Available with a choice of two engines, the base Highlander has a 2.7-liter engine with 187 hp and 186 ob-ft of torque and a six-speed automatic transmission. Optional for base and SE models and standard for the Limited is a 3.5-liter V6 with 270 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. Five-speed automatic transmission and front wheel drive is standard, with all wheel drive optional. Hybrid models have a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 280 hp in conjunction with a 209 kW electric engine.For fuel economy the Toyota Highlander estimates at 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway.

Standard features on the Highlander which can be test driven at Lombard Toyota include 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery a 40/20/40-split second row seat that affords easy access to third row seating, air conditioning with rear controls, tilt steering wheel and a six-speaker CD sound system. SE features include a sunroof, a power liftgate, roof rails, dual-zone climatic control, leather upholstery, heated front seats, back-up camera and other features that can be viewed at any Chicagoland Toyota dealer.

Safety features include anti-lock disc brakes, stability and traction control, side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags and active front head restraint. In government crash tests, the Highlander earned a possible four out of five stars for front crash protection and five stars for side protection.

The Highlander comes standard with anti-lock disc brakes, stability and traction control, side-impact airbags for front seat passengers, full-length side curtain airbags, a driver-side knee airbag and active front head restraints. Hill-start assist is also standard. All-wheel-drive Toyota models also gain hill-descent control. Insurance Instittute for Highway Safety ratings gave the Highlander “good” rating in frontal and side impact tests.

Test drive the Highlander today at Lombard Toyota, your Chicagoland Toyota dealer. To view the variety of available models for purchase, go to www.lombardtoyota.com.

One of the great deals going on right now is an oil change special. Get a complete oil change including 5 quarts of oil and a new filter for only $29.95. A drive to this Chicagoland Toyota area dealership can also save you $20 on a four-wheel alignment. Hurry in now and get this great service, which is regularly a $99.95, value for only $79.95.

If you’re a shade-tree mechanic or need major work done, Lombard Toyota is here for you as well. Visit our parts counter now and save 10% off the price of any part or accessory. If you have a service need you can’t complete yourself, you’re still in luck. Schedule an appointment at this Chicagoland Toyota dealership and you can save $50 to $100 depending on the cost of the repair.

Other specials this Toyota Glen Ellyn area service department has going on right now includes 12% off timing belt replacement, 10% off wiper blade or 4-wheel drive truck service, and 20% off for college students. If you drive an older model vehicle, you’re also in luck because Lombard Toyota is offering 15% off any service for vehicles that are model year 2001 or before.

Lombard Toyota would also like to offer a manger’s special for $179.95. This special includes an oil change, filter, tire rotation, cooling system flush, auto polish, and 24 point inspection. You can count on the service professionals of this Chicagoland Toyota to take care of all your service needs without breaking the bank by doing so.

This dealership proudly serves customers from around the Chicago area, particularly Lombard and Toyota Glen Ellyn area owners. Lombard Toyota is located on Roosevelt Road just off I-355. The service department is open Monday through Friday from 7 am to midnight and on Saturday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Give the service professionals a call at 877-489-1959 to schedule your next appointment.

The Toyota Motor Corporation has its headquarters in Japan, but the company has several major business segments throughout the United States. In Illinois, Toyota has regional sales offices that provide administrative support on the local level. If you get financing for a new Toyota Chicago area vehicle at Lombard Toyota or any dealership in the region, it’s likely that you are dealing with specialists in the Toyota Financial Services Regional Office. This helps to boost the economy of Illinois and across the local region, because these financing professionals also live in the local area. Also, having offices and facilities in such close proximity to loyal new Toyota Chicago area customers means that when you need service and repair, the parts are nearby, reducing the time it takes to fix a problem with your vehicle.

More importantly to many hard-working residents of Illinois is that Toyota employs over 8,000 people across the state, including at about 57 dealerships, according to the Toyota in Action website. When you buy a new Toyota Chicago area vehicle, at Lombard Toyota or at any other dealership in the state, you are helping to employ your fellow citizens.

Toyota is very philanthropic, investing millions of dollars back into communities across the state of Illinois. For example the company donates money to the Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago and the Make a Wish Foundation of Illinois.  Lombard Toyota, your Toyota Downers Grove area dealership is proud that it sells some of the world’s top car brands, including Scion. We are even prouder that we can give hope and support to the local community.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, is an independent non-profit organization that dedicates itself to reducing losses from crashes on the nation’s highways. The losses they analyze pertain to both human losses in the form of death or injury, or economic losses such as damage to property. In evaluating each vehicle, the IIHS assigns a rating of good, acceptable, marginal or poor based on performance in a number of high-speed crash tests. To earn the Top Safety Pick for 2012, a vehicle must receive a score of “Good” in each of the following tests: front and side crash tests, a rollover crash test, and evaluations of seat and head restraints in rear-impact crash tests.

