Toyota FT-1 Concept

  These are modern times and the only way to make and impact is to design with an impact. Toyota's FT-1 concept car is pure performance. It is track-focused and a symbol that captures the energy and emotion we can expect to see in future Toyota designs.  It can accelerate 0 to 60 MPH with the top speed reaching 180 MPH. The interior is expected to be more refined, made better and aimed at the driver. Leaving racing fingerprints everywhere, the FT-1 is a hot concept vehicle and is sending shock waves across the industry.


Read more here. You can shop our current inventory at www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com or visit our showroom located at 1501 E. 53rd St. Davenport, IA. 52807 where you can speak with a member of our Toyota Certified Sales Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

The new 2016 Toyota RAV4

The right choice for any adventure

 
  Each RAV4 model grade comes with a wheel designed to match its distinct personality. LE comes with 17-in. steel wheels with wide-vented spokes, while XLE Hybrid comes with stylish 17-in. alloy wheels. Limited features 18-in. alloy wheels with SuperChrome finish, and SE comes with sporty 18-in. machined-face alloy wheels—each with their own signature look. Leave a lasting impression, no matter which RAV4 you choose.

  Along exterior restyling, the interior has also received a facelift. Now, enjoy every trip from uphill to downtown in RAV4's roomy interior. The driver and passenger can both enjoy heated seats and dual zone climate control. RAV4 helps make comfort and convenience a priority. Reduced noise, vibration and harshness help make for a quiet cabin, and the available flexible cargo net system and second-row seats with a reclining, folding 60/40 split help you easily reconfigure the cargo area to meet your needs.

 The 2016 RAV4 encourages you to venture out. It's restyling creates a bold front end and a chiseled look, with an interior that matches the upgraded exterior. The RAV4 is a package that is athletic as it is refined and it's ready to take you on your next journey.


Shop our current RAV4 inventory at www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com or you can visit our showroom located at 1501 E. 53rd St. Davenport, IA. 52807 where you can speak with a member of our Toyota Certified Sales Team. We look forward to hearing form you.

The Toyota i-Road Is Unlike Anything You've Ever Driven

If this is Toyota's vision for the future, lets ride...

 

 

  Odds are, you've got to experience an all-new sensation. From a stomach dropping roller coaster to driving your first car, we've all experienced "butterflies". Toyota is giving butterflies to those awaiting news whether their three-wheeled, I-Road prototype, will hit the production line. 
The all-electric i-Road is one of Toyota's transportation answers for cities of tomorrow, which are projected to experience huge population growth in the coming decades.

  When you first start the i-Road, you first have to wait a few seconds as the gyroscope and accelerometers adjust themselves. This makes the vehicle wiggle. In motion, the i-Road uses the gyroscope and sensors to stay balanced while employing two features that create a truly distinct driving sensation: an active leaning system, and a caster-like rear-wheel hub that operates independently of the vehicle. Compare it slalom skiing; rhythmic side-side motion. Driving the i-Road is definitely going to be different than driving a car, with the gyroscope keeping the center of the vehicle balanced and the rear hub moving separately, turning in the i-Road is more like pivoting on a central axis. Even though the i-Road is built to go only 35 mph, that's still enough speed to make you feel like you're going to tip over heading into a corner. You won't. The engineers have worked hard to make sure that doesn't happen. The i-Road's lithium-ion battery charges using a 110-volt charging port located in a compartment just below the single-wiper windshield. A full charge takes three hours, and it has a range of about 30 miles. That's more than enough for most urban transport.

  If nothing else, the i-Road is an interesting engineering exercise, but it also makes a lot of sense as another option for people living in urban areas. Considering the positive feedback Toyota has received so far from its testing program, it sounds like there's a good chance the company will make some sort of production vehicle.


While you wait for the i-Road to "hit the road," you can shop our current inventory at www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com or visit our showroom located at 1501 East 53rd. St. Davenport, IA. 52807 where you can speak with a member of our Toyota Certified Sales Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Which tires are right for your car?

