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2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Special Edition specs and features We love the Toyota Sienna, especially the latest version, which brings a hybrid powertrain to the entire lineup and makes for a fuel-efficient and spacious ride for the entire family. As great as the Sienna already is, Toyota is looking to customize it even further with the new Woodland Special Edition. As the name implies, it is geared towards those who love the outdoors. Let’s take a closer look at the 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Special Edition specs and features. more New outdoorsy design elements The first things you will notice on the new Woodland Special Edition are the available exterior colors. Cement is a color option that is exclusive to the Woodland Special Edition, but it is also available in Midnight Black Metallic. This special edition offers roof rails with crossbars, perfect for tying your luggage or kayak to for your latest adventure. Other design elements include 18-inch wheels, dark chrome-colored accents, black badging, a tow hitch with a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds, plus an all-wheel drivetrain and added ground clearance from the standard Sienna models, which can help you tackle unpaved roads a little easier. Other notable features You need to be sure you won’t get lost on your journeys into the great outdoors, so the Sienna Woodland Special Edition also comes with navigation to help keep you on track. You can also enjoy your favorite songs or podcasts with the JBL® 1200W audio system with 12 speakers. You’ll want to bring plenty of people along for the journey, and fitting everyone inside will be easier with the super-long-slide second-row captain’s chairs and a flexible seating and cargo layout with the Split & Stow 3 rd Row® Seat. Kick-activated sliding doors, heated front seats, and seven USB ports throughout the interior round out the features that make the Sienna Woodland Special Edition such a great option. The 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Special Edition will be available to own in the fall of 2021, so keep your eyes peeled for this exciting minivan! The new Sienna is an IIHS Top Safety Pick+!

How does a differential on a car work? While perusing our many model research pages or watching different videos going over all of the exciting features offered by new Toyota models, you may see mentions of differentials. Limited slip differential, locking differential, and so on. What exactly is a differential? How does a differential on a car work? Toyota has created a very informative video to demonstrate what this does and why it is important. Take a look! more Vehicle differentials explained by Toyota As you can see from the video here, there are a couple of differentials, and they make sure to perform a very important task to help ensure you are getting a smooth ride at all turns. Toyota has done an exceptional job of explaining the mechanics of differentials, and it’s some great Automotive 101! How do you use Toyota Destination Assist?

What is the Toyota bZ4X BEV Concept car? Toyota is and has always been on the cutting edge of the automotive industry, consistently pushing the envelope on what a car can be and do. The automaker has no intentions of slowing down as its latest demonstration has shown. The brand has just unveiled its bZ4X Concept, an introduction into the newest vision of a fully battery-powered lineup of electric vehicles from Toyota. What is this unique bZ4X Concept car? Read ahead for more details! more Toyota bZ4X Concept design The striking exterior of the Toyota bZ4X Concept grabs your attention immediately with its sleek and muscular look. As it stands, it almost looks like it drove through a wormhole from the future to give us a glimpse of what’s ahead. The bZ4X Concept has a long wheelbase and short overhangs, which allows for that bold appearance while making room for passengers inside. The interior is designed to offer the driver a comfortable experience behind the wheel while driving, particularly with the low instrument panel placed strategically to not hinder the driving and to help with visibility. The Prius is a trailblazer in efficiency and lower emissions! How will it run? Of course, as cool as this concept car looks, the main draw with the Toyota bZ4X Concept is what powers it. The future of automotive technology is electric, and the Toyota bZ4X Concept is meant to be just one of a planned 70 (give or take) electrified models around the world by the year 2025, and that will include 15 dedicated BEVs (battery-electric vehicles). Seven of those will fall under the bZ distinction, which stands for Beyond Zero. The Toyota bZ4X offers a glimpse into an exciting future for the brand as well as the auto industry, and efforts to continue to reduce emissions and help the environment will only get stronger from here, and it’s thrilling to think about! Can you get rewards for driving clean vehicles in California?

