So everyone knows that hybrids generally get better mileage than conventional vehicles, that’s why every company around is clamoring to follow the path of the Prius. But what some 
people don’t always consider is that there’s a lot more to hybrids than the MPGs. Your Elmhurst Area Toyota dealer gives you a thorough look at the 2014 Camry Hybrid XLE.
Let’s State the Obvious
We can’t just ignore the fact that the Camry Hybrid gives you the same comfort and quality you’ve come to rely on as well as a combined 40 miles per gallon.
The Engine
Now that’s out of the way, we can talk about the engine itself and how a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine works with Toyota’s hybrid system to generate up to 200 horsepower while severely dropping the car’s emissions. Let’s talk a about the MacPherson struts in the front and rear with gas-filled shock absorbers to ensure a smooth, quiet ride.
Safety
While we’re at it, we can talk about the power-assisted ventilated disc brakes that are aided by an electronic braking system, vehicle stability, and traction control. Oh, and the ten airbag system to protect the driver and passengers with front, knee, and side curtain airbags.
Icing on the Cake
Most of all, when we look past the high MPGs, we also find dual-zone automatic climate control, Toyota’s Entune Audio Plus, including a 6.1-inch touchscreen display for AM/FM, CD/MP3, SiriusXM, and iPod connection. And for good measure, there’s a backup camera with an available blind spot and rear cross-traffic alert system.
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Naperville Area Toyota Dealer Warns You: Get into a 2014 Avalon Limited Before They’re All Gone!
With the calendar year winding down into the fall and the blustery winter to come, 2015 models of all kinds of vehicles are dropping. Your Naperville Area Toyota dealer wants to make 
sure you don’t miss your chance to get into a 2014 Avalon Limited.
Safety
The best place to start when checking out the Avalon is with its impeccable safety record. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given the Avalon excellent rankings and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the Avalon a five-star rating. This is because of an advanced system of airbags, including the standard driver and front passenger airbags, but also knee airbags for front seats, curtain airbags for front and rear, and rear-mounted torso airbags for backseat passengers.
Other safety features included in the Avalon Limited:
Vehicle stability control
Traction control
Anti-lock brakes
Electronic brake distribution
Smart Stop Technology
Whiplash-reducing seats
Collision sensors and alerts
Blind spot monitoring
Performance
Despite its safety factors, the Avalon hasn’t skimped on power or ability. The Limited comes with a 3.5-liter, six-speed V6 engine. With dual independent variable valve timing, the Avalon can deliver 268 horsepower and 248 pounds of torque at the same time that it can deliver a combined 25 miles per gallon.
And if you thought you’d need to lose out on some of the technology perks that Toyota has to offer, you’re sorely mistaken. The Limited comes standard with dual-zone climate control, a 6.1-inch touchscreen display for AM/FM, CD, auxiliary jack, and USB port with iPod connectivity and Bluetooth integration.
Over the last few years, almost every auto maker has rolled out a hybrid vehicle of one type or another. As the marketplace gets crowded with hybrids, it can seem like a no-brainer to get one, but hybrids aren’t perfect for everyone yet. Your Orland Area Toyota and Scion dealer gives you three questions to ask before buying a hybrid.
Where Do You Drive?
Hybrids were originally designed to help the wastefulness of city driving. Sitting at stop lights with your engine running is the worst way to help the planet, your lungs, or your wallet. That’s why hybrids switch to the battery when the gas isn’t in use and recharges when it is. So your first question is how much time do you spend in crowded, light-filled streets versus open highways. If the former, a hybrid could work out. If not, a high-efficiency conventional engine might be a better bet.
How Much Do You Drive?
Next is a question of time spent in the car. Do you have a 45-mile commute every day? A hybrid is probably not the best solution. If you drive for a living, going from one town to another, conventional is likely to work better. If you spend all day in the car on the streets of Chicago, then a hybrid is absolutely a good fit.
What Do You Carry?
There’s a reason you don’t see too many hybrid pick-ups. If you tend to carry heavier payloads or you transport more cargo, a hybrid might not give you the power to make it effective. On the other hand, if you’re carrying passengers, dropping off kids or running for errands, a smaller hybrid can be a perfect option.
