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The Toyota Avalon is going through somewhat of a metamorphosis in its fifth generation. The legacy of the Avalon has been one of full-size luxury and refinement that appealed more to the executive or the 50+ audience than younger drivers or performance drivers. When the 2019 model year brought with it the beginning of the fifth generation of the Avalon, the sedan looked like it had changed targets. With an enormous grille, front bumper side air scoops and angular body lines, the most recent model years of the Avalon seem to be pining after a 20- or 30-something audience that wants a bit more thrill than relaxation in their driving experience. Read on to learn more about the 2020 Toyota Avalon Limited trim level. 2020 Toyota Avalon Limited Interior Design The most striking feature inside the 2020 Avalon is how it presents its infotainment screen. Most vehicles try hard to either integrate the screen into the dashboard or make it look like a tablet sitting in a housing on the hood. The Avalon ditches both of these design trends at the same time with a new way of doing things. The fifth generation Avalon models instead make the touchscreen look like it’s part of the center console and driver-passenger divide. The dashboard air vents actually wrap around behind an infotainment screen that is outlined by the same design lines that run along either side of the shifter and cupholders. 2020 Toyota Avalon Limited Entertainment System The Limited trim level comes standard with the best audio system available on the 2020 Avalon. That means a JBL® sound system including 14 speakers and a 10.1-inch subwoofer powered by a 1200-watt amplifier that is sure to create big, full, booming sound at high volume and clear, bright sound at lower volumes. 2020 Toyota Avalon in Pocatello, Idaho You can interface with this speaker system through an Apple CarPlay® and Bluetooth® equipped 9-inch touchscreen. You can even connect to the sound system with Amazon Alexa. What makes all of this more impressive is the 6-month free trial of on-board Wi-Fi service powered by Verizon.

It’s 2020 already, and that means it’s time for automakers to start revealing their plans for next year. For Toyota, there was no better time to reveal the 2021 Toyota GR Supra than at a press conference at Daytona 2020. What Engine Does the 2020 Toyota GR Supra Have? In this video, you get to see what members of the press experienced when the 2021 Toyota GR Supra was first revealed to the public. The video lasts more than ten minutes, but the reveal is something you shouldn’t miss, especially if you love racing and performance vehicles.

Not everyone who buys a truck needs a half-ton pickup. Toyota Tacoma owners will tell you first-hand just how well their truck performs, even if it is smaller than many common pickup trucks. The size of the vehicle doesn’t necessarily determine how powerful that vehicle can be. It’s more important to know the engine inside and trust the construction of the vehicle. Read on to learn more about what makes the 2020 Toyota Tacoma the smart choice for the modern truck buyer. 2020 Toyota Tacoma Engine Options The heart of the Toyota Tacoma is either one of two engines. First off, the base model engine is a 2.7L inline 4-cylinder that can produce up to 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. The greater of the two engines is a 3.5L V6 that can create 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. With this second engine, the Toyota Tacoma competes directly with plenty of larger trucks. 2020 Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity Towing capacity is determined by several factors, far too many to describe here, but the following are figures estimated for some trim levels and other equipment configurations. The base model SR with 4x2 drive and access cab can pull up to 3,500 lbs. Of course, this is the low end of the possible towing capacity the Tacoma can achieve. How Much Weight Can the 2019 Toyota Tacoma Tow? To get maximum towing capacity, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma needs 4x2 drive, access cab, and the V6 engine. In the case of the SR5 trim, the towing capacity nearly doubles to 6,800 lbs. Larger cabs, 4x4 drive, and other packages or equipment on the 2020 Toyota Tacoma will result in the truck’s towing capacity moving between 3,500 lbs. and 6,800 lbs. 2020 Toyota Tacoma Payload Capacity Payload, like towing, relates to how equipped the truck is. When it is set up correctly, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma can carry up to 1,525 lbs. Of whatever you need to carry. At the very least, the Tacoma will shoulder at least 1,155 lbs. 2020 Toyota Tacoma Test Drive Pocatello, ID Come visit Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho to test drive the Toyota vehicle of your choice. Contact us online, call us on the phone or speak to a member of the sales staff to schedule your test drive today!

