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2017 Toyota Sienna

If you and yours are in the hunt for a people mover that offers a quiet, comfortable ride, lots of room and has surprising power, then put the new very popular Toyota Sienna at the top of your list.  Another plus is that the Sienna is the only minivan that offers All-Wheel-Drive for those who appreciate stability and control in nasty road conditions.  One in your favorite color and style is waiting for your up close and personal attention with the friendly folks at Lone Star Toyota of Lewisville.

At first glance, you will be impressed with the Sienna's sporty looking style in its wide and assertive stance, but the Sienna is much more than a pretty face.  Under its handsome slanting hood lives a new four-cam 3.5-liter V6 that punches out close to 300 lively horses and an asphalt gripping 263 lb-ft of torque.  This Toyota family mover is the fastest in its class as you and yours can reach 60mph in seven seconds flat and a quick 3.8 seconds from 30-50 mph which is super for passing conditions.  This power-plant has a variable intake and exhaust value timing yield at a 4700 rpm torque peak which is indeed racy for a minivan.  The Sienna is also mated with a new smooth shifting eight speed automatic transmission; everything just comes together for that “get up and go”.  This is what you will experience and be pleasantly surprised on how quick it comes off the line when you take your test drive.

Also, in that enjoyable quiet drive you will appreciate how roomy the Sienna's cabin is and how it is just bursting with an upscale interior loaded with premium features.  This well-appointed interior is what Toyota is famous for since they know that is where you spend your drive times, so why not experience a fun and quiet time.  The seating is very comfortable and will hold up to eight people and their stuff.  What keeps parents at ease is the impressive setup of safety systems and entertainment for the children.  This Sienna also has four LATCH locations, including lower anchors on the outboard second row seats, passenger side and center third row seats.  Toyota takes passenger safety seriously along with an abundance of available safety features. 

The dashboard is equipped with high quality and tech superior systems that relate to your entertainment, communication and safety desires.  The Sienna comes standard with a rear view camera, Bluetooth, Tri-zone automatic climate control and Toyota's easy to learn infotainment system.  The optional list is also long with available safety features, Blue-ray, upgraded Entune infotainment system with a seven-inch screen, moonroof, navigation and more. 

The new 2017 Toyota comes in five models: L, LE, SE, XLE and the gorgeous luxurious Limited.  All models come with the upgraded feisty V6 and the new eight-speed automatic.  There is a Sienna for just about anyone's budget and styling.  Do take that short drive to Lone Star Toyota and be prepared for an enjoyable time.  The bet is on that you will leave with a smile, not only because you brought back the “fun factor” in your drive times, but also for the great deal you received.

Please join us in showing the Little Elm Police Department our support.

Please join us in showing the Little Elm Police Department our support. One of their own, Detective Jerry Walker was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday, January 27th while responding to a 911 call in Little Elm. As a special initiative to raise money for the Little Elm PD, Lone Star Toyota will donate a portion of every vehicle sold from Friday January 20th through Saturday, January 28th.

DFW Tundra Crew has set up a special PayPal Account in which ALL PROCEEDS will be given to the Little Elm PD and Lone Star Toyota will match all donated funds. Please send any donations through PayPal at walkermemorialcruise@gmail.com

2017 Toyota Tundra SR5 4.6L V8

The full-size pickup truck is an unabashedly and proudly American creation. Baseball, apple pie, pickup trucks, etc. So it is perhaps understandable, then, that the 2016 Toyota Tundra finds itself at a disadvantage compared to the full-size trucks from Ford, GM and Ram. But it's actually not because the Tundra is from a Japanese company (though it's built in Texas).
Age has a lot to do with it. The Tundra underwent a thorough update two years ago that brought revised styling, an improved cabin and updated features, but it was largely akin to a kitchen remodel as compared to breaking out the wrecking ball and fully rebuilding up from the foundation. The revisions just weren't enough to fix flaws or make notable advances. In contrast, the Ford F-150 now has a lightweight aluminum body and turbocharged engines, and the Ram 1500 has a smooth-riding coil spring suspension and efficient turbodiesel V6. The recently redesigned Chevrolet Silverado wasn't especially innovative, but its incremental improvements in just about every vehicular facet have allowed it to soundly keep up with the Joneses.

Fitted with the TRD Off-Road package, the 2016 Toyota Tundra Limited is one of the more capable light-duty trucks off road.

