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Get Toyota to bring its hybrid minivan to America!
Target: Jim Press, President, Toyota North AmericaSponsored by: Union of Concerned Scientists
Toyota has a fuel-efficient hybrid minivan named the Estima that boasts approximately
35 miles per gallon. Unfortunately, we can't get this clean,
fuel-efficient, family vehicle here in America, it's only available in Japan! In
America, unfortunately, more and more hybrid models are being introduced that
focus on increased power rather than mileage.
Toyota aims to sell about 8,400 Estimas in Japan this year. Let's show Toyota how much demand there is in America for fuel-efficient family vehicles.
As the summer driving season and higher gas prices approach, Americans face another year where minivan options, even the Toyota Sienna, give families pain at the pump. Hybrid technology has the potential to play a major role in giving consumers fuel-efficient, low pollution options in every vehicle class - but only if the technology used to boost mileage, not muscle.
Toyota sells more vehicles in Japan than it does in America. So a petition surpassing their expected Estima sales numbers in Japan would send a strong signal that the U.S. market truly wants greater choices in fuel-efficient hybrid models.
Ask Toyota to deliver
more fuel-efficient hybrid choices to America!
Toyota aims to sell about 8,400 Estimas in Japan this year. Let's show Toyota how much demand there is in America for fuel-efficient family vehicles.
As the summer driving season and higher gas prices approach, Americans face another year where minivan options, even the Toyota Sienna, give families pain at the pump. Hybrid technology has the potential to play a major role in giving consumers fuel-efficient, low pollution options in every vehicle class - but only if the technology used to boost mileage, not muscle.
Toyota sells more vehicles in Japan than it does in America. So a petition surpassing their expected Estima sales numbers in Japan would send a strong signal that the U.S. market truly wants greater choices in fuel-efficient hybrid models.
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We signed the “Get Toyota to bring its hybrid minivan to America!” petition!
# 13,592:
12:45 pm PDT, Sep 20,
Virginia Samuelson, Arizona
We can't believe it's taking so long for Toyota to bring it's hybrid minivan to the USA. Please do it soon!
We can't believe it's taking so long for Toyota to bring it's hybrid minivan to the USA. Please do it soon!
# 13,591:
7:08 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Joseph Radford, Utah
# 13,590:
3:34 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Joe Casagranda, Wisconsin
please send us the hybrid minivan soon Iwant to buy one
please send us the hybrid minivan soon Iwant to buy one
# 13,589:
1:28 pm PDT, Sep 19,
Thomas Gray, Oregon
I own a camry hybrid and love it. I could use a minivan for my growing family but I am refusing to buy one until it is a hybrid. If Honda releases the first hybrid minivan I won't hesitate to change brands. Don't worry about Ford, GM or Chrysler, I wouldn't drive one of their cars if it was a gift. The new highlander hybrid just doesn't solve the problems of easy access and storage that a minivan does.
I own a camry hybrid and love it. I could use a minivan for my growing family but I am refusing to buy one until it is a hybrid. If Honda releases the first hybrid minivan I won't hesitate to change brands. Don't worry about Ford, GM or Chrysler, I wouldn't drive one of their cars if it was a gift. The new highlander hybrid just doesn't solve the problems of easy access and storage that a minivan does.
# 13,588:
8:22 pm PDT, Sep 18,
Alisa Beck, Michigan
I already own a camry so I vowed to never go with another car company. When I have a family of my own I would be really interested in a hybrid van.
I already own a camry so I vowed to never go with another car company. When I have a family of my own I would be really interested in a hybrid van.
# 13,587:
10:09 pm PDT, Sep 14,
Dr. Harald Otto Schweizer, California
We in the US are villified internationally for being addicted to gas guzzling SUVs and mini vans, yet we would happily and quickly purchase a hybrid mini-van. Since Toyota already has had one in Japan for a number of years, it is simply mind boggling that to my knowledge, Toyota has not attempted to bring the vehicle here. The typical response that "Americans" would not like the smaller vehicles with less horsepower marketed in Japan, shows that someone has NOT conducted a marketing study here in the USA. Or is it that the US Gov't is trying to protect the American car manufacturers who continue to have no clue why their sales are dropping?
