Toyota Highlander Hybrid Wins Best for Families

The 2017 Toyota Highlander is raking in the awards — first, a Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS and now, the Highlander Hybrid beat out other SUVs for the best midsize SUV for families in a contest conducted by U.S. News.

To find the top vehicles, 211 cars, SUVs, and minivans were evaluated on professional automotive reviews, safety and reliability ratings, seating and cargo volume, and the availability of family-friendly features. The Highlander Hybrid winning is no small feat.

According to U.S. News, the Highlander Hybrid has an energetic, fuel-efficient powertrain, an impressive list of standard safety features, and user-friendly, upscale interior. New aspects to the Highlander Hybrid that prove impressive are that it can now seat up to eight passengers and the new LE and XLE trims.  Additional perks are all wheel drive, in addition to an MPG rating of 29 in the city and 27 on the highway.

Find you a new 2017 Highlander Hybrid by shopping our inventory .

Toyota Introduces New Sporty Crossover

We are thrilled here at Larry H. Miller American Toyota Albuquerque to introduce the all-new 2018 Toyota Coupe High-Rider (C-HR). It'll be here soon and we can’t wait for you to drive it. The C-HR moves Toyota forward in design, manufacturing, and engineering. In fact,, Associate Editor of Edmunds Cameron Rogers stated that “sportiness finally arrives to the subcompact crossover class.”

First, you’ll be attracted to the car’s edgy, sophisticated exterior. Deep, curvy character lines convey luxury with two slim projector-beam halogen headlights. The C-HR is available in many colors, including Ruby Flare Pearl, Blizzard Pear, Magnetic Gray Metallic and Black Sand Pearl.

Then, the interior will really draw you in. It has a modern look because it’s spacious and uncluttered. A soft diamond pattern fills the “MeZONE.” The dashboard is slightly angled to help you have a clear view of the road ahead, along with a 7-inch audio display positioned in the center of the dash to reduce eye movements.

You and your passengers will love the bucket seats that add extra comfort, added foot space under the front seats, small item in-door storage, and ample cup holders. Cargo space includes 60/40 seats that can fold flat, in addition to a secret department in the sidewall for smaller items and in compartments below the deck board.

Once you drive, you’ll be in love. The engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder dual cam produces 144 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 139 lb-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm. It also has Toyota’s Variable Valve Timing and Valvematic which helps increase fuel economy and smooth operation—both models are expected to have an MPG rating of 27 in the city and 31 on the highway.

State-of-the-art safety features include Toyota Safety Sense P™ or active braking, Pre-Collision System and Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert and Steering Assist function. The Steering Assist will act similar to tradition cruise control but also add a vehicle-to-vehicle control mode.

The 2018 Toyota Coupe High-Rider is expected to be in the range of $22,500 to $25,000.

If you’re interested in a Toyota now, take a look at what’s on our lot.