Toyota service loyalty and reward program in San Francisco, CA Toyota models have a reputation for being long-lasting and reliable cars, but that doesn’t come without owner responsibility to make sure all necessary maintenance is done on time. Going to get your vehicle serviced isn’t always the highlight of the day, but San Francisco Toyota offers a way to make regular maintenance work for you and be a rewarding experience itself. Read ahead to learn more about the Toyota service loyalty and reward program in San Francisco, CA with the SFToyotaCare Club. more How does the SFToyotaCare Club work? When you buy a new Toyota model from San Francisco Toyota, you’ll be offered coverage for your brand-new ride for months and miles. This is a no-cost maintenance plan for up to two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. As the months continue, you’ll be offered increasing value with the services provided. For example, at five months or 5,000 miles, you can get a free hand-wash car wash, an interior wipe down and vacuuming, plus a tire dressing when you come in for service. That’s a value in the area of $35! At 10 months or 10,000 miles, you become entitled to a 24-hour rental of a Toyota vehicle, which can be redeemed at the time of service or at a later date. When you come in for service at the 15-month or 15,000-mile mark, you’ll be able to receive free Toyota sightline wiper blades, which is approximately a $42 value. And it only gets better from there! Read more about service based on time vs service based on mileage What services are offered at San Francisco Toyota? We can be your one-stop shop for all things Toyota if you live in or around the Bay area. We offer routine maintenance such as tire rotations, oil changes, transmission flushes, brake repair or replacement, diagnostic/check engine light services, and so much more. We are happy to help you along the entire journey from purchasing your vehicle here to rolling in for service. If you have questions about the SFToyotaCare Club service loyalty and reward program, please contact us to learn more today! Find a certified pre-owned Toyota Prius with a pre-installed catalytic converter protector!

2021 Toyota Corolla vs 2021 Honda Civic and 2021 Hyundai Elantra The Toyota Corolla has been a reliable and efficient car for many years, providing a desirable daily driver that doesn’t skimp on style and features while it’s sipping fuel to make your bank account and wallet happy. That continues into 2021, but the Corolla is not and has never been without its fair share of competition. How does the new corolla compare against other compact cars? Take a look at these comparison videos of the 2021 Toyota Corolla vs 2021 Honda Civic and 2021 Hyundai Elantra to learn how the Corolla stacks up. more Video comparisons of the Corolla vs the Civic and Elantra How efficient is the 2021 Toyota Corolla?

Certified pre-owned Prius models with catalytic converter protectors While it may be more well-known and understood that car thieves will target valuables or your stereo when breaking into your car, these days something else has been a common target for criminals: catalytic converters. The real target there is the valuable material which comprises those catalytic converters, with platinum and other precious metals being sought. The Toyota Prius has been especially targeted for this, and that is why it is important to make sure that your Prius is protected from thievery. Here at San Francisco Toyota, we sell certified pre-owned Prius models with catalytic converter protectors so you can have that added peace of mind. more What protects the catalytic converter? We are pleased to offer our customers Cap City Muffler’s Cat Security™ Plate for the protection of the Toyota Prius models’ catalytic converters. This is a plate designed for the Prius that provides a barrier against thieves easily accessing the catalytic converter while not interfering with the operation of the vehicle. Would-be thieves would have to spend a lot of time and effort to steal a catalytic converter with that kind of protection, which is unlikely to be something a car thief is going to want to do. With the certified pre-owned Prius models, you can get this kind of valuable protection. Why catalytic converters are important Catalytic converters are devices that help with the emission of the gasses that are produced and released when the car is running. And, since these components are government-mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency, there are a lot of rules about them. You can’t get any old catalytic converter from just any old place. It has to be specific to the vehicle and in excellent, like-new condition. This is all to say, getting a new catalytic converter would be very costly and a major hassle, so getting it protected can help you avoid all that. Do you have more questions about the Toyota Prius catalytic converter protectors and this process? Contact us today and we will be happy to provide answers! Learn more about the Toyota Prius!

