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The overall experience at Toyota dealerships

The overall experience at Toyota dealerships

Guest satisfaction is one of the most rated achievements of any car dealership and this is indeed the motto for Toyota dealers. At the end of the day, Toyota’s only aim is to ensure that each of its customers has world-class service and if there is one customer that is not too happy then ensuring satisfaction for even that one person is crucial to Toyota dealers. Toyota dealers have trained professions who not only brief an individual with the specifications for the car but also devote their time towards ensuring that each of their customers gets hands on experience at the showroom as the service executives strongly believe that it is essential to feel one with the car as cars are like family. Selling automotive is easy when the customer knows what they want, but to an undecided, confused or wavering customer, Toyota devotes their patience to make the customer find the right match for their different car needs. The executive’s motto is not just car sales, it is also to ensure that a customer is equipped with all the necessary details from the car’s performance to service details and driving experience so that a customer would never feel conned or just be a scapegoat to a sales target but has the actual experience of enjoying the right car rather than picking one that has no value for their money or desire over time.
2021 Toyota Highlander – Safety features

2021 Toyota Highlander – Safety features

If you’re a true loyal Toyota fan, you’d want to know about the upgraded version of the 2021 Highlander. Known for great performance, safety, and protection features, the 2020 Toyota Highlander garnered great reviews and high sales. The brand has yet again met its users’ expectations with the latest 2021 Toyota Highlander, which boasts excellent safety features. If you’re looking for a car to accommodate your family, the 2021 Toyota Highlander is the best bet. Let’s have a look at its safety features.  Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) The safety technologies and features include Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), pre-collision system with low-light pedestrian detection, and lane departure alert with steering assist, among others. These safety features help the driver maneuver to the center of the lane and also warn the driver with visual/audio alerts in case of passing vehicles or pedestrians. The safety system saves the driver from potential mishaps. Could we ask for more? Star Safety System This category of safety features function with minimal or absolutely no input required from the user. The Star Safety System works in sync with the Sense 2.5+ and the impressive features that include Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology®.
The best SUVs of Toyota

The best SUVs of Toyota

Toyota is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers. Over the decades, this Japan-based automobile giant has earned a worldwide reputation in various categories of automobiles such as cars and minivans, crossovers and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs), and trucks, among others. Over the years, the company has produced some promising and noteworthy models across these categories. List of various models in Toyota’s crossovers and SUVs category Toyota has an impressive list of models in the category of crossovers and SUVs. These models have a sleek finish and offer a wonderful driving experience. Listed below are the key Toyota models belonging to the crossovers and SUVs category. 2018 Toyota RAV4 The Toyota RAV4 is an SUV with a sleek and stylish design. Be it a family holiday or a road trip with friends, the Toyota RAV4 is your true travel companion for vacations and adventures. This model offers the perfect blend of comfort and technology with a heated front to battle the cold winter mornings, integration of the premium JBL audio with navigation, and app suite to help you stay connected always. The other prominent interior features, which makes Toyota RAV4 a must buy, include illuminated SE gauge cluster, satellite radio, hybrid technology in terms of power, comprehensive energy monitor, and a frameless rearview mirror. Toyota RAV4 includes various sub-models such as SE, SE Hybrid, Limited, Adventure, LE, and LE Hybrid, among others.
2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2020 Toyota Highlander – 5 key differences

2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2020 Toyota Highlander – 5 key differences

The Toyota Highlander has been one of the most popular crossover SUVs since it was launched. It has been particularly in demand as a family car, and the mid-range SUV underwent a major overhaul in 2020. With new upgrades added to the 2021 Toyota Highlander, here are some of the major differences between the two models. Price hike The base MSRP of the 2020 Highlander is $34,600. On average, customers have been paying $33,264 for this SUV across dealers and sellers. The 2021 version of this crossover SUV is priced only slightly higher at $35,085. Based on added features and trims, the 2021 Highlander has a higher average price across several sellers and dealers. New trim grade The Toyota Highlander brought a major wave in the automotive industry with the 2020 model. While other automakers would shy away from making major changes following a big overhaul, Toyota went on to make upgrades to the Highlander in the following year, that is, 2021. The 2020 model has five trims: L, LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum. The 2021 Toyota highlander comes with one more trim level, XSE. Aiming for a more athletic driving experience, the XSE trim slots between the Limited and XLE versions.
The new Toyota RAV4 features you need to know about

