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Road trips are part of the territory when you live in Idaho. Whether you are new to the Pocatello area or are adjusting to college, or looking to set down roots here, you should be prepared with a vehicle that is comfortable, capable, and efficient enough to traverse the vast expanses of the Gem State. At Phil Meador Toyota, we recommend both the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2020 Toyota 4Runner as ideal candidates for your travel needs. Read more of this entry to find out why. more Why are the Highlander and 4Runner Great for Road Trips? Seating Capacity The 2020 Toyota Highlander seats up to seven people with its third-row bench configuration, making it ideal for seating large groups or smaller groups that need more room for luggage or just want to avoid cramping. The 2020 Toyota 4Runner may be a better fit if you know you won’t use the third row or would just be leaving it folded down the entire time. The 4Runner seats five people total, but it is still the same size as the Highlander by class, as both are considered mid-size crossover SUVs. What Colors Does the 2020 Toyota Highlander Come In? Reliability and Durability One of the worst things that can happen on a road trip is having your car break down. The Highlander and 4Runner are both quality Toyota vehicles that build on the automaker’s legacy for reliability and durability. As long as you keep up with regular maintenance including oil changes and tire checks, neither should fail you on the long stretches between cities. Range and Comfort Neither the Toyota Highlander nor the 4Runner will disappoint when it comes to fuel range. With highway fuel efficiency, either one should take you as far as St. George, Utah, Grand Junction, Colorado, Casper, Wyoming, Billings, Montana, or Baker City, Oregon on a single tank of gas. Not only that, but the quality interior of these Toyota SUVs means you can travel in comfort the entire way.

Toyota puts more effort into making sharable videos for customers than a lot of other automakers do. This video below is a concise 7 minutes packed with information on the 2020 Toyota Highlander for your research convenience. You also get to see high-quality views of the vehicle inside and outside. more How Do I Connect My iPhone to My Toyota Avalon? Since there are so many features available, the video narrates each of the most important features and how they work to keep things convenient or to keep you and your family safe. So, what are you waiting for, view the video below!

The 2020 Toyota Highlander SUV is made for you. The only way to make it more you is to get all the right options for your needs. Throw in getting the right color option and the Highlander reflects your personality. more 2020 Toyota Camry Color Options The 2020 Toyota Highlander comes with eight different exterior paint color options. Check out the Moon Dust and the Opulent Amber colors for some unique colors that stand out against the crowd. Enjoy all of them below: Celestial Silver Midnight Black Opulent Amber Blizzard Pearl Magnetic Gray Moon Dust Red Flare Blueprint

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. more 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

Summer is great for road trips, but not every car is ready for a road trip. Fuel economy is going to be the most important factor when you’re picking the road trip vehicle. Fewer stops at the gas station mean you’re going to have more money for activities and snacks. more There are a lot of fuel-efficient cars out there to choose from. How do you pick through such a selection? Well, if you’re really after efficiency, then you might want to focus on hybrids. Toyota has a long line of great vehicles, but which ones are hybrids? We can help you sort through them so you can make an informed decision. Hybrid Vehicles at Toyota 2020 Corolla Hybrid This is an efficient sedan that offers all of the creature comforts you love to have in a car. 2019 Camry Hybrid The Camry offers a sleek and sophisticated driving experience for any driver. 2019 Avalon Hybrid Offering a luxurious drive without the luxurious price tag, the Avalon is incredibly inviting and engaging. 2019 RAV4 Hybrid The first SUV on the list, the RAV4 is a great road trip vehicle with its size and efficiency. 2019 Highlander Hybrid The Highlander is the perfect family vehicle as it offers a spacious, fun, reliable, and entertaining ride for kids and adults. 2019 Prius The Prius, Prius Prime, and Prius c all offer an efficient ride that has no equal in the car world. How Fuel Efficient is the 2019 Toyota Corolla? Test Drive Toyota Vehicles in Pocatello, ID You can give any one of these cars a test drive at Phil Meador Toyota and pick which one matches you the best. If you have any questions, then give us a call and we’d be happy to help.

