Toyota Unveils 2011 Corolla

January 30, 2011 Leave a comment

Corolla in Macon,GA

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Already the top-selling compact car in America, the Toyota Corolla has been refreshed for the 2011 model year and looks ready to defend its crown against the best the competition has to offer.

To help achieve that goal, Toyota designers provided the Corolla with an enhanced interior and nuanced exterior makeover that includes upgrades to the car’s front bumper, radiator grille, front lower grille, headlamps, trunk lid, rear combination lamp and rear bumper. The changes add another level of sportiness to the Corolla’s athletic appearance, which is further emphasized by a new 16-inch wheel design for the Corolla S. At the same time, much attention to detail was spent in tailoring the Corolla’s exterior for reduced wind noise. Windshield moldings, wiper-blade covers and more have all been fine-tuned for a quieter cabin. And that comprehensive approach to improving the entire ownership experience is on display throughout the 2011 Corolla.

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Great Interior

For example, the Corolla also boasts a perky and responsive 1.8-liter I4 engine with dual variable valve timing and other cutting-edge technology for both competitive power ratings—132 hp and 128 lb.-ft. of torque—and strong EPA numbers. The Corolla can achieve EPA ratings of up 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway with a five-speed manual transmission or 26 mpg city/34 mpg highway when relying on its four-speed automatic. In addition, that autobox also features standard manual-shifting functionality for added driver control.

Toyota’s approach to safety is worth noting as well. The Corolla boasts the automaker’s Star Safety System as standard content, leveraging protective technologies like vehicle stability control, traction control, anti-lock braking, brake-force distribution, brake assist and the Smart Stop system. This feature, standard on all Toyotas, automatically reduces engine power under certain conditions when both the brake and the gas pedal are pressed at the same time. Further evidence of Toyota’s commitment to vehicle quality can be seen in the company’s move to add complimentary maintenance service to the 2011 Corolla—and its entire lineup.

Covered is all normal factory-recommended maintenance, such as oil and filter changes, tire rotations, lubrication of key chassis components, a 19-point inspection, and 24-hour roadside assistance for lockouts, flat tires, tows, jump starts and other important services

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The Cutest Baby @ButlerToyota

January 29, 2011 Leave a comment

Is this not a treasure? 

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Toyota Tacoma at Butler Toyota

January 26, 2011 Leave a comment

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The Tacoma is ready for you

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma is the best selling compact pickup five years running. While some competitors, such as the Ford Explorer Sport Trac, are bowing out of the compact pickup segment all together, Toyota has expanded is presences by adding five new trims to the Tundra line up. Of course, the term compact doesn’t necessarily mean small, as the Toyota dwarfs the Ford Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado in every area that counts. It’s now more akin to the midsize Dodge Dakota and Nissan Frontier, and not all together much smaller than some full-size regular cab pickups. And, while the Frontier and Dakota are worthy competitors, neither can match the Tacoma’s excellent resale value and overall history of reliability.
If you’re looking for a capable pickup larger than a Chevrolet Colorado, but not as massive as a Ford F-150, the 2011 Toyota Tacoma deserves your attention. Beyond its cult-like following, many consumer groups rank the Tacoma at the top of their reliability and repair charts.
Five new fuel-efficient models join the Tacoma lineup for 2011, all equipped with the 2.7-liter engine. New trims include the T|X and T|X Pro Package, both based on last year’s SEMA concept trucks. New features for 2011 include standard air conditioning on Regular Cab models and satellite radio on all models equipped with the six-disc CD changer.
The 2011 Toyota Tacoma’s roomy interior includes a recessed, three-ring instrument cluster that looks handsome and is easily viewable from the driver’s seat no matter what the driver’s size. Most, if not all of the controls are easy to reach and adjust, and steering wheel-mounted controls for the radio are available. The Tacoma’s firm seats include firm bolstering in key areas and numerous adjustable points to support most body types and sizes. Access Cab models feature a small rear seat area suitable only for short trips. Frequent four-passenger journeys are best suited for the Double Cab, which features big back doors that open wide for easy entry and exit.

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma combines classic Toyota truck styling with some of the oversized features commonly found on full-size domestic trucks. A new grille and more trims this year expand the Tacoma’s wide-ranging personality profile, touting oversized headlamps, chrome or black-out grille treatment and an assortment of wheel and tire packages. As with all Toyota products, the Tacoma’s overall fit and finish are impeccable, with tight tolerances between body panels, glossy paint and doors the shut with a solid “thunk”. Unique features include a class-first roof-rack system on Double Cab models and integrated bed deck rails that can be used to secure optional accessories, such as the fork-mounted bike rack and diamond-plate storage boxes. The Tacoma’s bed features a protective composite bed liner that is both durable and light.