The new Toyota RAV4 features you need to know about

The RAV4 from the house of Toyota experienced great sales in 2017 and outran other compact SUVs like Nissan Rogue and Honda CR-V. In general, crossovers are quite popular in vehicle sales, and the Toyota RAV4 is leading among them. This vehicle is well known for its styling, performance, premium interiors, safety features, and more. The year 2018 is also touted to be a great one for the popular crossover SUV, with the launch of the Toyota RAV4 2018 model . It is the sixth year of the vehicle, which was first launched in 2013. The 2018 model was introduced in September last year and is already experiencing great sales. The 2018 Toyota RAV4 showcases few major changes and one new trim level. Let’s take a detailed look at what’s new in this car, in terms of the build, features, and safety concerns. Engine The SUV is designed with a 4-cylinder 2.5-liter engine. This 16-valve Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) engine comes with a Dual VVT-I feature for an enhanced performance. Its gasoline-powered motor delivers 176 horsepower at a rate of 6,000 revolutions per minute and a torque of 172 pound-feet. The transmission offered is a six-speed automatic one. In all the three Toyota RAV4 hybrid trim cars, their engine delivers a total horsepower of 194 when teamed with a hybrid battery and electric motor.
Toyota Tundra, built to last

Toyota Tundra, built to last

Toyota Tundra is undoubtedly America’s finest pick-up truck. Though Toyota is a Japanese company, Tundra is assembled in the country. The Toyota Tundra is out and out American made for American roads and driving conditions. Toyota Tundra :  If you thought that the Toyota Tundra is just another pick-up truck, think again. It is sturdy, stylish, and perfectly capable of withstanding any road and driving conditions. It comes in five variants. Tundra SR:  This is the base model in the Tundra category. The features include power windows and door locks. It has a 5.7L V-8 Engine and a four-wheel drive. The Tundra SR costs $32,000, has an integrated trailer brake controller, and a backup camera. Tundra SR5 :  Tundra SR5 is a 6 passenger capacity vehicle with all the latest features like the 7-inch touchscreen display, six speakers, Bluetooth-enabled hands-free phone capability, USB port, and iPod connectivity. The Tundra SR5 comes with a fuel tank capacity of 38 gallons in select models. Tundra Limited:  Tundra Limited starts at $40,000 MSRP. Its features include dual-zone automatic climate control and a heated front bucket seat. Tundra Platinum:  Tundra Platinum comes under the family car segment. With six-speed auto transmission, the Platinum sports a unique grille not found in any previous model.
All you need to know about the 2020 Toyota Highlander

All you need to know about the 2020 Toyota Highlander

When power meets design, the Highlander is born. A premium class SUV that comes in five trim variants, featuring both front-wheel-drive models and all-wheel-drive models. The base model which is an eight-passenger all-wheel drive features a good mileage of up to 21 mpg in city and 29 on the highway with an automatic transmission, a decent 3.5l engine, and premium design specs. The all-new Highlander boasts a quiet and compliant ride with a smooth engine and seamless transmission, refined interior fixtures, and upgrades from the previous model. But on the downside, the front-wheel-drive form of these magnificent beast packs might not be enough for its eight-passenger option. Although seating is comfortable, the third-row space is not as comfortable when compared with its rival models. For those who can make do with the four-cylinder V6 engine, this vehicle is a good choice. The Highlander is a three-row midsize crossover offered in five different variants namely the L, LE, XLE, Limited and Platinum trim levels. The design specifications and layout give you two options when it comes to seating capacity, in the eight-passenger variant and seven-passenger models. The seven-seater model features two second-row captain’s seats instead of the standard three-seater second-row option, with a center table.