We in the US are villified internationally for being addicted to gas guzzling SUVs and mini vans, yet we would happily and quickly purchase a hybrid mini-van. Since Toyota already has had one in Japan for a number of years, it is simply mind boggling that to my knowledge, Toyota has not attempted to bring the vehicle here. The typical response that "Americans" would not like the smaller vehicles with less horsepower marketed in Japan, shows that someone has NOT conducted a marketing study here in the USA. Or is it that the US Gov't is trying to protect the American car manufacturers who continue to have no clue why their sales are dropping?
# 13,586:
9:05 am PDT, Sep 13,
Name not displayed, Texas
We have baby #3 on the way and with the size of carseats needed to seat 3 small children, a minivan or a gas guzzling SUV is required. We want to do the economical and eco-friendly thing by getting a hybrid minivan, but there isn't one available! You can't blame the Americans for our carbon footprint if you don't provide a way for us to cut it significantly!
We have baby #3 on the way and with the size of carseats needed to seat 3 small children, a minivan or a gas guzzling SUV is required. We want to do the economical and eco-friendly thing by getting a hybrid minivan, but there isn't one available! You can't blame the Americans for our carbon footprint if you don't provide a way for us to cut it significantly!
# 13,585:
6:43 am PDT, Sep 13,
Shirley Koo, Canada
We are aiming in the next year or so to buy a minivan to accommodate our growing family including a child with disability and elderly parents. Your hybrid version would be our top choice. Please let us know when it will be available in the Canadian market or how to get on any waiting list for this right away.
We are aiming in the next year or so to buy a minivan to accommodate our growing family including a child with disability and elderly parents. Your hybrid version would be our top choice. Please let us know when it will be available in the Canadian market or how to get on any waiting list for this right away.
# 13,584:
9:48 pm PDT, Sep 12,
Nahid Bhoja, Canada
Minivans are for people who love their kids. Let's save our planet for these kids!
Minivans are for people who love their kids. Let's save our planet for these kids!
# 13,583:
6:17 am PDT, Sep 12,
Megan Sullivan, Illinois
Buyers are waiting in line for this thing. What's the holdup?
Buyers are waiting in line for this thing. What's the holdup?
# 13,582:
7:53 pm PDT, Sep 11,
Lisa Wright, Illinois
Why should having the ability to carpool, come with such poor fuel economy? We're planning on buying a minivan next year and would buy a hybrid Toyota if it were available.
Why should having the ability to carpool, come with such poor fuel economy? We're planning on buying a minivan next year and would buy a hybrid Toyota if it were available.
# 13,581:
7:31 pm PDT, Sep 11,
Brian Warling, Illinois
PLEASE! America needs a hybrid minivan! We (parents) are your most conscientious users of autos and fuel.
PLEASE! America needs a hybrid minivan! We (parents) are your most conscientious users of autos and fuel.
# 13,580:
8:41 am PDT, Sep 11,
Name not displayed, California
We are in the market for a new minivan for our family of 6. We are surprised and disappointed that there are no hybrid minivans available in the US, although Japan has had one for a number of years. Get with it, Toyota!
We are in the market for a new minivan for our family of 6. We are surprised and disappointed that there are no hybrid minivans available in the US, although Japan has had one for a number of years. Get with it, Toyota!
# 13,579:
9:31 am PDT, Sep 10,
Name not displayed, Maryland
I have a family of six. We need the size of a minivan, but there are no hybrid minivans for sale in the USA. Toyota has the best hybrid drive system on the market today. Please bring the hybrid Estima in the USA.
I have a family of six. We need the size of a minivan, but there are no hybrid minivans for sale in the USA. Toyota has the best hybrid drive system on the market today. Please bring the hybrid Estima in the USA.
