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Among large sedans, the 2015 Toyota Avalon has earned the 2015 Retained Value Award. Edmunds puts the Avalon at the top of its class for quality that lasts. That is just one more reason to schedule a test drive. Find your Avalon at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Prattville AL. Affordable Luxury The 2015 Toyota Avalon boasts an upscale cabin that is as spacious as it is well-appointed. Each aspect of the design was chosen for its timeless appeal. Each material was chosen for its ability to retain its form and looks. By emphasizing quality in every aspect of its engineering, the Avalon's powertrain and build match its gracious interior. These were among the reasons that it earned the Best Retained Value Award. In fact, the Toyota brand also earned Best Retained Value from Edmunds. Performance The 2015 Avalon offers a powerful engine that is geared to please the driver. The 3.5-liter V6 is engineered to deliver 268 horsepower. Reviewers have noted that the engine's performance is the right match for the sedan's size. This smart powertrain can get 31 mpg/highway. This is particularly remarkable since the Toyota Avalon offers a large cabin and a roomy trunk. Technology Dash technology is front and center in the Toyota Avalon. The Entune touchscreen puts a world of audio choices within the driver's reach. In addition to the convenience of touch technology, there are voice recognition features and special apps. Toyota's eBin offers a safe place to tuck in your smartphone. A wireless charging pad is a favorite option. Stop by McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Prattville AL and inspect the Avalon's value for yourself.

The Toyota 4Runner has proven to be a good investment as well as a fun, well-appointed ride. In fact, it was just recognized as one of the top three for retained value in its class. Find the fun of the Toyota 4Runner at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Prattville AL. Retained Value Edmunds, a leading auto analyst, found that the Toyota 4Runner is one of the best for retained value. Edmunds also issued its overall 2015 Best Retained Value Award to the Toyota family. Other research has demonstrated four out of five Toyotas are still on the road after ten years of driving. With this history and these accolades, the 4Runner promises to be a worthy investment for its lucky owner. Get pre-approved. Adventure With eight cool colors, it's easy to personalize your 4Runner. This adventure machine features under-body armor to block trail debris. You can get the Trail edition if you really love to make your own path in life. Ready to Serve This is one adventure vehicle that can double as a family ride or a commuter SUV. The cabin's high quality materials are designed to stand up to heavy use. Quality SofTex seats offer a breathable fabric that looks and feels like real leather. The Limited edition adds leather upholstery and today's favorite amenities. Contemporary Tech When it comes to dash tech, Toyota has you covered. The SR5 edition has a 6.1-inch audio touch-screen. Entune adds apps, streaming audio, and available navigation. Special instrumentation utilizes Optitron technology for the best look in any light. Schedule your test drive at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Prattville AL.

The 2015 Toyota Prius C is a sporty, fuel-saving car. It also was chosen a Top Safety Pick. This award is earned from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after a vehicle passes strenuous crash testing. The Prius C is a sportier hybrid that works hard to earn your trust. Stop by and test drive the C at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Prattville AL. Top Safety Pick When it comes to IIHS testing, it is tough for smaller vehicles to make the cut. That's why it is such a source of pride that the Prius C did well enough to earn the Top Safety Pick designation. In fact, it did well enough to earn the highest marks in four out of five tests. Just for fun, try a quick quote on the Prius C. Safety On Board Safety starts with nine airbags, which is three more than most cars today. In fact, among their positive comments, safety testers approved of the C's new, longer airbags. In addition, it has Toyota's exclusive whiplash-lessening seats. The car body is designed with crumple zones to reduce impact and a safety cage to reduce the chances of cabin intrusion. Traction regulation and brake assistance work to keep the car out of danger. Smart Attitude Technology is at the core of the success of the Prius C. That's because this hybrid boasts technology that allows it to get 53 mpg in the city. Dash tech includes the intelligent Entune touchscreen system. You'll find the whole Prius family at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Prattville AL. Be sure to ask about our free extended powertrain warranty.