As one of the most popular midsize or “light” pickup trucks, the Toyota Tacoma gets its reputation by making sure to build a solid, reliable workhorse for its fans and everyone else who finds the Tacoma the best choice for a smaller truck. No truck would be worth anything without a good engine. For that very reason, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma has two engine options so buyers can choose either lower power for a lower price, or greater power for the best value. Read on to learn about the 2020 Toyota Tacoma engine options. 2020 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L Engine Option The base model of the 2020 Toyota Tacoma can have either this or the larger engine, but as a base model, it usually comes with the 2.7L inline 4-cylinder engine. Owners of Tacoma trucks thusly equipped can get 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. That’s plenty enough to get light work done and help a friend move occasionally, but it can become much more. This engine can be coupled with 4WD to improve traction if the road ahead of you includes a lot of uneven terrains and rocky or sandy surfaces. 2020 Toyota Tacoma Overview 2020 Toyota Tacoma 3.5L Engine Option If you know you need real power in a small package, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma has a second engine option that will work exceptionally well for you. Adding the 3.5L V6 engine to the 2020 Toyota Tacoma boosts the power up to 278 horsepower and the torque up to 265 lb-ft. Again, adding 4WD makes for a more useful Toyota Tacoma. With this kind of power, and with the right equipment the Tacoma can tow up to 6,800 lbs. 2020 Toyota Tacoma Test Drive in Pocatello, ID The power of the larger engine really makes the 2020 Toyota Tacoma live up to its reputation. To get inside one yourself, contact us at Phil Meador Toyota. Call, chat online, or visit our lot to schedule a test drive in the Toyota vehicle of your choice today!

In the new decade, there is greater concern regarding fuel economy than ever before. The Toyota Corolla has long been one of the most efficient vehicles out there, but how efficient is it now that it has taken on a redesign for 2020? The answer is now a little more complicated than in the past as well since the 2020 model year brings with it the first-ever hybrid Toyota Corolla. Read on to learn about the fuel efficiency of these vehicles. 2020 Toyota Corolla Fuel Efficiency Starting off with the traditional gasoline-powered 1.8L inline 4-cylinder engine Toyota Corolla L with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), the sedan gets great gas mileage. Even in the city, where fuel can’t stretch quite as far, the Corolla averages an EPA estimated 30 miles per gallon. On the highway, this number reaches up to 38, making for a generous 33 MPG combined. Higher trim levels with the same engine and transmission relate to slightly lower fuel efficiency. What Are the Interior Options of the 2020 Toyota Corolla However, there is a 2020 Toyota Corolla with a bigger engine. If you get any of the trim levels equipped with the 2.0L inline 4-cylinder engine and the CVT, fuel efficiency goes up by 1 on the city and combined MPG estimations, and up 2 on the highway. That same engine with the manual transmission option reduces the estimates to 29 MPG city, 36 MPG highway, and 32 MPG combined. 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Fuel Efficiency Of course, the Corolla hybrid sips gas much better than any version of the non-hybrid Corolla. The Hybrid LE trim reaches an estimated 53 MPG in the city. If you aren’t familiar with hybrids, they usually work the opposite way regular gasoline engines do, by working slightly more efficiently on city roads than on highways. The Hybrid Corolla gets an EPA estimated 52 MPG on both the highway and mixed driving. 2020 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Pocatello, ID When you feel like you’ve done your fair share of research and want to get a feel for the 2020 Toyota Corolla for yourself, come on down to Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho. Contact us online, over the phone, or just visit us in-person to schedule a test drive in your choice of Toyota vehicle today!

Watch Cobie Smulders Save the Day in this 2020 Toyota Highlander Commercial You may have seen it back on Game Day, but here’s a fun commercial starring television and movie star Cobie Smulders. Watch her rescue multiple people from danger and load them all up comfortably inside the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Sure, it’s ridiculous, but it does a good job of showing the stylish, capable midsize crossover in action. See Our Toyota Highlander Stock If you want to check out the 2020 Toyota Highlander, come by Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho and schedule a test drive today! See Our New Toyota Stock

Where Can I Get a New Car Battery in Pocatello, ID? If you don’t have a working battery in your car, you’re going nowhere. That’s obvious, but just imagine how many people go day after day without thinking about how their battery is performing. If you’re not sure how well the battery in your car is performing, you should get it checked. For certified Toyota service, bring your Toyota down to Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho. Service specialists can help you determine when you need a new battery. Noticing Signs of a Low Battery? If your battery is more than three years old, you may have noticed occasional problems starting your car, or dim headlights. You may also have an underperforming battery if your headlights or internal lights weaken when you turn on vent fans or air conditioning. It may help to use a car battery charger some nights, but it’s impossible to get that battery performing like new without getting a new battery. How to Get a New Car Battery for your Toyota Toyota makes their own batteries for their cars, so don’t settle for anything less. Toyota Truestart™ batteries are approved by engineers at Toyota to provide long-term reliable power to your car’s electrical systems. The service technicians at Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho can hook you up with a new battery or service your car if they find your battery isn’t the underlying problem. How to be Smart with your Vehicle During the Winter Months Not Every Battery is the Same Take the guesswork out of buying a battery and putting it in the car yourself. This can be dangerous, and besides, it is far more convenient to bring your car to Phil Meador Toyota and have the service technicians inspect all your Toyota’s systems at the same time. You can consolidate your maintenance needs by getting your battery replaced at the same time you get an oil change, tire rotation, or alignment check. Test Drive a 2020 Toyota in Pocatello, ID Now that most of the 2020 model year Toyota vehicles have arrived on the lot at Phil Meador Toyota, it’s a great time to contact us to schedule a test drive. Call, chat online, or visit us on our lot to check out the future of Toyota cars today!

