April 2, 2004
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Torrance, CA
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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today
announced price adjustments on 10 select models in its vehicle lineup. In addition
to the price adjustments, a new value-driven Standard Camry model has been added
to the current Camry lineup.
The new Standard Camry will be powered by Toyota's 2.4-liter four-cylinder
VVT-i engine and available in both a five-speed manual and four-speed automatic
transmissions. The Standard Camry will be equipped with an array of standard
features including air conditioning, power windows with driver's auto-down,
power door locks, power driver seat with lumbar support, color-keyed power outside
mirrors, cruise control, driver and front passenger multi-stage airbags, Deluxe
3-in-1 AM/FM/cassette/CD with six speakers and on-glass antenna, and a host
of others.
The base manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the 2004 Standard
Camry ranges from $18,045 for models equipped with the five-speed manual to
$18,875 for models equipped with the four-speed automatic. Prices for all other
Camry grades remain unchanged.
The price adjustment for 10 select Toyota models reflects an average MSRP increase
for the entire Toyota model lineup of $79, or 0.4 percent. The 10 models receive
the following average MSRP increases: the Camry Solara coupe, $100, or 0.4 percent;
the RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), $100, or 0.5 percent; the Avalon
full-size sedan, $100, or 0.3 percent; the Echo subcompact, $110, or 1.0 percent;
the 4Runner mid-size SUV, $100, or 0.3 percent, the Celica sport coupe, $180,
or 0.9 percent; the Sienna van, $200, or 0.8 percent; the Tacoma compact pickup
truck, $200, or 1.1 percent; the Prius hybrid sedan, $300, or 1.5 percent; and
the Land Cruiser full-size SUV, $500, or 0.9 percent.
The price adjustment on all 10 models will take effect on April 3. The new
Standard Camry model will begin arriving at dealerships in May.