National Press Release

TORRANCE, Calif., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Through advances in engine design and hybrid technology, Toyota has a wide selection of fuel-sipping cars and the best overall average fuel economy of any full-line manufacturer.*

With gas prices at an all-time high, Toyota has seven models with EPA-rated highway fuel economy of 30 miles per gallon (mpg) or higher such as the four-cylinder Camry, Camry Hybrid (counted as separate model), Solara, Corolla, Matrix, Yaris and Prius. America's favorite hybrid, the Toyota Prius, is the company's highest-mileage vehicle with an EPA highway rating of 45 mpg.

With the addition of the fuel-efficient Scion xD model, the total number increases to eight models.

    Among the technological advances contributing to Toyota's fuel economy
numbers are Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive(R), variable valve timing with
intelligence (VVT-i), improvements in fuel injection technology, Toyota's
drive by wire system, transmission enhancements and lighter weight vehicle
materials.



                   MODEL                           EPA HWY RATING
                4-CYL. CAMRY                           31 mpg
                CAMRY HYBRID                           34 mpg
                   SOLARA                              31 mpg
                  COROLLA                           35 to 37 mpg
                   MATRIX                           31 to 33 mpg
                   YARIS                            35 to 36 mpg
                   PRIUS                               45 mpg
                  SCION xD                          32 to 33 mpg

    *According to Corporate Average Fuel Economy filed with NHTSA

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SOURCE Toyota