Excitement began building last year as Toyota became the first to put crash avoidance features on some of its base editions. For 2018, nearly every model will have a version of Toyota Safety Sense. Here's a quick run-down to help you with your car shopping.
Toyota Safety Sense P
This is the most complete suite of Toyota's crash avoidance features. You get a low-speed and high-speed autobrake with a collision warning and a pedestrian watch. A lane departure alert is matched with a lane assist to help maintain a safe trajectory. Full-Speed Range Dynamic Cruise Control will raise or lower speed to match leader traffic. Automatic high beams will regulate light output, raising or lowering the beam intensity as necessary. If you compare equipped Toyotas with rivals in the same class, you are unlikely to find any vehicle with as many standard safety features.
SUVs
Toyota has added Toyota Safety Sense P to seven of its SUVs. This includes its hybrid models.
C-HR
RAV4
RAV4 Hybrid
Highlander
Highlander Hybrid
Sequoia
Land Cruiser
Sedans and Hybrids
Seven cars have Toyota Safety Sense P. Many hybrid cars are on the list along with best-selling sedans.
Corolla sedan
Camry
Camry Hybrid
Avalon
Avalon Hybrid
Prius
Prius Prime
Minivans
Toyota Safety Sense P is now standard on the 2018 Toyota Sienna, helping it lead the minivan class. By including the Sienna, Toyota has included all regular three-row vehicles in its standard lineup. It's just another way Toyota puts families first.
Trucks
Both the 2018 Toyota Tacoma and the 2018 Toyota Tundra have Toyota Safety Sense P. This helps them stand taller, outclassing many of their rivals. These two trucks also have eight airbags, two more than average.
Toyota Safety Sense C
Offering slightly less than the P suite, the C package includes a pre-collision autobrake, a lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. The inexpensive Yaris and money-saving Prius C can proudly claim these features. They are offered on the Prius v, which also has Toyota's exclusive whiplash-lessening seats.
Notable Exceptions
The Yaris iA sedan and Corolla iM hatchback do not have either package, but they do have a low-speed autobrake. This Safety Sense feature can prevent fender benders and collisions. Like most Toyota cars and SUVs, the Yaris iA has earned all five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Top Safety Picks
The following have been chosen by the Insurance Institute for Top Safety Pick or Pick Plus: Corolla, Prius, Prius Prime, Camry, Avalon, RAV4, and Highlander. Most have also earned their five stars from the NHTSA.
The knowledgeable staff at McKinnon Toyota can tell you more when you visit our showroom or contact us online.
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Giving Back, One Ride at a Time
At McKinnon Toyota, we believe that giving back to the community is just as important as serving our customers. That belief is at the heart of everything we do — and it's why we were honored to team up with Chilton County Transit for a special outing designed just for local seniors. A Partnership Rooted in Community Chilton County Transit plays a vital role in the lives of so many residents, providing reliable transportation to people who might otherwise struggle to get where they need to go. When they reached out about organizing a special outing for local seniors, we didn't hesitate to say yes. Helping provide transportation for the event was a small way for us to support an organization that does big things for our community every single day. It's a privilege to stand behind the people and programs that make Chilton County a better place to live. Why This Matters to Us McKinnon Toyota has always believed that being a good neighbor means more than selling cars — it means showing up for the people around us. Partnering with organizations like Chilton County Transit gives us the chance to do just that. Seeing local seniors enjoy a day out, made possible in part through this collaboration, is a powerful reminder of why community partnerships matter. These moments of connection and joy don't happen by accident — they happen because organizations and businesses choose to work together. A Heartfelt Thank You We want to extend a sincere thank you to Chilton County Transit for everything they do for the residents of Chilton County. Their dedication to serving our community, day in and day out, doesn't go unnoticed. We're proud to call them a partner, and we're grateful for the opportunity to help make this special outing possible. Making a Difference, One Ride at a Time At McKinnon Toyota, we're committed to being an active, engaged part of the Chilton County community — not just as a dealership, but as a neighbor. Whether it's supporting local transportation initiatives, sponsoring community events, or simply lending a hand where it's needed, we're proud to invest in the people who make this community what it is. Together with organizations like Chilton County Transit, we're proving that even small acts of support can create meaningful, lasting impact. Here's to more partnerships, more outings, and more opportunities to give back — one ride at a time. Interested in learning more about McKinnon Toyota community involvement? Stop by and see us, or follow along on Facebook to stay up to date on our latest partnerships and events.
McKinnon Toyota Honors Nurses During Nurses Week
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.
McKinnon Toyota Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Giving Back to the Educators Who Shape Our Community At McKinnon Toyota, we believe that a strong community starts with strong schools — and strong schools start with dedicated teachers. That's why, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, our team was proud to give back to some of the incredible educators right here in our own backyard. Showing Up for the People Who Show Up Every Day Last week, we had the privilege of partnering with Chick-fil-A to deliver meals to teachers and staff at eight schools across our community: Clanton Elementary School Clanton Intermediate School Clanton Middle School Chilton County High School SPAN of Alabama Thorsby K-12 Verbena High School Liberty Christian Academy From the earliest grades to high school halls, these educators show up every single day — patient, prepared, and passionate about the students in their care. The least we could do was make sure they had a hot meal and a reminder that their work doesn't go unnoticed. Screenshot Screenshot Why This Matters to Us We're not just a dealership — we're neighbors. The families who walk through our doors are the same ones whose kids sit in those classrooms. When teachers thrive, students thrive. When students thrive, our whole community is better for it. Teacher Appreciation Week is a moment to pause and say out loud what too often goes unsaid: thank you. Thank you for the early mornings and the late evenings. Thank you for the patience it takes to meet every student where they are. Thank you for the encouragement that sometimes makes all the difference in a child's life. From Our Family to Yours From everyone at McKinnon Toyota — thank you. It was an honor to serve the people who serve our kids every day. We look forward to continuing to find ways to invest in the community that has given us so much. McKinnon Toyota is proud to serve the Clanton, Alabama community. Visit us at www.mckinnontoyota.com or stop by and see us today.
