Seat belts and car safety seats are such a part of our daily lives that we often take them for granted. If you’re a parent you’ve probably been inundated at some point with information on what car seat to choose and which one is safest. But have you ever stopped to consider which vehicles might have the best setup for child safety seats? If you’re wondering which ones fall into that category, we can confidently tell you that the Toyota RAV4 is one of them.
Years of testing and research by Toyota have resulted in car seat mounts that are easy to access and use. Cars.com has recently released its Car Seat Honor Roll and the 2016 Toyota RAV4 is one of only six models to be named “Top of the Class” out of 84 tested vehicles. Several certified child passenger safety technicians evaluated the models with an infant seat, convertible seat, and booster seat and the RAV4 earned a perfect score in each category.
“We’ve put a lot of effort into making installation of child safety seats easier, and we’re glad to see that it’s working,” said Jennifer Pelky, senior safety engineer at Toyota’s North American R&D Headquarters. “I have two young boys myself, and child passenger safety is of the utmost importance to me, both as a mother and an engineering professional that has an active role in LATCH development on Toyota vehicles.”
To test out this award-winning SUV visit DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh today!
“RAV4 ‘Top of the Class’ for Car Seat Installation, According to Cars.com | Toyota.” Toyota USA Newsroom. Toyota, 14 Sept. 2016. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.
Want to take a test drive in the new swagger wagon? If this sounds exciting to you then stop by DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh and check out the 2017 Toyota Sienna. You should also look out for the new Research & Review page that we are going to be releasing that will feature this model. Through this page, you will be able to learn all about the important facts of this new vehicle so that you can make an informed decision about which trim level option is the right one for you. We will announce once this page has been released so be sure to check back here to find out when it is officially available.
Bringing People Together With Toyota
Toyota has released a couple of new ads featuring everyday people and their Toyota vehicles. Both videos show people overcoming an obstacle that we can all relate to, one being the ability to find compassion and the other being able to find common ground. In both cases, the Toyota brings the unlikely pairings together and brings the situation to a favorable outcome. If you want a vehicle that exhibits this same friendliness and inclusivity come into DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh today and let us show you the car, truck, or SUV that’s right for you.
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Announces Winner
The Toyota Dream Car Art contest is an annual competition that’s exactly what it sounds like. Children from all over the world draw or paint their “dream car”, one that can somehow improve transportation and help humans and the planet alike. The contest is divided into three age groups where the top ten finalists are recognized with a gold, silver, bronze, or best finalist award.
Considered one of the largest art contests in the world, the Toyota Dream Car contest received more than 855,00 entries from 81 countries this year alone. Once the favorite entries are chosen, a panel of nine experts from various fields, choose the winners.
This year’s winner in the 12-15-year-old category was Gabriele Castro de Sousa of Brazil. Her work of art, titled “The Wisdom Tree Metamorphosing the Reality”, is truly incredible when you realize a 15-year-old created it. Mr. Akio Toyoda himself also hands out a special award to the child whose entry impressed him the most. This year Elinkanika Phat of Cambodia and her “Friendship Car” received the award.
Lyon, Peter. “Toyota’s ‘Dream Car’ Art Contest Awards Prizes To Kids Around The World.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 29 Aug. 2016. Web. 12 Sept. 2016.
The latest ad from Toyota is both funny and terrifying. We don’t want to spoil too much before you watch it but suffice it to say that Jan certainly has a good point and we would never want to be in the situation the man is imagining.
After watching you’ll understand why we encourage you to visit us here at DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh the next time your Toyota needs an oil change or other service. We are located at 32 Della Drive in Plattsburgh, NY 12901, just a short drive for those of you living in Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, St. Albans, VT; Lake Placid, and Malone, NY.
Happy Labor Day!
Happy Labor Day from DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh! We hope that if you have the day off from work that you are able to spend it with family and friends. Celebrate all the hard work you do by kicking your feet up and relaxing for the day with friends and family.