Did the 2021 RAV4 receive KBB awards? The Toyota RAV4 has been a favorite of drivers for years, with its compact crossover SUV styling that offers a healthy mixture of old-school SUV capability and current sedan-like fuel efficiency. It’s sleek and versatile, and it hasn’t gotten its stellar reputation by accident. It receives accolades from its drivers, but it also receives recognition from trusted sources in the automotive industry, like Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Did the 2021 RAV4 receive KBB awards? You wouldn’t be reading this if it hadn’t! Continue onward for more information on how the new RAV4 has been recognized. more Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards The 2021 RAV4 and RAV4 Prime each received a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award! The RAV4 won in the compact SUV category, while the RAV4 Prime took the honors in the plug-in vehicle category. These awards are meant to advise buyers on which vehicles might be among the best out there for them to purchase. In order to make the determination of which vehicles win the awards, experts evaluate and test almost every new vehicle available in the United States. Such evaluation includes the pricing, a five-year cost-to-own analysis, reviews and ratings from consumers, and sales and retail information. KBB narrows the vehicles down to about a few dozen or so and then conducts tests of those vehicles to find the winners of these awards. 2021 Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Prime The Toyota RAV4 received a major redesign for the 2019 model year and continues into 2021 with a refresh of that. The RAV4 Prime also bears this new look. Base models of the RAV4 can get an EPA-estimated 27 city and 35 highway miles per gallon while offering comfortable seating for five and as much as 69.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity. The 2021 RAV4 Prime also has that capacity, and it also happens to be the quickest RAV4 to date with its 302 net horsepower engine while being able to achieve an EPA-estimated 94 MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Are you interested in either of these models? Contact us today! Compare the RAV4 Prime trim levels

2021 Toyota Camry vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata video comparison A good, safe, comfortable, and reliable sedan is something to admire. One of the biggest such vehicles in the world is the Toyota Camry, which has been the reliable daily driver for families all over for many years. It’s stylish and has plenty to offer to discerning drivers. Of course, it is not without its competition from brands across the globe. Let’s take a look at a 2021 Toyota Camry vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata video comparison to see how the Camry shakes out. more What are the differences between the Camry and Sonata? Can you drive a Toyota Camry with the low fuel light on?

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser being discontinued? The Toyota Land Cruiser has been a beast for many generations. It’s a good old-fashioned beastly SUV that can fit the whole family for treks across the state or country, as well as head off the beaten path. You may have heard some rumblings that the Land Cruiser won’t be continuing in the Toyota lineup. Is the Toyota Land Cruiser being discontinued? Many sources are indicating that yes, it will be, at least for a while. Some sources are saying the 2021 Land Cruiser will be the last—again, for the time being. We’ve certainly seen vehicles leave the lineup for a while only to make a return years later, like the Toyota Venza. Still, this has us reminiscing about the Land Cruiser, so we wanted to take a look at how this SUV has changed over the years. more What are the notable features of the 2021 Land Cruiser? Before we dig into the heritage, let’s look at what’s on the lot currently. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser has a bunch to offer. In addition to its spacious cargo capacity, which maxes out at 82.8 cubic feet of room, the vehicle can seat as many as eight people, depending on the configuration. You can also make use of the 8,100-pound towing capacity for work or play. The 2021 model is available in two trims: Land Cruiser and Heritage Edition. Both come with four-wheel drive and a 381-horsepower V8 engine. The base Land Cruiser seats 8 people, and the Heritage Edition can be configured for either 5 seats or 8 seats. The refined interior offers such features as the Premium JBL® Audio system with a nine-inch touchscreen and Integrated Navigation. There’s also an available rear-seat DVD entertainment system to keep rear passengers entertained on long road trips. Images of the Toyota Land Cruiser throughout the years To celebrate this magnificent SUV, take a look at some of these images of how it has changed over time. 1958 1961 1977 1981 1984 1991 1998 2003 2013 2020 2021 Should you lease your next Toyota or finance it?