  As we head in to winter, Smart Toyota encourages everyone to take notice of their tires.  The tires your car is riding on can have a dramatic impact in several ways.  They help determine your gas mileage, how your car handles, breaking distance, how it rides, and how it performs in different types of weather.  There are differing opinions on whether different tires  for winter are necessary or even advantageous if you live in an area where climates are varied.  Here, we try to help guide you through the process of choosing which tires are best for your car.

 

 

 

  A few tips when deciding:  Consider your driving conditions, as well as your driving habits.  If you live in an area where snowfall is prevalent and you drive "aggressively" no matter the conditions, then  you are probably a good candidate for snow tires.  They will help with your braking distances, keeping you and those around you safer.  Even if you are a cautious driver, snow tires are something to consider.  All-season tires simply can't be the best tires for all seasons, they are designed to be acceptable for all conditions. 

  Buy the best tires you can afford.  Especially living in the Midwest, we never know what the weather will bring us.  Having the best tires on your car you can might keep you out of an accident, and will help your car perform better. 

 

 

Contact our Service Department today to schedule an appointment to make sure your tires are ready for winter!

The 2016 Toyota Mirai

Be the Next Trailblazer.

 

 

The 2016 Toyota Mirai. A fuel cell vehicle. A turning point from the inside out.

  So what is a fuel cell vehicle? It all starts with hydrogen. When hydrogen is pumped into a vehicle, the gas travels to carbon fiber reinforced fuel tanks where it is stored. The FCV's (fuel cell vehicle) front intake grills deliver outside air to the fuel cell stack. The hydrogen travels from the tank to the fuel cell stack where is goes through a chemical reaction involving the oxygen in the air, thus creating electricity to power the vehicle. When you push the gas pedal, electricity is then sent to the motor. The end result? Nothing but water. The creation of electricity through hydrogen and oxygen results in a by-product we can't live without: water.

Fueled by the future. Fueled by waste. Fueled by lemonade. Fueled by Oil Creek. Fueled by Everything.

Visit www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com to search our current inventory or drop by our showroom located at 1501 East 53rd St. Davenport, IA. 52807 where a member of our Toyota Certified Sales Team can answer your questions. We look forward to hearing from you.

The redesigned 2016 Toyota Camry

   The 2016 Toyota Camry has been designed for those who dare to be bold. People will ask "What kind of car is that?" With striking hood lines, this is one ride that commands attention. Get in and buckle up, it's time to let everyone know you've arrived. So what carries this bold, redesigned Camry? 18-in. alloy wheels. With their machined finish accents and gloss-black finish, get ready for stares. The technology in the Camry has also received some updates. For your convenience, wireless charging is available in the Camry. Simply place your Qi-compatible device on the nonslip surface and it charges up wirelessly. Keeping track of your driving information has also never been so easy.

Read more here and also shop our current Camry inventory at www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com. You can also visit our showroom located at 1501 East 53rd St. Davenport, IA. 52807 where you can speak with a member of our Toyota Certified Sales Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

The new Toyota Tacoma

  Built for your endless weekend. The bold new look of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma delivers unwavering capability and all the good looks to match. Character lines that are chiseled and muscular fenders show off the Tacoma's strength and an available hood scoop and aggressive grille hint at the power that is beneath the hood. With an attitude that has been amplified, this off-road icon is ready to rock.
  The Tacoma has been popular for those who feel regular full-size trucks are just too big or expensive. No worries about the redesigned 2016 Tacoma because it hasn't drifted far from it's proven formulas. The new 2016 Toyota Tacoma bears a clear family resemblance to the larger Tundra, although its dimensions are largely unchanged from the outgoing model.

Read more here and shop our current Tacoma inventory at www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com or you can visit our showroom located at 1501 E. 53rd St. Davenport, IA. 52807 where you can speak with a member of our Toyota Certified Sales Team. We look forward to hearing from you.