When it originally debuted near the start of the new millennium, the Toyota Tundra was considered by many people to be the first import-brand full-size pickup truck to truly go head-to-head against the Big Three’s pickups. It had a lot of things in its favor, including a refined V8 engine and the backing of Toyota’s [...]

The 2012 Toyota Tacoma ranks 1 out of 6 Compact Pickup Trucks. This ranking is based on our analysis of 72 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Tacoma, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. Updates for 2012 help the Toyota Tacoma retain its spot at the top of its class. No [...]

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia ranks 5 out of 8 Affordable Large SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 29 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Sequoia, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The 2012 Toyota Sequoia is a capable and well-made full-size SUV. Reviewers say that it’s a good [...]

In the 1990s and even earlier last decade, the Toyota 4Runner occupied a place in the market that was very much mainstream. But as most families shoppers moved over to safer, more comfortable, and more efficient car-based designs (like Toyota’s own Highlander), Toyota kept the 4Runner tough and very much a truck—relegating it to niche [...]

Toyota is renowned these days for making straightforward, ultra-sensible and dependable transportation without much flair. That makes the 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser the relative black sheep of the family. This dedicated off-roader is anything but straightforward and ultra-sensible. But what it lacks in sensibility, it makes up for with gobs of character; it’s fun to [...]

Toyota hasn’t sold a Camry Wagon in years, but in the automaker’s lineup the 2012 Toyota Venza is what comes closest to it today. The Venza provides a higher seating position than a sedan, but a low, more manageable one than tall, upright SUVs, and in terms of space the five-seater slots between the base [...]

Despite the return of $4-per-gallon gas and the ongoing maturation of small cars in the U.S., Americans still want and occasionally need large vehicles. The seven-passenger Toyota Highlander hybrid was one of the first crossovers to balance suburban practicality with electrified efficiency when it debuted in 2006, and a thorough redesign for 2008 strengthened the [...]

Back in the waning years of the previous millennium, the Toyota Prius was born, becoming the first Toyota hybrid. Since then, of course, many other Toyota and Lexus hybrids have hit the roads, as have many from nearly every other automaker. But it’s the Prius—thanks to distinct (if unsexy) styling and industry-leading fuel economy—that remains [...]

Driving the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is pretty much like driving the all-new gas powered 2012 Camry. Now I don’t expect you to take my word on this so, I would like to throw out a challenge. When the 2012 Toyota Camry rolls into dealerships in November, take both cars out for a test [...]

RICHMOND, Calif., Sept. 16, 2011 – The Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid vehicle in America and the world, offers advanced new infotainment systems for 2012, including the Entune suite of connectivity features. A new PLUS Performance accessory appearance and handling package introduced in late 2011 continues for 2012. The Toyota Prius continues to lead the [...]