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The 2020 Highlander gets new look and new technology for the new generation
By Product Expert | Posted in Toyota Highlander on Friday, April 19th, 2019 at 6:16 PM
What does the 2020 Toyota Highlander look like?
When we saw the teaser image of the all-new Toyota Highlander, we definitely noticed a spike in our heart rate. After seeing the still images from the automaker’s presentation from the 2019 New York International Auto Show, we just about passed out. So, what does the 2020 Toyota Highlander look like? Well, in a word: Stunning. The fourth generation of the Toyota Highlander gets a major aesthetic upgrade for the upcoming model year that is bolder and more distinctive than before. Additionally, it will come with compatibility for Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay™, Waze and Amazon Alexa as standard equipment. The Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 system will also be found on all trims when the 2020 Highlander is delivered to dealerships around the country toward the end of the calendar year. We’ll bring you more information as it becomes available. In the meantime, take a look at these photos. Read the rest of this entry »
The 2020 Corolla has arrived at Colonial Toyota, get ready for the ad campaign
By Product Expert | Posted in Toyota Corolla on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at 7:07 PM
What are the songs used in the 2020 Toyota Corolla commercials?
The latest era in the long and storied history of the Toyota Corolla has officially dawned at the Colonial Toyota showroom. Customers can see the all-new Corolla platform in its gasoline engine configuration at the dealership. As is almost always the case when a vehicle is first delivered, initial numbers of the 2020 Corolla are going to be on the low side. As production ramps up, you will definitely see a media blitz surrounding the new compact sedan that might leave you wondering, ‘What are the songs used in the 2020 Toyota Corolla commercials?’ Our partners at Toyota have shed some light on that question as well as giving us a glimpse at one of several advertisements that will be coming. Read the rest of this entry »
New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid combines new tech with great fuel economy
By Product Expert | Posted in New Models, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid on Friday, April 12th, 2019 at 8:19 PM
Features and specs for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Prius are two of the vehicles that account for a large portion of the automaker’s global success. It only makes sense to combine the best parts of those platforms into something that is going to dominate a growing corner of the automotive industry. For the current model year, the features and specs for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have been improved in all of the areas that customers care the most about. In addition to offering the kind of incredible fuel economy scores that one would expect in such a vehicle, the 2019 RAV4 Hybrid is also smarter in almost every conceivable way. Take a look at what you can expect to see at the Colonial Toyota showroom before you schedule a test drive. Read the rest of this entry »
Things have changed, so should your thinking about fuel efficiency
By Product Expert | Posted in Hybrid, Tips and Tricks on Thursday, April 11th, 2019 at 12:25 PM
Top three gas mileage myths
Fuel economy is just as important to automakers as it is to consumers. Toyota is an automotive industry leader in fuel efficiency thanks to its growing lineup of hybrid vehicles. While using the latest technology is an excellent way to save some money at the gas pump, it isn’t the only way for drivers to conserve fuel. These are the top three gas mileage myths that won’t seem to go away despite major developments in the automotive industry. Some of this outdated thinking could be needlessly costing you money as well as making the air dirtier than it needs to be. The Colonial Toyota Blog spoke to some of the experts in the dealership’s service department to help people break some potentially bad habits. Read the rest of this entry »
Toyota heading to The Big Apple to make a major announcement
By Product Expert | Posted in New Models, Toyota Highlander on Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 at 8:48 PM
When is Toyota going to redesign the Highlander?
