The Land Cruiser is about as iconic as Santa Claus. But in lieu of presents, the Toyota will make sure you make it up, around, over, and through pretty much any terrain or weather the world can throw at you. Some of the first vehicles to explore uninhabitable areas around the globe were different Land…
Under any other circumstances, Toyota might be concerned that the Tundra did not win the Texas Auto Writers Association’s (TAWA’s) coveted “Truck of Texas” award for 2025. But in this case, bad news is good news, because its smaller sibling took the title instead, beating out all other mid-size pickups to take home the award…
If you’re in the market for a new full-size pickup truck and haven’t quite come around to the idea that a turbocharged V6 can pile on the mileage the same way an old-fashioned V6 or V8 can, consider this truck. It appeared on a dealer lot in October of 2024 sporting more than 200,000 miles…
Toyota has beat the drum for hybrid powertrains longer than virtually any other automaker. Pivoting from the global push to full battery-electric options by doubling down on gasoline-electric options in every segment it serves, Toyota truly has a hybrid vehicle for any buyer. Don’t believe us? Check out this list for yourself. 4Runner That’s right,…
Shortly after the redesign of the Tundra in 2022 came the redesigned Sequoia, built off the Tundra platform. It is Toyota’s full-size truck-based SUV, competing against Tahoes, Yukons, and outside the Sharp Automotive world, Ford Expeditions, and Jeep Wagoneers. A very attractive trim in the model lineup is the 1794 Edition, which is the focus…
Toyota plays to win. While it launched its dedicated 3-row crossover, the Grand Highlander, significantly later than many competing brands, it made the wait worthwhile by carefully analyzing the 3-row crossover market and the models designed to address it. It identified the gaps and executed its best ideas and engineering to fill them. This strategy…
Google “overlanding” and the AI view tells you that “overlanding is a combination of off-roading and camping where the journey is the main focus, rather than just the destination. It typically involves traveling to remote destinations in a sturdy vehicle and often involves extended camping trips.” For Americans, it brings to mind a modern version…
If you’re shopping for a new family SUV and you have your sights set on the 2025 Toyota Highlander, you may be asking yourself whether you should spring for the larger Grand Highlander instead. While they’re separated primarily by size, it can be difficult to appreciate the differences without a more detailed breakdown. So, what…
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is arriving in showrooms with some minor updates for the new model year. The most noteworthy update is the Toyota re-branding of the PHEV RAV4 Prime. It’s now simply the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. There are some other minor changes to report, along with updates to pricing for the entire…
If you’re looking for a rugged but dependable 4×4 from a brand with a heritage of building long-lasting, dependable off-roader SUVs, the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser is probably already on your radar. Fear not. You don’t need to check every box on the Land Cruiser’s option list to walk away with a competent 4×4. The…
