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The Toyota Tacoma is a popular truck across the globe. In America, it is the best-selling mid-size pickup, with quite a big margin from its competition. Over the years, the truck has been building a reputation for its legendary reliability. The new 2020 Toyota Tacoma comes with a wide array of features that further enhance this reliability. more Improved Styling It is not easy to improve on an already great vehicle, but the engineers at Toyota know it can be done. One reason for the Tacoma's continued success is its constant style improvement since it was introduced in the mid-1990s. The designers of this truck did a fabulous job on the 2020 model. On the outside, the changes are few, but they do a perfect job keeping the truck's modern appearance. The truck features new futuristic headlights, newly designed front grille, LED inserts, and redesigned alloy wheels. These improvements keep the Tacoma looking new without altering the main style elements that raised it to the top. Equipped for the Job It could be pretty and modern-looking, but it becomes a flop if it cannot do what it was created to do. The 2020 Toyota Tacoma comes equipped with enough power to get the job done. The truck is offered in two engine options; a naturally aspirated 2.7L four-cylinder engine that produces 159 horsepower and 180lb.-ft of torque and a 3.5L V6 that delivers 278hp and 265lb.-ft of torque. The 2020 model also comes with refined shocks and rear springs for enhanced performance. No matter what engine you pick, the Tacoma comes with a standard towing capacity of 6800 pounds – impressive. The truck is also equipped for the beaten road if that is where the job is. The pickup truck comes with a multi-terrain select feature with five modes to choose from. The terrain select mode adjusts the traction control and the engine throttle to keep the machine going. Reliable Safety Features Whether you are dropping the kids to school in the morning or working at a construction site, safety is a priority to every driver. All the new Toyota Tacoma trims are equipped with Toyota's Safety Sense P package, which comes fully packed with high safety standard features. The features include a lane departure alert that warns the driver when the truck is drifting off its lane and a pre-collision system that detects possible collisions using radar technology and high-tech cameras. Tough Yet Modern and Comfortable The 2020 Tacoma is built for the beaten road, the rocks, and the hills. But it is also extremely comfortable and fitted with modern technology. While it takes the beating on the outside, the driver and everybody inside can relax. The Limited trim is offered with leather-trimmed seats and 10-way power adjustment. Upper trims have leather on the steering wheel and the steering knob. The TRD Pro trim gets even better – it adds heat to the high-end quality leather seats. All the new Tacoma trims come standard with a 7-inch touch screen interface that can be upgraded to 8 inches. Available is also a seamless smartphone integration. The truck comes enabled for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, USB Ports, and Bluetooth connection. The new Toyota Tacoma sets the standard for the modern pickup truck. It is fully equipped to get the work done while observing safety and modern styling and technology. Get a Toyota Tacoma today, contact Cloninger Toyota Salisbury, NC.

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!