The 2015 Toyota Camry is continuing a tradition set more than a decade ago. It has earned the top spot in car sales. Certainly there are many competitors that want to push it off its pedestal. Kelley Blue Book recently made some comparisons that may explain why the Camry remains at the top of its class. When you want to do some hands-on research, please schedule a test drive at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL. Chrysler Comparison According to Kelley Blue Book, the Chrysler 200's redesign left one thing out. It didn't change the fact that the Chrysler 200 sedan has a cramped backseat. As the auto analyst noted in its comparison, the Camry remains a leader in headroom and legroom. The Toyota also has more trunk space. This size disparity demonstrates that two cars with similarities in price and class are often quite different. Honda Comparison While Toyota improved the material and style quality of the Camry during this mid-generation refresh, the Accord is essentially the same as the 2014 edition. Toyota's Entune system was praised by Kelley Blue Book as easier than the Accord's dual-screen system. Find your best deal on the Camry. V6 Powertrain Differences The 2015 Toyota Camry also offers a smarter V6 engine choice, according to Kelley Blue Book. Specifically, it has a fuel economy that challenges four-cylinder rivals such as the Subaru Legacy and the Mazda6. Kelley Blue Book test drivers reported that they got 27.5 mpg/combined rather than the published 25 mpg/combined. You'll find a significant inventory of the 2015 Toyota Camry at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL.

The 2015 Toyota Highlander has walked away with another award. Edmunds, a leading auto analyst, has bestowed the 2015 Best Retained Value Award on the Highlander. You can schedule a test drive for the Highlander at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL. Retained Value Award Toyota has constructed the Highlander with the most refined materials and the latest techniques in engineering. The goal is to create a long-lasting vehicle that will reflect Toyota’s emphasis on durability. It seems that Edmunds analysts agree that this effort has been successful. This three-row SUV combines initial value, a spacious cabin, and cutting-edge features with long-term value and world class safety. This makes it a great investment in your family's future. Awards and Accolades Before it earned the 2015 Best Retained Value Award, the Toyota Highlander earned awards from Kelley Blue Book, Intellichoice and U.S. News and World Report. Intellichoice declared it a 2015 Best Overall Value while Kelley Blue Book called it a Best Buy. U.S. News named it one of the 2015 Best Cars for Families. Safety The Toyota Highlander has earned bragging rights from both the federal safety testers and the private safety testers. Specifically, it has a five-star safety rating from the NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick Plus designation from the insurance safety testers. Editions The Highlander is available in four editions. Standard dash tech includes a backup camera, Bluetooth, and a touchscreen. Higher trim editions add Entune apps and navigation. Toyota is the only brand to offer the Easy Speak microphone. Find your family’s next home-away-from-home. Get our best deal at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL.

Leading auto review site Edmunds has chosen the 2015 Toyota Tundra for the Best Retained Value Award, besting the new Ford F150 and other rivals. This is good news for both business and personal Tundra owners. It is good news for anyone who considers their truck to be an investment. You can test drive the Tundra at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL. Choices Since consumers have widely different needs, the Tundra is offered in numerous variations. With seating for three, five or six, the cabin choices include regular, double and CrewMax. Bed size choices include five-feet plus, six-feet plus, and eight-feet plus. Four models are standard, but this year you can take advantage of the 1794 edition or the new TRD Pro edition. Every edition offers a choice between rear-wheel and four-wheel drive. There's also a choice between a 310-horsepower V8 and a 381-horsepower V8. Find your best deal on the Tundra. Utility The truck allows you to open or close the tailgate with just two fingers. For maximum payload, the beds are 5.5-feet wide and 22 inches deep. To secure cargo when your ride is bouncy, there are 13 tie-down spots. The larger cabs let you fold down the rear seats and create an interior cargo hold. Class-Leading Safety Features The Toyota Tundra has added more airbags, leading the pickup truck world in airbag coverage. The Tundra’s impressive brakes also place it at the top of its class. Standards include a rearview camera and stability controls. Cutting-edge extras include crash avoidance features such as a blind spot monitor. Find your next truck at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL.

