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If you’re looking for a pickup that can haul the heaviest over muddy inclines as well as it can handle the highway and you want something that can offer you a comfortable drive whether you’re towing a load of lumber or your driving your kids to school, you want to stop in at your dealer to check out the 2015 Toyota Tundra Double Cab. This pickup truck is versatile enough to be your work and family vehicle, and you’ll love being behind the wheel, no matter where you’re driving. Engine Specs of the 2015 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Talk about power. The 2015 Toyota Tundra Double Cab is outfitted with a mighty powerful 5.7 L/346, V-8 engine that has offers a net horsepower of 381 5600. With that much power, you’ll be able to tow virtually anything with ease. 2015 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Cargo Area Specs You’ll have plenty of space to fit a wide range of loads in the cargo area of your 2015 Tundra, thanks to the following dimensions: 2 inch cargo box area height 7 inch cargo box area floor length 4 inch cargo box top width Interior Specs of the 2015 Toyota Tundra Double Cab While the power and the cargo area of this vehicle is certainly impressive, it’s the interior of the cab that will really impress you. With an air filtration system, cruise control, ample leg room in the front and the back of the cab and a great sound system, you and your passengers will ride in comfort.

If you’re looking to save money and you want to do your part for the environment, you already know that driving a hybrid is the way to go; however, if you want to save money, do your part to save the environment and drive in extreme comfort, than stop by your dealer and test drive the all new 2015 Toyota Prius 5 Door Hybrid Two. With the ability to get an estimated 51 miles per gallon in the city and 48 miles per gallon on the highway, it’s easy to see that you’ll save a ton of money and do good for the environment, too; however, if you want to learn more about why you’ll be able to drive in extreme comfort, then keep on reading to learn about the outstanding comfort spects of the 2015 Toyota Prius 5 Door Hybrid Two. Comfort Features of the 2015 Toyota Prius 5 Door Hybrid Two It used to be that fuel efficiency was the primary feature of the Prius; however, in 2015, this vehicle is not only one of the most fuel efficient vehicles on the market, but it has also stepped up the comfort.   Check out these comfort features: Automatic air conditioning with steering wheel controls Cruise control with steering wheel controls Delayed accessory power Digital display A foot rest for the driver A 6-way adjustable driver’s bucket seat and a 4-way adjustable front passenger bucket seat Front center armrest with storage and a rear center armrest With all of these comfort features, plus incredible fuel efficiency, you can’t go wrong with the 2015 Toyota Prius Hybrid 5 Door.

If you’re shopping for a mid-sized hybrid, look no further than Toyota near Ft Rucker. This dealership has the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid in stock and their dealers are ready to take you for a test drive today. The 2015 Camry Hybrid has been given a new exterior design, as well as a new cabin, which features some of the most advances comfort and technological specs on the market today. Add to that the fact that the 2015 Camry Hybrid gets 40 miles per gallon on the highway and 38 miles per gallon on the highway and that it was given the Best Value Award by Consumer Reports and it’s pretty clear why you should come in and check out this vehicle today. Safety Features of the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid When it comes to safety, you can rest easy knowing that you and your passengers will be well protected in the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Safety features include: Front and side curtain air bags in both the front and back of the car ABS parking with brake assist and traction control A backup camera and parking assist A tire pressure monitoring systems Dusk sensor headlamps Comfort Features of the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid Inside, you’ll find plenty of leg room and tons of space for your cargo. You’ll also find some of the latest comfort features, including: A trip computer Multi-zone climate control A driver foot rest Air filtration 2 12-volt DC power outlets

No cargo is more precious than your children, which is why your dealer wants to take the time to share some very important information regarding your child’s safety in your vehicle. Turn Them Around – From newborn up to the age of two, children are required to sit in rear-facing car seats. The reason for this is because head-on collisions (which are the most common types of collisions) can result in serious damage to the spine in children who are under the age of two because the spine isn’t fully fused until two years of age. So, keep your baby in a rear-facing car seat until he or she is at least two. Turn them Around – When your child reaches the age of two, you may turn the car seat around; however, it is important to remember that a car seat with a three-point harness is an absolute must. This type of harness will prevent your child from moving out of his or her seat in the event of an accident. Give them a Boost – Once your child reaches the age of five, he or she may be ready to get out of the car seat and into a booster. Your child should be sitting in a booster seat until he or she is 4 feet 9 inches tall, which is typically between the ages of 8 and 12. This is because a seat belt alone won’t provide the security your child needs until he or she is this tall. Stay Safe in the Back – Your child should stay in the back seat until he or she is at least 57 inches tall. Until that height, front air bags can be potentially life-threatening.

