Winter Weather Travelers at Chicago Area Toyota Scion

Nov 10, 2014

Who could forget the winter of 2013-2014; it was brutal, cold, and monotonous. It makes you wonder what is in store for us this season. You do not have to struggle through one more winter with a vehicle that is unprepared for the season. Winter weather travelers are at Chicago area Toyota Scion.

2014 Toyota Venza

The 2014 Toyota Venza has two different engine options: 2.7-liter inline-4 that creates 181 hp at 5800 RPM, and a 3.5-liter V6 that creates 268 hp at 6200 RPM. The all-wheel drive Toyota Venza with a 4-cylinder engine averages 20/26 mpg, and the V6 all-wheel drive version averages 18/25 mpg. In addition to the winter-friendly all-wheel drive drivetrain, Toyota installed performance tires, heated mirrors and seats, rear defroster, automatic headlights, daytime running lights, and 4-wheel disc brakes on the Toyota Venza. The Venza is the recipient of 5-star safety ratings from the NHTSA.

2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE

The all-wheel drive 2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE sports a 2.5-liter inline-4 produces 176 hp at 6000 RPM and 172 lb.-ft. of torque at 4100 RPM. The estimated fuel economy rating for the 5-passenger SUV is 22/29 mpg, and the towing capacity is 1500 lbs. Winter features consist of heated mirrors, all-season tires, a backup camera, rear defrost function, climate control, 4-wheel disc brakes, ABS, parking distance sensors, and front fog lights.

2014 Toyota Highlander Limited

Safety is important during the winter, and the Highlander is up for the task. The SUV earned perfect 5-star NHTSA safety ratings and an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award. The all-wheel Drive Highlander gets its power from a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 270 hp at 6200 RPM. The fuel economy rating is 18/24 mpg. Tackling snow season is easy with heated mirrors and seats, navigation, three-zone climate control, leather upholstery, rear camera with parking sensors, and dusk sensing headlamps.