You already know and love the Highlander, but do you know the newest great features you'll find on the 2020 Toyota Highlander? There's even more reasons to love it now. Never ones to rest on their laurels, Toyota has been pushing forward with all their vehicles, and the Highlander just keeps getting better. more The Great New Power and Drivetrain Choices The 2020 Highlander features three choices of all-wheel-drive systems, two of them paired to the standard V6 engine and one on the hybrid. This power-producing monster is a 3.5-liter able to generate 295 hp and 263 ft-lb of torque. With that much power, you can tow 5,000 pounds, and shifting is smooth with the mated 8-speed automatic transmission. And speaking of towing, wouldn't it be great to make that easier? Toyota has done just that by making hill-start assist, trailer-sway control, and downhill assist all standard on the 2020 model. The Gorgeous Design The Highlander has never been a bad-looking vehicle, but it's more dynamic than ever in 2020. Toyota was looking for ways to improve aerodynamics, and thus fuel efficiency, and they've accomplished just that. The new Highlander gets 34 mpg on the highway in the Hybrid version, which is best-in-class. Obviously any hybrid gets better mileage than most gas engines, but in this case, a lot of that has to do with the sweeping and gorgeous design, which carries over to all engines and trims. The Cargo Space The new changes to the Highlander make it longer and lower. This means you get more room inside--73.3 cubic feet of cargo space, to be exact. You can also choose between seven- and eight-passenger seating, depending on what configuration you get. Access all this space with large new rear doors that offer easy access and versatile folding options that mean you don't need an engineering degree to figure out how to put down the seats (as is the case with some SUVs)! The Peace-of-Mind Factor Who knew a vehicle could come with peace-of-mind standard? That's just what you get when you're working with all the great new safety features in the Highlander. This is built to keep everyone safe, whether it's just the two of you or you have a whole crew of kiddos in tow. For 2020, Toyota's Safety Sense 2.0 is standard in the Highlander, and this includes dynamic radar cruise control, automatic high beams, lane-tracing assist, road-sign assist, and a comprehensive pre-collision system with pedestrian detection. That last will automatically brake if you don't do it in time. If you want to bump up to a higher trim, you'll also get: Blind-spot monitoring Rear-cross traffic alert Parking support braking Intelligent Clearance Sonar The Premium Infotainment The new infotainment system is designed with two clear goals in mind: keep the driver's eyes safely on the road, and keep the passengers entertained. The 12.3-inch touchscreen is easy to navigate, the whole system is intuitive to control, and everyone will enjoy the 1,200-watt JBL premium sound system. Want to try it for yourself? Visit us at Cloninger Toyota today and take a test drive!
Ready for your Instagram-worthy close-up or to snap some shots of local wildlife? Salisbury, NC has tons of eye-catching, spectacular photo opportunities waiting for you in your own backyard. Don't stress searching for the perfect spot for your next profile pic. Here are the top five photo spots around Salisbury! 5 Top Photo Spots for Taking Pictures in Driving Distance of Salisbury, NC 1. Waterworks Visual Arts Center The Salisbury nonprofit museum is an incredible place to appreciate local art and delve into the art and culture scene. The museum boasts a wide array of art inside and outdoors. The Waterworks' outdoor sculpture garden is a great way to explore art with exhibits and sculptures ranging from abstract contemporary to renaissance gothic. Stop by Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM or Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. more 2. Hurley Park The 18-acre public park is perfect for scenic, enchanting shots. The park is filled with trails, streams, gardens, and woodlands. Visitors love the rustic wooden bridge that crosses over a small brook, an ivy-covered gazebo, and more. During the spring, visitors to the park can enjoy the daffodil gardens and the vibrant red and oranges of the changing leaves in the fall. 3. Crossroads: Past Into Present Mural The Past into Present Mural is one of Salisbury's most famous attractions. Painted by Salisbury's own Cynvia Arthur Rankin, the painting immerses you in the city's past. The whimsical, fun mural features over 100 locals dressed in period costumes and has been featured on NBC, in newspapers, and in magazines. 4. Salisbury City Park The 41-acre park features a 4.25-acre scenic lake. The rustic wooden dock that juts out onto the center of the lake is perfect for photo ops and duck-watching. The park also features pickleball courts, picnic tables, a climbing wall, and two play structures. Visitors enjoy the park's gorgeous trails that take you through city woodlands full of greenery. 5. Old Stone House Less than five miles from Salisbury sits the Old Stone House in Granite Quarry. The two-story Georgian-style house was built by German immigrant Michael Braun in 1766 and is the oldest structure in Rowan County. The old-stone home surrounded by woods makes you feel like you are stepping back in time. The house is open to tours every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM April through November. Whether you are looking for an artsy photo or to capture wildlife, you don't have to go far with these great spots. Hop in your Toyota RAV4 that can take you through any on or off-road terrain, turning heads. The sleek and sporty RAV4 will have jaws dropping whether you are on asphalt or dirt. Stop by Cloninger Toyota today and find the picture-perfect vehicle for your needs.
Blending strong performance with a fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain, the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a unique find on today's roads. Few vehicles can combine these qualities while also offering all-wheel drive and room for up to eight passengers. This is all complemented by a stylish, comfortable interior and cutting-edge technology inside and out, making this versatile SUV well worth a closer look. A Closer Look at the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Performance The 2023 Highlander Hybrid, which offers both front-wheel (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), comes with an impressive 2.5-liter I-4 engine that pairs with an electric motor to deliver 243 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. This powertrain system is combined with an electronically controlled transmission that provides the vehicle with smooth, seamless shifting at both low and high speeds. more Also adding to this vehicle's performance is Drive Mode Select, which gives you four different driving modes in FWD models (Normal, Eco, EV, and Sport), as well as a fifth mode, Trail, in AWD-equipped models. As for fuel economy, the gas-electric powertrain helps the vehicle achieve an estimated 36 mpg on highways. Interior This edition's interior comes with a wide array of features to keep you and your passengers comfortable on every drive, like a tri-zone climate control that divide's the cabin's temperature into separate zones with a separate control console for rear-seat passengers. Leather-trimmed seats are available and offer a heating setting for second-row passengers, as well as both heating and ventilation settings for the front passenger and driver seats, and to minimize headlight glare, select models come with an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Technology Combining convenience with entertainment, the vehicle's Toyota Audio Multimedia System has an available eight-inch touchscreen and allows you to either use that or your voice to make and take phone calls, access select media files and apps from your smartphone, and listen to music and podcasts on SiriusXM radio channels, in addition to many other functions. The intuitive Dynamic Radar Cruise Control keeps you distanced from others on the road while also maintaining a pre-selected speed when possible, and for long trips, everybody can jump on the Internet with their smartphones or laptops, thanks to the Wi-Fi hotspot option. Safety The 2023 edition also comes with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, a suite of hi-tech safety features designed to monitor your surroundings while driving. This includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, which uses radar technology to monitor the path in front of you while alerting you whenever vehicles or pedestrians are in your way. The 2023 Highlander Hybrid is not only fuel-efficient but also versatile and ready for adventures with its available AWD and sophisticated cabin. Come see what else this impressive Toyota SUV has to offer by getting in contact with us today at Cloninger Toyota.