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The popular compact hybrid known as the Toyota Prius has a lot to love. On top of its amazing fuel economy numbers, it offers practical features for improving your life. At Fort's Toyota of Pekin, we would like to highlight two of these features that you'll find inside the cabin.

First, the Prius offers the latest and greatest in tech features. You can get a beautiful 11.6-inch touchscreen complete with Apple CarPlay capability, for example. Amazon Alexa is also offered. Another great option for drivers here in Pekin is a wireless charging pads for cleaning up their…

Popularity comes in many forms on the roadways today. A popular subcompact SUV is the Toyota C-HR. It is loaded with several safety features that make it such a great vehicle to drive. We at Fort's Toyota of Pekin value safety features just as much as you do. Let's dig into some of the safety technology found in the popular subcompact SUV.

The C-HR comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P) suite of technology. One feature is automatic emergency braking. The feature will brake automatically in the event of an imminent collision.

The investment in a vehicle is an exciting one. There's much to analyze when looking at a truck to fulfill your needs as a driver. Safety features are one thing you want to look over before driving out of our lot in Pekin.

The Toyota Tacoma is a popular compact truck for a reason. There's a bevy of standard safety features that should get you excited as a driver. The Toyota Tacoma comes with Toyota's Safety Sense P bundle of driver assistance features. Some things included in the package are the useful lane departure warning and pedestrian…

The 2020 Toyota Sienna is the type of vehicle that you get if you are interested in maximum comfort from the features. It has all of those little extras that just make your day a bit easier. The Smart Key entry system is a great example of this. Instead of having to press the key fob button to unlock the vehicle yourself, you can just touch the door handle to unlock it as long as the keys are in your pocket. That is pretty important as you may have your hands full.

There is a Blu-Ray enabled entertainment system set…

When you drive a Toyota 4Runner out of Fort's Toyota of Pekin onto the streets of Pekin, your new full-sized SUV will look exceptional but you will want to get the most out of your new vehicle.

The 4Runner may look impressive on the streets of Pekin, but you will want to head off-road to get the most from a vehicle designed to be used in many different landscapes. Any fears you have of taking your Toyota 4Runner off-road should be removed when you understand the impressive technology that is included on the 4Runner for this use.

Toyota Avalon sets trends in the full-size sedan category, which is partly why it continues to be so popular among its fan base and new fans. Aside from its power, efficiency, safety and handling, Avalon boasts impressive in-cabin amenities. Its tech features, for example, are ahead-of-trend. Our Fort's Toyota of Pekin team selected the following two to illustrate.

Multi-Info Instrument Display

Forget about clunky, old fashioned instrument clusters. Avalon's instrument cluster is digital, accessible via 7-inch multi-info display. 

No matter what your reasons for stepping into our showroom at Fort's Toyota of Pekin, we are sure you will be impressed by the technology that will keep you safe in the Toyota Highlander.

When you are driving the Toyota Highlander, the safety features you will come to trust often come into play at what we tend to class at low speeds. The Automatic High Beams feature comes into play at just 25 mph and the Highlander's Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist feature will help you stay in your land at speeds of around 32 mph.

The iconic Toyota Corolla is getting something of a new look for 2020. The Toyota Corolla has consistently been one of the most popular and well-regarded automobiles in its class. With the changes for 2020, the Toyota Corolla is likely to remain at the top of the list for years to come.

When it comes to the Toyota Corolla features, the car has a road sign assist system. Armed with a forward-facing camera, the Toyota Corolla is equipped to assist in responding to traffic signs of different types. The Toyota Corolla also features a completely redesigned interior. 

The Toyota RAV4 is a crossover SUV that has all-wheel drive. It is also a fuel-efficient vehicle. It can help you get up to 30 miles per gallon on the highway and 23 miles per gallon in the city. Additionally, it has a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds.

There are performance features that will allow you to get more out of your drive. It has direct shift-8 speed Electronically controlled automatic transmission. This feature allows you to efficiently and smoothly accelerate while you are on the highway. There are also different drive modes available. 

If you’re in the market for a midsize pickup truck, you will want to take a close look at the Toyota Tacoma and its amazing features, including its safety features. Indeed, at this juncture in time, the Toyota Tacoma is considered a leader in its class, a highly popular midsize pickup truck.

The Toyota Tacoma safety features include LED headlamps that powerfully illuminate at night and during inclement weather, enhancing overall motoring safety. The Toyota Tacoma also comes complete with blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert.