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The 2018 Toyota Camry has ushered in a new era in automotives. It is the first in its class to have standard crash avoidance features. How does it compare to its rival, the Kia Optima? Let's take a closer look. Spaciousness Camrys are one of the roomiest in the class. Optima second-row headroom suffers from a sloping roofline. Legroom is compromised by the Kia's low-mounted seat cushions. Performance Camrys now have a stronger engine that generates over 200 horsepower. That's more than the 185-horsepower Optima. It's easy to see which one is more fun to drive. Safety Camrys already have top safety ratings and a class-leading ten airbags. Now they are adding a standard lane watch and lane assist as well as a standard autobrake with forward collision warning. The autobrake also is tied to a pedestrian watch and to active cruise control. Every Camry shopper at McKinnon Toyota dealer near Montgomery AL drives away with these features. Where offered on the Optima, they come at an extra cost. Dash Tech The Optima starts at a lower price, but that's because it is missing its dash tech. The rearview camera and Entune system on the Toyota are ready to go for every Camry shopper. You won't have to ask yourself if you deserve it. Smartphone integration and a touchscreen are already aboard. Find Financing We invite you to utilize our preapproval application. You can talk to our online staff or visit our dealership to learn more about your options. We want to do everything we can to make your purchase experience go smoothly. McKinnon Toyota dealer near Montgomery AL is ready to save you money. Schedule your test drive.

What's better than a hatchback? A Corolla hatchback! The newest member of the family is available now at your Toyota dealer serving Hoover, AL. The 2017 Corolla iM offers Corolla durability, safety, and value in liftback form. You can take a test drive at McKinnon Toyota. Curb Appeal The sporty Corolla iM sports a honeycomb mesh grille and piano-black accents. The smart side mirrors both power-fold and power-defrost. It stands taller than the regular Corolla thanks to its exclusive 17-inch wheels. Handsome Interior An upscale dashboard looks right at home among the iM's premium materials. Classic piano-black accents and color-accent stitching add to the ambience. Dual-zone climate control and a sport gauge cluster with MID screen add to the modern vibe. The seven-inch touchscreen streams audio via Bluetooth. Advanced voice recognition simplifies the process. Aha Radio and HD radio are part of the package. Equipment includes a USB port and a helpful rearview camera. You even enjoy Gracenote album art. With its convenient liftgate, the Corolla iM offers 20.8 cu.ft., much more than the average sedan in this class. If you fold the rear seats, you pick up even more space. Safety Plus Eight airbags keep passengers better protected. Whiplash lessening seats, a Toyota exclusive, protect front row passengers. Best of all, the Corolla iM's affordable price includes crash avoidance technologies. Safety Sense C supplies a pre-collision system and a lane departure alert. Automatic high beams are also standard. This hatchback works hard to lead its class in safety. Get behind the wheel of the 2017 Toyota Corolla iM at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.

Which Camry is right for you? At McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Hoover AL., you've got choices. Spaciousness Every Camry seats five. The backseat is truly big enough for adults, especially with the revised headliner to offer more headroom. Sculpted seatback cutaways provide better legroom in the back while sculpted front panels do the same for the driver and front seat passenger. Trim Style The LE comes with cloth upholstery and wood-grain trim. It also has power chairs for both front positions. Trading cloth for leather, the XLE also adds power-heat to the front row cushions. The SE wears silver trim and a Soft-Tex sport fabric upholstery. The XSE has sport leather upholstery with Ultrasuede inserts for extra softness. Performance If you want something fast without sacrificing fuel economy, the standard 178-horsepower engine earns 33 mpg highway. If you prefer a V-6, the XLE or XSE driver commands 269 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine earns 30 mpg highway. If you really want to balance performance with fuel economy, try the 200-horsepower Camry Hybrid. It earns 42 mpg (city) and 38 mpg (highway). Entune Dash Tech Toyota doesn't make you wait for dash tech. The base Camry has a 6.1-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth streaming audio. If you want more, you just upgrade to the larger touchscreen with HD radio and the Entune App Suite. This gives you fast access to Pandora and Facebook. If you choose navigation, you get a split-screen display with Doppler Weather Overlay. Now that you know more, take a test drive at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Hoover AL.

