Toyota IIHS Top Safety Pick Awards at Toyota of Greensburg

Which 2017 Toyota Models Are IIHS Top Safety Picks? Families on the go make safety a priority when considering a new car. Car shoppers who value safety can use the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as an incredible resource and IIHS Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards are a great starting point. Fans of the Toyota brand who put emphasis on safety can choose from an industry-leading seven Toyota models that have been rated as IIHS Top Safety Picks. Potential owners who want to know --which 2017 Toyota models are IIHS Top Safety Picks -- can find a breakdown right here at Toyota of Greensburg. more IIHS Top Safety Pick Testing and Qualifications To say that Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing is thorough may be an understatement. Each model that achieves Top Safety Pick status must undergo and achieve a “good” rating in five crash tests -- small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints -- in addition to receiving an “advanced” or “superior” grade in front crash prevention. Top Safety Pick+ recipients face all the same challenges in addition to having to receive an “acceptable” or “good” headlight rating -- a new test for this year. READ MORE: What is Toyota Safety Sense and How Does it Work? 2017 Toyota Models Crash Test Ratings and Awards An industry-leading seven IIHS Top Safety Picks that include five Top Safety Pick+ award winners make the Toyota brand stand out from the automotive crowd. With new headlight testing parameters, the elite IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating is even more difficult to attain, illustrating the impressive safety features of Toyota models. Standard Toyota STAR Safety Systems set a strong foundation for Toyota-brand safety, which is amplified with the availability of Toyota Safety Sense collision-prevention systems as a standard feature for many 2017 Toyota models. Current Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing has named the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA and 2017 Toyota Avalon as IIHS Top Safety Picks. With exceptional crash testing and impressive safety features, the Yaris iA sedan and luxurious Toyota Avalon stand out in their respective classes. Drivers who will settle for nothing but the best can choose from five IIHS Top Safety Pick+ models -- the 2017 Toyota Prius, 2017 Toyota Prius v, 2017 Toyota Corolla, 2017 Toyota Camry and 2017 Toyota RAV4. Regardless of which Toyota model you choose, you will benefit from excellent safety ratings. READ MORE: Top 5 Tips and Tricks for Safe Winter Driving Safety is a priority for many drivers and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a quality resource. Vehicles that can claim to be an IIHS Top Safety Pick or IIHS Top Safety Pick+ are in elite company and stand out from the crowd. Fans of the Toyota brand may want to know -- which 2017 Toyota models are IIHS Top Safety Picks -- and can learn more right here at Toyota of Greensburg. Explore the Toyota of Greensburg inventory today to find your own IIHS Top Safety Pick.

2017 Toyota Avalon Changes and Design Features One of the most prestigious models in the premium midsize sedan class is upping the ante this year. The 2017 Toyota Avalon will now come standard as one of the safest vehicles on the road, thanks to the addition of several advanced safety features. Here are the 2017 Toyota Avalon changes and design features that you need to know about! more Toyota Safety Sense P Standard on 2017 Avalon The biggest change to the 2017 Toyota Avalon is that the sedan will now come standard with Toyota Safety Sense P, which was previously only optional on the vehicle. For those of you unfamiliar with Toyota Safety Sense P, this is a collection of advanced safety features that will make the driver’s life easier and help keep passengers safer. The technologies included with Toyota Safety Sense P are: Automatic High Beam Dynamic Radar Cruise Control Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist Hybrid Powertrain Once Again Available Shoppers will once again have a difficult choice to make when purchasing a 2017 Toyota Avalon. Do you go with the powerful V6 or the Hybrid powertrain? The 3.5-liter V6 motor cranks out an impressive 268 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft of torque, and mated to a 6-speed automatic it is capable of getting 30 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg in the city. However, for those looking for a more fuel-efficient option, a 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid model is available. With a 2.5-liter four-cylinder motor paired to a high-torque electric motor, the Hybrid produces up to 200 horsepower. Where it really shines is in its fuel economy, achieving 40 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway. Check out the new 2017 Toyota Prius Prime trims Find Your 2017 Toyota Avalon at Toyota of Greensburg If you are in search of a new premium midsize sedan and would like to learn more about the 2017 Toyota Avalon changes and design features, we encourage you to come and check one out here at Toyota of Greensburg. You can check out our entire inventory here on our website, and set up a test drive as well!

U.S. Military Will Test Toyota Land Cruiser for Special Ops Within the United States military hierarchy, there is no force more hardcore than the Unites States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). An elite group of operators made up of Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Marine Raiders, Army Green Berets, Delta Force and more, these men are the best of the best and trained to take it to the limit and beyond. When a mission must be accomplished there are few groups more capable than U.S. Special Forces and high-risk missions require specialized tools that may now include refitted Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Hilux models. News that the U.S. Military will test the Toyota Land Cruiser for Special Ops is a testament to the power, performance, quality and durability of the Toyota Land Cruiser. more Why Did U.S. Special Forces Choose the Toyota Land Cruiser? Few models across the globe possess the off-road pedigree and capability of the Toyota Land Cruiser. Current Toyota Land Cruiser models are an amalgamation of luxury and off-road performance in a tough, durable package. Toyota Land Cruiser models that will be employed by U.S. Special Forces will forego the luxury amenities. At its most basic design levels, the Toyota Land Cruiser fits the needs of the United States Special Operations Command. In an agreement that will span the next five years, Battelle Memorial Institute will retrofit 556 Toyota Land Cruiser models to meet special operations specifications. More than two thirds of the Toyota Land Cruiser models will be upgraded with armor and each vehicle will be fitted with -- heavy-duty suspension components, upgraded brakes, run-flat tires, heavy-duty wheels, advanced communications equipment, reconnaissance gear and a specialized “blackout mode” that will turn off all lights at the flip of a switch. A number of Toyota Hilux pickup trucks -- a version of the 2016 Toyota Tacoma -- will be put into service as well. A majority of the Toyota Land Cruiser editions that are expected to be employed by U.S. Special Forces groups will include Toyota Land Cruiser 76 and Toyota Land Cruiser 79 models. A popular and durable model that caters to drivers in rugged climates, these editions will allow operators to blend in with the crowd when on mission and not draw attention to themselves. These characteristics in addition to upgrades will help minimize the risk to our service men. Power, performance, capability and durability are hallmarks of the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser design. A rugged, high-tensile strength steel ladder frame ensures that the current Toyota Land Cruiser can take a pounding in rough terrain and keep ticking -- a necessity for operators. With a power-packed 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V-8 under the hood, the Toyota Land Cruiser can get from Point A to Point B in a hurry. Add an advanced Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System and Toyota Multi-Terrain Select system to the equation and it is no surprise that the Toyota Land Cruiser was the choice for the United States Special Operations Command. READ MORE: Toyota Camry Rated as Most American-Made by Cars.com American-Made Index A testament to the quality, durability and reliability of the Toyota Land Cruiser, news that the U.S. Military will test the Toyota Land Cruiser for Special Ops comes as no surprise to those familiar with the Toyota SUV. With the United States Special Operations Command stamp of approval, you can rest assured that when you get behind the wheel of the Toyota Land Cruiser you will discover impeccable quality, resolute reliability and world-class durability. Take a look at the Toyota of Greensburg inventory to find a model that fits your needs.