TORRANCE, Calif. — To better entice customers into dealerships and complement the recently launched CARS program, Toyota announced that consumers can obtain special lease options on vehicles that qualify for the CARS program.

Regionally, consumers can apply their CARS rebates toward special 60-month leases on Yaris, Corolla, Camry (non-hybrid), RAV4 SUV and Tacoma pickup.

Since rates will vary by region, officials said they have posted information on buyatoyota.com so consumers can learn which lease specials are available in their area.

The special leases are only available to customers participating in the CARS program, officials stressed. Consumers not receiving government incentives can take advantage other regional offers, including low APRs and cash rebates, according to the company.

"We appreciate the effort by the U.S. Congress to pass ‘Cash for Clunkers' which represents a great stimulus for the auto industry and our dealers," said Jim Lentz, president and chief operating officer of Toyota Motor Sales.

"It will help consumers dispose of older, high-emissions, less fuel-efficient vehicles and replace them with new, more fuel-efficient cars and trucks," he added.

To further help shoppers, Toyota indicated it has set up www.toyota.com/cashforclunkers to show what models are eligible for the special lease rates, as well as allow visitors to calculate the amount of federal funds that may be available based on their CARS trade-in.

Consumers who don't receive government incentives can still take advantage of other regional offers and dealer incentives that may include low APRs and cash rebates. The added dealer incentives may be combined with a CARS rebate, according to the company.

Editor's Note: For more details on what automakers are doing to spread the word about CARS and drive consumers into stores, please stay tuned the SubPrime Update's sister e-newsletter, Auto Remarketing Today.