Well, now we know how long they expect that engine to last with 0w20 oil and proper oil changes at whatever miles they suggest: 125,001. Of course that's figuring a national average. Cars in cold climates will probably last a bit longer. I can't wait to see what that oil is like after 5000 miles in Phoenix traffic in July. And they decided to stress the engine a bit more and squeeze out another 50 hp. That should help it last longer. I actually like Toyotas (heck, we make 'em here in KY). But this foolishness of trying to squeeze a million hp and a million mpg out of an engine is crazy. Maybe if I lived north of the artic circle I would consider 20 weight oil.
Please ask your Dad to change the oil twice as often as the book calls for. Then the guy that buys the car from your Dad in 8 years/125k miles will actually get something for his money.
I am glad to see the disc brakes all round. Whole lot safer even if it does cost car companies maybe $5 more per car to do it. Can't believe I still see new cars on the road with drum brakes on the rear. Heck, my '76 MB has discs all round!
Sorry to be so down, but watching these oil weight games they play makes me crazy(er).