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.

Toyota Certified Used Cars

   When it comes to the best used cars for sale at Smart Toyota of Quad Cities, that distinction falls almost exclusively to our inventory of Toyota Certifed Used Vehicles in Davenport, IA and surrounding areas. The Toyota Certified Used Vehicle program ensures that customers are the getting the best of the Toyota used vehicles inventory. Smart Toyota of Quad Cities is no different. We ensure that our customers are getting the best deal on Toyota Certified Used Vehicles and that they are 100% satisfied with their purchase.



Head over to www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com to read more about our Toyota Certified Used Cars.

National Women in Business

  

     Let's celebrate women! In recognition of National Women's Small Business Month, we would like to honor and thank-you these women who help make Smart Toyota of Quad Cities what it is today! From Sales to Service and everything in between, these women help Smart Toyota of Quad Cities grow everyday and we are honored to call each one of them a member of our Smart Toyota family. They each play a part in making our business run smoothly everyday and we are proud they are a part of our team.


Head over to www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com to see our team members that we're honoring this month and that help make our Smart Toyota run smoothly.

Toyota S-FR Concept: The Scion FR-S's Angry Little Brother

  Heading the Toyota debut line up at the Tokyo auto show is the S-FR concept, which stand for Small, Front-Engine, Rear-Drive. Aiming to boost the company's performance image, the small two-plus-two concept car boasts a compact configuration, something Toyota characterizes as an entry-level sports-coupe and it's headed for production.

 

 

 

   Toyota isn't yet sharing details of the car's mechanicals, but we have it on good authority that it's powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder, making about 130 horsepower, which ought to be enough to motivate the 2160-pound coupe.  A wheelbase of 97.6 inches puts the S-FR about midway between Toyota's current compact rear-drive sports coupe, the Scion FR-S (101.2 inches), and the Mazda Miata (90.9 inches). So, too, does the concept's overall length of 157 inches, which is 10 inches shorter than the FR-S and three inches longer than the Mazda. At 66.7 inches wide, the Toyota is narrower than both cars, and it's also taller, at 52 inches.

 

   The S-FR clearly takes its inspiration from the Toyota Sports 800 from the 1960s, with a simple, rounded design that stands in stark contrast to recent Toyotas, which are a crazy quilt of angular sheet metal. The black interior features similarly organic shapes and is brightened with neon-yellow, body-colored accents.

 

 

You can shop our current Toyota inventory at www.smarttoyotaquadcities.com or you can 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.