Test Driving Tips
A potential customer comes in for a test drive, we hand them the keys, and they are back in about 15 minutes. This happens all the time! Many drivers treat a test drive as a way to test the handling of a car, but a test drive shouldn’t stop there. It’s also about making sure that particular vehicle fits your daily needs and lifestyle. With some help from Kelley Blue Book and Mashable, we’ve compiled a list of things you might want to keep in mind the next time you come into DELLA Toyota of Plattsburgh for a test drive.
Test everything! – And we mean everything! From coffee mugs to strollers you want to make sure everything you use on a daily basis fits this vehicle. So bring one of your favorite coffee mugs and make sure it fits in the cup holders. If you have a child, bring their stroller and car seat to make sure they fit in the cargo spaces and the back seats. Bring a friend or family member and have them sit in the front and back to assess the comfort level and seat space. Pair your phone to the Bluetooth and test out the voice recognition. Bring your phone cords and charging cords and make sure they fit in the snug spaces outlets are located.
Drive it! – This one seems self-explanatory but really drive it like you would your current car. Move and check your mirrors and their visibility. Drive the car on city streets, neighborhood roads, and the highway as cars handle differently at different speeds. Register the interior noise level of the vehicle when you are on the highway versus city streets. If you can’t test drive the car at night, drive somewhere darker (like under a bridge or in a tunnel) to test the headlights, high beams, and fog lights. Carefully check the brakes to make sure you’d feel confident stopping abruptly if you needed too. Put the driver’s seat in your ideal position. Bring the car to a parking lot and try parking a few different ways to see how easy or hard it is to maneuver into and out of a space.
Play with the features! – You might be test driving the car on a bright, sunny day, but not every day is going to be like that so make sure to test all the features especially those that aren’t necessarily “in season.” Adjust the brightness of any interior lights or infotainment screens. Turn up the radio to assess the sound quality and to make sure your favorite radio station comes in clear. Move the sun visor around to see the coverage you’ll get. Blast the air conditioner and heat fans to see how powerful and loud they are.
Happy test driving!
Kelley Blue Book. “14 Things You Should Do to Get the Most out of a Test Drive (Paid Content by Kelley Blue Book).” Mashable. Mashable, 08 Aug. 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2016.
Toyota Annual Clearance Event – Final Days!
If you’re in the market for a new Toyota, act fast! DELLA Toyota in Plattsburgh has great deals on select 2016 models like the Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sienna, and Tundra during our Toyota Annual Clearance Event. All your favorite models are here at 32 Della Drive in Plattsburgh, NY 12901 so stop in for a test drive. Our Toyota Annual Clearance Event is the best time to buy and will be ending very shortly, on September 6th to be exact. Don’t miss out!
Toyota Supports United Way
Recently, Toyota asked the world to band together to help raise money for the United Way. United Way is a global non-profit organization that helps to implement lasting positive changes in communities. Whether they are creating opportunities or educating people, United Way’s focus is on income, health, and education.
To help raise money for the organization, Toyota pledged to donate $20 every time someone used the #LetsJoinHands hashtag on social media. All in all, Toyota donated a whopping quarter of a million dollars to the cause. Watch the video above for some of the submissions and make sure to look at the United Way website for more information on how you can contribute.
CALTY Design Research, Inc.
Have you ever wondered about the process of how a new Toyota vehicle is made? Well, here’s your chance! Toyota recently released a behind-the-scenes look at how a new concept goes from an idea, to clay model, to pre-production at their CALTY facilities.
There are three California Toyota (CALTY) locations: Newport Beach, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, and each location works on something slightly different. The Newport Beach location is a studio and breeding ground for experimental concept cars. The San Francisco office works closely with Silicon Valley to explore emerging technologies and acts as an innovation hub for Toyota. Finally, Ann Arbor deals with production models you see on the road like the Siena and Avalon.
For a detailed look at the locations and processes of CALTY, watch the video above. You just might also get a very brief look at a top secret model.
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