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2021 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2021 Chevrolet Colorado

See how the 2021 Tacoma stacks up against the 2021 Chevy Colorado in this midsize pickup truck comparison. With its impressive off-road performance and approachable starting price, it's clear why Tacoma remains the best selling pickup truck after a decade at the top. Click here to browse inventory.

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$49.99 Oil and Filter Change Includes up to 5 quarts of conventional oil, oil filter, and installation, multi-point inspection, car wash, and vacuum. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE SERVICE Toyota Vehicles Only. Up to 5 quarts. Must present when service order is written. One coupon per customer. It May not be combined with other offers. Not applicable to prior purchases. Not responsible for typographical or printing errors. Other restrictions may apply. Price plus tax, shop supplies, and hazardous waste fees. See advisor for details.

Toyota Research Institute and Stanford University’s Dynamic Design Lab Study How to Improve Automotive Safety

What if every driver who ran into trouble had the instinctive reflexes of a professional race car driver and the calculated foresight of a supercomputer to avoid a crash? Researchers at Toyota Research Institute are working with Stanford’s Dynamic Design Lab to make this vision come true. The engineers are conducting research into how to bring together the instincts of professional drivers and automated driving technology. Their goal is to design a new level of active safety technology and share it broadly so that Toyota and other auto manufacturers can deploy it on the road. “Every day, there are deadly vehicle crashes that result from extreme situations where most drivers would need superhuman skills to avoid a collision,” said Gill Pratt, TRI CEO and Chief Scientist at Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). “The reality is that every driver has vulnerabilities, and to avoid a crash, drivers often need to make maneuvers that are beyond their abilities. Through this project, TRI will learn from some of the most skilled drivers in the world to develop sophisticated control algorithms that amplify human driving abilities and keep people safe. This is the essence of the Toyota Guardian™ approach.” more Every year, car crashes result in nearly 40,000 fatalities in the United States, and about 1.25 million fatalities worldwide. Toyota’s goal is to reduce that number to zero. While most crashes occur in mundane situations, in other situations drivers may need to make maneuvers that take their vehicle close to and, at times, exceed normal limits of handling. When faced with wet or slippery roads for instance, professional drivers may choose to ‘drift’ the car through a turn. “Since 2008, our lab has taken inspiration from human race car drivers in designing algorithms that enable automated vehicles to handle the most challenging emergencies,” said Professor Chris Gerdes of Stanford University’s Dynamic Design Laboratory. “Through this research, we have the opportunity to move these ideas much closer to saving lives on the road.” TRI has supported the Dynamic Design Lab’s research for many years. The current project draws upon Stanford’s published paper, “Opening New Dimensions: Vehicle Motion Planning and Control using Brakes while Drifting,” in which Stanford researchers demonstrated advanced drifting on MARTY, an electrified, automated DeLorean. Stanford’s experimental results produced a proof-of-concept architecture capable of controlling a rear-wheel drive vehicle in a drift using brakes, steering and propulsion. TRI is now applying this architecture to vehicle platforms, including the GR Supra. TRI is also engaging Toyota’s engineering expertise in motorsports and advanced development. Toyota Racing Development (TRD U.S.A., Inc.) in the United States is providing valuable technical and experiential know-how in motorsports and drifting. Separately, TRI is also working with Toyota Motor Corporation’s Vehicle Dynamics Control Team — based in Japan — to apply the drifting architecture for future Toyota vehicles.

Drive A New Rav4 For Only $239 Per Month From Passport Toyota

Lease a 2021 RAV4 LE FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl. for only $239 per month or purchase with 1.9% APR for 60 months or receive $1,000 Cash Back. Click here to view our current RAV4 inventory. Lease: Lease example based on 2021 RAV4 RAV4 LE FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl. Model 4430 with MSRP of $27,905, net capitalized cost of $24,254, and a lease end purchase amount of $18,696. $2,999 Due At Signing includes $2,110 customer down payment, first month's payment of $239, and $650 Acquisition Fee. $500 cash from TMS must be applied as a capitalized cost reduction (down payment) that is excluded from due at signing; no cash back option. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect lease payment. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excess wear and use, and will pay $0.15 per mile for all mileage over 10,000 miles per year. $350 disposition fee is due at lease end. Cannot be combined with TFS APR Cash, TFS Lease Cash, Customer Cash, APR, APR Subvention Cash. Cash: Cash from Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. on select models of the new 2021 RAV4 from dealer’s stock and subject to vehicle availability. Cannot be combined with TFS APR Cash, TFS Lease Cash, APR, Lease, APR Subvention Cash, Lease Subvention Cash. APR: 1.9% APR for 60 monthly payments of $17.48 for every $1,000 financed. Terms available on approved credit to For only very well qualified customers/lessees through Passport Toyota and Toyota Financial Services (TFS). No down payment required if qualified for advertised offer. If you do not qualify for the offer, the amount and percentage of any down payment vary with your credit qualifications. Dealer contribution may vary and could affect price. Individual dealer prices, other terms and offers may vary. Must take retail delivery from dealer’s stock and terms subject to vehicle availability. Cannot be combined with TFS APR Cash, TFS Lease Cash, Customer Cash, Lease, Lease Subvention Cash. All offers expires 02-01-2021.