Get to know the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime at  McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL. Fuel Economy The Prime can actually go up to 25 miles without any gas at all. That's why it is rated at 133 mpg-equivalent. This easy charger can use a regular household outlet to power up in 5.5 hours. Expert Hauler Unlike some hybrids and plug-ins that give up too much trunk or cargo hold space, the Prime is rated for 19.8 cu.ft. That's nearly 20 cu.ft. for your gear or luggage before you fold the seats. The lightweight rear hatch is made of carbon fiber. It's much easier to lift and lower than traditional liftgates. Advanced Safety Ready to help you out of jams, the pre-collision package is standard. Features include automatic braking, forward collision detection, and pedestrian detection. You also get a steering assist for the lane departure alert. The full-speed radar cruise control can bring you to a full stop if necessary and then start you back on your way. Automatic high beams are also standard. The Prime Advanced edition adds a blind spot monitor. Interior Comprehensive sound insulation keeps the cabin quiet. For your comfort, every edition is equipped with heated front seats. Navigation and a rearview camera are also standards. Smartflow HVAC directs the airflow to riders only, ignoring empty seats. The Prime edition adds SoftTex upholstery, push button start, a Qi wireless charger, and the exclusive 11.6-inch vertical HD multimedia display. Intelligent Parking Assist with sonar is one of the high tech standards on the Advanced edition. Check out the Prime at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.

Some crossovers promise utility, but can't deliver. The RAV4 lives up to those promises. You'll find it is an excellent cargo hauler as well as a cushy ride. Find your RAV4 at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL. Big Loads With the folding rear seats in the Toyota RAV4, you'll always have lots of space for big loads. The area measures more than 73 cu.ft. What happens when those seats are folded? In some crossovers, that spaciousness disappears. Don't worry, though. In the RAV4, you still have a whopping 38 cu.ft. of space in the cargo hold. You can compare that with the Jeep Cherokee, a similarly sized crossover that offers a standard 24-cu.ft. hold. The Nissan Rogue, another competitor, has 34 cu.ft. As you can see, the RAV4 is simply bigger! Then there's the low load floor. You'll love how easy it is to pile in your gear. The wide opening is another plus, making it easier for hauling bigger items. That's why we say that you'll find true utility in the Toyota RAV4. Big Cabin While the RAV4 has a smaller exterior, the interior is truly spacious, just as a utility vehicle should be. There's 37 inches of legroom on the back row. The rear seatbacks recline for greater comfort. To make you forget that it's a utility vehicle, Toyota covers the surfaces in high quality materials. Sound insulation hides in the floor pan, doors, and cargo area to reduce road noise. Learn about pricing, special offers, and the latest financing deals. You are invited to test drive at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.

Serious pickup lovers will find a lot to love with the 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Yet it is a good pick for those who want a very modern ride. Our review will explain about the information technologies in the Tacoma. If you schedule a test drive, you can see these fun features in action at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL. Standard Touchscreen Raising the bar for midsized trucks, Toyota puts a touchscreen on every edition. This gives you Siri Eyes Free and Bluetooth streaming audio. You can do even more with enhanced voice activation and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. In keeping with modern requirements, you will also have a USB port and an aux-in jack. Ensuring ample sound, there are six speakers. See More The Tacoma also comes with a rearview camera so you can see obstacles and avoid them. For fun, you have a dash camera mount. With a GoPro camera, you can document your adventures. Scout GPS If you step up to the SR5 trim, you are aided by a color trip computer. The Entune system is more advanced, adding apps include Scout GPS Link. Using this system, you put maps and directions on your screen just as you can with built-in GPS. Full Navigation If you want a bigger touchscreen, you can also get more apps and built-in GPS navigation. This system also adds HD Radio. Some editions also add a wireless charger and an upgraded JBL system. Other fun tech includes push button start and a bed-mounted 120-volt power outlet. With the Tacoma life will never be boring. Check out your choices at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.

