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The midsize pickup segment has some hot competition and the Toyota Tacoma is ready for the challenge.  The Tacoma has been America’s best-selling midsize pickup for 14 years running, and shows no sign of stopping as the 2020 models are slated to be the best-equipped ever.

The Toyota Tacoma is often a perennial award winner for segment-leading value, so for 2020, the Tacoma line has set out to boost its appeal with revised styling, expanded multimedia tech, added comfort and convenience features and, for the TRD Pro, additional off-road tech.

The Toyota Tacoma pickup will continue the model’s…

After six decades as a SUV icon, the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition is on its way. The vehicle is designed to meld exclusive design with added function, as well as honor the legendary vehicle’s continuous evolution, going from a bare-bones, mountain-climbing 4x4 to now a world-renowned, full-capability premium-luxury utility vehicle. The Heritage Edition’s goal is to celebrate the Land Cruiser’s continuous place in Toyota’s U.S. lineup since 1958.

The 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition, is only going to be offered as a two-row model to maximize cargo capacity, but it is dressed elegantly…

It’s coming back, baby! Welcome back to the Toyota Supra!

The fifth-generation GR Supra made its official undisguised debut in January 2019 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Debut ended years of speculation and anticipation among car enthusiasts around the world. The Supra awaits the world’s great driving roads, some of which were used to develop this version of the pure sports car performance.

The 2020 Supra goes on sale in summer of 2019 and will be available in two grades – 3.0 and 3.0 Premium. In addition, there will also be a…

The jingle bells are ringing, the trees are trim, and Santa’s getting ready to fill his sleigh. That’s right. The busy holiday travel season is upon us and this year, AAA is forecasting that more than one-third of Americans will be traveling for the festivities. That’s an increase of 4.4 percent over last year and it’s also the largest increase since AAA has been tracking holiday travel, dating back to 2001. Oh and thanks to the increased number of Americans who will be found on the road this year, it is also estimated that travel…

The 2020 Toyota Corolla has seen a complete bumper-to-bumper, fully encompassing transformation. So, it’s clear that the news the 2020 Toyota Corolla was already big for 2019. But wait, there’s more! There’s also going to be a new hybrid Toyota Corolla model that achieves at least 50 mpg combined fuel economy (projected). That makes the 2020 Corolla Hybrid the most fuel-efficient model to ever wear the model name.

 The design isn’t the only electrifying thing about the Corolla Hybrid. This high-efficiency model adapts the latest Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive from the new-generation Prius, already proven as…

Wow! It’s been 35 years of the Toyota 4Runner! The SUV was introduced back in 1984 and over the years, the Toyota 4Runner has built a reputation as the do-anything adventure vehicle. But of course, times have changed and in those 35 years, the 4Runner has clearly evolved to offer more things drivers search for including comforts, safety and tech. However, plain and simple, the main reason the 4Runner is still beloved has less to do with any changes that have been made over the years. Instead it has more to do with what hasn’t changed – namely the…

The question of whether to use synthetic blend vs full synthetic engine oil is one of significant importance. The main considerations have to do with the higher price of full synthetic, which is commonly known as the far superior choice when it comes to protecting your engine and ensuring that the oil lasts long enough. However, it can be difficult to always get full synthetic oil changes, due to the costly nature, so synthetic blends were introduced as a cost-effective, yet highly efficient oil change alternative that is still superior to conventional motor oil. So, if you aren’t aware…

The “Check Engine” light just came on in your vehicle! You think, oh, great, now I’m going to have to pay for diagnostics just to figure out what issues my vehicle is having.  Well, good news! Now at Toyota of Greenville, that’s no longer the case! When you visit us, you’ll receive a Complimentary Initial Vehicle Diagnosis from our service department. (Do keep in mind that the initial/preliminary diagnosis such as fault code read is complimentary. Additional charges may apply for further diagnostic work.)

It’s important to have peace of mind and knowing what’s…

Almost two decades after the first Toyota Prius was introduced in the U.S., the world “hybrid” has become common. Around the world, the name Prius is synonymous with the term and Prius leads in North American hybrid sales. The Prius is one of the world’s most fuel-efficient vehicles without a plug.

Every generation of the Prius has one key element in common: it exceeded the fuel efficiency of the previous generation. The latest version of its Hybrid Synergy Drive combines the output of a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor/generators. This is done through an…

The Toyota 86 shines in a competitive sports car field. The 86 is a stylish 2+2 rear-wheel drive coupe that adheres to the fundamentals of automotive athleticism. It features optimal power-to-weight stats, a cunning design, superb balance and feel. In 2019, the 86 sheds none of its distinguished moxie, but instead it gains an even sharper edge through its newest grade: the limited production, 86 TRD Special Edition. The two existing grades – 86 and 86 GT – will continue to be offered and will complete the 86 range. The 86 will offer a wide variety of standard amenities, including the…