Connect your devices through your Toyota to work on emails, stream music and videos, and much more

Turn your vehicle into a hotspot Connected by AT&T • 4G LTE Wi-Fi speeds on the AT&T wireless network. 84 • Easily connect up to five (5) devices. • Available on select 2020 and later Toyota vehicles. Powered by Verizon • 4G LTE Wi-Fi Connect Powered by Verizon. 83 • Easily connect up to five (5) devices. • Available on select 2018 and later Toyota vehicles.

2021 Toyota Highlander vs. 2021 Honda Pilot

SUVs have become a family staple with the ample space families need. The Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot are two popular mid-size SUV choices. Based on the reviews of actual Highlander and Pilot owners, the 2021 Highlander received a higher KBB Consumer Rating. The gas model Highlander received a 4.2 and the Highlander Hybrid received a 5.0 rating while the Pilot got a 3.3 rating. For a better standard of interior features, the Highlander offers Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, and Amazon Alexa90 compatibility, while the Pilot does not offer any of these as a standard feature. They are available on the Pilot as an extra-cost add-on. You can also count on a better gas mileage rating with the Highlander Hybrid FWD models which have an EPA-estimated 36/35/36 (city/highway/combined) MPG rating75. In contrast, a hybrid powertrain is not available on Pilot. The 2WD Pilot base grade has an EPA-estimated 20/27/23 (city/highway/combined). The Highlander FWD base trim starts out at $34,8101 while the Pilot base trim is $32,250. When we look at the performance, interior, and reliability of each SUV, you'll be able to see which offers more bang for your buck. This head-to-head comparison video features two midsized SUVs 2021 Toyota Highlander V/S 2021 Honda Pilot. Watch as we break down the specs and features of both cars, you will know why the Toyota Highlander is the better choice over the Honda Pilot. Click here to browse our current Highlander inventory.

Here's to the road ahead. Happy New Year from Passport Toyota

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All of us at Passport Toyota join in wishing you a Merry Christmas

During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gracefully to those who have made our progress possible. We would like to say Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season, Happy New Year!

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How To Use Remote Connect in the Toyota App

In the video below, we'll explore how to use the remote connect features found in the Toyota App like remote start, door lock and unlock, vehicle finder, and more.

Toyota Introduces Second-Generation Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle as Design and Technology Flagship Sedan

Beauty, technology and a hint of the future come together in Toyota’s new flagship sedan, the all-new 2021 Mirai. The 2016-2020 Mirai was the first production fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) offered for sale to retail customers in North America. Now, for 2021, Toyota has fully rebooted the Mirai as a premium rear-wheel drive sports-luxury FCEV with striking design, cutting-edge technology, more engaging driving performance and a significantly longer EPA-estimated range rating. The model name, which means future in Japanese, is wholly appropriate, as the 2021 Mirai is powered by the latest evolution of the brand’s advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) powertrain. The new Mirai is one part of an electrification strategy that also includes Toyota’s current and future hybrids and upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Toyota put the auto industry on the road to modern electrification in 1997 with the first Prius hybrid and today remains the global leader in gas/electric hybrid sales. Built on the rear-wheel drive GA-L platform that also underpins the larger Lexus LS sedan, the 2021 Toyota Mirai makes a major design departure from the front-wheel drive first-generation version. The body is lower, longer, and wider, with its bolder stance accentuated by standard 19-inch alloy wheels. more A more powerful fuel cell system provides a more engaging driving experience than its pioneering forerunner. The rear-wheel drive layout and four-wheel independent suspension deliver a true sports-luxury sedan driving feel, with greater handling agility than before, yet also with a more comfortable ride. The RWD layout also allowed for increased hydrogen storage to boost EPA-estimated range to 402 miles (Mirai XLE grade), a 30 percent increase over the first-generation Mirai. The new Mirai’s clean, modern profile was inspired by coupes, yet the new design is also more practical than before. Improved use of space enables a five-seat cabin versus the four-seat layout in the first-generation Mirai. The new Mirai’s interior matches the elegant tone of the exterior. The 2021 Mirai features more advanced user and safety tech, including Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+. This latest generation of Toyota’s driver-assist technology suite includes Full Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, automatic emergency braking, and Lane Keep Assist. In addition, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard on the 2021 Mirai. Electrifying Design, Slippery Aero The switch to a rear-wheel drive platform delivers a “twofer” in the 2021 Mirai. The new layout facilitates the coupe-like proportions and bolder stance. At the same time, the new platform allowed for a roomier cabin with more usable space on the inside and in the trunk. The result is neither “form follows function” nor the opposite; it is perhaps better described as “form marries function,” and it’s a beautiful marriage, indeed. The 2021 Mirai conveys a sense of motion with a classic GT car stance (long-hood, sweeping roofline, short rear deck), rendered in a practical four-door sedan package. The cabin silhouette flows rearward with flush, smooth side surfaces, accented by a dynamic sculpted rocker area with a kickup near the rear wheel. The body tapers to the rear and blends into an integrated rear spoiler. The effect is that of a single metal form sculpted into a bold shape. The Limited grade is equipped with an exclusive dual-panel panorama roof, which features fixed glass panels and a power sunshade. The 2021 Mirai will be offered in five exterior colors: Black, Oxygen White, Supersonic Red, Hydro Blue, and Heavy Metal. Hydro Blue, exclusive to the Limited grade, is created with primer, silver base, clear, blue clear, and final clear layers. The “function” aspect of Mirai manifests in a larger body with more passenger room. Wheelbase, height, length and width are all increased over the first-generation Mirai. Weight increases by just 176 lbs., yet weight distribution improves to near 50:50, and the center of gravity is lower to significantly enhance handling agility. Click here to read the full article.

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