The 2020 Toyota Rav4 is among the top best selling vehicles in 2020. It is ranked 5th with over 180,000 units sold in the first half of the year. What makes the new RAV4 so desirable is its cutting-edge safety features. The SUV safety features are graded superior by the IHS in both crashworthiness and standard safety. more Front and Rear Parking Assist While parking assists have become standard features in current vehicles, the Toyota RAV4 takes it a notch higher with front and rear parking assist features. The parking assist also comes with an automated braking system to avoid any accidental crashes when hurriedly trying to park your vehicle. The smart parking assist also warns you (with sounds and visuals) of any objects, cars, and obstacles blocking your path as you try to park. This safety feature helps protect your vehicle from any accidental hits. Blind Spot Monitor The 2020 Toyota RAV4 also has a blind spot monitor that alerts the driver of any vehicles (and sometimes pedestrians) on either side of the vehicle's blind spot. The blind spot also works hand in hand with a rear cross-traffic alert that warns the driver of any approaching vehicles when switching lanes, reversing the car, or taking sharp turns in an area full of traffic. To further improve safety and improve driver efficiency, the warning alerts are broadcasted to the car's primary monitor as well as the car's side mirror, which lights up incessantly. Vehicle Stability Control The enhanced vehicle stability control is a part of a suite of smart safety features labeled 'star safety.' The safety of any vehicle is highly dependent on how it handles at top speeds. The new VSC technology from Toyota helps improve handling and, subsequently, the safety of the car. The VSC keeps all wheels grounded firmly and avoids fishtailing when taking sharp turns. It also enhances traction as the tech detects any wheel imbalances and rectifies them via the ABS. Smart Stop Technology This technology is a part of the Toyota safety sense 2.0. Have you ever panicked, and instead of making an emergency stop, you hit the accelerator instead? Toyota designed the smart-stop technology specifically for such occasions – in case you hit the brake and gas pedals at the same time, the vehicle will automatically stop. The smart stop feature is also made more effective by the collision avoidance sensors and the pedestrian detection features. Eight Airbags The new Toyota RAV4 is equipped with eight airbags that lessen the crash impact in case the car is involved in an accident. The vehicle has extra-strengthened driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags for the driver and the front passenger, and curtain airbags for the passengers at the back. It also has extra knee airbags for the driver designed to lessen any crash impact that would otherwise break the driver's legs Would you like to upgrade to an SUV that guarantees your safety and that of your passengers? The 2020 Toyota RAV4 is that SUV. The vehicle is fitted with state-of-the-art safety features that you might not easily find many SUVs in. Contact Cloninger Toyota for a test drive or any other questions regarding the SUV.

Fortunate folks who visit Salisbury, NC will find a great selection of restaurants when looking for takeout and delivery food. Bring a great meal back to your home or to a local park for a picnic and enjoy some great food with friends, family, or by yourself. more Caribbean Island Cafe If you love Caribbean food, you will enjoy this local secret. The jerk chicken is a spicy favorite, and the curried goat or chicken is also recommended. Sides include rice, plantains, and greens. Mykonos Grill Grab a gyro at this stop for great Greek food. Other choices include a Greek salad, spanakopita, and different types of kabobs. Be sure to order the homemade Greek dressing on your salad. Yummi Banh Mi Streetside Cafe This is a fun place for quick Vietnamese food. Pick up the Banh Mi sandwich or the Vietnamese BBQ pork. The pickled veggies and crispy tofu are favorites. The Smoke Pit Whether you order the pulled pork, the brisket, or a rack of ribs, you are sure to love the food at this barbeque restaurant. We recommend the fries with brisket topping and the sweet potato casserole. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful. Massimo's Artisan Sandwich Shoppe Pick up a lunch of exceptional sandwiches at this local go-to location. The Reuben, chicken salad sandwich, and roast beef are all great choices. This beats all the area's sandwich chains. Morgan Ridge Railwalk Brewery & Eatery You'll find more than just bar food at this popular spot. The menu is large and varied and features many different styles of burgers. Try a shrimp burger or a pork belly burger. Also, try the grouper tacos or the meatloaf. Katana Fusion Japanese fusion with fresh ingredients is the focus of this restaurant. Guests enjoy the spicy ka-bang shrimp and chicken wings in katana sauce. The restaurant also offers a full sushi menu. El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina Customers describe this as a consistently great traditional Mexican restaurant. Popular appetizers include a queso dip with chorizo sausage and the housemade guacamole dip. The menu also includes chimichangas, enchiladas, tacos, and seafood. Chicken, shrimp, and beef fajitas are also favorite item options. Ting Hao Chinese Restaurant Many people say this is the best Chinese food in town. Order the Hunan chicken, sweet and sour soup, or the beef and broccoli. It's a good option for a hearty lunch when you're in the neighborhood. City Tavern Comfort foods like grilled cheese, burgers, and chicken tenders make up the menu at this bar and grill. Try the jalapenos or Asian wings as an appetizer. This menu allows you to bring home great food for every member of your family. Choose any of these excellent restaurants for a great meal when you are in Salisbury, NC. And when you're bringing home dinner for the family, do it in a vehicle from Cloninger Toyota. Our knowledgable and friendly staff will put you in an affordable car that perfectly fits your busy lifestyle.