Among pickups, there are some competitive light duty choices, but did you know the Tundra beats the Ford F-150 in many areas1? Here's a quick look at why the 2017 Toyota Tundra belongs in your driveway. Find it now at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Clanton AL. Investment Your truck is an investment. Make it a worthy one! Tundras have earned Best Overall Value from the number crunchers at Intellichoice. It earned Best Resale Value from the leading appraisal firm, Kelley Blue Book. At Edmunds, the critics declared that the Tundra has the Best Retained Value in its class. Schedule a test drive. Ready to Haul If you look at the long beds, the Tundra Tundra has a 1.6-inch advantage. In addition, you will find the small and medium Tundra beds are longer as well. That is more length in all three configurations. Furthermore, all three are deeper than the Ford beds. Also the widest point is the widest in the Toyotas. You should have more room for your cargo. Toyota Tundras come with two powerful V8 engine choices for hauling and towing. Cabin Comfort Both trucks offer a king size cabin. However Toyota goes beyond legroom, which is maximized, to include reclining seats. That is a 2017 Toyota Tundra exclusive. Whether it is your crew or your family, comfort is always welcome. Furthermore, the Tundra has eight airbags rather than six like the F-150. Only the Tundra has a standard touchscreen and rearview camera. You must pay more to get that on the Ford. Check out the many styles of Tundra trucks when you visit McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Clanton AL.

How does the 2017 Toyota Corolla compare to its rival, the Ford Focus? Here's a quick analysis to help you with your shopping decisions. You are invited to schedule a test drive and check out the Corolla for yourself at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Hoover AL. Spaciousness The Corolla has 41 inches of backseat legroom. The Focus has a more typical 32 inches. Toyota changed the game by nearly removing the typical hump. That's more room for your growing family. Grab a price quote. Driver Assistance Only the Corolla has advanced driver assistance features. You get automatic high beams for better nighttime visibility and adaptive cruise control for regulated, multi-speed travel. Crash Avoidance Unlike the Focus, the Corolla is a Top Safety Pick Plus, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Only the Corolla has a forward collision alert or a pedestrian watch or an autobrake. Only the Corolla has a lane departure watch and an accompanying assist. Focus Titanium editions, the most expensive, offer some of these features in an extra-cost Tech package. Dash Tech How much does your dash tech money buy? The Focus basic edition has a small display screen, four speakers and a rearview camera. The Corolla has a touchscreen, six speakers, and a rearview camera. Adding value to the Corolla package, an exclusive GPS app is available. This system saves you money over regular GPS, but it gives you many of the same features by streaming maps and directions to your touchscreen. The 2017 Toyota Corolla is available now at our dealership. Be sure to ask about the extended warranty program at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Hoover AL.

The new Coupe High Rider, as Toyota calls it, is here to challenge other compact SUVs. How does it compare to the Honda HRV? What makes it a better fit? Here's what we think. Decide for yourself. You'll find the newest Toyota at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL. Personality Whether inside or out, the C-HR simply has more personality than the HRV. Outside you'll notice a more assertive, coupe-like look with the higher stance of a utility vehicle. Inside there's a diamond pattern in the speaker surrounds, climate controls, and headliner. Placing key instrumentation in reach, the dashboard angles toward the driver. In the MeZone, the driver enjoys a racecar-influenced slender steering wheel and a 4.2-inch MID screen. Schedule a test drive. Cabin Smarts You could say the C-HR is just smarter than the HRV. A chamfered headliner slants up to give the second row more headroom. Foot well cubbies give backseat riders a place to stretch. The front seatbacks are scalloped for extra kneeroom. Quieting the C-HR ride, generous insulation has been applied everywhere, even in nontraditional places such as the A-pillars, ceiling and door trim. Standard Safety The HR-V has six airbags while the C-HR has ten. Furthermore, the C-HR is another Toyota with standard crash avoidance features. Only this compact SUV has an autobrake with pedestrian warning and collision watch. It also has a lane watch with related assist function. The SUV's adaptive cruise control, another standard, regulates speed, allowing you to use it in busy traffic. The special high beams regulate their light to match oncoming traffic requirements. Get to know the new C-HR at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.