The 2015 Toyota RAV4 sales are climbing. In just one month, the spunky crossover surpassed its own month-over-month returns by fifteen percent. What is making this such a fast seller? You can see for yourself at McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Prattsville AL. Interior The RAV4 is a compact crossover with a great personality. Packed with features, the sporty cabin is designed with ergonomics in mind. Buyers really appreciate standards like the rearview camera. The Entune audio system includes a touchscreen, Bluetooth audio streaming, and helpful apps. Reviewers have written about the RAV4’s remarkably comfortable ride. When it comes to cargo, the RAV4 has it covered. There’s a large cargo hold that remains truly flat even when you fold the back seats. The class-leading space is over 73 cubic feet. Schedule a test drive. Exterior The look is sportier with sharper lines that accentuate the RAV4’s profile. Toyota has added new colors to the line-up. This includes Hot Lava and Blizzard Pearl. The new rear gate swings up rather than to the side. This has allowed Toyota to offer a power assist liftgate. Find your best deal with a quick quote. Models The RAV4 XLE offers an upgraded Entune system with HD Radio and satellite. It also has a dual-zone climate control and a power moonroof. The front seats are covered in premium upholstery with French stitching. The RAV4 Limited edition has navigation, push button start, and Softex seats. Safety The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with eight airbags, which is two more than most crossovers. It offers a blind spot monitor to help the driver keep up with side traffic. Maintenance is complimentary for two years. Take a closer look at the RAV4 at McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Prattsville AL.

The Toyota Camry and Toyota Sienna once again have been named to the American-Made list. This annual list is compiled by Cars.Com, and Toyota earned the two top spots out of the seven spots on the list. Find your family’s next great vehicle at McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Prattsville AL. American Made To achieve the number one and number two spots on the list, the 2015 Toyota Camry and the 2015 Toyota Sienna had to be made in America. The Camry is made in Georgetown, Kentucky. The Sienna is made in Princeton, Indiana. The two plants employ some 12,500 people. However, this alone is not enough to put the vehicles on the list. The parts also must be manufactured primarily in North America. The Camry has earned the number one spot five times, but this is the first time that the Sienna has come in second. Toyota’s American Commitment Toyota has ten manufacturing facilities in the United States. Other models that are made in the U.S. include the Highlander, the Sequoia, the Tacoma, and the Tundra, just to name a few. Design studies and technical centers are also located in North America. In fact, the Camry and the Sienna spent many years on the drawing boards in Michigan and California research facilities. Schedule a test drive. Family Choices The 2015 Toyota Camry remains the number one sedan in the United States. The 2015 Toyota Sienna minivan offers a large three-row cabin with plenty of room for your kids and their friends. Both vehicles are ready to serve your needs every day. Value your trade. You can find a great deal on a family sedan or minivan at McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Prattsville AL.

If you are looking for the best value, the Sequoia promises to live up to its pricetag. In fact, the 2015 Toyota Sequoia was just awarded Highest in Initial Quality by JD Power. You can find out more at McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL. Quality Award The Initial Quality Award is earned after 84,000 new owners are surveyed. The tabulated results placed the Sequoia first in its class. The number of complaints were the lowest for the Sequoia. Ready for reliability? Value your trade. Cabin The Sequoia is a hardworking SUV that can handle up to eight people. It has a roomy cabin with flexible seating. You can recline, slide, and hide the seats as needed for comfort or cargo. Even the third row is adult friendly. While the SUV comes with seating for eight, you can opt for a seven-seat cabin with middle row captain’s chairs. The three main editions include the SR5, Limited and Platinum. Schedule a test drive. Features The Sequoia boasts dash tech standards that would make any family happy. This includes the 6.1-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration and Entune Audio Plus apps. Other standards include Bluetooth, HD Radio, satellite radio, and a USB port. The tri-zone automatic climate control helps keep all three rows cool in summer. The kids will like the available Blu-Ray rear entertainment center. Safety With its sturdy build, its airbags, and its traction controls, the Sequoia offers a safe way to go. It also offers the latest proactive systems including adaptive cruise control and a blind spot monitor. If you want both quality and size, you can find them both in the 2015 Toyota Seqouia. For more information, visit McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.