Both the four-cylinder and the V6 Tacoma engines feature Toyota’s VVT-i technology (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) that minimizes the compromise between low-end torque and peak horsepower. Combined with a choice of four available transmissions, two- or four-wheel drive, three cab styles and more, Toyota makes it easy to get exactly the pickup you want. Maximum towing and payload capacities are 6,500 pounds and 1,535 pounds, respectively.}

Learn more about the Tacoma at your Macon Toyota Dealership.

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The 580 Beacon Big Deal

January 24, 2011 Leave a comment

Middle Georgia is all a buzz with the BIG DEAL that is going on in auto financing.

In simple terms, if you have made at least 12 months of faithful payments and you have a 580 Beacon or above, you can quailify for a new Camry at 0%.

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Think about what you are paying now in interest payments.  Getting a new car and saving on those interest payments is like the sun rising in the morning on a brand new day!

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How does the 4Runner stack up against the Grand Cherokee?

January 24, 2011 Leave a comment

When it comes to utility vehicles with off-road capability, many might think of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, a close examination of the 2011 Toyota 4Runner and the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee reveals that the 4Runner excels at off-road ability, roominess and value in comparison to the redesigned Grand Cherokee.

Toyota 4Runner in Warner RobinsThe fifth-generation Toyota 4Runner enters 2011 ready to take on the newest Grand Cherokee. But is the Grand Cherokee up to the test? Start with popular model configurations – the 4Runner SR5 4×4 and the Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 with a V6 engine. An MSRP of $31,265 starts the 2011 4Runner at a $950 price advantage over the Jeep. However, you need to add equipment to the Jeep to make it comparably equipped to the 4Runner, and when you do, the 4Runner’s advantage grows to over $6,000. As you’ll see, the 2011 4Runner offers a number of features – a third-row seat among them – that the Jeep Grand Cherokee does not.

Both the Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Grand Cherokee come equipped with fully modern V6 engines, but the 4Runner offers a distinct advantage in torque – 278 lb/ft at 4,400 rpm vs. 260 lb/ft at 4,800 rpm in the Jeep. So, the 4Runner will feel more responsive in all types of driving, and it also delivers 17 mpg in city driving vs. 16 for the Grand Cherokee 4×4 V6.

Now, consider some facts about every day usage. If you value cargo capacity in an SUV, you’ll definitely appreciate the extra 12.1 cubic feet of space the 4Runner offers behind the second-row seat compared to the Grand Cherokee (47.2 cubic feet in the Toyota vs. 35.1 in the Jeep). Now, consider the practicality of features like park distance sensors, a universal garage door opener and a full-size spare tire; they’re all standard on the 2011 Toyota 4Runner and extra-cost options on the 2011 Grand Cherokee.

The 4Runner even comes standard with a Towing Package and trailer hitch; both are optional on the Grand Cherokee. Now you have an idea of why, in adding options to the Grand Cherokee, you can end up some $6,000 more expensive than a Toyota 4Runner.

Next, consider a valuable safety feature that comes standard on the 4Runner, but that you can’t add to the Grand Cherokee at any price – Brake Assist. In an emergency situation, Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking and adds the full pressure needed to stop the vehicle as quickly as possible. This additional brake pressure can help the driver avoid hitting something that suddenly veers into the vehicle’s path for example.

In terms of off-road capability, the Toyota 4Runner draws on over 50 years of expertise and counts among its brand siblings the legendary Land Cruiser and FJ Cruiser models. Like those vehicles, the 4Runner is built around robust body-on-frame construction vs. the Jeep’s unit body construction. The 4Runner also provides 9.6 inches of ground clearance vs. the Grand Cherokee’s 8.6 inches, and the 4Runner comes standard with underbody protection including skid plates for the engine, front suspension, radiator, fuel tank (and transfer case on 4X4 models). Such protection, which is vital in off-road travel, is optional on the Grand Cherokee.

Hill Start Assist Control is standard on all 4Runner models, and you can add trail capability with the aptly named 4Runner Trail model, which adds a locking rear differential and Multi-terrain Select and CRAWL Control features. With CRAWL, the vehicle follows a set speed on hills, leaving the driver to simply steer. This kind of technology not only puts the 4Runner ahead of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but ahead of Land Rover models as well.

