The 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser takes off-roading to new heights with a new Trail Teams Special Edition Package

Girard Toyota, a leading Toyota dealer in New London, CT, invites you to experience an off-road adventure like never before. The FJ Cruiser, Toyota's 4WD legend, is back for 2011 packing several more features adding style and substance, all contained in the new Trail Teams Special Edition Package.

It begins with a special Army Green exterior color, complemented by a black grille and bumpers and a tinted rear window. The theme continues with green fabric trimmed seats on the inside, which has been spruced up by amenities like a 10-speaker JBL audio system with XM radio, a multi-information display, multiple power outlets, keyless entry, cruise control, and a backup camera. An Off-Road Package is also part of the deal, throwing in Bilstein shocks, a locking rear differential, active traction control, skid plates, and special wheels and tires, all of which make the FJ Cruiser more capable and sure-footed when traveling off the beaten path.

As before, all 2011 Toyota FJ Cruisers are powered by a DOHC 4.0-liter V6 engine making a robust 260 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. Rear- and 4-wheel-drive models are available, with the latter featuring up to 9.6 inches of ground clearance. Even with its modest-sized footprint, the four-door FJ Cruiser easily swallows five occupants, while providing a generous complement of convenience and safety features.

Be the first to drive home the 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser! And be sure to visit Girard Toyota for all your new Toyota needs in greater Connecticut.

Girard Toyota's "Biggest Thank you Ever" - Free Premium Auto Care Package extended to End of May!

Girard Toyota, your Toyota car dealer, in New London, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, is happy to Thank our loyal customer as well as offer all New Toyota buyers the opportunity to receive a Free 2 year or 25,000 mile Premium Auto Care Package with the Purchase or Lease of ANY new Toyota before May 30, 2010.

Toyota has extended their Biggest Thank you Ever by offering two years of free maintenance to current owners in an effort to attract repeat buyers after it recalled millions of vehicles. However - Now Toyota has expanded that offer to ALL customers. So now ALL customers can receive a 2 year or 25,000 miles Premium Auto Care Package with the Purchase or Lease of ANY new Toyota before May 30, 2010.
The Toyota Auto Care Premium package covers all scheduled maintenance services referenced in the "Maintenance Log" section of the customer’s Scheduled Maintenance Guide for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Benefits at service intervals include:

• Oil and Filter Change
• Lubrication of Key Chassis Parts
• Tire Rotations and
• 19-Point Inspection

The package also offers 24-Hour Roadside Assistance, Auto Maintenance Package, Timed Reminders and Computerized Service History. Please contact Girard Toyota, a leading Toyota car dealer, Connecticut, to learn more about new Toyota cars or to schedule a test drive.

2010 Prius takes the Whatgreecar Award!!

Toyotas Prius has been around for more than a decade earning a reduced carbon footprint and satisfying customers as the most comfortable green car in the US.
In its long journey, the Prius has won numerous awards, recognitions and accolades alike.
Today we announce that the 2010 Toyota Prius has won the prestigious Car of the Year Award from WhatGreenCar, the largest independent vehicle information source. Girard Toyota of New London, Connecticut, your favorite dealership for new Toyota and used cars is very happy to present the brand new improved 2010 Toyota Prius that has set a new benchmark in hybrid vehicle category.
The 2010 Toyota Prius was chosen for this coveted award from a short-list of 10 green cars and the judging was independently conducted by WhatGreenCar. It comes with a lighter and more compact powertrain and is greener than ever with a WhatGreenCar Rating of 30, (the best among the vehicles shortlist), a fuel economy of 51/48 mpg (City/Highway) and test CO2 emissions of only 127 g/km, which represents a 5% improvement over the highly successful multi-award-winning 2009 model.
The Prius is known for its outstanding environmental rating, seamless integration of green features into its new design, a smooth stress-free driving style, and improved fuel economy and low emissions. Girard Toyota, your leading Toyota dealership in in the New England area of Connecticut, for new and used cars, feels the brand new 2010 Toyota Prius beats all its earlier versions as a quieter, roomier, and complete green car with a higher level of standard and optional equipment, including such top-of-the-line luxuries as a solar-powered ventilation system and Intelligent Park Assist self-parking. It is a cleaner, safer and highly customer-friendly trendy car built with modern technologies that reduce its environmental footprint at every stage from construction through driving and to final disposal.
Visit Girard Toyota online to learn more about this eminent environmentally-friendly car to Contact us or schedule a test drive and explore the amazing driving experience of the Prius today!

