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Making Waves in Clanton: The 2026 TRD Pro

The All-New Wave Maker TRD Pro coming to McKinnon Toyota!

Color isn’t just paint—it’s a declaration. For 2026, Toyota TRD Pro models will now come in the exclusive Wave Maker hue, your ambitions speak loud and clear. This striking icy-blue shade continues the TRD Pro legacy of bold personalities, first launched by CALTY’s design innovators).

Wave Maker: Where Spirit Meets Style

  • Inspired by extremes: “glacial depths,” “new frontiers,” and “outer space” influenced this hue—an icy blue that stands out where journeys begin.
  • Legacy of bold colors: The 11th unique TRD Pro color since 2015, following Inferno and Voodoo Blue.
  • Available lineup: Offered on 4Runner, Tacoma, Tundra, and Sequoia, with arrival at McKinnon Toyota located in Clanton. Expected to arrive in the fall 2025.

Off‑Road Trails a Stone’s Throw from Clanton

Right here in central Alabama, Clanton is surrounded by beginner-friendly trails perfect for putting your new TRD PRO through its paces:

TrailDistanceTypeDescription
Lukes Loop~35 mi W (near Prattville)Gravel & dirt4.1 mi easy mixed trail; watch for seasonal mud.
USFSR #601 Wiregrass~40 mi NEGravel5.5 mi winding gravel with shallow creek mud holes.
USFSR #607 Bulls Gap~40 mi NEGravel/dirt4 mi easy scenic route—hikers & bikers share.
USFSR #616 Rocky Mount~40 mi NEGravel5.3 mi through Hollins WMA, connects from 607.
USFS 726 Phalen Spur~45 mi NEGravel9.7 mi north‑south through Oakmulgee WMA in Talladega.
USFSR #637~45 mi NEGravel13.7 mi easy foothills route by Cheaha State Park.
Camp Creek~50 mi NNWDirt2.6 mi out‑and‑back to Mulberry Fork WMA—great lunch spot.
Warrior Cemetery Road~50 mi NNWGravel5.5 mi main access road in Mulberry Fork WMA; wide and easy.
Kentuck OHV Trailhead (USFSR #643C)~45 mi NEMulti-use spur0.6 mi ATV/bike loop in Kentuck OHV system, $5 entry.

These beginner trails provide year‑round access, mild terrain, creek crossings, and scenic wooded areas—ideal for testing your Toyota’s off-road chops (onxmaps.com).

Why TRD Pro Wave Maker Suits Clanton Drivers

  • Visibility & flair: Vibrant blue paint contrasts beautifully with Alabama’s red clay and forest backdrop making your TRO Pro Wave Maker pop!
  • Off‑road ready: TRD suspension, skid plates, and crawl control make tackling gravel, creek beds, and mild mud trails easy.
  • Built for adventure: Tailored for exploration—just like the surrounding trails that await.

Test‑Drive the Adventurous Spirit

This fall, be among the first at McKinnon Toyota in Clanton to experience:

  • Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, and Sequoia TRD Pro in Wave Maker.
  • ToyotaCare is included with every purchase making taking care of your new Toyota easy!
  • Adventure-ready kits and finance offers to get you trail-ready.

Book your test drive today and take the first step toward making genuine waves on Clanton’s trails.

The TRD Pro line-up isn't just painted metal—it’s a statement. It’s exploration, visibility, and adventure wrapped into one eye-catching TRD Pro package. With beginner-friendly off-road trails at your doorstep, Clanton drivers can fully embrace what Toyota’s bold new color was made for.

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Celebrating the Heart of Our Healthcare Community There are people in our community who show up every single day — not for applause, not for recognition, but because someone needs them. This Nurses Week, McKinnon Toyota was honored to acknowledge just a few of those remarkable individuals. Lunch for the Heroes at UAB St. Vincent's Alabama This week, our team had the privilege of providing lunch for the nurses at UAB St. Vincent's Alabama in celebration of Nurses Week. It was a small gesture for people who give so much — but we hope it brought a moment of rest and a reminder that their work truly matters. Nurses carry a weight that most of us will never fully understand. They are the steady hands in moments of crisis, the calm voices in rooms full of fear, and the compassionate presence that patients and families lean on when they need it most. Day after day, shift after shift, they give everything they have — and then they come back and do it again. A Week Worth Celebrating Nurses Week is a chance for all of us to say what we should be saying year-round: thank you. Thank you for your strength when situations are difficult. Thank you for your patience when it's hard to find. Thank you for the compassion you extend to every patient who walks through those doors, regardless of the circumstances. To the nurses at UAB St. Vincent's and to every nurse serving patients and families across Alabama — we see you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful for you. Community Is at the Heart of What We Do At McKinnon Toyota, we're proud to be more than a dealership. We're part of this community, and that means showing up for the people who make it a better place. Healthcare workers like the nurses at UAB St. Vincent's are the backbone of a healthy, thriving community — and it's an honor to support them in any way we can. From all of us at McKinnon Toyota — Happy Nurses Week! 🩺 McKinnon Toyota is proud to serve the Clanton, Alabama community. Visit us at www.mckinnontoyota.com or stop by and see us today.

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