The 2015 Toyota Yaris is a fun car that is determined to go further on a tank of gas. If you are looking for an affordable car with personality, this one will certainly fit the bill. Why not schedule a test drive? It’s available now at McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Birmingham Al. The Look The exterior is inspired by Europe's sleek city cars. It has a cultivated look with aerodynamic lines and curves. There’s attitude in the oversized blacked-out grille and eye-catching style in the accent light bars. The interior is spacious for its size, offering a comfortable place for daily travel. Favorite accents include white stitching and piano-black trim. Valuable Standards Toyota has endowed the affordable Yaris with some of the best tech. You won't pay extra for HD Radio because that's standard on the Yaris. You'll enjoy iTunes tagging, Bluetooth audio streaming, and more. The CD stereo includes six strategically-placed speakers for your listening enjoyment. Get a price quote on the affordable Yaris. Safety The Yaris doesn’t skimp on safety. It has nine airbags to ensure more protection in an accident. It also has Toyota’s exclusive whiplash-injury-lessening front seats. The body is made with crumple zones, a head-impact protection structure, and an energy-absorbing, collapsible steering column. Affordable Earning 30 mpg in a city’s stop-and-go driving, the Yaris is a real money saver. Even better, it gets 37 mpg on the highway. In addition to Toyota’s generous warranties, the Yaris comes with two years of ToyotaCare. This includes maintenance and roadside assistance. For those on a budget, this is a logical pick. It is affordable at the dealership and stays affordable for years to come. Test drive the Yaris at McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL.

The 2015 Toyota Highlander is made for families. What makes it a good choice? McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL, would like to suggest these five reasons that families should choose the Highlander. Once you learn more, why not schedule a test drive? #1 Awards Reviewers like the Highlander. It has earned a spot on the Kelley Blue Book list of 15 Family Cars. It is also the 2015 Best 3-Row SUV for Families, according to U.S. News and World Report. #2 Space The 2015 Toyota Highlander is truly spacious. Three rows offer eight seats for a growing family to sit and relax. A sliding middle row allows easier access to the back seat. Organizational tools can keep a family from feeling crowded. Value your trade. #3 Style The Highlander has earned praise for its stylish details and soft-touch materials. Two-tone interior color choices are a special favorite. Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, and AutoTrader have all praised the Highlander for creating a premium environment. #4 Atmosphere When it comes to atmosphere, the Highlander offers a ride quality that is excellent for its class. Insulation and acoustic glass keep the noise down. In fact, Autoblog wrote that it’s a near-luxury experience akin to a Lexus. Parents will appreciate EasySpeak, a unique feature that allows the driver to talk to the back rows without shouting. The Entune system is easy to use, offering simple smartphone integration and streaming audio. #5 Safety The Highlander has a five-star safety rating and was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick. It offers a pre-collision system with its Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. You can also get a blind spot monitor, lane watch alert, and automatic high beams. Find a Highlander to fit your family at McKinnon, a Toyota dealer serving Montgomery AL.

Despite the introduction of a new rival, the 2015 Toyota Tacoma continues to hold its title as tops in initial quality. In a 84,000-owner JD Power survey, the Tacoma ranked higher than the new Chevy Colorado and other rivals. Affordable and sized right, the Tacoma is a great choice for Alabama living. Check out the variety at McKinnon, your Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL. The Award The 2015 Toyota Tacoma earned the Highest in Initial Quality Award in its class for 2015. It scored lowest on repair needs and other concerns. It was declared a class leader by Edmunds in its 2015 Tacoma review. Clearly this truck continues to offer a great value that is recognized by owners and reviewers alike. Schedule a test drive. The Truck The Tacoma comes in a variety of configurations to allow you to match cabin style and bed size to your lifestyle needs. The versatile interior is inviting and comfortable. Strong engines ensure plenty of power for your daily drive and your big hauls. Midsized, the Tacoma has better fuel economy than bigger pickups. For many years, Tacomas have been recognized as among the most durable of all vehicles. Toyotas, in general, and Tacomas, in particular, have been shown to last longer than their counterparts. Adding to its appeal, the Tacoma is made in the United States. Pickup Shopping If you are pickup shopping, it's worth the quick trip on I-65 to McKinnon in Clanton. Our staff knows pickups, and we can help you find the one that is right for the life you lead and the work you do. Value your trade. When it's time to get a better truck, you'll find great deals at McKinnon, your Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL.