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The Toyota Corolla, which received refreshed styling and numerous enhancements for 2011, enters the 2012 model year with upgrades to the feature content for the base L model and a new standard audio system for the LE and S grade models.

A standard bearer for value, quality and dependability for more than 40 years, the Toyota Corolla delivers even more value for 2012. The Corolla L grade model gains color-keyed power side mirrors, along with power windows with driver's auto-down, power door locks and remote keyless entry. The LE grade adds standard 16-inch wheels and steering wheel audio controls for 2012. The sporty S model adds a double-stitch accent to its seats.

TORRANCE, Calif., - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2012 Avalon sedan. The 2012 Avalon remains unchanged from the 2011 model and there are no price increases over the 2011 Avalon MSRP. In addition, there are no changes to the specifications or pricing of the Options/Packages available for the 2012 Avalon. Assembly of the 2012 Avalon began on Nov. 7 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK).

The Truth About Cars have published a review of the 2012 Toyota Camry. 'Time was, Toyota entirely revised its cars every other generation. But the 2012 Camry is the third generation on a platform that dates back to the 2002 model year. Exterior dimensions are unchanged, and interior dimensions increase by only fractions of an inch. Consequently, the Camry remains considerably smaller than the Honda Accord, the Mazda6, and even the new Volkswagen Passat. But many buyers have rejected the Honda and Mazda as too large; for them the Camry was already the right size. Toyota notes that every exterior panel is new. At first glance the midsection looks much the same, though a closer study discovers simpler surfacing. The ends of the car have changed more dramatically, giving up their Banglesque curves for boxier shapes. Neither striking nor laden with controversial flourishes, the new exterior recalls the Camrys of the 1980s and 1990s in its utterly forgettable inoffensiveness.'

The USA Today have published a review of the 2012 Toyota Prius v hybrid wagon. 'The Prius v seems pleasant, quick enough, sporty and sufficiently comfy. The v Five comes with faux leather called SofTex, soft and soft of leather-like. Certainly it would be easy to wipe clean, as leather is, when kids do something surprising in the car. The fake leather is supposed to be more environmentally friendly than actual leather, and we're sure that's true if you're the cow. The Five driver's seat also lets you adjust the lumbar support, an absolute must. The lesser model without adjustment was a back- and deal-breaker. Physiques differ, so you might disagree.'

CNET have published a review of the 2012 Toyota Prius. 'The Prius V offers more passenger area than the standard Prius, with rear seats that slide forward and back, and recline. In the front seats, the extra space is notable, with the feeling of more elbow room and a wide console working as an arm rest. Six-footers will find their heads brushing the ceiling in the rear seats, but reclining those seats restores inches of headroom. Similar to the Prius hatchback, the Prius V uses a 1.8-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine coupled to a hybrid system that can drive the car with an electric motor. Total output from this system is 134 horsepower, but Toyota changed the differential ratio to get a little more torque from the system to cope with the larger vehicle.'

Car Advice have published a review of the Toyota FJ Cruiser. 'For starters, there's a ladder-frame chassis, heavy-duty coil suspension all round, and a part-time four-wheel drive system with two-speed transfer case. Not that you need this kind of 4×4 grunt much of the time, at least in this part of the Flinders. While the FJ Cruiser is happy to motor along dirt trails in two-wheel drive (more on that later) it's worthwhile shifting into 4-High, as the car feels significantly more planted at speed. What's more, you can do that on the fly with little more than finger tip effort.'

CNET have published a review of the 2011 Toyota Highlander Limited. 'The new Highlander has a wide, beefy grille and prominent wheel arches. The headlights get squashed by a higher bumper molding. This styling might presage a new Toyota design language, but probably not--Toyota's cars, SUVs, and trucks don't share a common look. In top Limited trim, the options for the Highlander are few. This trim sticks with the 3.5-liter V-6, not lowering itself to the new four-cylinder. Four-wheel drive comes standard, and while Toyota lists a navigation system or navigation with rear-seat entertainment as options, you have to choose one or the other. The Limited-trim Highlander cannot be chosen without navigation, according to the Toyota Web site.'

CNET have published a review of the 2011 Toyota Camry SE. 'The Camry has been criticized by automotive enthusiasts as being a transportation appliance, a car that gets you from point A to point B reliably, but without excitement. For 95 percent of the car-buying public, that is just fine. The cloth-lined seats in the 2011 Toyota Camry SE feel cushy, like you could put them in the living room facing the entertainment center. Toyota says the wheel is leather-wrapped, but the finish gives it a plastic feel. And probably a half-life of 5,000 years. Keeping pace with decades of tradition, the Camry demands a twist of its metal key in the ignition--no push-button starter here. However, one nice touch not always seen in cars of this price range is automatic up/down windows, with enough play in the rocker switches to easily arrest the window motion for partial opening.'

News Day have published a review of the Toyota plug-in Prius. 'The plug-in Prius is supposed to operate as a pure electric vehicle for the first 13 miles up to 62 mph on a full charge. But, at least in cold weather, unless your accelerator foot is as light as a sparrow's, the gasoline engine will jump in to assist in acceleration on every standing start. In contrast, Chevrolet's new Volt offers between 25 and 50 miles of pure electric driving, with the gasoline engine assisting only occasionally in propelling the car. After 13 miles, the plug-in Prius operates like any other Prius, offering comfort for five, a good ride and acceptable handling except for overboosted power steering. A recharge takes three hours on an ordinary 110-volt household outlet -- 90 minutes on a 220 outlet.'

The Truth About Cars have published a review of the 2011 Toyota Avalon. 'Beating under the hood of the Avalon is Toyota's corporate 3.5L V6. For Avalon duty, the 3.5L engine is equipped with dual independent variable valve timing "with intelligence" which reduces emissions to California ULEV status and helps the engine to deliver 268HP and 248lb-ft of torque (at 6200RPM and 4700RPM respectively) while feeding on regular 87-octane gasoline. Though the engine may not seem overly sporty, the relatively light curb weight of 3572-3616lbs (depending on options) means that the Avalon will scoot to 60 in a TTAC verified 6.2 seconds which is non-too-shabby for the full-size sedan market. For the sake of comparison, the Buick Lucerne when equipped with the now-defunct V8 took 7.7 seconds to get to highway-speed.'