The All New Highlander Crossover, Revealed at the New York Auto Show

This week in New York City the most highly attended auto show in the United States is happening. With nearly every car manufacturer in attendance, it is difficult for vehicles to stand out.  This was not the case for the redesigned 2014 Toyota Highlander Crossover.

The new Highlander is 3 inches longer than the previous model, making it more comparable in size to other multi-passenger SUVs such as the Dodge Durango, Mazda CX-9 and Nissan Pathfinder.  The 2014 Highlander comfortable seats seven or eight people compared to six or seven in the previous year model.  Another added benefit of increasing the size of the Highlander is more storage space behind the third row seats, which Toyota says is 34% larger than previous models.

The Highlander will however keep a few things from the old model, including the standard 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine with six speed automatic transmission. Also carrying over is the optional 3.5-liter V-6 engine with all-wheel-drive.

Unfortunately, the 2014 Highlander will not be released until early 2014.

If the 2014 Highlander Crossover sounds like a vehicle for you, make sure and check with the our staff here at Toyota Scion of Concord about when it will be headed to dealerships! Also, stop in or give us a call and ask about our full line of Toyota and Scion cars, trucks, and SUVs.

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Have You Considered “Going Green”?

With gas prices on the rise and talk of global warming and pollution becoming more prominent, many people are looking for more environmentally clean and fuel efficient vehicles. One such vehicle, the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, was recently named “Best Green Car” at the Atlanta International Auto Show, and is available now at Toyota Scion of Concord.

The Toyota Avalon, named "Best Green Car"

The Toyota Avalon, newly remodeled for 2013, is a stylish and luxurious sedan. The Hybrid version has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces less waste and improves fuel-efficiency to give it a combined 40-mpg. With the Avalon’s 17-gallon fuel-tank, it has a range of over 600 miles per full tank of gas.

Also widely renowned for its “green” implications is the Toyota Prius. The Hybrid Prius is capable of getting nearly 50 combine miles per gallon by combining a gasoline engine with a clean, quiet electric motor. Capable of being powered by either the electric motor or gasoline engine alone, or both combined, the Prius is as fuel efficient as they come. Also, on the greener side of things, the Prius is certified as an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle.

The Avalon and the Prius are not the only Hybrid vehicles by Toyota. There are eight in all, including the Pruis c, Prius, Camry Hybrid, Prius V, Prius Plug-in, Avalon Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, and the Rav4 EV. All of these vehicles are fuel efficient and dependable, and are great picks for anyone looking to save money and gasoline as well as be more environmentally friendly.

Stop in today and take a look at our wonderful line of hybrid vehicles, as well as our full line of new and used Toyota and Scions. Also, don’t forget to like us on Facebook!

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Sporty New Scion FR-S Named Best Sports Car for the Money

 The 2013 Scion FR-S, Toyota’s sporty 200 horsepower coupe, was named “Best Sports Car for the Money” by U.S. News & World Report. The annual award is based on a vehicles value, quality, and critical acclaim in 21 different categories. Toyota Scion of Concord is excited for the arrival of these fun and reliable sports cars.

The overall score for the FR-S, which was a 9.1/10, was based on six categories: Critics’ rating, performance, exterior, interior, safety, and reliability. Ultimately, the FR-S was given the title of “Best Sports Car for the Money” because it has the best combination of cost and positive reviews.

The FR-S comes standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and six speed transmission and what it lacks in horsepower in comparison to the Nissan 370Z and the Ford Mustang, it makes up for in handling and maneuverability. The FR-S also features better safety ratings than most vehicles in its class.

Make sure to stop in today and ask us about the arrival of the 2013 FR-S, and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook!

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The Car Named "Best Sports Car for your Money",
The 2013 Scion FR-S

Front View - 2013  Scion FR-S

Rear View - 2013 Scion FR-S