Come in and see why with a test drive at Butler Toyota in Macon.

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Prius long haul – Lasting over 200k

January 22, 2011 Leave a comment

You may have wondered how well hybrids hold up for the long haul. It has been 10 years since the #1 seller, the Toyota Prius, hit the roads, and some are now pushing 200,000 miles. Consumer Reports testers put one such Prius through its paces, and the results are pretty impressive.

Consumer Reports did its standard fuel-economy tests and measured acceleration. The 200,000-mile Prius measured up surprisingly well. It got 40.4 miles per gallon. The Prius tested in 2000 got 40.6 mpg.

Acceleration was virtually the same, too. There was less than a half-second difference getting to 60 miles an hour.

When the Prius first came out, hybrid technology was brand-new and battery life was a concern. Toyota says the battery is designed to last the life of the car. And the cost of replacing the battery has come down several hundred dollars since the Prius first came out. But it still costs more than $2,000.

Toyota says 900,000 Prius cars have been sold in the U.S. so far, and at today’s prices, even moderate drivers can save an average of $750 a year in gas.

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Toyota Prius is still the better choice than Chevy Volt

January 17, 2011 Leave a comment

Although 2011 has the potential to be a breakout year for electric cars, current policies and existing infrastructure continue to make hybrids like the Toyota Prius a better choice over EV’s such as the Chevy Volt and Nissan LEAF. Whether the car buyer wants to lower greenhouse gas emissions or to have economicaltransportation, conventional hybrids remain the better option.

Prius Wins over Chevy Volt

Determining emissions from conventional hybrid is straightforward. Researchers for the MIT Energy Initiative found that carbon dioxide emissions from hybrids are 33% lower compared to gasoline engines. Figuring out emissions from EV’s, however, is more complicated, since it depends on how electricity is generated. If a plug-in hybrid electric car, like the Chevy Volt, is charged by carbon-free power, it would have 66% less CO2 emissions compared to gasoline engines. But if the recharge relies on coal-fired power, the emissions from plug‐in hybrids are higher than the convention hybrids. And in spite of gains in renewable power, coal-fired power plants still accounted for 45% (and natural gas plants for 24%) of 2010 electricity generation. Using EV’s will not significantly decrease CO2 emissions until nuclear and renewable electric generation replaces fossil-fueled power plants.

But EV’s would be cheaper to drive, right? Not necessarily. According Purdue University economist Wally Tyner, the economics of EV’s depends on the electrical pricing structure, which varies from state to state. California – which is at the forefront of EV’s penetration – may be the most costly place to operate them. California has a tiered electricity pricing system designed to encourage people to use less electricity. The perverse result of the system is that it makes using EV’s more expensive than hybrids and even internal combustion engines that get high mileage, like the Chevy Cobalt. Tyner determined that oil prices have to reach between $171 and $254 a barrel in order for the Volt to be more economical than the Prius or Cobalt.

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Have Tried The Prius Project ? More Fun

January 15, 2011 Leave a comment

Have Tried The Prius Project ? More Fun Than Sudoku – check it out at http://ow.ly/3EqBV

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Butler Toyota – Relief From the Misery of High Interest Rate Car Loans

January 14, 2011 Leave a comment

Let us cut right to the chase, you may have heard about Toyota’s new Credit program. Well, we wanted to reach out to you personally and assure you that it is absolutely true. All that it takes to get things started is just to stop by.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 14, 2011 – Let us cut right to the chase, you may have heard on the radio or TV about Toyota’s new Credit program. Well, we wanted to reach out to you personally and assure you that it is absolutely true. All that it takes to get things started is just to stop by.
You may feel the misery of paying 10 or 11 even 16% interest in a car that you hate, but think you are stuck with.  No More ! Relief is here.  If you have been current on your existing automobile loan for the last 12 months (no more than 29
days past due), regardless of what bank or credit union you’re financed with now, you are pre-qualified for 0% financing for 60 months on any new Camry regardless of any other negative credit you may have. You must have a beacon score of at least 580.
We also have 0% APR financing on 7 other models; we can customize a plan tailored just for you.
Additionally, you will receive 2 years of scheduled maintenance with your new vehicle purchase.
The next issue is very important! We are in dire need of high-quality, locally owned and serviced vehicles for our pre-owned department. We asked ourselves, for what vehicles would we really be willing to pay the most? The answer: locally owned and/or serviced vehicles. Bottom line, we really want your vehicle and we are willing to pay you handsomely for it. Records indicate that you are
eligible to trade in your vehicle, REGARDLESS of YOUR CURRENT PAYOFF.
Right now, we are carrying a full inventory and the incentives that we are receiving from Toyota are the best and the biggest we have ever seen. We are serious. You can save thousands from previously posted prices. Now is the time to purchase or a new Toyota.
So, there you have it, the most aggressive opportunity in the history of Butler Toyota. This event is going on right now while supplies last, and will not be repeated.
Time is critical, hurry in while selection is at it’s best.