# 13,578:
2:44 am PDT, Sep 10,
Phil Brewer, Illinois
# 13,577:
6:47 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Jorge Lozada, Massachusetts
# 13,576:
5:02 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Name not displayed, Maryland
time for the family to invest in a van we have a camery which we find an excellent product i would much rather have a toyota than another brand, but if you do not have a hybred available soonest i will have to invest in smething else - and won't buy another for many years. if a hybred van is not introduced soon, you will loose me as a loyal customer because the product i need is not available
time for the family to invest in a van we have a camery which we find an excellent product i would much rather have a toyota than another brand, but if you do not have a hybred available soonest i will have to invest in smething else - and won't buy another for many years. if a hybred van is not introduced soon, you will loose me as a loyal customer because the product i need is not available
# 13,575:
1:01 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Name not displayed, Utah
Please bring Estima or equivalent hybrid van to US I will buy it.
Please bring Estima or equivalent hybrid van to US I will buy it.
# 13,574:
11:01 am PDT, Sep 9,
Name not displayed, Texas
With 3 kids in booster seats our only option is a van or SUV. We're driving a Sequoia now and I agonize over how much we're polluting the air and contributing to the war over the oil fields. I am ready to make the move to a van, but would like a hybird. Anytime now! We're waiting...
With 3 kids in booster seats our only option is a van or SUV. We're driving a Sequoia now and I agonize over how much we're polluting the air and contributing to the war over the oil fields. I am ready to make the move to a van, but would like a hybird. Anytime now! We're waiting...
# 13,573:
11:23 am PDT, Sep 7,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
We bought a 2001 Prius in summer 2000, and have been extremely happy with it. Now that we have 2 kids, the greatest thing is to have a hybrid minivan from Toyota.
We bought a 2001 Prius in summer 2000, and have been extremely happy with it. Now that we have 2 kids, the greatest thing is to have a hybrid minivan from Toyota.
# 13,572:
2:51 pm PDT, Sep 6,
Wayne Peterson, Minnesota
I would like the option of buying one.
I would like the option of buying one.
# 13,571:
9:20 am PDT, Sep 6,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
Obviously, there is a huge market in the US for hybrid vans.
Obviously, there is a huge market in the US for hybrid vans.
# 13,570:
2:49 pm PDT, Sep 5,
Steven Prestwood, California
Will buy if available.
Will buy if available.
# 13,569:
10:46 am PDT, Sep 5,
Bill Mitchell, Washington
# 13,568:
9:23 am PDT, Sep 4,
Ray Clapper, Pennsylvania
I love toyotas a I would like a Sienna, but the gas mileage is a killer. My wife owns a toyota camry and I have a Matrix. It is great on gas, but not enough room for what I need. I keep waiting for Toyota to come out with a hybrid mini-van in the US. I often see their vehicles when we travel in Europe, but I keep waiting for the US version. I just don't understand why the urgency is not there for manufacture ? I will be one of the first customers to buy one if it ever happens. Ray Clapper
I love toyotas a I would like a Sienna, but the gas mileage is a killer. My wife owns a toyota camry and I have a Matrix. It is great on gas, but not enough room for what I need. I keep waiting for Toyota to come out with a hybrid mini-van in the US. I often see their vehicles when we travel in Europe, but I keep waiting for the US version. I just don't understand why the urgency is not there for manufacture ? I will be one of the first customers to buy one if it ever happens. Ray Clapper
# 13,567:
6:03 pm PDT, Sep 3,
Mary Reed, California
# 13,566:
5:20 pm PDT, Sep 3,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 13,565:
12:04 pm PDT, Sep 3,
Marc David Garcia, Texas
There is no better time than the present.
There is no better time than the present.
# 13,564:
6:47 pm PDT, Sep 1,
Murray Kidd, Massachusetts
Please, oh PLEASE!!
Please, oh PLEASE!!
# 13,563:
8:58 am PDT, Aug 31,
William Kastner, Georgia
Would love to see such an offering here in the US.
