St. Cloud Toyota Official Blog

St. Cloud Toyota knows that the vast majority of Toyota cars for sale at our Waite Park, MN dealership have busy families they want to protect on the road. So, to make sure that our safety standards are always top-notch, Toyota has been making more of their new models with standard advanced safety features than ever before, and today we want to help explain some of them.

One phrase you’ll see a lot is Toyota Safety Sense™ – this is the umbrella name for the suite of advanced safety features that comes standard on many new 2020 Toyotas and will be increasing in availability as the years move along.

Arguably the best safety feature of Toyota Safety Sense has been Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. This takes Cruise Control into the age of self-driving cars – using radar mounted to the front of your Toyota, this feature reads the speeds of the vehicles in front of you while at cruise the highway, altering your Toyota model’s speed to stay with the flow of traffic, even coming to a complete stop if necessary.

But Toyota Safety Sense has other life-saving technology included as well. The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection utilizes the camera and radar systems to detect obstacles in front of the vehicle and can use emergency braking to help you avoid a collision. It’s a vital component that makes your commute safer for everyone.

There are several other features that you can try out for yourself in a new 2020 Toyota car at St. Cloud Toyota. So come in today for a great deal on a new Toyota or other pre-owned cars to make sure your next vehicle is as safe as possible. See you soon!

St. Cloud Toyota prides itself on offering some of the most fuel-efficient and safe vehicles on the road today. Our Waite Park customers have made us one of the top dealerships in Minnesota, and there’s nothing better than finding the perfect vehicle for someone who’s looking for quality Toyota cars. However, sometimes our customers are looking for something a bit more exciting than the standard Toyota lineup of SUVs and crossovers. We always direct customers looking to push their drive to the limit to the 2020 Toyota Supra.

A reincarnation of a classic Toyota sports coupe, this 2020 vehicle is sporting Toyota’s newest engine –  a 3-liter inline 6-cylinder with a twin-scroll turbocharger, capable of putting out 335 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. It delivers the response, the sound, and the power that racing fans crave. An electronically-controlled rear differential provides next-level road analysis and syncs your engine and powertrain to provide maximum power at a moment’s notice, so you can maneuver how you want, when you want. As you drive, the full-color Head-Up Display provides you with your speed, navigation information, and more.

In terms of the 2020 Toyota Supra tech, the Supra Connect technology suite provides you with an array of in-car features, like real-time traffic info, automatic emergency calling, and concierge service. When connected to your iPhone via the Supra Connect iPhone app, you can do even more, right from your phone – like activating ventilation and locking or unlocking your doors. Of course, advanced driver-assist features are also available in the Driver Assist Package, like Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, which can maintain the distance between you and the car in front of you.

So get ready for some extreme speed this fall. The 2020 Toyota GR Supra is coming to our lot soon, and our Waite Park Toyota dealers would love to give you a test drive.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to lease a Toyota car, then trust us when we say that now is the time. St. Cloud Toyota is offering great deals on some of our most popular Toyota models, and it’s time that we let you know just a couple of them right off the bat so you can figure out what kind of lease you’re looking for when you come into our Waite Park dealerships in MN.

For starters, the 2020 Toyota Corolla is available to lease for as low as $190 a month for 36 months with $2,000 due at signing. You can drive a brand-new Corolla for three years, enjoying its innovative features like the available 8-inch touchscreen and standard Apple CarPlay® compatibility options. The remodeled exterior and interior make this the most futuristic and aggressive-looking Corolla on the road to date, helping it stand out for all the right reasons. And with fun features like a power moonroof and available premium seating and upholstery accents, you can get a huge bang for your buck with your Corolla.

But say you’re looking for something a bigger. Why don’t you give the 2019 Toyota RAV4 a try? This five-passenger crossover SUV is designed to show off the comfort and technology of a Toyota vehicle while still being able to hold its own on more challenging terrain. And it does that with the addition of a very intuitive Sport, ECO, and Normal driving modes that marry a combined link suspension to maintain traction, reduce body toll and keep handling responsive. And best of all, if you have a lot of supplies to take on your camping trip, you can use the RAV4’s available 3,500-lbs towing capacity to bring whatever you need. And right now, you can lease this model for as low as $235 a month!

