Toyota of West County is the St. Louis Toyota dealership for informed, discriminating buyers who enjoy saving money on new Toyotas with the latest technological advances. We’re very excited about the 2009 models and the future as well! The new 2009 Toyota cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans are loaded with cutting-edge features and innovations which make everyday driving safer, easier, and best of all, fun. With Toyota’s steadfast commitment to staying at the forefront of automotive technology, we thought we’d give our readers a glimpse of some of the concept cars that Toyota is developing the future.

The Toyota A-BAT

The A-BAT represents the next generation of Toyota compact pickup trucks. It features a translucent roof panel which slides open to accommodate tall cargo and a cargo bed which extends an additional two feet when the mid-gate is folded into the cab. Inside, the A-BAT has Wi-Fi Internet capability, a retractable, portable navigation system, a port for synchronizing portable devices, a solar panel in the dash for charging the navigation system, a portable power pack, and much more!

The Toyota FINE-S

Toyota calls the FINE-S a high-velocity hydrogen sports car with exceptional fuel-efficiency. The hydrogen fuel cells are stored below the deck which gives the vehicle a low center of gravity and the independent four-wheel control allows extraordinary drivability and maneuverability.

The Toyota FT-HS

With the FT-HS, a hybrid powertrain meets sports car fundamentals and excitement. Most notable of the FT-HS’s features is a delta-wing driver’s pod with an integrated instrument panel which surrounds the driver. The seating accommodates four passengers and then can convert to a two-seater when the roof is retracted.

The Toyota Hybrid X

A new breed of hybrid car that offers sustainable mobility for families, the Hybrid X concept features a touch screen where the driver can adjust interior lighting, music, and more with the touch of a finger. Other noteworthy features governed by the touch screen include interactive navigation tools, real-time driving information, and comprehensive comfort controls.

The Toyota FT-SX

Toyota calls the FT-SX an exploration of an entirely new genre of automobile and we wholeheartedly agree! Looking like the next generation of the new 2009 Venza, the FT-SX features a rear hatch that opens in three different ways for ease of loading. The upper and lower glass hatches pivot up and down, the glass roof is composed of two panels which slide toward the center as a rear sunroof, and a loading tray automatically extends two feet when the lower hatch is opened!

Here’s a car that needs no introduction. Now in its tenth generation, 41st year, and with over 200,000 new models sold in America last year, the Toyota Corolla is the automotive industry’s finest example of a reliable economy car. Toyota of West County, the St. Louis Toyota dealership renowned for the best prices and customer service in the business, invites you to stop by soon and check out the 10th generation of the Toyota Corolla.

It’s no accident that the Corolla has been around for 40 years. Current and former Corolla owners know it is one of the best economy cars on the road. It is designed and engineered to provide mile after mile of dependable performance with great fuel economy and an uncommonly quiet ride. In the past, Corolla owners bought these cars for their reliability first and foremost and were willing to overlook the car’s somewhat uninspired styling which was clearly not one of Toyota’s priorities for the car. Now with the 2009 model’s redesign, owners get to have it both ways—Toyota’s legendary dependability combined with a sleek look that balances style and substance.

Even though gas prices have dropped significantly from last summer’s insanity, a car’s fuel economy remains one of its biggest selling points. Corolla owners report gas mileage around 27 mpg in the city, and 35 on the highway with models equipped with manual transmissions consistently achieving slighter better numbers.

After experimenting with coupes, hatchbacks, wagons, and sedans over the years, the 2009 Corollas are all sedans and come in five trim packages: base model Corolla, Corolla LE, Corolla S, Corolla XLE, and Corolla XLS.

• Base Model Corolla–no frills or fancy options here, just a very well-built car and one of the best values in the industry.

• Corolla LE–this Corolla adds power accessories and other creature comforts for a slight up charge.

• Corolla S–this Corolla is a bit sportier with fog lights, leather wrapped steering wheel, ground effects, and other sporty touches.

• Corolla XLE–a luxury economy car isn’t an oxymoron with the Corolla XLE. This Corolla is fully loaded with lots of amenities usually found in cars costing many thousands more.

• Corolla XLS–not quite as luxurious as the XLE, but the Corolla XLS comes with plenty of upgrades, a sports-tuned suspension, and a larger engine for drivers who value performance as well as practicality.