The Tundra does not. Its V8 engines definitely get the job done, but they trail their competitors, especially in terms of fuel economy. There also isn't a V6 option, nor a fuel-efficient alternative such as the aforementioned Ford EcoBoost V6 or Ram EcoDiesel. Then there's the driving experience. The Tundra feels more like a classic, stiff-riding truck of the past while traversing broken pavement, with bumps big and small easily being felt by all in the cabin. This is the result of a stiff rear suspension admittedly up to the task of stout hauling duties, but if it's just the family making its way across town, the jostling will get old.
In all fairness, the Tundra does indeed offer truck buyers an awful lot to value. Its double cab is one of the more spacious extended cabs on the market, while the CrewMax is legitimately sprawl-out comfortable, with not only copious legroom but also the added comfort of a reclining seatback. Those interested in venturing off road would also be wise to consider the capable TRD Pro trim level.
Yet, for the most part, the Edmunds "B"-rated 2016 Toyota Tundra quite simply falls short of the current crop of top-notch pickups: the "A"-rated Ram 1500 and Ford F-150, as well as the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. The 2016 Nissan Titan XD, with its diesel-powered engine, also promises a degree of innovation the Tundra lacks and may stand a better chance of countering the argument that only American companies can build such a quintessentially American vehicle.

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The 2016 Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup. There are three cab styles: regular cab, extended "double" cab and "CrewMax" crew cab. There are two wheelbases and three bed lengths -- 5.5-foot short bed, 6.5-foot standard bed and 8.1-foot long bed. Double Cabs and CrewMaxes seat five or six, depending on whether you opt for a front bench. The regular cab seats three.
Depending on which configuration you choose, there are six trim levels for the Tundra: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition and TRD Pro. The availability of some options or packages can vary based on the region in which you live.
The base SR (regular and double cab only) comes standard with 18-inch steel wheels, full power accessories, keyless entry, heated mirrors, a windshield wiper de-icer, a damped tailgate, air-conditioning, cruise control, a rearview camera, 40/20/40 bench seat, cloth upholstery, a tilt-only steering wheel, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system with a 6.1-inch touchscreen interface, a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack, a USB port and a media player interface. The SR Work Truck package removes the power locks and windows, and replaces the cloth upholstery and carpet with vinyl.
Going with the SR5 (double cab and CrewMax only) gets you foglights, exterior chrome trim, variable intermittent windshield wipers and an upgraded tech interface that includes a 7-inch touchscreen, HD and satellite radios, traffic information and a navigation app. The CrewMax adds a power opening rear window and an overhead console. The SR5 Upgrade package adds front bucket seats that include a power height-adjustable driver seat and lumbar adjustment, a center console (with storage and "floor" shifter), a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a larger gas tank when equipped with the 5.7-liter V8. To that package, the Safety & Convenience package adds front and rear parking sensors, a blind-spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels can be added as a stand-alone option.
The TRD Pro includes the SR5 Upgrade items plus unique styling elements, black 18-inch alloy wheels, off-road tires, an off-road suspension that includes Bilstein shock absorbers, four movable bed tie-down cleats, an eight-way power driver seat, a four-way power passenger seat, leather upholstery with TRD logo and red stitching, an upgraded 7-inch touchscreen (optional on SR5), a navigation system and additional speakers (seven double cab, nine CrewMax).
The Limited (double and CrewMax only) adds to the base and Upgrade SR5 equipment automatic headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels, the tie-down cleats, automatic dual-zone climate control, an eight-way power driver seat, a four-way power passenger seat, leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power-sliding horizontal rear window (double cab), an upgraded 7-inch touchscreen, a navigation system and additional speakers (seven double cab, nine CrewMax). The Limited Premium package adds the Safety & Convenience items plus extra interior lighting and anti-theft alarm features. A sunroof is optional on the CrewMax.
At the top of the food chain, the Platinum (CrewMax only) comes standard with the Safety & Convenience items and builds on the Limited's equipment with LED running lights, power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors, a sunroof, distinctive 20-inch wheels and styling elements, heated and ventilated power front seats (10-way driver, six-way passenger), driver memory functions and a 12-speaker JBL sound system (optional on the Limited CrewMax).
The 1794 Edition really only differs from the Platinum in terms of its distinctive exterior and interior styling elements.
The TRD Off-Road package can be added to the SR5, Limited and 1794 Edition. It includes 18-inch TRD wheels, off-road tires, trail-tuned shock absorbers, skid plates and tow hooks.
Stand-alone options on most trim levels include heated tow mirrors and running boards.

