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Check out these five powerful vehicles if you’re looking for the best Toyota 0-60 times in the current lineup. If you want rapid acceleration and a driver-focused experience, you’ll find everything from a family-friendly three-row SUV to iconic sports cars designed for blistering track times.

2024 Toyota GR Supra Rockville, MD

GR Supra

This sleek sports coupe is an incredibly fast car in the Toyota lineup, with a zero-to-60 time of just 3.9 seconds. The GR Supra is powered by a turbocharged engine that blasts out 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque if you go for the upgraded 3.0L engine.

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With its affordability, dependable performance, and practical interior, Toyota’s RAV4 quickly became a popular compact crossover vehicle. It’s only gotten better with the introduction of its hybrid powertrain. Here’s a handy guide to the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid!

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid in Rockville, MD

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Highlights

Powertrain

Every RAV4 Hybrid comes in an all-wheel drive layout and is powered by a combination of two electric motors and a 2.5L inline-4 engine. The hybrid system produces a total of 219 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque, which gets distributed through an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission featuring a sequential shift mode. The EPA estimates an impressive city/highway MPG of up to 41/38.

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Toyota is a vehicle brand that stands for both innovation and reliability. The array of features Toyota has developed over the years are all aimed at enhancing the driving experience. A development in recent years has been Toyota Eco Mode. This innovative feature optimizes your Toyota’s performance for increased fuel efficiency.

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Four Aspects Affected by Activating Eco Mode

Throttle

Eco Mode modifies the engine’s throttle response by smoothing the power delivery, making it more gradual and controlled. This prevents rapid acceleration, which can consume more fuel. The result is a more gentle acceleration curve, encouraging a more fuel-efficient driving style.

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As the automotive world continues to upgrade its cars, trucks, and SUVs and transition into the world of electric driving, drivers have more and more options. Toyota has followed suit and is moving toward designing vehicles that operate on electricity. It now offers a hybrid truck that can transform truck ownership. The Toyota hybrid truck is just as powerful as ever and is the perfect vehicle for work and play.

Toyota Hybrid Truck Rockville, MD - 2024 Tundra i-FORCE MAX

Meet the Iconic Toyota Hybrid Pickup

Toyota’s hybrid Tundra has a powerful engine, impressive towing capacity, and plenty of interior and exterior features. The Tundra i-FORCE MAX is a hybrid pickup truck with a hybrid powertrain engine with 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque.

Drivers looking for a vehicle that combines the power of gas and electricity under one hood will love the Tundra i-FORCE MAX.

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The new 2024 Toyota Tacoma has been redesigned to provide an even better ride experience than before. There are several features on this model that last year’s release didn’t have, and drivers are eager to explore how this redesigned Tacoma feels out on the road.

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New Powertrain

The 2024 Tacoma has a brand-new turbocharged engine nestled under the hood. There are several variations of it to choose from. The strongest new engine is the i-FORCE MAX Hybrid, a hybrid powertrain beefy enough to produce 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.

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If you want a stylish, streamlined plug-in hybrid sedan with snappy acceleration and excellent handling, you need to check out the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime. The spacious interior of this sedan is packed with high-quality materials that look and feel amazing. Read on to learn more about the incredible features of the Prius Prime and all that it can offer your family.

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Your Guide to the Incredible Features Available on the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime

This sedan features a massive available 12.3-inch infotainment screen that is intuitive and easy to control. The large high-definition graphics are easy to read at a glance, so you can enjoy your favorite in-vehicle apps, listen to your music playlists, check vehicle stats, and more. The large screen also makes navigating a breeze using easily visible turn-by-turn directions.

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Sometimes you want a little extra room to enjoy the ride. If spaciousness is important to you, Toyota has several SUVs that give you legroom, cargo room, and room to generally relax. All have the reliability you’ve come to expect from Toyota, and all are loaded with amenities you’ll love. But which Toyota SUV is the most spacious? It depends on how you measure roominess.

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What Toyota SUV Has the Most Space?

Best for Passenger Space: The Highlander

Although it’s not the largest SUV available from Toyota, the capable Highlander devotes the most amount of space to passenger legroom and headroom. This eight-passenger SUV also offers plenty of amenities to keep you and your passengers comfortable and entertained, including a six-speaker audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto integration.

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Especially in the heart of winter, this question pops up frequently: “How often should I start my car to ensure it runs smoothly?” Well, let’s unravel this mystery, and learn how a little cold weather car prep can help ensure your vehicle starts reliably, no matter how low the mercury drops.

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How Often Should Your Car Run in Winter?

The idea that you need to start your car every day in cold weather to keep it running is outdated. Modern cars are well-equipped to handle cold weather, thanks to advancements in automotive technology. However, there are still some best practices to consider.

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For families, factors such as size, seating capacity, and cargo space are essential to consider when it’s time to purchase a vehicle. Typically, drivers will need to choose between larger vehicle models, such as the Grand Highlander SUV or the Sienna minivan. In a head-to-head comparison, which of these vehicles offers the most space for families?

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Interior Rockville, MD

Which 2024 Toyota Is Bigger?

In general, the Toyota minivan is bigger than the SUV. The 2024 minivan is 203.7 inches long, 78.5 inches wide, and anywhere from 68.5 inches to 70.3 inches tall. The total passenger volume is 159.7 cubic feet to 162.5 cubic feet depending on if there is a moonroof, and the maximum interior volume is 193.2 cubic feet to 195.9 cubic feet. Legroom for the first row is 40.3 inches, 39.9 inches for the second row, and 38.7 inches for the third row. The base minivan model has standard seating for eight passengers, with a second-row bench equipped with a 60/40 split and stow third-row seat. 

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The upcoming year’s Toyota Camry is proving to be a dependable driving companion that sets new standards for on-road safety. Experience security like never before with the 2024 Toyota Camry safety features, and rest assured that it works hard to help keep you and your passengers safe.

2024 Toyota Camry in Rockville, MD

Standard 2024 Toyota Camry Safety Features

Basic Safety

All 2024 Camry models come equipped with driver and front passenger seats that are designed to help prevent or lessen injury from whiplash. All seats have three-point seatbelts and LATCH capabilities for younger passengers. The cabin is surrounded by ten airbags located in front of the driver and front passenger, seat-mounted airbags, knee-level airbags, and side curtain airbags.

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