Here's one that will throw you off for a moment when you first hear it: The 2012 Toyota Prius Lineup has been named the "2012 Best Green Car to Buy" by GreenCarReports. That's right, the award that's normally reserved for a single model has been bestowed upon not two, but four vehicles this year, and we here at Beaman Toyota think that it speaks quite highly to the green merits of the Japanese automaker.

For those of you who are unaware, the Toyota Prius family of cars consists of the third-generation Toyota Prius, the newly released Toyota Prius v, the yet-to-be-released Toyota Prius Plug-In and the yet-to-be-unveiled Toyota Prius C.

How can two models that aren't even in circulation yet win the award? The answer is quite simple: The judges already know what's in store for these models, as they're based on the company's award-winning platform. Furthmore, these vehicles give the market more choices when considering a hybrid vehicle; something that likely played heavily in the decision.

Of course, there's still the matter of the competition. More specifically, the Toyota Prius lineup was pit against some of the best-selling green vehicles in the world today. That includes models like the M35h, Civic Hybrid, Mitsubishi i, and Fiat 500. So, what it all boils down to is the fact that when the competition heats up, Toyota knows how to stay cool and cruise right into the finish.

Want to learn more about the award-winning Prius lineup? Make sure to contact us online or by phone at (888) 224-8350. We're ready and happy to answer any questions that you may have about the Prius lineup or any other new Toyota that we carry here at Broadway (Downtown Nashville) Nashville, TN 37203. We can shed light on models like the Toyota Land Cruiser, Avalon, and Tundra, as well as the used Toyota that we carry too. So make sure to get in touch with us at your next convenience.