What Are the Interior Options of the 2020 Toyota Corolla? There is hardly a compact sedan more well-known than the Toyota Corolla, but have you seen the 2020 model yet? The 2020 model year brings with it a fully redesigned Toyota Corolla, moving the legendary car into its 12 th generation. Whereas the Corolla looked thoroughly unexciting for most of its existence, the latest design looks sporty. With a low grille to mimic the design of the Camry and thin headlights, the Corolla appears more aggressive. A sportier Corolla is fresh to see from the outside, but how does it look inside? We will walk you through some of the trim levels so you can read about some of the interior options on the sedan. What Are the Interior Options of the L and LE Trim Levels? Both trims have black cloth seats, but the LE gives you the option of selecting light gray or macadamia/beige. You can also get packages on the LE to give your Corolla a smart key upgrade, blind-spot monitor, and 16-inch wheels. What Safety Features are Available in the 2020 Toyota Corolla? What Are the Interior Options of the SE and SE Manual Trim Levels? The same all-black fabric returns with an option for light grey/moonstone fabric on the SE and SE Manual trims. Three packages are available on these trims, with each including all of the features of the package before it: the SE Premium Package, SE Premium Package with Options, and SE Premium Package with JBL® Audio and Options. What Are the Interior Options of the XLE and XSE Trim Levels? The two most premium trim levels of the 2020 Toyota Corolla, as you could probably guess, have the highest quality interior options. While both have the all-black Softex®, the similarities end there for their seat trims. The XSE version of the all-black Softex® is mixed with fabric. Another mixed media seat trim on the XSE is colored blue and black. The XLE does not mix materials, having two Softex® colors, the all- black, and the macadamia/beige colored seat trims. The remainder of the interior options can be summed up rather simply because both trims have the same two package options, the XLE/XSE Connectivity Package or the XLE/XSE Connectivity Package with Options. See the Interior Options of the 2020 Toyota Corolla on a Test Drive in Pocatello, ID A great place to go and see these interiors for yourself is Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello, Idaho. Contact the dealership online or by phone to schedule a test drive today!

Phil Meador Toyota Valentine’s Day Special The Phil Meador Toyota dealership in Pocatello is ready to embrace Valentine’s day with a special for anyone who stops in and test drives a Toyota. You can bring along your date for the holiday and get behind the wheel of a new Toyota model together! What You’ll Find at Phil Meador Toyota There is no shortage of vehicles ready to be test driven on our lot. We have Toyota mainstays like the Corolla, 4Runner, Tacoma, Camry, Tundra, and RAV4 if you like reliable Toyota sedans, SUVs and trucks. If you want to get inside some more unusual Toyota models like the 86, or Yaris, we have those too. Don’t worry, there are still a few Sienna, C-HR, Avalon, and Highlander models as well. Pre-Owned Cars at Phil Meador You can also check out our extensive stock of pre-owned cars. We have over 200 total vehicles, with more than 50 of those being Toyota. You can also find pickup trucks like the popular Ram 1500, Ford F-150, and the Chevrolet Silverado. SUV shoppers will find off-road and SUV favorites from Jeep and Subaru. We also have a small collection of luxury vehicles from automakers like Lexus and BMW. Other Specials Now’s a great time to check out all the vehicles on sale at Phil Meador Toyota. There are more than a hundred cars with qualifying for special lease, customer cash, bonus cash, and APR financing deals, so if you do decide you want to buy a Toyota, the Phil Meador dealership has a match for you. College graduates, military service members, and Uber drivers can even qualify for offers that make getting a new Toyota much easier. Click Here to View Our New Car Inventory Schedule a Test Drive at Phil Meador in Pocatello, ID Whether you want to take advantage of the Valentine’s Day special or just want to look at some new Toyota vehicles, stop by Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello. You can contact us online or give us a call to schedule your test drive anytime!