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Butler Toyota is the Toyota Dealer serving Middle Georgia. Our commitment to customer service is second to none. Founded on the “Customer First” principle, we have served faithfully for over 40 years. Visit our community website@ www.ButlerToyota.org

 

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2011 Toyota 4Runner vs. the 2011 Jeep® Grand Cherokee

January 13, 2011 Leave a comment

The 2011 Toyota 4Runner vs. the 2011 Jeep® Grand CherokeeButler Toyota 4Runner Which one is “the real deal?”

When it comes to utility vehicles with off-road capability, many might think of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, a close examination of the 2011 Toyota 4Runner and the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee reveals that the 4Runner excels at off-road ability, roominess and value in comparison to the redesigned Grand Cherokee.

The fifth-generation 4Runner“>Toyota 4Runner enters 2011 ready to take on the newest Grand Cherokee. But is the Grand Cherokee up to the test? Start with popular model configurations – the 4Runner SR5 4×4 and the Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4 with a V6 engine. An MSRP of $31,265 starts the 2011 4Runner at a $950 price advantage over the Jeep. However, you need to add equipment to the Jeep to make it comparably equipped to the 4Runner, and when you do, the 4Runner’s advantage grows to over $6,000. As you’ll see, the 2011 4Runner offers a number of features – a third-row seat among them – that the Jeep Grand Cherokee does not.

Both the Toyota 4Runner and Jeep Grand Cherokee come equipped with fully modern V6 engines, but the 4Runner offers a distinct advantage in torque – 278 lb/ft at 4,400 rpm vs. 260 lb/ft at 4,800 rpm in the Jeep. So, the 4Runner will feel more responsive in all types of driving, and it also delivers 17 mpg in city driving vs. 16 for the Grand Cherokee 4×4 V6.

Now, consider some facts about every day usage. If you value cargo capacity in an SUV, you’ll definitely appreciate the extra 12.1 cubic feet of space the 4Runner offers behind the second-row seat compared to the Grand Cherokee (47.2 cubic feet in the Toyota vs. 35.1 in the Jeep). Now, consider the practicality of features like park distance sensors, a universal garage door opener and a full-size spare tire; they’re all standard on the 2011 Toyota 4Runner and extra-cost options on the 2011 Grand Cherokee.

The 4Runner even comes standard with a Towing Package and trailer hitch; both are optional on the Grand Cherokee. Now you have an idea of why, in adding options to the Grand Cherokee, you can end up some $6,000 more expensive than a Toyota 4Runner.

Next, consider a valuable safety feature that comes standard on the 4Runner, but that you can’t add to the Grand Cherokee at any price – Brake Assist. In an emergency situation, Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking and adds the full pressure needed to stop the vehicle as quickly as possible. This additional brake pressure can help the driver avoid hitting something that suddenly veers into the vehicle’s path for example.

In terms of off-road capability, the Toyota 4Runner draws on over 50 years of expertise and counts among its brand siblings the legendary Land Cruiser and FJ Cruiser models. Like those vehicles, the 4Runner is built around robust body-on-frame construction vs. the Jeep’s unit body construction. The 4Runner also provides 9.6 inches of ground clearance vs. the Grand Cherokee’s 8.6 inches, and the 4Runner comes standard with underbody protection including skid plates for the engine, front suspension, radiator, fuel tank (and transfer case on 4X4 models). Such protection, which is vital in off-road travel, is optional on the Grand Cherokee.

Hill Start Assist Control is standard on all 4Runner models, and you can add trail capability with the aptly named 4Runner Trail model, which adds a locking rear differential and Multi-terrain Select and CRAWL Control features. With CRAWL, the vehicle follows a set speed on hills, leaving the driver to simply steer. This kind of technology not only puts the 4Runner ahead of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but ahead of Land Rover models as well.

Describing the 4Runner Trail, the experts at Motor Trend said, “The truck-based Trail is the real deal, filling a niche largely abandoned by other manufacturers.” And that’s the bottom line with the 2011 Toyota 4Runner; it’s the real deal. Come in and see why with a test drive.

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