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Toyota cars have been popular in the United States since the 1940's, and these days the Toyota name is synonymous with quality and reliability. With a range of models available including minivans, cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs, Toyotas are known for providing long-lasting dependability.
Toyota cars vary in price and design, but overall Toyota is a mid-range car manufacturer that designs cars built to last for the long-term. While Toyota cars may be more expensive than a comparable vehicle from a discount automaker, they have a reputation of lasting for decades with little more than routine maintenance. A study conducted by IHS Automotive found that 80% of Toyotas sold in the last 20 years are still on the road today.
Because of their dependability, Toyota cars usually have a higher resale value than other brands, and KBB.com has rated Toyota as having the Best Resale Value of all brands for 2014. Therefore, the higher price of Toyota cars on the front end is offset by the number of years it will last as well as an ability to retain its value better than most.
Toyota is also the parent company of Lexus, arguably one of the finest luxury car makers in the world today.
While Toyota's lineup contains a little bit of everything, the brand is best known for its cars, trucks, and hybrid or electric vehicles.
Toyota cars provide a smooth ride and dependable service. They are comfortable but functional, with great power that makes it easy and fun to navigate a busy highway. The Toyota Camry, a comfortable mid-sized sedan, was ranked 2014's Most Dependable Midsize Car by J.D. Power & Associates. With a bold design and many tech-friendly features like wireless device charging, the Camry is a great car for the daily commuter. The Corolla is Camry's younger, sportier little sister. This Toyota car is built more like a sports car, while still offering four-door convenience making it ideal for urban driving.
Toyotas are sometimes overlooked in the truck department in favor of the more “traditional” truck manufacturers, but Toyota trucks are an outstanding investment, especially for the business that needs a reliable work truck. Like their car counterparts, Toyota trucks are a little more expensive when purchased new, but their dependability makes them a great investment for companies that use the truck on a daily basis. As a result of their dependability, Toyota trucks are highly valued in the construction and trade industries.
The Toyota Tacoma offers four doors and an interior designed to be both comfortable and practical. The Tacoma was designed for someone who works hard, plays hard, and gets dirty, so the upholstery is made from SofTex, a material that feels like leather but is cheaper and more durable. The Tundra is a full-size pickup that can put up some serious horsepower.
All Toyota cars are known to boast fuel usage ratings that exceed the industry standards and their electric and hybrid models are no exception. The Yaris and Corolla both average 37 miles per gallon on the highway, and the Camry averages 35. The Toyota Prius was the first hybrid to hit the mainstream market, and the Camry is now available in a hybrid model as well. Finally, the Prius Plug-in is available in both electric and hybrid modes.
