2015 finds the Toyota Yaris more visually appealing due to advanced curvature and sculpting in both the interior and exterior. Designed in France, this compact car has done a good job at progressing right along with its contemporaries.
This year, the Yaris—made in hatchback only—comes with a brand new look, highly derived from European style. It has a redefined front end, containing a distinctive mesh grill and precise line-work around the Toyota emblem, giving it a sleeker and more polished look. The Yaris’s hatchback shape is the perfect combination for ease and comfort: its modest stature allows for effortless parking, yet the tall frame makes it feel more substantial and creates plenty of head and legroom inside. The cabin of the Yaris is furnished with soft-touch surfaces and sporty gauges. The controls are all well placed and easy to use—you don’t have to worry about looking at a dash with a superfluous amount of confusing buttons. And, despite the smaller size of the car, there are more than enough built-in trays, bins, and cup-holders for passengers.
Looking beyond its comfort and style, the best features of the Yaris are its fuel economy and performance. With 30mpg city and 37mpg highway, you are guaranteed to save money at the pump. Due to the light frame and updated suspension system (the 2015 version has softer springs up front, and tight torsion-beam in the rear) it drives significantly well in town and on the highway, steadily keeping its control around curves and maintaining stability on those long stretches. Also, the superior electric power steering system—one of the best systems you will find today—helps you feel completely in control while driving.
For a compact vehicle, the Yaris does a wonderful job at not feeling like a toy car. It has all the essentials for success and more. If you are in the market for a car to save you money and get you places in style, this is the one for you.
Kelly Blue Book recruited families and editors to test out selected vehicles for its annual list of the 15 Best Family Cars. This year, Toyota finds itself among some of the finest family cars to make the prestigious list. Actually, make that three Toyotas.
In order to make the cut, selected vehicles are tested in six essential categories: Comfort and Driving, Safety, Child Seats, Cargo Space, Rear-Seat Entertainment, and Extra Features. These all are tested by professionals, as well as families, ensuring that each of the vehicles recognized pass in theory and real-life scenarios.
Toyotas that made the list:
· 2015 Sienna. According to the report, “It came as no surprise that the 2015 Toyota Sienna made the family final cut.” This is the second time the Sienna has made the list, so it really is no surprise. This year it wowed the judges with its newly redesigned interior—it seats up to eight passengers, provides ample head and legroom, and has excellent cargo space behind its third-row seating. And, the Sienna is still the only minivan to offer all-wheel drive.
· 2015 Camry. The new Camry is already a favorite amongst family car drivers this year. Its redesigned exterior shows curves and aerodynamics that have never been seen with previous models—giving it a sporty edge that most family sedans are too shy to even attempt. And its new features, such as the automaker’s Entune system, USB device connectivity, and the wireless charging feature are just a few reasons it wins this year.
· 2015 Highlander. The Highlander’s size makes it one of the most sought after SUVs on the market. It’s not too big that it gets in the way, and it’s not too small so that it cannot stow, pull, or haul like a sport utility vehicle should. On the road, it conserves gas, maintains an incredibly quite ride, and its many compartments and excess space allow for premium stowage. And one of its best qualities, the Conversation Mirror, allows for the driver to see what’s taking place anywhere in the vehicle—even the very back.
I have to say it’s really no surprise to see Toyota make such a list as this. But it always feels nice for us Toyota drivers to be reassured we are traveling in nothing but the best.
Celebrate Snow Days with Mount Airy Toyota Scion and Save $500 on a New Car
A snow day is a delightful unexpected treat that conjures up happy feelings, and not just for kids. The Carolina blue sky doesn’t give us many snow days, but when it does we believe it’s something to celebrate. Here at Mount Airy Toyota Scion we want to know how you celebrate these unpredictable days when you have new-found time on your hands. Send a photo of how you and/or your friends and family are celebrating the wonder of “down-time”. Send it in digitally or bring it to us and you’ll received $500.00 off any new car!
Does a cold snowy day make you want to cook your favorite comfort food, buddle up the kids for some downhill sledding or snuggle up with a good book? Maybe you never get out of your pajamas and binge watch your favorite TV sit-com. For many of us it’s a free day, or a gift of time not planned. Capture how you celebrate the free time of a snow day and we’ll save you $500.00 on your next new car.
