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At the forefront of safety innovation and development among automotive manufacturers, Toyota has once again set the standard for safe vehicles. For 2017, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) chose 7 individual Toyota models that earned Top Safety Pick honors in the annual IIHS awards. 5 of these 7 models received 2017 Top Safety Pick+ designations, the best in the industry when combined with Lexus models. In order to earn a 2017 Top Safety Pick award, vehicles are required to earn good ratings in five crashworthiness tests — small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, head restraint, and roof strength — along with an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention. Automakers have had to meet more rigorous safety standards, including headlight evaluations which began in 2016. more "At Toyota, our focus remains on the safety and peace of mind of our customers," said Dino Triantafyllos, Toyota’s North American Chief Quality Officer. "We are proud that our commitment to developing safe and reliable vehicles resulted in such a strong showing in 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards". Toyota remains committed to engineering the safest vehicles on the road. Browse Toyota models which have earned 2017 Top Safety Pick+ awards along with other great choices from our huge inventory of Toyota vehicles here at Toyota of Greensburg! View Inventory 2017 Toyota TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners Toyota Prius (built after August 2016) Toyota Corolla Toyota Camry Toyota Prius v Toyota RAV4 2017 Toyota & TOP SAFETY PICK winners Toyota Yaris iA Toyota Avalon Toyota Safety Fast Facts Over $1 million is spent every hour on Research & Development of Toyota vehicles. A total of 6 Safety Systems are available across the entire Toyota model range. Approximately 1.5 million drivers have participated in our teen driving safety initiatives. We’ve shared our world-class THUMS (Total Human Model for Safety) safety software & data with 30 organizations. Our results are shared with automotive professionals, the national academic community, government regulators, nonprofits and researchers in our industry and beyond. View Inventory

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!