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Toyota Announces 2001 Prices for Camry and Avalon Passenger Cars

29 August 2000

Toyota Announces 2001 Prices for Camry and Avalon Passenger Cars And Regular and Xtracab Tacoma Trucks

    TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 28 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for
its 2001 model year Camry sedan, Camry Solara coupe, Avalon full-size sedan,
and regular and Xtracab Tacoma compact pickup trucks.
    The Toyota Camry sedan, America's best-selling passenger car for the past
three years, offers a special edition Gallery Series package on all LE grades
for 2001.  The Gallery Series package includes a two-tone exterior finish,
unique wheels, chrome-tipped exhaust, premium two-tone fabric seats,
leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Gallery Series badging and
logoed floor mats.
    The MSRP for the 2001 Camry sedan ranges from $17,675 for the CE grade
with a four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, to $26,225 for
the premium XLE model with a V6 engine and automatic transmission.  Compared
to the 2000 model year, the Camry sedan MSRP will increase by 0.3 percent, or
$56.  On a comparably equipped basis, Camry sedan prices increase by only
0.1 percent, or $27.
    The sporty Camry Solara coupe and the recently introduced Camry Solara
convertible enter the 2001 model year with a slight overall price decrease.
The MSRP for the 2001 Camry Solara ranges from $18,965 for the SE coupe with a
four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, to $30,515 for the
SLE convertible with a V6 engine and automatic transmission.  Compared to the
2000 model year, the Camry Solara MRSP will decrease by 0.5 percent, or $118.
    The second-generation Avalon full-size sedan receives a minimal price
increase.  The MSRP for Avalon will range from $25,845 for the XL model with
bucket seats, to $30,405 for the premium XLS grade with bucket seats.  The
overall price increase for Avalon will be $300, or 1.1 percent.
    The popular Tacoma regular and Xtracab compact pickup trucks offer
aggressive new styling for 2001.  All Tacoma models receive a new front fascia
design, which features a vertical grille and raised hood, new multi-reflector
headlamps and jeweled tail lamps.
    Tacoma also introduces the all-new S-Runner 4x2 Xtracab five-speed manual
V6 to its diverse lineup.  S-Runner features a performance-enhanced
sports-tuned suspension matched to a muscular full color-keyed exterior that
includes 16-inch aluminum wheels, an aluminum muffler and tailpipe and unique
badging.  A dealer-installed Toyota Racing Development (TRD) body kit also is
available.  The color-keyed exterior is complemented by a unique interior
design.
    The MSRP for the 2001 Tacoma regular and Xtracab pickup ranges from
$11,845 for the 4x2 regular cab with a five-speed manual transmission, to
$20,365 for the 4x4 Xtracab V6 with a four-speed automatic transmission.
Compared to the 2000 model year, the overall Tacoma MRSP will increase by
2.2 percent, or $361.  However, on a comparably equipped basis, Tacoma prices
decrease by $414, or 2.5 percent.