Kelley Blue Book Names Toyota as Brand with Best Resale Value

It isn’t something that everyone considers when buying a new car, but resale value should always be considered when purchasing a new vehicle. Don’t you want to get as much as possible out of your vehicle when you trade it in or sell it for a newer model five years down the road?

The 2013 FJ Cruiser

If you said yes, Toyota is far and away the manufacturer for you.

In its annual “Best Resale Value” awards, Kelley Blue Book named Toyota the best overall brand. Not only did Toyota win the Best Brand category, but in Kelley Blue Books’ “Top Ten” list, which names the top ten overall models, Toyota took four of ten spots, including the top overall vehicle with the FJ Cruiser.

KBB also named the top vehicle in respective categories. Of the twenty-two categories, Toyota vehicles won six – the Avalon won for Best Full-Size Car, the FJ Cruiser won Best Mid-Size SUV/Crossover, the Sequoia won Best Full-Size SUV/Crossover, the Tacoma won Best Mid-Size Pickup Truck, the Tundra won best Full-Size Pickup truck, and the Sienna won the category for Best Minivan.

If driving a stylish, reliable vehicle that retains its value sounds good to you, stop in and see us!

Toyota 4Runner Named to List of Best Party Vehicles

2012 Toyota 4Runner

Be honest - is your favorite part of football season really the game itself, or the excuse it gives to have a party? If it's the party, you're in luck, because Kelley Blue Book just named the Toyota 4Runner to the list of 10 Best Tailgating Vehicles of 2012.

Kelley Blue Book called the 4Runner "the automotive equivalent of the tuxedo t-shirt" for its versatility as an off-road utility vehicle and an always-ready party machine. With an available sliding rear cargo deck and “Party Mode” sound equalizer that channels music to the liftgate speakers, the designers of the Toyota 4Runner definitely had tailgating in mind.

Other KBB favorite features include the rear window in the liftgate, allowing access in close quarters like a garage or tight parking space. The 40/20/40 split seat offers a multitude of cargo/seating arrangements and even reclines for maximum comfort. There is an optional third row available to expand the seating capacity to seven passengers.

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner is available in three trim levels, the SR5, Trail, and Limited. Standard equipment includes a 4.0-liter V6 engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, plus Hill Start Assist. Other standard tech features include SiriusXM satellite radio, a USB port with iPod connectivity, hands-free phone, trip computer and three auxiliary power outlets. 2012 Toyota The 2012 4Runner is powered by a 4.0-liter V6 engine that pushes 270 horsepower and 278 lb.-ft. of torque. EPA fuel economy ratings are 17/23 city/highway mpg in rear-wheel drive and 17/22 mpg in 4-wheel drive.

Whether you cheer for the Panthers or the Tarheels, or your heart lies somewhere farther away, Toyota of Concord near Charlotte, North Carolina will help you find the right vehicle to make you the envy of the parking lot pary crowd. Browse our inventory online or stop by our dealership for a test drive. You can also follow us on Facebook for updates on new Ford products and awards.