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If you're shopping for affordable subcompact cars in Peoria, you may have noticed there are two different Toyota Yaris models: the regular Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Yaris iA.

The most obvious difference on the surface is that the Yaris iA is a sedan, while the Yaris is a hatchback—but unlike other models that ride on an identical platform and offer two body-style options, these are two completely different vehicles that happen to share a name. The Yaris iA is a refugee from the now-defunct Scion brand, re-badged as a Toyota, while the Yaris is pure Toyota.

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#NEWS: #Toyota Continues to Lead the Industry with the Most IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards https://t.co/kq1cpSzmST pic.twitter.com/yUA41x3LYe

— Toyota Motor Corp. (@ToyotaMotorCorp) July 7, 2017

This year, Toyota once again beat out rivals in terms of the sheer number of TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards it earned from the IIHS. Nine Toyota models qualified—more than any other automaker.

But in our opinion, it's not just about whether a vehicle can be a TSP. Many models that are technically awarded with a TSP only qualify when certain specific package options are…

In news that won't surprise any Toyota owner, it was announced earlier this month that, according to the recently-released report "Top 300 Organizations Granted U.S. Patents in 2016," Toyota was awarded 1,540 United States patents in 2016 -- more than any other carmaker. As a matter of fact, Toyota was the only automaker listed among the top 20 patent awardees -- joining such illustrious company as Google, IBM, Apple and Microsoft.

 

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The 2018 Toyota C-HR is one of the few new vehicles advertising "bold design" that is true to its word. The subcompact crossover utility vehicle, whose name stands for Coupe High-Rider, looks more like a concept car debuting at an auto show than a production model. Yet here it is, in our inventory at Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria.

Chief Designer Ian Cartabiano says his team was not afraid to be polarizing. "We took the challenge to stand out, and create something more exciting and dynamic," he explains.

According to Cartabiano, consumers today want vehicles that make a personal statement…

Want to drive a 2017 Toyota Corolla for $99/month? Now is the time to lease a 2017 Toyota Corolla during our Memorial Day Sale at Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria!

Do you remember the incredible 3-day Toyota festival famously branded "Hotel Tacoma" from last year? Arizona was lucky enough to host this outdoor extravaganza in 2016 and have turned the reigns over to coastal Oregon for this year.

Hotel Tacoma is unlike any automotive event you've ever attended because it's not actually centered around the automotive industry. The focus of it is to recenter yourself and explore the world's biggest playground — the great outdoors. 

Forever one of our favorites, we here at Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria have nothing but love for our esteemed Japanese automaker's full-size sedan, the 2017 Avalon. We truly believe it's one of the best in the biz.

Yet, what -- specifically -- makes it so?

That answer, conveniently enough, can be found in the clip below. Team up with our friends over at Edmunds to hear all about the latest Avalon:

Loaded with luxuries, the top-of-the-line Limited trim sure is a sight for sore eyes.

Standard amenities on this iteration include xenon headlamps, automatic wipers, ambient cabin lighting ...

If you happen to be on the hunt for a full-size SUV for your next daily driver, we here at Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria think you're likely to find a whole heck of a lot to like about ours, the 2017 Highlander.

"Such as what?" you wonder.

Hear the need-to-know details from our chums over at MotorWeek. Their appraisal of the Highlander is available right here:

Prospective purchasers of the Highlander have two unique engine options.

First up is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder. The default drivetrain on the base LE trim, this four-banger is rated at a respectable…