Jul 15, 2015

Nothing says summer quite like a trip to the woods. Whether tenting beneath the stars, pulling a camper, or bunking in a cabin, camping is a great way to spend the summer. If anyone knows camping and rugged adventures, it’s Toyota, and we have just the right vehicles for the trip.

2015 Toyota Land Cruiser

The name says it all. The luxury Land Cruiser has always been the ideal warrior for weekend adventures. The starting MSRP is around $83,000. Under the hood is a 5.7-liter V8 that can climb, crawl and tow with its 6-speed automatic and 4WD drivetrain. US News and World Report ranks the Land Cruiser #1 for Off-Road SUVs. The estimated horsepower rating is 381 hp at 5600 RPM with 401 lb.-ft. of torque at 3600 RPM. The estimated fuel economy rating is 13/18 mpg, and the max towing capacity is 8500 lbs. Camping-friendly features include resilient leather upholstery, cupholders, electric sunroof, a 14-speaker surround sound system, third-row seating micro-filter ventilation system, navigation, backup camera, tow hitch, heated sets, and a comprehensive safety system.

2015 Toyota Tacoma Base V6

scott-clark-2015-tacoma-frontIf you plan to hit the road alone, consider a Toyota Tacoma pickup. Kelley Blue Book awarded the pickup with a 2015 Best Resale Value Award. The off-road companion has a starting MSRP around $35,000. The 4.0-liter V6 under the hood ascends the mountainside with 236 hp at 5200 RPM and 266 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 RPM. The estimated fuel economy rating is 16/21 mpg. When you hit the trails in your Tacoma, a sophisticated system of convenience and safety features support you. Toyota installed a 6-speaker stereo system, upgraded premium cloth, climate control, CD player, touchscreen and an award-winning safety system.