Remember the days when your only option was a sedan? You’d pack it full of family or friends and head up the mountains to Mammoth or Lake Arrowhead. Even with tire chains, the ride up into the San Bernardino Mountains was a challenge for even the brazen, especially on icy and snowy roads. That is why buyers have gravitated to SUVs. Toyota has a…
Considering the recent developments in the automotive industry, it is reassuring to know that a growing number of parts and components for your new Toyota are being assembled in the USA. We pride ourselves on delivering vehicles that are assembled in this country, along with many parts. That includes the differentials found on the Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia. Toyota recently announced that it has invested heavily in its Tuscaloosa, Alabama, assembly facilities to build differentials for its pickup…
A year after the launch of the all-new Tundra, Toyota introduced the third-generation Sequoia, which was built on the same platform. Changes have been minor since then, but 2026 brings some notable updates to the model line. Valley Hi Toyota sums it up for you. At the very top of the model lineup, the Capstone…
Tax season is coming up. It is time to look at your business fleet of Toyota vehicles to see if they need replacing. Or, to add new vehicles to it. This time of year brings up an important piece of tax knowledge. Did you know that several Toyota models qualify for Section 179 deductions in…
When Toyota unveiled the fourth-generation Tacoma in 2024, there were countless things to discuss, including its tough exterior, available Hybrid powertrains, the large touchscreen, and so on. But perhaps the most “out there” feature, and certainly the most photographed and talked about here at Valley Hi Toyota, was the IsoDynamic front seats. These seats controlled…
Toyota has the Bz4X aimed directly at the popular compact crossover market, and other EV models are on the way. However, it has been clear that Toyota has not been as bullish on EVs as other manufacturers. When asked about this, the response from the world’s largest car maker has been that it is better…
Yes, that’s right. It was 25 years ago that Toyota launched its first hybrid model, the Prius, in the United States. Often, with such anniversaries, the response may be “Has it been that long ago?” However, given the manner in which hybrids have transformed the Toyota model line and how they have appeared elsewhere in…
The 4Runner is known for being a true SUV in a sea of crossovers. With its rugged body-on-frame construction and high ground clearance, it’s ready to tackle deep rutted unpaved trails, thick, unplowed snow, slick mud, tow up to 6,000 pounds, and some models are even equipped for tough rock climbing. However, during the week,…
Knowledge is one of the keys to successful towing with your Toyota. Part of that knowledge comes from understanding weights and capacities when you are towing a trailer. Key numbers to know before you tow are towing capacity and your tongue weight limit. Understanding these capacity figures will ensure that you are towing safely with…