When you have a family, it can be difficult to stay sane during family vacations and road trips. The 2020 Toyota Sienna helps to make trips with your family much easier. The minivan does this through its available convenience features. What convenience features does the 2020 Toyota Sienna have? Read on to find out! Seating, entertainment and easy-access features Dual-View Blu-ray Disc ™ Entertainment Center. This entertainment center comes with a 16.4-inch color display, SD and HDMI inputs, two 120V AC power outlets and a remote with two wireless headphones. Enjoy one or two images on the screen. Dual Power Sliding Side Doors. This available feature allows you to open the sliding side doors in a few different ways. You can use the button on the key fob, a switch on the overhead console, or just pull on the door handles. Power liftgate. If your hands are full, just use the Smart Key fob to open the power rear liftgate. When all your cargo is placed into the Sienna, you can close the liftgate from the driver’s seat. Smart Key System. Running errands is a lot easier with the Smart Key System. You can keep your Smart Key fob in your pocket or purse and open the doors with the touch of a handle. Start or stop the engine with the push of a button. Split and Stow 3 rd Row ® In one fluid motion, you can fold the third-row seats into a cargo area storage compartment. This will allow you to have a flat load space to fit all of your cargo. Auto Access Seat. If one of your family members uses a wheelchair, the Auto Access Seat makes getting in and out easier. The seat rotates 90 degrees and extends from the vehicle to lower to a convenient transfer height. Read more: What should you keep in your Winter Emergency Kit? Test drive the 2020 Toyota Sienna today Does this seem like the perfect minivan for your family? Schedule a test drive of the 2020 Toyota Sienna today. Contact us if you would like to learn more about this model. Our team is always happy to help our customers get all they information they need.

The Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular sedan options and one of the best selling Toyota models. It’s no wonder it’s so liked with its enhanced handling and superb performance. While the performance is fun, there are several driver assistance safety features available through Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0. What safety features are available in the 2020 Toyota Corolla? Keep on reading to find out! Standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 Features Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection. This system detects vehicles and pedestrians. When it senses a potential collision, it will send out an audio and visual alert. If you do not brake in time, it will automatically apply the brakes. Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Using a radar and an in-vehicle camera, this will detect vehicles and their distance. This system will automatically adjust your speed as necessary. If you need to apply the brakes, it will send out an alert. Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Road Edge Detection. This system will take corrective steering action when necessary to keep the vehicle in the lane. Automatic High Beams. The high beams will activate at speeds above 25 mph and will use camera to detect oncoming vehicles. It will automatically switch between low and high beams. Lane Tracing Assist. This system will detect lane markings to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. Road Sign Assist. Using a camera, this system will detect several different street signs and display them onto the Multi-Information Display. Read more: What are the 2020 Toyota Corolla Performance Specs? Test drive the 2020 Toyota Corolla today If you like the safety features of the 2020 Toyota Corolla, come down to Phil Meador Toyota to test drive it today. You can schedule a test drive ahead of time by filling out the form on our website. If you would like to learn more about this model, check out our blog or model research pages.

The 2020 Toyota Avalon packs a lot of power with a maximum horsepower of 310 and a torque of 268 lb-ft. However, the technology and connectivity features are what help bring a fun driving experience. The 2020 Toyota Avalon offers technology features to help you stay connected both in and out of your car. What features are available? Available features include Apple CarPlay®, JBL® Premium Audio system, Toyota Remote Connect, 7-inch Multi-Information Display, and Qi-compatible wireless charging. Additionally, there are four USB 2.0 ports for anyone who does not have a Qi-compatible device. The Toyota Remote Connect can be used with an Apple Watch or any other compatible smartwatch. Vehicle location, locking and unlocking the doors, and starting the engine can be done with a touch or voice command. The 7-inch Multi-Information Display shows you your fuel level, current miles per gallon, turn-by-turn directions and status of safety systems. The audio multimedia system is where you can access all of your apps, navigation and audio features. If you don’t have an Apple® smartphone you can stream your music using Bluetooth® connectivity. If you enjoy listening to the radio, satellite radio is a standard feature. Voice activation is also standard in all trim levels. Read more: Check out Toyota’s New Warranty Program Test drive the 2020 Toyota Avalon Interested in the 2020 Toyota Avalon? Schedule a test drive at Phil Meador Toyota today! See how this model looks and performs, while enjoying the technology features, in person before purchasing the Avalon. If you would like to learn more about this model, keep checking on our blog or check out our model research page. However, you can also contact us with any questions. Our team is always happy to help provide you with the information you need before buying a Toyota model.