With the school season getting ready to begin, the time has come for students to head off college and get a new vehicle to get them from A to B. At St. Cloud Toyota, our Waite Park, MN Toyota dealers excel at finding the right car for anyone’s situation, including rising college students. There are several Toyota cars that stand out in this category, but one stands out above them all: the 2019 Toyota Yaris.

This compact sedan is brimming with style, fun, and value for anyone to enjoy. College students will love its high fuel efficiency most of all: this model receives an estimated 40 MPG highway and 32 MPG city/ That means laundry hauls to your friend’s house won’t put too bad a strain on your budget. The 2019 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a MacPherson suspension that is designed to provide a shockingly smooth ride and exceptional handling.

On the interior, a standard 7-inch touchscreen allows for intuitive and easy-to-access functionality for your vehicle’s entertainment features. And with standard Bluetooth® connectivity, you’ll be able to hook your smartphone into your vehicle to access music, apps, and navigation hands-free. Twin USB ports are also standard, allowing you to charge your devices intuitively and simply, while the Sirius XM connection allows you to have a great time even when your playlists aren’t at hand.

There is so much to love about the 2019 Toyota Yaris that it’s really just better to come down to our Waite Park, MN Toyota dealership and take the Yaris for a test drive yourself. We guarantee that you’ll be surprised by how much this vehicle works for you. Even if it’s not the right fit, we’re confident we’ll have something in our inventory that works for you. Have a good school year!

As summer enters its last hurrah, the time has never been better to discover the open road in a new or Toyota Certified pre-owned vehicle. However, you’re probably going to get a lot of people traveling too, and that always leads to increased risks. So today, we want to share a couple of common road hazards, how you can avoid them, and most importantly, how your vehicle can keep you safe when your senses fail.

No one likes driving in the rain, no matter how much we get used to it. The water on the road is the perfect way for your tires to lose their grip, and less grip on the tires means less accurate handling and reduces your overall control on the road. By lowering your speed, you’re giving the wheels the precious few seconds they need to keep you safe, so you don’t spin out of control. But if you’ve got a vehicle like the 2019 Toyota RAV4 hybrid with all-wheel-drive, then you’ll have a much easier time in dangerous conditions, since the all-wheel-drive system ensures that all four wheels of the vehicle are given equal power by the engine, unlike traditional just rear- and front-wheel-drive systems.

Keeping an eye out for the other cars on the road is something that we’re all trained to do. If we see any distracted drivers, remember to slow down and try to let them pass as safely as possible. If they get too close for comfort, knowing that the vehicle you’re driving, like the 2019 Toyota Camry, is equipped with a safety system like Toyota Safety Sense™  can be a great help. This system will keep you covered with active features like a Pre-Collision System that can apply your emergency breaks in a crisis.

There’s so much to explore out there, so rest assured when you drive away in a new or pre-owned car from our Waite Park, MN Toyota dealership, you’re going to be keeping you and your passengers as safe as possible. Have fun!

If you’re running around the hot summer days in the St. Cloud, MN area, then you definitely need your Toyota to be fit as a fiddle, especially its air conditioning system. And if you’ve been Googling for a “Toyota dealership near me” that can help you keep your Toyota cars healthy, then all you need to do is come down to St. Cloud Toyota. Our experienced staff of mechanical professionals cAN give your vehicle the once-over it needs to make sure it’s running well, and that your AC is as frosty as ever.

Keeping regular maintenance appointments will also help our team to discover little problems with your new or pre-owned vehicles before they become big issues, saving you big expenses in the process. Now that’s beating the heat in more ways than one! There are several effective strategies you can do to ensure your car stays cool this summer – here are a couple.

In addition to maintenance, there are several gadgets you can buy to keep your car cool. One of the simplest and most popular is a sun shield – a large screen that fits into your windshield (front or back) and has a reflective surface that faces out of the vehicle. The sun’s rays hit it and bounce right off, which causes your vehicle to heat up more slowly. They also protect the interior of the vehicle from sun damage, so the leather seats and dashboard of your 2019 Toyota Highlander don’t prematurely fade because they’ve sat out in the sun too long. Cracking your windows has long been conventional wisdom but adding a ventilation fan to that mix can produce some incredible results. Since it keeps the air moving in, out, and around your Toyota’s cabin, it’s perfect for equalizing your cabin’s temperature with the outside.