Many people think of the Prius as just another car. Some think of it as the world's leading hybrid. JD Power, industry analyst, can tell you that it is the Most Dependable Compact Car. That makes it number one however you classify it. Isn't it time to schedule a test drive of this handsome, reliable car? A Good Investment Marking it as a good investment, the Prius earned the top spot in the compact class. The car is one of seven Toyotas ranked highest in their segment. Toyota itself ranked as the most dependable affordable brand. This dependability is just one part of the Prius value equation. You can add safety, since the 2017 Toyota Prius just earned Top Safety Pick Plus from the crash testers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Low operating costs are another hallmark, as evidenced by its dependability and by its incredible fuel economy. You could say this car helps pay for itself with its 50-plus fuel economy. McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL backs up all of this dependability with a free extended warranty with your purchase of any 2017 Toyota Prius. Leading the Way Every 2017 Prius now comes with a lane keeper to warn and even steer if necessary. A forward collision warning and pedestrian watch beep and flash. If the driver doesn't respond, the standard autobrake tries to stop or lessen the crash. Adding even more value, every Prius comes with automatic high beams and adaptive cruise control with radar-enhanced precision. Make an investment in the future with the 2017 Toyota Prius, available now at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.

Big, handsome and full of technology, the Toyota Avalon covers all aspects of sedan ownership. Its reputation for dependability was just reaffirmed by JD Power. The industry analyst has named it the Most Dependable in the large sedan class. You can schedule a test drive at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL. Lasting Quality A quality car looks good from the start, doesn't give the owner any problems, and lasts a long time. The Avalon has all of these aspects covered. It had the fewest reported problems among big sedans in the JD Power study. Top affordable brand also went to Toyota as the automaker with seven wins. If you are looking for a good investment, the Avalon clearly earns its keep. The value package just sweetens the deal. McKinnon makes the investment even more meaningful by rewarding purchasers with a free extended warranty. High Tech The Avalon leads its class with automation and crash avoidance standards. Every edition has pedestrian detection, forward collision watch, a related autobrake, and a lane watch with a steering assist. Toyota's self-regulating cruise control can slow and go with less worry from the driver. Advanced high beams regulate the light at night. Entune Audio Plus provides a touchscreen with apps for streaming audio. It also comes with an exclusive Connected Navigation App plus HD radio, traffic and weather. Handsome Cabins Avalons offer well-appointed cabins with favorite features such as a wireless charger, push button start, and a programmable thermostat. An all-leather upholstery comes with ventilated seats to take the edge off of an Alabama summer. See it now at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.

The 2017 Toyota 4Runner is engineered to give you the best response even when you encounter the worst conditions. This off-roader is ready to challenge its rivals. Schedule a test drive at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL. Engine Prowess Performance is key on the road or the trail. Toyota rewards the 4Runner driver with a 270-horsepower V6 that cranks out 278 lb.-ft. of torque. Even at slow speeds, drivers can tap this high rate of thrust. This is good when crawling the trail or tackling a hill with a heavy trailer attached. The integrated tow hitch, a 4Runner standard, helps it handle 5,000 pounds. Apply for a loan or lease. Ready for Anything 4Runners start off with rear-wheel drive and an automatic limited slip differential. This LSD pushes power to the rear wheels, helping the SUV gain traction even if the problem is mud or sand. Active Traction Control is added with Toyota's part-time 4WD. A two-speed transfer case helps you do more. If adventure is your middle name, you'll want to step up to the exclusive full-time system. This 4WD utilizes a Torsen Center Differential. You have a three-switch mode, allowing you to determine how much help you need. In addition, a multi-terrain dial lets you ask for help with different types of challenges. For extremely uneven terrain, Toyota has an exclusive Mogul setting. To prevent wheel lockup, Downhill Assist Control will regulate speed. Toyota's Crawl Control is slow-speed automation that works in forward or reverse gears. This allows the driver to concentrate on steering. Is adventure calling you? Check out the 4Runner now at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.