Except for the XLS 2.4-liter four-cylinder, all Toyota Corollas come with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder 16-valve dual overhead cam engine, which delivers 158 horsepower at 6,000 RPM with either a five-speed manual or available automatic transmission.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla in any of its trim models remains one of the best car values for the money in the automotive industry. Although most owners are reluctant to part with their Corollas, they know that Toyota’s exceptional retained value is certainly a key asset come trade-in time. Please stop by St. Louis’ premier Toyota dealership, Toyota of West County, soon and browse our huge selection of 2009 Toyota Corollas. Take a few test drives and no matter which Corolla model best fits your lifestyle, you know you’re getting one of the most reliable cars and best values on the road.

Toyota became the world’s largest automaker fairly recently and the reasons for this are both numerous and obvious. In a nutshell, Toyota has achieved this by building the most reliable and fuel-efficient cars, trucks, and SUVs on the road.

More than ever before, people in the market for a new or pre-owned vehicle conduct their own research before making a purchasing decision to ensure that their hard-earned money is wisely invested. After careful and thorough research, people are choosing Toyotas for:

• Reliability
• Affordability
• Fuel economy
• The best factory certification process for used vehicles in the industry

People know that Toyotas are built to provide many, many years of reliable performance, but factory certification pretty much seals the deal since this ensures that the vehicle has been thoroughly inspected by technicians who must pass their own certification process. To become factory certified a vehicle is subjected to no less than 160 different inspection points, which examine virtually every aspect of the vehicle inside and out to ensure that it is worthy of Toyota factory certification.

If the vehicle hasn’t been maintained properly, is not mechanically sound, or shows any flaws in construction or workmanship, it will not pass inspection or achieve certification. It’s as simple as that. At Toyota of West County, our reputation is on the line each time a customer purchases a new or factory certified used Toyota from us and we stand firmly behind each vehicle. That’s our commitment to you and no one knows this better than our service manager, Curt Yettke and his staff of certified technicians. Curt and his crew use their eyes, ears and most importantly, their experience to ensure that each factory certified,  pre-owned Toyota is worthy of certification or the vehicle won’t pass, period.

The specific benefits of Toyota factory certification are as follows:

• 3-month, 3,000 mile Comprehensive Warranty–From the day you purchase a factory certified used Toyota, this warranty covers any repair or replacement of components if they fail from normal use due to a defect in materials or workmanship.

• 7-year, 100,000 mile Limited Powertrain Warranty–This warranty begins on the day the Toyota was newly purchased and it is passed along to the new owner after passing inspection. This warranty is honored at over 1,400 Toyota dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. If a problem should occur when you’re away from home, you’re never far from a Toyota dealership for assistance.

• 160-point inspection–Each factory certified used Toyota is vetted by this exceptionally thorough inspection process and if any parts need to be replaced, the work is done before the vehicle is put on the lot. In addition, a CARFAX vehicle history report is conducted to ensure that nothing is overlooked and all documentation is made available to the buyer.

• Roadside assistance–If you should need assistance for anything including a flat tire, dead battery, keys in a locked car, or anything else, you can call a toll-free number 24/7/365 anywhere in the U.S. or Canada and receive free roadside assistance.

Those are the broad strokes of Toyota factory certification. For more details about the program, stop by Jay Wolfe Toyota of West County in Ballwin today. We have plenty of literature which outlines Toyota factory certification in greater detail, or you can talk to the man who oversees the entire process for us, Curt Yettke. After speaking with Curt, feel free to browse our extensive selection of factory certified used Toyotas and get the greatest benefit of all—peace of mind.

proactively taking steps to drive more fuel-efficient cars, truck, and SUVs. Many of those folks are choosing Toyotas for their legendary dependability and their exceptional fuel economy in every class.

In some cases, the fuel economy figures have been averaged based on engine size, 2WD or 4WD, manual or automatic transmission, and other model-specific factors. But based on class, engine size, power output, trim packages, and other considerations, Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs dominate their respective segments for overall fuel economy.

Fuel economy has become such a priority for Toyota that they just opened a new research and development center in Michigan at the cost of $187 million. This state-of-the-art, 530,000-square-foot facility is entirely devoted to improving the fuel economy, reducing emissions, and improving the safety of each Toyota model. Toyota decided that it’s not enough to boast the best fuel economy in nearly every class, they have to walk it as well as they talk it, and this investment and the ongoing research that this new facility will provide is indicative of how seriously they are taking fuel economy now and for the future as well.

Toyota spokesman Bruce Brownlee said prior to the facility’s opening in October 2008 that the majority of the hundreds of people working at the R&D center will focus on discovering and developing new technologies which will make all Toyota cars, trucks, and SUVs more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient.

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