Summer is right around the corner and so is the camping season. If you’re planning on taking your  4Runner out for camping trips this summer, you want to make sure that you have everything you need for a successful and fun experience. Here are some tips that will help ensure you and your Toyota 4Runner are ready for plenty of fun camping trips this summer. Check the Tires – Checking the pressure in your tires is always important, especially if you plan on taking your SUV off-road. Before you head out, make sure that your tires are properly inflated. Check your owner’s manual to find out the proper PSI for your tires. Pack Appropriately – Make sure your camping equipment doesn’t roll around in the storage area of your 4Runner by packing your gear in plastic bins. Place lids on top of each bin, stack them on top of each other and then use elastic cords to secure them in place in the trunk of your SUV. Have an Emergency Kit – Make sure you take along an emergency kit. A portable air pump to use in the event that your tires become low is a wise idea to have on hand. A new spare tire is also essential, as is a jack that is in proper working order. You’ll also want to have jumper cables available should your battery die. You’ll have peace of mind when camping in your Toyota 4Runner this summer when you make sure you plan ahead appropriately.

There is nothing more frustrating than going out to your car, putting the key in the ignition and finding out that your car won’t start and you can’t figure out what is going on - which is why your dealer wants to shed some light on some of the most common reasons why your car may not be starting. A Dead Battery – When you turn the key, do you hear a clicking sound? If so, there’s a good chance that your battery is dead. The battery supplies electricity to the engine. If the battery is dead, there’s no electricity going to the engine, which means your car won’t start. A jump can resolve the problem, or you may need to replace the battery. No Spark – In order for the car to start, the fuel needs to be ignited, and if this isn’t happening, it could be due to the lack of a spark. The cause of this may be due to the fact that a spark plug or a spark plug cable has gone bad. Faulty Fuel – If the engine isn’t starting, it could be related to the fuel. For example, there may be a clog in the fuel like, there could be a bad mix of fuel or there may be too much air in the fuel. Bad Timing Belt – A bad timing belt could also be the cause the engine failure. When you start your car, the timing belt opens and closes valves that let fuel into the engine and let exhaust out. If those valves aren’t opening and closing at the right time, your engine will choke and not start.

The Toyota Prius is labeled as having bland handling and a slow acceleration by critics, but they like its spacious cabin and excellent fuel economy due to some very smart drivetrain programming. The 2015 Prius includes a four-cylinder engine, automatic transmission and electric motor. The fuel economy is estimated to be 51/48 mpg city/highway, which is excellent for this class. Although noted as a bit sluggish on acceleration, this little vehicle has enough power once it gets up to speed. The Prius has an attractive and modern interior with convenient storage spaces, and the hatchback model has one of the largest cargo areas in the class. Both rows of seating have comfortable and spacious seating. Many find the digital instrument cluster easy to see and read and the 2015 Prius comes standard with many great features such as Bluetooth, a rearview camera, a six-speaker audio system with a 6.1 inch touch screen, USB and auxiliary inputs, proximity key, push-button start and automatic climate control. Other features which are available include a moon roof with solar panels which power ventilation an, navigation and remote air condition system which cools the car while it is parked, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, satellite and HD radio, lane keep assist, an eight-speaker JBL audio system, Toyota’s exclusive Entune smartphone app integrate and their Safety Connect telematics system. Although some find fault in this vehicle in its acceleration and its driving experience, the Toyota Prius has a lot of great features that many believe outweigh the bad.

Modern technology has arrived with the 2016 Toyota Tacoma in a big way. The quality of pickup trucks has generally been defined by hauling strength, engine power and of-road performance, plus practicality and usability. Your local Toyota of Dothan is giving you the scoop on all the new features that are coming up on this model. Toyota is now adding technological innovations and proved this in its unveiling of the 2016 Tacoma at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 12 th. The high-tech features that are coming on the 2016 Toyota Tacoma are both amazing and surprising since some of this has never been seen on a pickup before. Toyota has now adapted these features for the 2016 Tacoma to add a bit of techno-savvy to a vehicle that is normally all brawn and muscle. The 2016 model Tacoma will have a smart key with a push-button start, and has a multi-terrain select system which lets the driver choose between various terrains. This will improve the off-road abilities of the pickup. You’ll also find rear locking differential and automatic limited slip, for manual transmission a clutch start cancel, a hill start assist control, to slow down there is crawl control and active traction control for a better grip on the road. This Tacoma can also control the braking an acceleration of the vehicle so you can focus on steering, pretty much leaving the rest to the truck itself. A GoPro rearview camera is included as well. On the dash, there is an audio system with an enhanced touch screen, a monitor for blind spots with cross-traffic alert and charge your smartphone with a wireless Qi charging station.

