Toyota stays ahead of Honda in eco-friendly game

Toyota’s always been one of those standard makes that the average person gravitates towards based on its dependability, performance, low maintenance and classic styles. And of course, its vehicles are some of the most affordable.

Despite Toyota’s undeniable success and popularity, it’s always been in a competition with Honda, since they mainly manufacture similarly priced vehicles. This standard competition is now transpiring into the hybrid market.  With the Honda Insight currently being the cheapest hybrid on the market at $19,800- 40mpg city and 43 highway-there’s an anxious audience awaiting the arrival of the Honda Fit Hybrid, with its intended release in 2010, and its competitor, the Toyota Yaris Hybrid whose release date is tentatively set in 2011. It’s believed that the Yaris will be priced significantly below the price of the Honda Insight, already giving it a head-start. … Continue Reading

Venza the perfect blend of Toyota design

If you could combine two Toyota models to create a third Toyota, what two models would you choose to meld together in cooperative design and function? Think about it. If I were to name two models they would without a doubt be the Camry and the Highlander. You can’t get two more practical vehicles, or maybe if you combine their traits you can. That’s what we see with the Toyota Venza. The Venza is all things great about Toyota and an incredibly rewarding drive that incorporates tons of interior cargo space. That’s exactly what I had in mind when I visited a Toyota Libertyville dealer shopping for a new ride. I wasn’t sold on the Venza at first, thinking I might prefer the Highlander. But once I got to know the Venza, that changed.     … Continue Reading

Toyota Venza Test Drive

Toyota says that its new Venza combines the practicality of an SUV with the convenience of a passenger car. So when I was able to test drive it, I was not exactly sure what to expect. Was it an SUV or not? A crossover? No, they said not a crossover either. That was a confusing claim, and I was out to set it straight.

When I first got to my local Waukegan dealership and stepped into the Venza, I basically fell straight into the seat. Having only been used to “typical” SUVs, the step up into the car is usually the most strenuous part. But not with the Venza. You can get into the vehicle without having to climb, the first perk I noticed about having a sedan-like SUV. Or is it an SUV-like sedan?

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Toyota Yaris Review

The Toyota Yaris is undoubtedly Toyota’s smallest car. It does not get all of the hype that the Prius does and flies a bit under the radar when it comes to other cars in its class. However, this small car is ready to make a big splash. The new Toyota Yaris may be the smallest of the Toyota lineup, but is packing a big punch when it comes to what it has to offer. And if you’re looking for a new car, Waukegan dealer Classic Toyota is definitely the place to look because of their great offers on this new Toyota.

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Toyota Increases Production on 2010 Prius

Waukegan Prius fans will be thrilled to learn that due to a great new product and very high demand, Toyota has decided to increase production on the new 2010 Prius.

Receiving 80,000 pre-orders, far more than expected, Toyota was flattered and overwhelmed by the amount of interest shown in the new model. Having only predicted 100,000 sales in all of 2009, the pre-orders alone exceeded all expectations. In order to satisfy all these sales, with extras to spare, Toyota increased production from 43,000 units to 50,000 units per month, a 25 percent increase.

Previously, Toyota had planned on producing 400,000 new 2010 Priuses per year once they are available everywhere. However, with this new increased demand, they have upped their numbers and will now be pumping out around half a million per year.

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