There’s any number ways to show off your pictures. Bring it in, drop it off, or post it using the hashtag #MountAirysnowdays on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Celebrate Snow Days $500 offer is also available at our other NC Dealerships Mount Airy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Liberty Buick GMC. The Celebrate Snow Days $500 offer is available to new car buyers until Friday, February 28th.
For the last ten years, the Toyota Tacoma has dominated the mid-size truck market. And with good reason! “The Tacoma is known for its off-road capabilities- which is important to every hunter and sportsman around,” explains Jorge Martin, general manager of Mount Airy Toyota Scion. And the 2016 Toyota Tacoma is once again raising the bar in off-roading, performance, and technology features.
On January 12, 2015, Toyota revealed the new 2016 Tacoma at the Detroit Auto Show. The redesigned Tacoma has been designed to go head to head with the Chevrolet Colorado and Nissan Frontier. But with 60% of the market share, Toyota is confident that the new 2016 Toyota Tacoma will continue to stay ahead of its competition.
Some new features for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma:
New Trim Level: 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road. – This new trim level is designed to optimize the truck for various terrains. By turning a knob in the cabin, the driver can change various settings for throttle and brake sensitivity which helps regulate traction. Whether you are driving on mud, sand or loose rocks, the Tacoma can adjust for the best traction possible.
Manual or Automatic. – The 2016 Toyota Tacoma is available in either manual or automatic transmission in both engines. The four-cylinder offers a five-speed manual and the v-6 offers a six-speed. This is good news for those you like to shift themselves.
New Safety and Technology Features. – In order to compete with Chevrolet and GMC’s new safety technology, Toyota has included some new safety features in the 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Toyota is offering both blind-spot monitoring and rear-cross traffic alerts as an option. Toyota is also offering an exciting Qi wireless charging technology. This means you can charge your devices wirelessly.
Go-Pro Mount – This has to be the coolest feature of the new 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Every 2016 Toyota Tacoma will come with a mount near the rearview mirror that’s intended for a Go-Pro camera. What off-roader would not love to capture all their adventures? Toyota expects those who opt for the new TRD Off-Road trim will love this new feature. “If you’re going to push the Tacoma to its limits, you might as well get it recorded!” says Martin.
It will be months before the 2016 Toyota Tacoma will be available for drivers. “We can’t wait to get these on our lot,” says Jorge Martin, “It is something to look forward to!” In the meantime, drivers are welcome to test drive the 2015 Toyota Tacoma or check out the Toyota Tundra.
I can remember going on frequent family road trips — my sisters and I packed into the family Toyota with our little faces peering out the windows. Looking back I have realized that just as important as the scenery was the mode of transportation. What truly made these trips fun was contained within the vehicle itself. The music being played, the comfort of the seats and ride — the interior atmosphere kept us kids and parents happy and excited.
Most often our trips went from North Wilkesboro to Mount Airy to try out a new restaurant, or a scenic jaunt up 421 towards Elkin to walk across the Hugh Chatham Memoria Bridge. But whether you are cruising up 52 towards Pilot Mountain or navigating the back roads of Winston-Salem, what is the best vehicle for the trip? There are many justifiable answers to this question, but if you want a comfortable, smooth and relaxing ride the 2015 Toyota Sienna is your best bet. It’s a great car to create those great family memories.
The Toyota Sienna is one of the best and most innovative minivans on the market today. The 2015 Sienna Minivan has a sharp new look with LED lights and a new front grille design. It sits atop a finely tuned suspension made for hauling and pulling. And with the option for all-wheel drive, this might be the toughest family van in this year’s offerings.
Most impressive, and most beneficial to those scenic road trips, is the quality of the interior. The new 2015 Toyota Sienna contains larger display screens, making navigation and interaction with the vehicle even easier than before. The wide sweeping dash allows for optimal room for all passengers–including the driver. and there are three rows of seating and separate climate controls ensuring comfort for even the most difficult to please. There is even the option for fine leather upholstery throughout, making this van as luxurious as possible.
The key to enjoying the open road begins with the vehicle. It must keep everyone comfortable and happy for sometimes hours on end–especially if you get turned around in the foothills of Winston-Salem!