All of the ten Toyota models that received the award are available at the Lombard Toyota, your area Wheaton Toyota dealership. Buyers of smaller cars, such as the Corolla, Prius or Yaris can rest assured that they are investing in a vehicle that is both high-quality and safe. The Camry and Avalon are also 2012 Top Safety Picks in their respective categories. Buyers of minivans, trucks and SUVs can shop with confidence as well, because the Venza, Highlander, Sienna and Tundra models are all award winners in their categories.

As your Chicago Toyota area dealer, we have always had great pride in the quality and safety of the vehicles we sell, but it is icing on the cake to see the independent IIHS confirm once again what we’ve long known. Toyota builds some of the safest cars on the road. For those of us at Lombard Toyota, your area Wheaton Toyota dealer, it makes us proud to know we’re selling cars that will keep your family safe.

Check out the fuel-efficient Prius or rugged Rav4. For a limited time, new 2011 models can be financed at 0% interest for 36 months or a low 1.9% for 60 months. Lombard Toyota is also offering 0% for 60 months on brand new 2011 Corolla and Venza models in stock. You can also purchase a 2011 Avalon for only .9% interest for 60 months. Qualified buyers must finance through TMCC in order to lock in these exceptional rates.

Not looking to finance a new vehicle? You can opt to take cash instead of the low interest rate on many remaining 2011 models. Take $500 cash on new Prius and Rav4 vehicles, $1000 cash on Corolla and Avalon, and $1500 cash on the 2011 Venza.

If you’d rather have a 2012 model, Lombard Toyota has a deal for you also. Finance a 2012 Tundra pickup for 0% or a Highlander or Sienna for only 1.9% for up to 60 months. You can also purchase a new Corolla, Camry, or Avalon for only 2.9% interest for 60 months.

Lombard Toyota is proud to serve Villa Park Toyota and Wheaton Toyota area owners alike. The dealership is located at 725 West Roosevelt Road near Interstate 355 in Lombard. With extended hours from 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Friday and Saturday hours from 9 am to 6 pm, this dealership can accommodate your busy schedule. Call us today to speak to the sales department and schedule your test drive. You can also chat with a representative online by going to lombardtoyota.com.

*On select models to qualified buyers. See dealer for complete details. 

Abdominal Injury Study

In partnership with Virginia Tech, CSRC hopes this study will determine if a specific population is more vulnerable to abdominal injuries during automobile crashes. The focus of the research is on the senior citizen population who appear to be vulnerable to such injuries.

THOR Dummy FE Model Creation

The NHTSA’s upgraded THOR-NT frontal impact crash test dummy is the focus of this research in partnership with two top universities – Virginia Tech and George Washington University. The goal of this research is to promote ongoing research of the THOR model and increase utilization of the more advanced research tool in both the academic setting and industry usage.

Task Analytic and Time Series Analysis of Driver Behavior

The University of Iowa will collaborate with CSRC using test subjects selected from various age groups. By examining foot behavior at various early stages of driving, the study plans to record the information using a simulator. Test subject foot behavior will be recorded during vehicle entry, engine start-up and gear selection.

Whole Body THUMS Validation

This research is designed to study Toyota’s THUMS modeling system and will be conducted in partnership with the University of Virginia. Researchers plan to capture the effects on the “whole body” during complex automobile crashes.

The Toyota Wheaton area dealer, Lombard Toyota, is proud to announce that Toyota was recently honored at the Brain Trauma Foundation Honors Dinner for research in conjunction with Virginia Tech and Wake Forest School of Medicine that led to the first safety ratings system for football helmets. Lombard Toyota is proud to be a part of an organization with such a huge emphasis on safety, and is excited to see these advances continue in the Chicago Toyota area.

The holiday season should be a happy, festive time for all. Unfortunately, in the midst of bad economic times, many families were unable to provide a happy Christmas for their children, which is why Toys for Tots made it a mission to provide Christmas for as many children as possible each holiday season. This year, Toys for Tots and Toyota had partnered to help Toys for Tots and the new Prius V bring happiness back to the holidays for kids in need this Christmas season.

This year, Toyota customers went to the Prius/Toys for Tots Facebook page and clicking “Like” on the Toyota Prius Toys for Tots page. TThey were able to click on a link on the Toyota Prius Facebook page and choose from one of five different toys. That toy was then placed in the back of a brand new Toyota Prius, along with the other toys that have already been donated by others and delivered to families in need this holiday season. In addition, for each toy donated, the Toyota Prius V donated $5 to Toys for Tots up to $100,000.