There are a thousand different reasons to pick an SUV as your next car. They are incredibly flexible and versatile vehicles that can fit just about anybody. With a number of features packed inside it becomes really apparent why SUVs are so popular. more The 2019 Toyota Highlander takes everything you love about SUVs and cranks it up to the next level.  One of the biggest assets on the Highlander is just how big it is. It’s hard to call something a family vehicle if it doesn’t have the space to actually handle a family. Cargo space is at a premium inside your car so you need every little inch you can get while still making sure your family is comfortable and safe. 2019 Toyota Highlander Cargo Space If it wasn’t already obvious, the 2019 Toyota Highlander has a lot of space. We can’t put enough of an emphasis on just how much there is. It has three rows of seating if that gives you any hint as to just how deep this SUV goes. With seating for up to eight people it’ll be even easier to make those family trips and take some long vacation drives. After getting your kids and family settled, it’s time to check out how much junk you can fit in that trunk. At its limit you’re looking at a maximum cargo capacity of 83.2 cu-ft to work with. Of course, it’s not so much about the space as it is how you can play with it. The adaptable and adjustable seats of the Highlander provide some very creative ways to use the space in front of you. A 60/40 split on the third-row seats helps to maximize what you can do. Why is the 2019 Toyota Highlander the perfect family vehicle? Test Drive a 2019 Toyota Highlander in Pocatello, ID Come on down to our dealership to see the space up close and schedule a test drive with the 2019 Toyota Highlander. You can also call ahead with any questions and we’d be more than happy to help.

Best Features of the 2019 Toyota Highlander for Holiday Living and Traveling Are you planning on staying close to Pocatello this holiday season? Or are you planning to do some serious traveling so you can visit loved ones? Either way, it helps to have a dependable vehicle that will help you do everything you want during this holiday season. Let us introduce you to the 2019 Toyota Highlander. This midsized crossover’s very name suggests mountain living and driving – and we couldn’t agree more. The 2019 Toyota Highlander model’s size and capabilities truly make it a great choice for all your holiday activities. more Available AWD One of the best reasons to choose the 2019 Toyota Highlander is that several models come available or standard with all-wheel drive, which provides an incredible amount of power and traction to help you handle snow and ice-covered roads. Living in a mountainous region of the United States, it is almost imperative to have AWD anyway – and having it on your 2019 Toyota Highlander will definitely help if you end up traveling in rough weather conditions. What is ToyotaCare? Room for Passengers and Cargo Do you have a growing family with everyone traveling over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house this holiday season? Or are you going all out with decorating, gifting, and hosting in your own home? With the 2019 Toyota Highlander, you will enjoy plenty of space thanks to the 7 to 8-passenger accommodations and the 13.8 / 42.3 / 83.7-cubic foot cargo space. This means you can carry lots of gifts, groceries, sleds, decorations, and more! Advanced Infotainment We also love the 2019 Toyota Highlander for its advanced infotainment options. Audio streaming will allow you and your family to enjoy your favorite playlists, and built-in navigation (available on higher trims) will help you find your desired destination – whether it is your aunt’s home over in Boise or a specialty store in a nearby town. To learn more about the 2019 Toyota Highlander, please visit us here at Phil Meador Toyota! Test Drive the Toyota Highlander

When it comes to your families next outing, no vehicle is prepared to take it further than the 2018 Toyota Highlander! With a wealth of excellent performance-enhancing features and strong engines, the new Toyota Highlander is perfect for those that want more out of their next adventure. Continue reading to learn more about this excellent vehicle! more 2018 Toyota Highlander Engine Specs The 2018 Toyota Highlander has several excellent engines to offer you, each one designed with your travel needs in mind! The first of these engines is an excellent 2.7-liter 4-cylinder, which can deliver up-to 185 horsepower at 5,800 RPM and 184 lb-ft of torque at 4,200 RPM. The second, and most powerful of the two engines, is an available 3.5-liter V6 engine, which can deliver an impressive 295 horsepower at 6,600 RPM and up to 263 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 RPM. Across these two engines, a variety of power and performance is available! With their assistance, you’re guaranteed to have the ability to tackle any terrain that comes your way, especially with the help of the new Toyota Highlander’s excellent performance features! 2018 Toyota Highlander Performance Systems The first of the many excellent performance features that are available for the new 2018 Toyota Highlander is its excellent transmission, which comes in two forms. The first is an available 6-speed electronically controlled transmission, and the second is an 8-speed direct shift-8AT transmission. Both transmissions work with the engines listed above to provide the best possible power and performance possible, giving excellent traction and acceleration. Both transmissions are perfect for taking your adventure to the next level, giving you excellent performance and handling no matter the terrain! Read More Toyota Blogs Here! So, if you’re looking for a vehicle that’ll take your family outing above and beyond, look no further than the 2018 Toyota Highlander! With its strong engine and great performance features, its perfect for those that want a little more! Contact us at Phil Meador Toyota to learn more today!