Would love to see such an offering here in the US.
# 13,562:
5:39 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Andrea Score, Canada
Need to get a minivan to accomodate our plans to expand our family within the next year...would prefer to go straight to a hybrid model than to buy a regular minivan.
Need to get a minivan to accomodate our plans to expand our family within the next year...would prefer to go straight to a hybrid model than to buy a regular minivan.
# 13,561:
4:23 pm PDT, Aug 28,
Pamela Lewack, Maryland
There is a tremendous need in America for a hybrid mini-van.
There is a tremendous need in America for a hybrid mini-van.
# 13,560:
1:50 pm PDT, Aug 28,
M. Hunter, Virginia
Planning to replace a 1999 Nissan Quest within the next 12-24 months...would very much prefer to choose a hybrid option.
Planning to replace a 1999 Nissan Quest within the next 12-24 months...would very much prefer to choose a hybrid option.
# 13,559:
1:46 pm PDT, Aug 27,
Jeff Rahlmann, Washington
I will echo the sentiments of some previous petitioners. I own a 1998 Dodge Caravan now, and it's starting to break down slowly. I hope we can keep it together just long enough for the Toyota hybrid minivan. As soon as it appears we will be purchasing.
I will echo the sentiments of some previous petitioners. I own a 1998 Dodge Caravan now, and it's starting to break down slowly. I hope we can keep it together just long enough for the Toyota hybrid minivan. As soon as it appears we will be purchasing.
# 13,558:
9:10 am PDT, Aug 27,
Sonya Cook, North Carolina
I WANT A HYBRID MINIVAN!!! I am not going to buy another vehicle until one comes out, I hope Toyota will be the first to offer one. BUT I will by the first one to hit the US market.
I WANT A HYBRID MINIVAN!!! I am not going to buy another vehicle until one comes out, I hope Toyota will be the first to offer one. BUT I will by the first one to hit the US market.
# 13,557:
7:55 pm PDT, Aug 26,
K. Anderson, Ohio
Please please, bring it over. I'm eager to purchase one!
Please please, bring it over. I'm eager to purchase one!
# 13,556:
12:45 pm PDT, Aug 24,
Name not displayed, Canada
Will buy a hybrid minivan from the first company to get it to the market.
Will buy a hybrid minivan from the first company to get it to the market.
# 13,555:
5:49 pm PDT, Aug 21,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
I would buy an Estima immediately if it were available in the US with all wheel drive. I have a Previa that I have been holding onto for 12 years. It's the best car I ever owned.
I would buy an Estima immediately if it were available in the US with all wheel drive. I have a Previa that I have been holding onto for 12 years. It's the best car I ever owned.
# 13,554:
5:11 pm PDT, Aug 21,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
I would buy a new minivan today if a hybrid version was available! We currently own a Dodge caravan with 150K miles and hope a hybrid is available before it dies. It would convince me to go with Toyota!
I would buy a new minivan today if a hybrid version was available! We currently own a Dodge caravan with 150K miles and hope a hybrid is available before it dies. It would convince me to go with Toyota!
# 13,553:
4:55 pm PDT, Aug 21,
Name not displayed, Texas
Still waiting to purchase a hybrid minivan. My current Dodge minivan is 9 years old. If they don't come out with one soon, I may have to purchase another Dodge.
Still waiting to purchase a hybrid minivan. My current Dodge minivan is 9 years old. If they don't come out with one soon, I may have to purchase another Dodge.
# 13,552:
12:25 pm PDT, Aug 21,
Ed B, New Jersey
Waiting to replace my current minivan. I need the gas mileage and space for my family...
Waiting to replace my current minivan. I need the gas mileage and space for my family...
# 13,551:
9:18 pm PDT, Aug 19,
Susan Lansing, New York
I'm trying the best I can to stretch out the life of my car as I wait for this one. My car is almost on life support! Please hurry!
I'm trying the best I can to stretch out the life of my car as I wait for this one. My car is almost on life support! Please hurry!