Let Lombard Toyota help you make this a holiday season to remember by helping you to give back to the community. Stop in to check out the newest Toyota models and make someone else happy by gifting one to them.

The 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid combines the benefits of the standard Prius with extended electric vehicle driving to make an outstanding car. Since the first-generation Prius, Toyota dealerships like Lombard Toyota, have sold more than one million Prius models. This eco-friendly car offers the same seating and luggage space as the standard Prius. For all other Toyota needs, you can contact anyone at the area Villa Park Toyota dealer.

Standard features of the Prius Plug-In Hybrid include halogen headlamps with an on/off feature, alloy wheels, roof-mounted antenna, UV reduction glass windshield and a rear window defogger with timer. The new 4.4 Li-ion battery packs replaces the old battery pack made for older model Prius cars. The battery fits under the rear cargo floor and the vehicle comes with an easy-to-use charging cable. The battery takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to charge completely using a 120V household outlet. The EPA of the Prius Plug-In Hybrid is an average of 87 MPGe and an average of 49 MPG when operating the car in hybrid mode. Safety features include traction control, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution and stability to control. Another safety feature available is the pre-collision system. This system applies to breaks and retracts seatbelts when a frontal collision is avoidable.

When looking to purchase a 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrid, you can contact Lombard Toyota, which is your area Bartlett Toyota and Villa Park Toyota area dealer, for more information. This compact, electric car comes with a 3-year or 36,000-mile basic warranty and an additional 5-year or 60,000-mile powertrain/corrosion warranty. Toyota Corporation also offers a 3-year or 25,000-mile maintenance warranty that covers roadside assistance and normal factory-scheduled maintenance. The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid starts at approximately $32,000.

The myTFS app can be downloaded via iTunes or directly from your iPhone or iPod touch via the App Store. You’ll need to have the 3.2 OS or later in order to download and use this app. And the best part is that this app is free. The myTFS app was created by the Toyota Motor Credit Corporation and it allows you to gain access to your Toyota Financial Services (TFS) account. Pay your bill easily with the myTFS app.

But the perks don’t stop there – the myTFS application also lets you keep on top of special offers and provides a way to contact Toyota Financial Services with any concerns or questions. And your information is always protected, thanks to the secure socket layer encryption that keeps your information private when you transmit money. If you need help navigating the app, simply click the “Help” option to be taken to a list of questions. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, use the “Contact Us” option to get in touch with Toyota professionals.

If you’ve had this app in the past, you may want to upgrade it. The new 1.1.0 version has new and improved font, making the type larger for better visibility and legibility. The layout has also been changed and optimized to make navigating the app easier.

The first time you sign into the application, you’ll need to register. You can also register at toyotafinancial.com. Once you’re registered, you should have no problem logging in with your username and password every time you want to use the app. If you become a fan of the myTFS app on Facebook, you’ll be able to see exclusive offers that are for Facebook fans only.

When you visit the area Toyota Downers Grove dealer in the Toyota Chicagoland area, Lombard Toyota, you can use the Toyota Financing app to pay each and every car payment.

All qualified buyers can drive away today in a new 2011 Toyota RAV4, a Toyota Matrix, a 2011 Corolla LE or a 2012 Camry by taking advantage of our 36 month lease program. Your payments could be as low as $179 per month. Other special financing offers included 0 percent APR for 60 months on new 2011 Toyota Tundras and 2011 Toyota Avalons.

All new Toyota models qualify for a special care maintenance program. With any new vehicle purchase customers get a two year complimentary premium auto care package. This package covers normal factory scheduled service for up to 25,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first.

Lombard Toyota also wants to reward all college graduates and say thanks to all soldiers. Currently, it is offering a college grad rebate program and military rebate program. All eligible active duty personnel can get a $500 rebate that will be applied towards the down payments.

For a limited time college grads get a $1000 rebate on any new Toyota Camry, RAV4, Corolla, Matrix,Tacoma or Yaris vehicle excluding the Hybrid model. Our college rebate plan also includes:

• No money down
• No payments for 90 days
• Complimentary roadside assistance for one year

After you purchase your Toyota sign up for the MyToyota car program. All new and pre-owned Toyota customers can take advantage of exclusive discounts, benefits and owner information. For example, keep up to date on safety recalls on your Toyota Prius, your maintenance schedule on your Toyota Matrix, get access to your full owners manual online and warranty information. Stop by Lombard Toyota today.