The 2011 Toyota Corolla, which was recently unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, will make another big debut this month when it arrives at leading Virginia Toyota dealer Checkered Flag Toyota.

And arriving with the newest Corolla are a number of new features, including re-imagined front and rear fascias, a welcoming new interior, standard Smart Stop technology, and the complimentary Toyota Care Maintenance plan.

2011 Toyota Corolla Virginia – Features

The new exterior design brings a new front bumper, radiator grille, front lower grille, headlamps, trunk lid, rear license garnish, rear combination lamp, rear bumper and reflex reflector.

Inside the Corolla more improvements await Virginia Toyota shoppers.  These new colors and designs for the seats, instrument panel and door trim give the Corolla a very modern and sophisticated look.

Customers can choose between three trims for new model year: the base Corolla, LE and S, each of which will impress with outstanding performance.  An efficient 1.8-liter four-cylinder is beneath the hood of all Corolla trims, producing 132 horsepower and 128 lb-ft of torque.  Also at work in the Corolla is Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), which gives an added boost to both performance and fuel economy.

With these innovations the Corolla is able to earn an EPA-estimated 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway with a five-speed manual transmission and 26 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway with a four-speed automatic.

Smart Stop Technology, an advanced feature that reduces engine power when both pedals are pressed at the same time under certain conditions, will come standard on all Toyotas by the end of 2010.

Even more pace-of-mind comes by way of Toyota Care, a complimentary maintenance plan that covers all new Toyota vehicles for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and includes 24-hour roadside assistance.

After what seems to have been a long wait, drivers in Virginia will get their first glimpse of the 2011 Toyota Corolla and its new features very soon.

To find out more about the 2011 Toyota Corolla’s upcoming release, reach out to Checkered Flag Toyota, which proudly serves Virginia Toyota customers, for more information by calling 877-821-5131 or by visiting its website: http://toyota.checkeredflag.com/

New Toyota for Sale in Virginia:

Checkered Flag Toyota in Virginia Beach is celebrating the 10^th Anniversary of the Toyota Prius with 0% financing and customer cash options. Virginia Toyota shoppers can take advantage of 0% APR financing for up to 60 months.  Consumers who prefer not to finance can take advantage of immediate $1,000 Customer Cash Options from Toyota.

Additional 10^th anniversary Prius specials include 2 years of complimentary maintenance from Toyota and $1750 OVER Kelly Blue Book fair value for trades.

Learn more about the Toyota Prius online.

Toyota Prius is Great Virginia Family Car

The Toyota Prius has been so popular over the years for many reasons. The Prius is the world’s first standard-production hybrid-electric vehicle. Not only is its fuel economy favorable with the inflation of gasoline prices, but also it is still a comfortable, spacious, reliable vehicle, making it a great family car.

The 2010 Toyota Prius is available in four trims, the Prius II, III, IV and V. All of them average about 51 city/48 highway mpg. All trims also have an 18-liter, four-cylinder engine, which has actually improved highway mileage compared to earlier models. By making more torque, the engine can run at a lower average rpm on the highway.

There are three driving modes for the Prius. EV-Drive Mode allows driving on battery power alone at low speeds for about a mile, conditions permitting. Power Mode increases sensitivity to throttle input for a sportier feel, and Eco mode helps the driver achieve the best possible mileage.

The Toyota Prius also has many other energy-saving features. These include LED low beams and tail lights, an air circulator (powered by solar panels) to prevent the interior air temperature from rising while the vehicle is parked, reducing the need for air conditioning in the first place.  In fact, the 2010 Prius has made an industry first by making the air conditioning system capable of running with the engine off for added interior comfort.

Other improvements the 2010 Prius has are reduced road noise, improved acceleration (zero to 60mph in 9.8 seconds), disc brakes on all four wheels, and a larger interior space. Other features and options include a backup monitor to aid with the view of rear obstacles when the vehicle is in reverse, a voice-activated navigation system, and Safety Connect, Toyota’s first safety and security device. Standard on all trims are color-keyed foldable outside mirrors, heated outside mirrors, rear window electric defogger with timer, UV reduction glass windshield, aerodynamic rear deck spoiler, and roof-mounted XM satellite radio antenna.

Virginia Beach Toyota shoppers looking to purchase the 2010 Prius as a family car can also rest assured that it is a safe vehicle. The 2010 Toyota Prius has traction control, a 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), enhanced vehicle stability control, side-impact door beams, front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones, driver and front passenger advanced airbags with an occupant classification sensor, along with many more safety features.

Checkered Flag Toyota invites Virginia Beach Toyota shoppers to view their expanded selection of the ever-popular 2010 Prius models.