So what are you waiting for? Get cool today with a trip to our St. Cloud Toyota dealership.

Today was pretty warm, but chances are it’ll be hotter tomorrow, and even hotter in weeks to come. St. Cloud Toyota wants to make sure that through all this heat, at least your wallet can stay cool while you’re looking for a new or Toyota certified pre-owned vehicle. With that in mind, we think it’s a great time to mention the great deals on Toyota cars we’ve got going on this month, and just why you should be excited about the building process.

The 2020 Toyota Corolla is an icon in the compact sedan market. With its sharp redesign and improved functionality, you’re going to get a sedan that feels sportier than ever, with a fuel efficiency that will keep you under budget: 34.5 combined MPG for gas models, and a whopping 52 combined MPG for the hybrid version. And right now, this little sedan is available for just $190 a month when you lease it for 36 months.

When you make a 2020 Toyota Corolla yours, you can enjoy the benefits of the latest Ford tech. That includes standard Apple CarPlay™ compatibility and an 8-inch touch screen, to you can operate your iPhone hands-free and access navigation easily and quickly with the touch of your finger. But you also get access to a wide array of standard advanced safety features thanks to Standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0 (TSS 2.0). The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection monitors conditions outside the car and can detect dangerous obstacles in your way. The system can even apply emergency braking to prevent the accident from happening.

So come in to St. Cloud Toyota to get the best deals on the best Toyota cars. Our Waite Park area dealership is ready to give you an amazing deal on new or pre-owned cars that you can’t say no to.

At St. Cloud Toyota, we pride ourselves for our great selection of Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs, our dedication to fantastic customer service, and our expert Toyota service center in Waite Park, MN. When you shop for a new or pre-owned Toyota vehicle at St. Cloud Toyota, you know you’re getting an experience you can appreciate.

And now you can show your appreciation by supporting our Minnesota Toyota dealership in several different award categories. We’re poised to win awards for the Best New Car Dealership, Best Used Car Dealership and Best Tire/Auto Service in central Minnesota, but we need your help.

Voting for these awards started Sunday, July 14^th and will continue until July 29^th. If you’ve had a good experience shopping for new cars, used cars, or simply getting your tires rotated or your oil changed, let Toyota know. Between our experienced Toyota dealers who know everything about the 2019 Toyota RAV4 and 2020 Toyota Corolla, and our skilled finance experts who can find our shoppers a loan whether they’ve got no credit, good credit, or bad credit, St. Cloud Toyota has helped countless car shoppers in the St. Cloud area find their perfect vehicle.

Vote for St. Cloud Toyota this July! We put our all into our local Toyota dealership, and we can only hope it shows. When you’re done voting for us, feel free to check our website to see the latest Toyota news, rotating specials, or to schedule a service appointment.

One of the many things we love about selling new and pre-owned Toyota cars is the feeling of accomplishment we get when we partner the right car to the right owner. That car will see them through many of the most important moments in their life, and our team at St. Cloud Toyota loves to be a part of it. Of course, we’re also looking for other ways to improve our Toyota cars for our customers, so we thought we’d remind everyone about our official Toyota Accessories store!

Toyota Accessories allow you to improve pretty much every aspect of your vehicle. Say you’re looking for something to help protect the interior of your 2019 Toyota RAV4 from mud and other junk that your shoes can track in. There are a wide array of floor mats available, but the Adventure Package All-Weather Floor Liners are the top of the line. Their heavy-duty composite material construction and deep grooves keep the mud, dirt, road salt, water, and everything else unsavory away from floors until you take them out and spray them down with a hose. It couldn’t be simpler.

Or let’s say you’re looking to expand your storage space. We have a wide array of roof racks available, from basic rails to the Adventure Model Roof Rack Cross Bars. They’re easy to install and have been engineered specifically for your 2019 Toyota RAV4 or 2019 Toyota Highlander. Roof racks make securing unwieldy cargo like kayaks and skis simple with the proper tie-downs, also available in the official Toyota Accessories store.

So what are you waiting for? Come into St. Cloud Toyota today for a new or Toyota certified pre-owned vehicle and grab some awesome accessories while you’re at it.