The 2016 Toyota Tundra's cabin is competitive in terms of its design and quality.

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The 2015 Toyota Tundra is offered with a choice of two V8 engines. Rear-wheel drive is standard and four-wheel drive with a two-speed transfer case is optional. A six-speed automatic is always standard.
For SR double cab models and all SR5 models, a 4.6-liter V8 comes standard, producing 310 horsepower and 327 pound feet of torque. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 16 mpg combined (15 city/19 highway) on 2WD models; 4WD versions also rate 16 mpg combined (14/18). Maximum towing capacity with the 4.6-liter engine is between 6,400 and 6,800 pounds depending on body style.
A 5.7-liter V8 is standard on the regular cab and all variations of the Limited, Platinum, 1794 and TRD Pro. It is optional on SR5 trims. It produces 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel economy estimates are 15 mpg (13/18) with 2WD and 15 (13/17) with 4WD. A tow package is standard on all Tundras equipped with the 5.7-liter V8. Depending on body style, maximum  towing capacity is between 9,800 and 10,500 pounds.
In Edmunds testing, a Tundra 1794 with four-wheel drive accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, while a Tundra TRD Pro did it in 6.7 seconds. These are both quick, yet average times for the segment.

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Standard safety equipment on the 2016 Toyota Tundra includes antilock brakes, stability and traction control, trailer sway control, front knee airbags, front side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags that cover both rows. A rearview camera is standard across the board. A blind-spot warning system, rear cross-traffic alert and parking sensors are optional on the SR5 and Limited, and standard on the Platinum and 1794 Edition.
In government crash testing, the Tundra received four out of five stars for overall and frontal crash protection, and five stars for side protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Tundra Double Cab its top rating of "Good" in the moderate front overlap, side and roof strength tests. Its seat and head restraint design also received a "Good" rating for whiplash protection in rear impacts.
During an Edmunds braking test, a Tundra 1794 with 4WD came to a stop from 60 mph in 130 feet, which is about average for the segment. A 4WD TRD Pro took 134 feet, which isn't much farther, even considering its all-terrain tires.

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The Tundra's cabin design is attractive and well built. Stepping up to one of the upper trim levels brings the sort of fancier, elevated ambience that's come to be expected from high-dollar trucks. Even the most basic Tundra, though, comes with one of Toyota's user-friendly Entune touchscreen interfaces. The SR5 trim and higher get a larger screen and increased functionality, while there are the usual array of available smartphone connectivity functions. In general, and especially compared to its Ford and GM rivals, the Tundra features user-friendly tech.
The front seats in every trim are broad and comfortable, but it's in the backseat where the Tundra enjoys advantages over most. There is a considerable amount of legroom even in the double cab, while the CrewMax boasts a vast amount of stretch-out space and the unique ability to recline the seat. The folding rear seats in double cabs and CrewMax models also provide a good amount of protected storage for valuable items you'd rather not leave in the bed.

The 2016 Toyota Tundra CrewMax's backseat flips up and even reclines.

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We're fond of the 2016 Toyota Tundra's 5.7-liter V8. It isn't a class leader when it comes to horsepower, but it remains a champ for towing thanks to its prodigious torque and well-sorted six-speed automatic. The optional TRD exhaust paired with the 5.7-liter engine makes for a nice rumble on acceleration, too. Casual users probably will find the 4.6-liter V8's performance adequate for most driving situations short of big-time towing, and it provides better fuel economy -- although neither V8 is a class standout in this department.
The Tundra's light steering makes parking lot maneuvers easy, but it's not especially confidence-inspiring when operating at higher speeds, and contributes to the Tundra feeling bigger and more unwieldy than competing trucks (which are plenty big and unwieldy as it is). The Tundra's main demerit, however, is its ride quality. In order to haul and tow as much as possible without the need for special packages, axle ratios or separate heavy-duty models, the Tundra's suspension has been stiffened to the point that occupants feel every single bump and rut. The jostling and borderline harshness only get worse with the optional 20-inch wheels, and in general, the Tundra feels decidedly old-school at a time when its competitors (especially the Ram) have improved dramatically in this area.

