideas, y'all) besides a padded roll cage custom-fitted to the interior just in case the stunt went south. It was also a concern that the nose of the sports car would take a dive mid-air, so the production crew put around 270 lbs of free weights into the rear hatch to help balance things out. Additionally, the car was painted a hot orange color that's not available in regular production. Before they even tried a test run, the proper speed to make it happen was calculated carefully and then the car was tested driving next to the ramp to ensure it could meet the right speed in the right amount of time. So what happened? It was a success (obviously) and the Toyota GR Supra did catch air off the ramp to nosedive into the over 500 cardboard boxes waiting for it. However - and this is why we said don't get any ideas - when it landed it busted several of its tires AND its rear suspension. You can watch the behind-the-scenes video below. See this amazing sports car in person at Toyota of Orlando So here's the thing - we don't condone you trying ANY of the above at home whether you drive a new Orlando Toyota Supra or not, but we DO condone you making this new Toyota sports car have a permanent place in your driveway or garage. Why not see it in person today? Come on down to Toyota of Orlando. We're conveniently located just off I-4 near the Millenia Mall at 3575 Vineland Road, and we're open seven days a week. Call us ahead of time at (407) 298-4500 to learn more and schedule your appointment!

When you think of the new Toyota Prius, the last thing that probably comes to mind is speed. After all, it was built to be green and efficient but certainly not to hit the track... until now, that is. Did you know that Toyota has a new Toyota Prius rally car? Toyota of Orlando has the details on this interesting variation of the popular hybrid. What makes this hybrid car rally-ready? As noted, the Orlando Toyota Prius was developed for one main purpose - to offer a clean and fuel-efficient way for drivers to hit the road. Performance is important in respect to eco-friendliness, but this hybrid isn't exactly track-ready. Toyota turned that notion on its head with this new rally car model, and here are some of the details we've gleaned so far. It's a 2020 Toyota Prius and believe it or not, it's already started participating in American rally car races (and doing well, we must say). However, it's just been racing in the exhibition class because no one is really sure how to classify it. The interior has been stripped of anything unnecessary to make it as light as possible, and the glass windows have been replaced with Plexiglass. There's also a roll cage and racing seats with six-point harnesses to keep the driver and passenger safely in place, as well as a roof-mounted scoop to pull cold air in since the A/C is no more. Not much is left in terms of the dash - where tons of features and gadgets once sat now lies just a gauge cluster and transmission controls (so don't expect to be able to fire up Apple CarPlay or anything). This new Toyota rally car has 15" wheels (the standard size for rally cars) and Cooper rally tires that measure 195/65R15. A lot of parts were borrowed since there's never been a rally-version of this new Toyota hybrid before. Suspension parts were borrowed from the RAV4 TRD model, and front springs came from a Toyota Camry while rear springs came from a Toyota Avalon. This new hybrid rally car has a 1.8L Atkinson-cycle inline-4 gas engine and a permanent-magnet synchronous AC electric motor, which means you get electronic all-wheel drive. However, it still gets 51/47 mpg and 121 horsepower just like the original model. A new vinyl wrap helped to get this Orlando Toyota rally-ready and more LED lighting has been added to the exterior to amp up visibility AND make it look a whole lot cooler. Test drive an Orlando Toyota Prius today We'll likely never (and we say that with complete confidence) see this rally-ready Toyota Prius at Toyota of Orlando. That doesn't mean you can't get your hands on the original, though! Check out what the lean, green, hybrid machine has to offer you today. Swing by and see it in person at 3575 Vineland Road, or give us a call for more info and to schedule a test drive! (407) 298-4500