If you’re a regular visitor to the Colonial Toyota Blog, you know that we are more than somewhat smitten with automaker’s crossover SUVs for sale or lease at the showroom. One model that holds a special place in our hearts is the Toyota Highlander. Not only is it one of the charter members of the crossover SUV class, but it is also one of the automaker’s vehicles that is gone the longest without any major updates. That appears to be changing very soon. So, when is Toyota going to redesign the Highlander? If a recent tweet sent out by Toyota is to be believed, they will be using their prominent spot at the upcoming New York International Auto Show to turn some heads and break some news. Let’s take a look at what we know so far. Read the rest of this entry »
The updates for the new Toyota hatchback are not kidding around
By Product Expert | Posted in New Models, Toyota Yaris on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 at 7:48 PM
Release date information for the 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback
The next big date on the American auto show circuit is a couple of weeks away. Toyota has recently published some early release date information for the 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback before it is officially unveiled to the public at the 2019 New York International Auto Show. The Yaris name has been getting a bit of extra attention, mostly because of the fun the automaker had this year on April Fools’ Day. One thing has been made clear, the improvements and upgrades made to the subcompact hatchback are no joke. When the 2020 Yaris Hatchback arrives to dealerships like Colonial Toyota, it will maintain its value-packed position in its segment as well as its efficient performance and exciting handling. Let’s take a look at what we know so far. Read the rest of this entry »
Toyota makes a joke on April Fools’ Day, but also makes an interesting case
By Product Expert | Posted in Dealership News, New Models on Monday, April 1st, 2019 at 4:24 PM
Toyota’s Yaris Adventure April Fools’ Day Joke
Happy April Fools’ Day. The one day of the year when nobody believes anything they read on the internet, which is not coincidentally the same level of suspicion we should have every day. That is unless you exclusively read the Colonial Toyota Blog. Our friends who run the Toyota Media Site have gotten in on the day’s festivities with a little prank of their own. Toyota’s Yaris Adventure April Fools’ Day joke pokes a little fun at itself, but it does also make for an interesting thought exercise. The automaker’s little prank got us thinking, would we like a compact pickup truck? Here are a few thoughts we had about the possibility. Read the rest of this entry »
Toyota updates smallest car to deliver on the biggest stage
By Product Expert | Posted in Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris on Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 at 1:41 PM
What is the difference between the 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan and 2020 Toyota Corolla?
The modern Toyota lineup might be dominated by crossover SUVs like the RAV4, C-HR and Highlander, but the automaker made its mark in the industry with compact sedans like the Toyota Yaris and Toyota Corolla. What was once a class of vehicles meant to be very affordable with few features, has been transformed into one of the most competitive classes available to customers. Because these vehicles have received so many upgrades in the last few years, Colonial Toyota customers have been asking, ‘What is the difference between the 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan and 2020 Toyota Corolla?’ To help alleviate some of the research-related stress of buying a new car, our team of product experts put this handy guide together. Read the rest of this entry »
Owners of the 2019 Camry pick up more connectivity options for model year
By Product Expert | Posted in Toyota Camry on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019 at 1:02 PM
Is the 2019 Toyota Camry compatible with smartphone apps?
The Toyota Camry has been the bestselling passenger car in the United States for more than 15 years. In that time, the entire automotive industry has gone through several phases, with the latest being a tight focus on connectivity technology. So, is the 2019 Toyota Camry compatible with smartphone apps? Yes, it is. Potential owners can look forward to using their favorite applications safely while they’re on the road. Better yet, drivers will be able to use these applications without running into issues with our state’s distracted driving laws. Current and future customers can schedule a test drive with the 2019 Toyota Camry today by making an appointment with a Colonial Toyota product expert. Read the rest of this entry »
Big changes coming to Toyota’s smallest SUV for 2019
By Product Expert | Posted in Toyota C-HR on Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 at 12:27 PM
What is new with the 2019 Toyota C-HR?
The Toyota C-HR is arguably one of the most recognizable vehicles the manufacturer has ever produced. Technically, it falls inside the subcompact crossover SUV class, but it also handles like a nimble hatchback with fuel economy scores that can rival just about any non-hybrid vehicle on the road. So, what is new with the 2019 Toyota C-HR? Since the C-HR has only been in production for a short time, not much has changed on the outside of the vehicle. However, the automaker has done some impressive things with the standard set of connectivity equipment in the 2019 C-HR as well as revised the subcompact crossover SUV’s trim ladder. The first delivery of the 2019 Toyota C-HR should be available soon. Read the rest of this entry »