Once upon a time, leases were considered a terrible option for anyone. Shady practices meant that a lease was unclear and favored the dealer. A lessee could face a huge buy-out price determined on a whim or massive charges for mileage or vehicle wear. These days, leases are a major part of the auto industry. Continental Toyota and Scion wants to set the record straight on some lease myths.
Myth: I could be on the hook for a balloon buy-out when my lease is up.
Reality: Not even close. Any car dealer must and will tell you exactly how much your car or truck will cost to buy out at the end of the lease term. It’s called residual value. That means that you’ll know from day one what it will cost and that can’t be changed to benefit the dealer.
Myth: If I go over mileage, it’ll cost me an arm and a leg.
Reality: Well, maybe. Similar to the residual value, the lease agreement spells out explicitly how much per mile you’ll need to pay if you go over mileage. Typically it’s between 15 and 25 cents per mile.
Myth: They’ll charge me for wear and tear I couldn’t do anything about.
Reality: Not really. These days, dealers need to allow for a certain amount of wear and tear. Major issues like dents and cracks might cost you, but you don’t need to hide it in the garage for the entire term of your lease.
Ever since sport utility vehicles and crossovers became popular, consumers have been bombarded with the benefits of four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive or rear-wheel-drive. The thing is that it’s easy to make a particular drivetrain sound more appealing than it really is based on your needs. Your La Grange Area Toyota dealer offers a quick tutorial on drivetrains, what they do well, and what they don’t.
Front-Wheel-Drive
Far and away the most common type of drivetrain. As the name explains, this is when only the front two wheels are responsible for moving the vehicle, effectively pulling the cabin along the road. It’s common because it is cost effective, provides much better mileage due to efficiency, and performs relatively well for most weather conditions.
Rear-Wheel-Drive
As a vehicle moves forward, inertia puts pressure on the rear. Rear-wheel-drive takes advantage of this, creating more surface to surface connection and powering the vehicle forward. Since it tends to take more power, though, it isn’t the most fuel efficient and can be difficult in snow or ice since the vehicle is being pushed rather than pulled.
Four-Wheel-Drive
Often found in trucks and off-road vehicles, four-wheel-drive can often be turned on and off depending on needs. Since all four wheels are generating power, four-wheel drive is the best when it comes to traction, but suffers because of the amount of power needed to turn them.
All-Wheel-Drive
A more recent option is all-wheel-drive. Similar to 4WD, AWD turns all four wheels and so tends to lose fuel efficiency, though not as much as 4WD. AWD is most often found in smaller SUVs or crossovers.
La Grange Area Toyota Dealer Talks about the Importance of Properly Maintaining Your Vehicle
If you want your vehicle to last as long as it possibly can, and to be kept at its highest possible value, it is very important to keep it maintained. Two of the most important things you can do to properly maintain your vehicle include taking care of the tires and the oil. La Grange area Toyota dealer talks about the importance of properly maintaining your vehicle.
The Tires
Good tire maintenance is a crucial part of taking care of your vehicle. Without your tires you can’t go anywhere, so it only makes sense to want to maintain them well. This would include keeping a close eye on their pressure levels and their condition. At least once a month you should be checking that each one of your tires is inflated to the proper levels. You can do this with your own tire pressure monitoring system, or by taking your vehicle to a service station. Get in the habit of checking out the condition of each one of your tires, looking for things like cuts, cracks, tread separation, or extreme wear.
The Oil
Oil is the most important fluid in your vehicle, since it is crucial in keeping your engine going and running right. Without oil, your engine would suffer sizable damage and eventually just fail altogether. Oil is needed to lubricate all of the moving parts of your engine, preventing them from just grinding against one another. You must have the oil in your vehicle changed every 3 months or 3000 miles. The longer you wait, the dirtier the oil will become, and the more damage you will do to your engine.
Our Toyota Dealer near Chicago Tells You about Some Additional Items That You Should Be Keeping in Your Car
Aside from the basic items that everybody knows that they should carry in their car, like jumper cables and an extra tire, there are quite a few additional items that should not be overlooked. It’s better to over-equip than to under-equip. Our Toyota dealer near Chicago tells you about some additional items that you should be keeping in your car.
In Your Trunk
In the trunk of your vehicle keep a good stock of some food items and bottles of water. You should carry extra clothing for each member of your family, including warm items like gloves and socks. Keep an extra blanket or two in there for added warmth if someone should need it. Some cleaning supplies are not a bad idea, including things like cloths, glass cleaner, and a mini vacuum. You should always have some extra fluids on hand for your vehicle, like oil and windshield washer fluid.