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2017 Toyota 86 Base Coupe

Having lived four years of its lifespan as the Scion FR-S, the sports car that is now the "86" lives on under the Toyota banner for 2017. Toyota has discontinued its youth-oriented Scion sub-brand this year and reclaimed most of the brand's products. It's a fitting homecoming, perhaps, as the FR-S' fender-mounted 86 badges gave a tip of the hat to Toyota's old AE86 sport coupe to begin with.
Just like the old AE86, the "new" 86 boasts of a back-to-basics design with a rear-wheel-drive layout, a light curb weight, engaging handling and steering, an easy-to-drive nature and a relatively affordable price. The 2017 Toyota 86 gets several updates to go along with its rebadging too. Toyota has tweaked the horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine to produce a bit more horsepower and torque (if you get it with the manual transmission), revised the manual transmission's gearing, and upgraded the suspension design for what Toyota says is a better ride quality and improved handling. Even before these updates, the 86 was one of our favorite cars in the class, so we're expecting more of the same for 2017.
There are still some downsides to this car. If you're looking for something with more power, the 2017 Chevrolet Camaro or 2017 Ford Mustang would be a better option. For more space and versatility, a performance hatchback such as the Ford Focus ST or the Volkswagen GTI should also be considered. Or if it's a drop-top you're after, the Mazda Miata could be the one to get. And don't forget the 86's twin, the Subaru BRZ, which puts a slightly different spin on the car's styling and interior design. In the end though, we'd still definitely recommend the 2017 Toyota 86 as an entertaining driver's car with timeless appeal.

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Official information isn't available at this time, but we expect the 2017 Toyota 86 sport coupe will come standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, a limited-slip rear differential, automatic LED headlights, LED taillights, air-conditioning, a height-adjustable driver seat, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and an eight-speaker sound system with a 7-inch touchscreen, voice commands, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB interface.
Optional equipment is likely to include items such as keyless ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats and upgraded upholstery.

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The rear-wheel-drive 2017 Toyota 86 is powered by a 2.0-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine. You can mate it to either the standard six-speed manual transmission or the optional six-speed automatic with paddle shifters and rev-matched downshifts. With the manual transmission, the 86 is rated at 205 horsepower and 156 pound-feet of torque. With the automatic, those numbers drop to 200 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque.
According to Toyota, the manual transmission this year has revised gearing that will theoretically improve acceleration. We have yet to test this year's 86, but we don't expect it to be dramatically quicker than before. Expect a 0-60 mph time in the low to mid-6-second range with the manual or closer to 8 seconds with the automatic. Most rival sport coupes are quicker.
The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the manual-equipped Toyota 86 is 24 mpg combined (21 city/28 highway), while the automatic gets 27 mpg combined (24 city/32 highway).

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Standard safety features on the 2017 Toyota 86 include a rearview camera, antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. In government crash tests, the Toyota 86 received four out of five stars for front-crash protection. Prior FR-S testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety resulted in a highest possible rating of Good in the moderate-overlap front-impact, side-impact, roof strength and head restraint (whiplash protection) tests. In that agency's small-overlap front-impact test, the FR-S received a second-best Acceptable rating.

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Although details are limited, Toyota has said that several improvements have been made to the interior of the 86. New dashboard materials, door trim and updated infotainment systems will likely be incorporated alongside much of the no-nonsense trimmings from the 86's predecessor, the FR-S.
With no changes to the size of the 86, we can tell you that the cabin is an enjoyable place to be, with comfortable seats and an excellent driving position. Rear seat passengers will have seriously limited legroom and headroom, while trunk space will remain a small-but-acceptable 6.9 cubic feet.

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We have yet to drive the revised 2017 Toyota 86, but we have spent plenty of time in its predecessor, the Scion FR-S, and it's always impressed us with its light and nimble nature. It's a car that you look for excuses to take for a spin and drive it a little farther or harder than you need to because it's so entertaining. The four-cylinder engine's power is pretty modest — you'll have a hard time out-accelerating a modern V6 family sedan — but the 86 is more about the journey than the destination.
Toyota claims the car's handling is better this year, too, even if only marginally, thanks to revised dampers and springs. Whatever the outcome, we're eager to drive the 86, and we'll update this review as soon as we do.

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THIS SATURDAY! We hope to see you join us as we welcome the DFW Tundra Crew. This is your chance to view over 40 of the hottest Toyota Tundra's at the DFW Tundra Crew Truck Meet. Bring the family for our Toys for Tots Toy Drive with free brisket sandwiches, snacks, and drinks, as well as raffle prizes and more!