Toyota : Scion Solutions: What You See Is What You Get

TORRANCE, Calif., June 9 -- If you know your credit score*, you'll know your rate. That is what Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is promising with its new Scion Solutions programs offered through participating Scion dealers.

"Our haggle-free financing approach is similar to the set price tag Toyota is placing on the Scion vehicles," said Dave Nordstrom, TFS Corporate Manager of Products. "With Scion Solutions, we wanted to make car-financing a simple process so that there is no need to negotiate -- what you see is what you get."

The new program, created to support Toyota's edgy line of Scion vehicles, rolls out in select California Scion dealerships this June.

In addition to the "haggle-free" finance experience, there are a number of Scion Solutions programs to help all kinds of buyers get into one of the two Scion models**, including programs for:

   -- Recent college graduates

   -- Those with limited credit history and

   -- Those with no credit history

The Scion Solutions website, located under the "Possess" link on www.scion.com , also features a detailed section on the car-buying experience for those who want to learn more about this sometimes overwhelming process.

"Simplicity is the key with the Scion buyer," said Nordstrom. "They are looking for a consistent and transparent finance process, so that is what we are going to give them."

Scion Solutions will roll out to dealerships in the south, southeast and east coast beginning in February 2004.

About Toyota Financial Services

TFS is the finance and insurance brand for Toyota in the United States, offering retail auto financing and leasing through dealerships via Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC) and extended service contracts through Toyota Motor Insurance Services (TMIS). Lexus Financial Services is the brand for financial products for Lexus dealers and customers.

TFS is the third largest captive finance company, and currently employs over 2,600 associates nationwide with managed assets totaling more than $40 billion. It is part of a worldwide network of comprehensive financial services offered by Toyota Financial Services Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation.

   *  The credit score that determines the rate is the one that TFS pulls at
      the time of application.

   ** Scion Solutions programs are available to qualified customers upon
      approval of credit.