The flagship sedan of Toyota’s line, the Avalon returned in 2015 offering drivers a good value with a long list of features, plus excellent safety ratings. Your local dealer has this vehicle available for you and focuses on some of its main highlights below. The Avalon is bigger than the more recognized Camry sedan, with added width and length which makes it comfortable for all passengers, even in the backseat. The redesign is more modern and attractive, with the thing front grill sitting above a large lower air opening which gives the Avalon its feature that is most defining. The rear glass stretches far back, shortening the deck lid and giving the Avalon a slender and athletic profile. The inside is where the Avalon excels, providing a comfortable and roomy space that has all kinds of features no matter the trim level. Leather upholstery is stander, as is heated and powered front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, automatic climate control, USB port, HD radio, and push-button start. Other available features include heated rear seats, a navigating system, and a power rear sunshade. You get 16 cubic feet of cargo room with the Avalon, but only a center seat pass through with no split folding rear seat. Avalon Safety In crash testing, the Avalon performed well, giving it a Top Safety Pick award from IIHS. Safety features of the 2015 Avalon include: Anti-lock brakes Rearview camera Front-impact airbags Overhead airbags Knee airbags Side impact airbags Stability control Pretensioners Security system Other safety features available are a pre-collision system, adaptive cruise control, plus blind spot warnings with rear cross-traffic alerts.

If you’ve ever skidded while driving down a wet road but didn’t lose total control, you’ve probably experienced hydroplaning. Your Toyota of Dothan dealership wants you to understand the basics of this and how you can avoid it to keep safe on the road. Hydroplaning Explained Hydroplaning is known as the sliding or skidding of car tires over a wet surface. It happens when a tire encounters more water than it is capable of scattering. The water pressure in the front wheel pushes water underneath the tire, and then the tire is separated from the surface of the road by a thin film of water, losing traction. This results in a loss of braking, steering and power control. Conditions for Hydroplaning Hydroplaning can happen on any wet road, but the first ten minutes of a light rain are potentially the most dangerous. When this light rain combines with oil residues from the road, this makes slippery conditions which can make vehicles, especially ones moving over 35 mph, to hydroplane. This is possibly a deadly combination for you and those around you. How to Avoid Hydroplaning The tips below will help you to avoid hydroplaning. Replace and rotate tires when needed Keep your tires inflated properly Keep away from standing water and puddles Slow down when the road conditions are wet. The faster you drive the harder it will be for your tires to scatter the water. Try driving in tire tracks left by other cars ahead of you Don’t drive in the outer lanes where the water usually accumulates Drive in a lower gear Do not use cruise control Try to not make any quick or sharp turns Avoid hard braking

For quite some time now, aggressive driving has been a problem on the roadways, but it seems to be getting worse. Incidents of rude gestures, screaming and even violence sometimes are frequently reported to where it has even earned its own name – road rage. Toyota of Dothan wants you to understand exactly what road rage is and how you can handle it. Road Rage Definition Road Rage is a term which was originally made up by local news station KTLA in Los Angeles after several shootings happened on freeways in the city. Road Rage is defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as when a driver commits a moving traffic offense to endanger property or someone else, or an assault with a motor vehicle or other weapon which is dangers by the operator or passenger of a motor vehicle on the operator or passengers of another vehicle. A clear distinction is made by the NHTSA between aggressive driving and road rage, where road rage is criminal and the former is a traffic offense. This places blame on the driver. Handling Road Rage If you’ve agitated another driver, whether it really was your fault or not, don’t retaliate or react to the other driver, as this will just cause the situation to escalate. Remember that the other driver is just not good with handling stress, avoid eye contact with them and keep practice safe driving habits. It doesn’t look like this problem is going away in the near future unfortunately. All you can really do is be an aware and considerate driver who follows the road rules. Even though it can be difficult when a situation arises, don’t give in to angry feelings or rage while on the road. Thing again before you honk the horn or flip someone off, since you never know what will set that person off. It is more important to get home safely than to teach someone a dangerous lesson.

The days when you could fill your gas tank for $30 seem to be far past, and you can’t hold your breath for cheaper gas. Most likely, you’ll be running on fume before you realize there is not enough to turn back. This is why the best think you can do for the future is to be smart when it comes to fuel economy, and your Toyota of Dothan wants to show you how. Before Traveling Use the motor oil recommended by your manufacturer to increase your gas mileage up to 2%. Use the coolest time of the day to purchase gas. It is at its densest during these times, so you will get more out of the volume. Ensure the tires are pressurized to the maximum limit given by the manufacturer. Replace a dirty air filter to increase gas mileage as much as 10%. Fuel efficiency is dramatically reduced when traveling on deep tire tread. Remove things like snow tires when they are not needed. Take out any extra weight from the car which can also reduce gas mileage. Out on the Road When approaching a hill, accelerate before you reach it to keep from using extra gas. The faster your travel, the more gas you will consume. Use cruise control for highway driving. Having open windows or an open sunroof can increase resistance, using more fuel. Traveling at the speed limit will raise your likelihood for making green lights, and with less slowing or stopping you will be saving fuel. The number one tip for saving gas is watching your acceleration. By slowing down your acceleration time to fifteen seconds when going from 0-60 mph, you can save a whopping 30% on your gas mileage.