The redesigned 2020 Toyota Highlander is better than its predecessor in almost every category: it’s roomier, comfier, quieter, smoother, more efficient, and more evolved. Evolution comes at a price, and of all the superlatives attached to the Highlander, “most expensive” might be the most noteworthy. Though the bestselling three-row crossover …
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There’s a new 2021 Toyota Highlander three-row crossover out there. Perhaps you’ve seen it on the roads, intersections, driveways, parking lots, strip malls, actual malls, or anywhere else with a paved surface and people? The family hauler may as well be standard issue in the suburbs and subdivisions around the …
Read More »2020 Toyota Yaris XLE Hatchback Review: Adorable, Affordable Hatch
Verdict 6.0 / 10 The 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is part of a dying breed. It’s one of just a handful of five-door subcompact hatchbacks you can still buy new in the U.S., accompanying the Chevrolet Spark, Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage, and soon-to-be-discontinued Honda Fit in the slow march toward …
Read More »2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road: Driving Notes: Pay To Play
Now in its fifth generation, the Toyota RAV4 is a more complete package than it’s ever been. Cohesive looks, upgraded tech, and an expanded hybrid lineup make this RAV4 a very compelling sell to a large portion of crossover shoppers. To expand the appeal even further, Toyota added an off-road-centric …
Read More »Review update: The 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE rejects its bland heritage
The Toyota Corolla is known for being a mild, mass-market sedan that packs value into a bland package. But the sporty elements on the 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE model add some whole grain texture to this whitest of white breads. The 2020 Corolla XSE sedan wears more aggressive front and …
Read More »Toyota savings bank chief promoted to lead N.A. info systems
The CEO of Toyota Financial Savings Bank has been promoted to head of Toyota Motor North America’s information operations. Holly Walters will become chief information officer and group vice president of information systems for Toyota Motor North America, the company said in a news release. She will oversee information systems, …
Read More »Toyota Harrier Mid-Size SUV Could Be a Perfect Fit for America
Toyota has launched a new generation of the Japan-market Harrier SUV. The Harrier used to be closely related to the Lexus RX but is now a standalone model, which makes us think it could—and should—come to the U.S. If it ever comes to our shores, the mid-size Harrier would slot …
Read More »Rock of ages: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave challenges the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro in a gravel pit
It’s a story as old as time, of young upstarts ranging from Oedipus Rex to Lightning McQueen, aiming to unseat the wily but fading veteran. So it is with the 2020 Jeep Gladiator Mojave and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro. Launched for 2020, the Jeep Gladiator brings off-road bona …
Read More »2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Overview Toyota brings together its decades of hybrid-powertrain dominance and its top-selling SUV to form the 2020 RAV4 Hybrid. This electrified version of the RAV4 offers the same practical and spacious cabin as the regular model as well as low-cost value trims and high-end near-luxury models—although the hybrid tech does …
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