Twenty years ago when word of hybrid vehicles was just starting to get around, few people could have imagined where hybrid technology would be in twenty years. On one hand, some might have thought all our cars would be hybrids by now, while at the same time, many believed hybrid cars were a strange little fad that would die away and be forgotten about in a year or two. Neither of these two extremes is accurate, because after years of struggling for respect and relevance, the last couple years has seen a sudden surge in interest for hybrid vehicles. Read more below about the hybrid options Toyota has available.

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You have probably heard of the Toyota Venza before, but you may think that it was discontinued. You’re right, the crossover was discontinued, but not for very long. The 2021 model year marks the return of the Venza, and a number of changes that make it both look and feel new.

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As time moves forward, so does the Toyota Corolla right along with it. Many older Toyota Corolla models are still on the road, reliably carrying their owners and passengers around town or around the country. Year after year, Toyota keeps releasing a Corolla without holding back. The design may have changed a few times throughout the generations the Corolla has already seen, but even the 2021 Toyota Corolla still holds true to the values that made it one of the most successful vehicles of all time. Read more of this post to learn about what Toyota has added for the 2021 model year.

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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.

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Looking for something to do on Labor Day? Buy a few disc golf discs and find some friends that want to play and visit some of the locations listed below. Since you probably have the day off on Labor Day, you might as well spend that time having fun out in the park. You can social distance easily and play with a facemask on if that is necessary where and when you are playing. Read more of this entry to find out more about where and how to play disc golf in Pocatello, Idaho.

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People don’t buy minivans as often as they used to, but if you have your mind set on the 2020 Toyota Sienna, it won’t let you down. It’s a well-designed minivan, inside and out. Part of what makes it an attractive minivan in the new decade is its color options. 

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You wouldn’t be buying a minivan if you didn’t need one for its larger seating capacity. Minivans are nowhere near as popular as they used to be twenty years ago, but they still draw in enough of a crowd that Toyota keeps the Sienna name going into the new decade. Read on here to learn about how many people can fit in a Toyota Sienna. 

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Rust is the ultimate enemy of all cars. No matter how great and perfect a new car looks and feels, it starts fighting the battle against rust the day you buy it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t help it in that fight. It takes regular maintenance, the proper equipment, and a keen eye for detail, but you can keep your car ahead in the battle against rust. 

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Windshield wipers aren’t something you think about much until you need them. Whether it’s the screech or rubbing of worn out wipers when it rains, or an annoying piece of rubber dangling off the wiper, something will eventually remind you that it’s time to change the blades. When that happens, you’ll be glad you know how to change the wiper.  

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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.  

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