2010 Toyota Tacoma - best mid-sized pick up truck!

Girard Toyota brings you the brand new 2010 Toyota Tacoma, one of the best-selling and most versatile mid-size pickup trucks that successfully meet the changing demands of customers with more performance and capability. At Girard Toyota, one of the leading Toyota car dealer’s in New London CT, we are please to bring you the 2010 Tacoma workhorse truck that catches the attention of all eyes with its wide variety of body styles and trims, with an engine that offer good balance of power and fuel efficiency, excellent off-road ability, impressive build quality and well-appointed interior.
The Tacoma, available in Regular Cab, Access Cab, Double Cab and the sporty X-Runner body styles, carries the credibility and stamp of the famed Toyota brand. This ace pickup excels in delivering the customers what they want and surpasses competition with ease and finesse that only a few vehicles can afford. From the base regular cab to the double cab with 4 wheel drive and an impressive 4.0L engine, the Tacoma fills the bill for you. Toyota's Star Safety System which includes anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TC) is standard on all Tacoma models. And no matter which options you choose, they all come with Toyota's reputed heritage known for reliability and durability. Schedule a test drive right now or visit Girard Toyota, the leading new and used car dealership in New London CT, near the Groton New London Airport to learn more about the 2010 Toyota Tacoma and check out our Online Internet Specials also!

Toyota has added Auto Access Seat to Sienna Minivan

Girard Toyota, leading Toyota car dealer Old Saybrook, Connecticut, is proud to announce the convenient new feature added by Toyota to the Sienna Minivan- the Auto Access Seat. People who have had to commute with an elderly or wheel-chair bound person will know that moving the person on to the car seat is a difficult and tiring process and detrimental to the well-being of the infirm person as well. A big chunk of the US population comprises of the elderly. So this add-on feature which was demonstrated at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show is bound to appeal to a large cross-section of the community. The seat is capable of rotating 90 degrees and can descend to pick up the passenger. It can accommodate individuals weighing up to 330 pounds, and it will be available on Toyota Sienna minivans from February 2010 onwards.

Though this is a standard option on most Japanese automobiles, the device is relatively new in the North American auto market. Unlike a spoiler or sunroof, this feature focuses on utility and is sure to receive a positive response from customers.

Please contact Girard Toyota, leading Toyota car dealer Old Saybrook, Connecticut, to learn more about the Auto Access Seat and also about new and used cars or to schedule a test drive.

Toyota cares - Recalls select vehicles

When it comes to safety, Toyota simply will not make any compromise. Toyota has announced it will recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models.

Girard Toyota New London assures our customers and residents that Toyota cares for your safety and this recall is an example of Toyota's commitment to safety.

Here are the vehicles that have been recalled:

• 2009-2010 RAV4
• 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• Certain 2007-2010 Camry
• 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia

However, the Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids, which will remain for sale.

We at Girard Toyota New London promise you that Toyota will go to any length to ensure your utmost safety. Stay tuned with us for more updates from Toyota.

For more information about this recall please visit Toyota News Room - Vehicle Recall or Contact Us Girard Toyota with any questions or concerns.

2010 Toyota 4Runner in New London delivers more power, better mpg for 2010

This brand new 2010 Toyota 4Runner is said to be rugged, athletic, more powerful and smarter. Toyota's trendy SUV 4Runner has received significant revisions for 2010 and delivers more power and better mpg than the previous model. At Girard Toyota in New London, CT, the new 4Runner stands tall and majestic, combining the versatility and go-anywhere ability of four-wheel-drive with the comfort and utility found in passenger cars.

The 2010 Toyota 4Runner is 5^th generation 4Runner with a completely redesigned interior and unique cargo area. The smarter, more comfortable, and more versatile than ever before, newest 4Runner is driven by a new upgraded 4.0-liter V6, which now pumps out 270 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque delivering 16 city and 21 highway to 17 city/23 highway for the 4x2, and from 16 city and 20 highway to 17 city/22 highway for 4x4 models. For 2010, the new V6 engine produces 34 horsepower more than the earlier V6 and 10 horsepower more than the optional V8 of the previous generation. Both achieve an EPA-estimated 19 mpg combined, an improvement of more than five percent. With the new 4.0-liter engine, maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. Also, a proven 2.7-liter 157 horsepower four-cylinder engine with VVT-i rated at 18 city/23 highway mpg is available on the 4x2 SR5 model.

Toyota has re-engineered the cargo area of the 4Runner to make it more versatile. Fold-flat second-row rear seats and the third row seats that split 50/50 can be folded from the side, or at the rear, using separate one-touch mechanisms. With this new arrangement, more cargo space is available without removing seats, and longer items can be conveniently stored. Another convenience feature is an available pull-out cargo deck that is capable of carrying up to 440 pounds of weight.

The 2010 Toyota 4Runner is longer and wider than the 4^th generation model and is equipped with 4WD, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Downhill Assist Control (DAC) and automatic disconnecting differential.Visit Girard Toyota, a leading dealership for new Toyota and used cars in New London, CT and explore the brand new 2010 Toyota 4Runner. Also take advantage of our special offers.