Inside Your Vehicle
There are quite a few random and necessary items that you should be keeping inside of your vehicle. You can store them in your glove box or the center console. Keep a couple pens and some paper. Some wet wipes and some tissues are always a good idea. Always have a car charger for your cell phone, because it really is of no use to you in an emergency if the battery is dead. Carry an extra pair of sunglasses, too, especially if you have sensitive eyes.
Whether a motorist speeds intentionally or unintentionally, it is dangerous and it needs to be stopped. There are so many risks involved with speeding, and not to mention that it is illegal. Our Toyota dealer near Elmhurst talks about some of the dangers of speeding.
Some Reasons That People Speed
Sometimes people speed because they don’t even realize that they are doing it. It can be easy to just have a heavy foot and start speeding without even knowing it. Other times people are in a rush, or they simply just don’t care how fast they are going. Some motorists just don’t see the big deal in it, or they speed because it makes them feel powerful. Young drivers may do it because they are trying to show off. In more serious cases, people speed because they are angry, or they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. No matter what the reason, nothing makes it right.
Some Things That People Can Do To Avoid Speeding
In an attempt to not speed, it is imperative that you pay attention to your speedometer and the speed limit at all times. Awareness is the best way to avoid speeding. If you have a habit of speeding, for whatever reason it is, learn some self control or simply just don’t drive. Always control your emotions before you get into your car. Obviously, if you have been drinking or doing drugs you should never, ever get behind the wheel.
The Toyota Corolla is all-new and improved for 2014, as it enters its 11th generation. It continues to deliver you exceptional reliability and comfort, as well as being very economical. For 
2014, the Toyota Corolla has a new exterior design and an upgraded interior. Our Naperville area Toyota dealer has the 2014 Toyota Corolla S Plus waiting for you.
Some Stats
The 2014 Toyota Corolla S Plus has comfortable seating for 5 passengers, and 13.0 cubic feet of cargo space. It has front-wheel drive. It is very fuel efficient, offering you 28 miles per gallon in the city and 37 miles per gallon on the highway. It is powered by a 1.8 liter 4 cylinder engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. It is backed by a 36 month/36000 mile warranty.
Interior Features
The 2014 Toyota Corolla S Plus has cloth SofTex upholstery, alloy-look trim, and a leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping steering wheel. The driver and the front passenger have sport’s seats, and the rear passengers have split-folding seats. There is a ventilation system with a micro filter and climate control.
- Power steering type and EPS
- SD card navigation system with 3D and voice
- Electric glass sunroof
- AM/FM radio and CD player
- Digital radio
- Satellite radio
- Touch screen
- Color screen
- Card key power locks
- Rear camera parking distance sensors
Step into Stunning Luxury with a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser from Our Toyota Dealer near Orland Park
The Toyota Land Cruiser is at the top of its class with its luxurious style and its legendary features and capabilities. It is a true off-road warrior that offers you an impressive array of 
fantastic equipment and technology that is sure to impress you. Step into Stunning Luxury with a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser from our Toyota dealer near Orland Park.
Seating and Trim
The 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser has leather upholstery, wood/woodgrain on the dashboard, and a wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel. The driver has a heated bucket seat with 10-way power adjustments, including memorized height, power lumbar, and memorized tilt. The front passenger has a heated bucket seat with 8-way power adjustments, including power height and power tilt. The rear seats are 40/20/40 with tip/tumble, manual recline, and manual fore/aft. The third row seats are split-folding with a split bench that seats three and remote folds flat to the floor.
Highlighted Features
The 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser has Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) adaptive cruise control and an internal HD navigation system with 3D and voice. The audio system has an AM/FM radio, a CD player, digital radio, satellite radio, wireless headphones, touch screen and color screen. It has fourteen JBL speakers with a subwoofer and surround sound. There is Multi-Terrain Monitor front, rear, and side radar parking distance sensors, and a rear camera.
- Ventilation system with micro filter
- Passenger ventilation controls
- Four-zone climate control
- Electric glass sunroof
- Intermittent rain sensor
- High pressure headlight cleansers
- Airbag protections for all three rows
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