TOYOTA FAST FACTS: 2011 ecoENERGY for Vehicle Awards

TOYOTA CANADA - Did you know that three 2011 Toyota vehicles were top-rated for fuel efficiency in this year's ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards?

Highlights from the ecoENERGY for Vehicle Awards include:

· Most fuel-efficient midsize: 2011 Toyota Prius (11th year in a row)

· Most fuel-efficient minivan: 2011 4-cylinder Toyota Sienna

· Most fuel-efficient pick-up: 2011 4-cylinder Toyota Tacoma

Facts:

· Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy efficiency identifies the winning vehicles by testing that simulates 20 000 kilometres driven annually (55 % city, 45 % highway).

· The Toyota Prius has won the ecoENERGY award each year since the model was introduced in the 2001 model year.

· Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive is the most proven gasoline-electric hybrid advanced powertrain system.