Leasing a new Toyota vs buying a new Toyota If you are in the market for a new Toyota model, then you may be weighing the differences between leasing one and financing one. They really are two different ballgames, and it is important to know what you would be getting into for either scenario. Let’s take a closer look at leasing a new Toyota vs buying a new Toyota to see which may work out the best for you. more The leasing experience When you lease, you can drive a new vehicle every few years without paying for the entire cost of the vehicle. That being said, monthly payments will go on indefinitely if you keep leasing a new car every few years, so you may end up spending more in the long term than you would by financing a vehicle and keeping that for many more years. However, your monthly payments on a lease will generally be lower than the monthly payments you'd have if you were financing. As you lease, you generally don’t have to worry about many of the routine maintenance expenses, as they are often included in the lease contract. Wear and tear beyond the norm, however, can cost you like it would any other vehicle. You will be held to a limit of miles each year, so if you surpass that mileage limit, you could be responsible for additional costs. When your lease is up, you can bring it right back to the Toyota dealer, including here at San Francisco Toyota, and start a new lease or change up how you want to drive your next vehicle. The buying/financing experience One of the biggest benefits of financing a vehicle is that it will be yours once it is all paid off. There will be no limits to the number of miles you can drive at any time. You can also customize your vehicle in any way you want, whereas you cannot do that with a lease. When it is time for routine maintenance and other costs, you will have to rely on the specific warranty and then your own bank account. Also, to get your money’s worth once it is paid off, you will want to keep the vehicle for as long as you can. While that will mean no monthly payment once the Toyota model is paid off, you might get that old FOMO (fear of missing out) on some of the newer features and technology in current models. Lease or buy at San Francisco Toyota Neither leasing nor buying is simply better than the other. It is all going to depend on your financial situation, your lifestyle, and your preferences. Everything is going to depend on your current needs and wants, so we cannot tell you to go one way or the other. We will, however, be happy to guide you whether you want to lease a new Toyota or buy a new Toyota, and we can discuss which scenario might be best for your given situation. Contact us today! Get rewarded for clean driving in California!

How do you use Toyota Destination Assist? Destination Assist is a unique available feature on select new Toyota models that have the available Premium Audio System. It is a system that is designed to help give you live assistance from an actual human being while you are searching for a specific destination. The person can look up the information and send you directions on how to get to where you need to be. It’s a great feature that can come in handy on those long road trips. How do you use Toyota Destination Assist? Watch the videos below! more How do you use Android Auto™ in your Toyota? Toyota Destination Assist video demos How do you use the Toyota app?

Can you get rewards for driving clean vehicles in California? California is a unique state in that it’s often ahead of the curve and on the cutting edge of innovation. Hollywood and Silicon Valley are located here, after all, and it’s home to many bright and creative innovators who are always seeing what can be done to make the world a better place. It makes sense, then, that California has special considerations for driving vehicles that are more environmentally friendly. Can you get rewards for driving clean vehicles in California? Absolutely, and here’s how. more California Clean Fuel Rewards details San Francisco Toyota is proud to participate in the California Air Resources Board initiative of rewarding drivers of certain clean vehicles for their contributions to helping keep emissions down and our environment in better condition. We’re pleased to provide the California Clean Fuel Reward to those who lease or purchase the Toyota Prius Prime or the Toyota RAV4 Prime for drivers residing in California and with those vehicles being registered in California. The rebate for driving the Prius Prime is $900.11, while the rebate for driving the RAV4 Prime stands at $1,500. Those rebates can also be combined with manufacturer rebates as well as items related to Clean Cars for All, the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program, the California Clean Vehicle Rebate, and other state, county, and energy rebates. Driving the Prius Prime or the RAV4 Prime really does pay! Toyota Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime in San Francisco, CA We love the Prius Prime and the RAV4 Prime, so we will be happy to show you these vehicles in person if you’re interested. The Prius Prime is similar to the original Prius, but it has a larger battery pack and the ability to be driven on pure electric power for up to 25 miles on a full charge. The RAV4 Prime can go for up to 42 miles on electric-only power on a full charge, and it also happens to be the quickest RAV4 to date! Contact us if you are interested in learning more about these vehicles or the California Clean Fuel Rewards program. How fuel efficient is the 2021 Toyota Prius?