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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Eight Toyota Cars bag ‘Top Safety Pick’ Awards

Toyota of Concord, your nearest Toyota car dealer in Concord, NC, is proud to be associated with Toyota, Scion vehicles which were among 66 winners of Top Safety Pick awards for 2011 announced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This award substantiates our claim of Toyota being one of the safest carmakers in the world emphasizing on the safety aspects of the car like no other.

Elated with Toyota and Scion vehicles bagging the Top Safety Pick awards, Toyota of Concord believes this rare distinction is reflective of the company’s ongoing commitment to developing safe and reliable vehicles for customers. The eight winners are: Toyota Avalon, Corolla, Highlander, Sienna and Venza; Lexus RX, and Scion tC and xB.  Toyota Sienna was the only minivan to make it in the list.

Top Safety Pick awards recognize vehicles that do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes based on good ratings in IIHS tests.  Winners also must have available electronic stability control, a crash avoidance feature that significantly reduces crash risk.  

Come and check out these scintillating safety cars at Toyota of Concord showroom. If you are planning to buy any of these Toyota cars, this Concord Toyota car dealer has some great offers. Be glued to these pages as Toyota of Concord, known for new Toyota vehicles and used cars in Concord, NC, will keep you posted on more updates about Toyota’s awesome cars!

2008 Toyota Highlander: Redesigned to Give You More

The 2008 Toyota Highlander comes fully redesigned for those who ask for more power, more room and more convenience. Visit Toyota Scion of Concord to discover the completely redesigned Highlander.

The Highlander is a midsize crossover SUV truly optimized with user-friendly cabin design, reconfigurable second-row seats and a fully usable third row for family use. The redesigned 2008 Toyota Highlander is available in three well-equipped trim levels: base, Sport and Limited -- all of which are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD). The base Highlander features 17-inch alloy wheels, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, privacy glass, a fold-flat third-row seat, air-conditioning, a CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack and full power accessories. Stepping up to higher trims can get more upscale features like19-inch wheels, a back-up camera, upgraded fabric or leather upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control depending on the trims.

Under the hood of every 2008 Highlander is a powerful and fuel-efficient 3.5liter V6 that churns out 270 hp and 248 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a standard five-speed automatic transmission and runs on 87 octane fuel.

Visit Toyota Scion of Concord to drive home the 2008 Toyota Highlander. We are located at 7670 Bruton Smith Blvd (formerly Speedway Blvd) I-85 Concord Mills Exit, Concord, NC 28027. For more information, you can call us at 704-979-7700 or 888-835-1807.