If you brave I-64 every morning and evening on your daily commute, you need a car that can handle the traffic without giving you further problems. Several Toyotas perform better than their peers in heavy traffic conditions, so head to your local dealership and give one of these models a test drive.
Toyota Prius
Stop-and-go traffic can damage more than your good mood—it can also wreak havoc on your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. According to the Christian Science Monitor, hybrids offer the best gas mileage, especially in heavy traffic. The Toyota Prius steps in to save the day with its EPA rating of 51 mpg on the highway and 48 mpg in the city.
You’ll also like the Prius for its comfortable seating, uncluttered instrument clusters, and remote air conditioning features. The Hybrid System Indicator helps you monitor your gas usage, and the Dynamic Radar cruise control helps keep you safe when the traffic finally clears and you can step on the gas.
The 2015 Toyota Prius features a starting MSRP of $24,200. It comes in six distinctive trim levels so you can personalize your driving experience, and it can save you serious money at the pump, especially if you’re stuck in Norfolk traffic on a daily basis.
Toyota Camry
The 2015 Toyota Camry received excellent reviews for its comfortable seats, excellent visibility, and quiet cabin. However, it also boasts the Toyota Entune system, which provides you with enhanced audio quality, controls, and features. Entune connects with your smartphone, helps you navigate to your destination, and supplies you with music so even rush-hour traffic doesn’t seem like such a drag.
More importantly, Entune has a traffic module that helps you decide which roads to take during the worst traffic conditions and shows you how to stay safe. For example, if you activate the predictive traffic map, you’ll see what the traffic conditions will look like within a set amount of time, such as 15 or 30 minutes.
The Entune system also responds to voice commands and provides you with a list of traffic incidents in your immediate area. Of course, the Camry is good for more than just traffic updates. It also features an excellent safety rating and a long history of excellence in its class.
Toyota Sienna
The Toyota Sienna is one of the most affordable SUVs on the market, but it’s also one of the more luxurious. With a starting MSRP of $28,700, you might think the Sienna comes with just the bare bones, but it’s actually a feature-packed entry with extremely comfortable seating and the top safety ratings in the minivan class.
It doesn’t look like a minivan. The elongated body and sleek, rounded corners give it an SUV’s styling with a minivan’s convenience. When you’re not battling traffic during your daily commute, you can take the family on road trips and vacations or haul your sporting gear to the field.
If you’re looking for best-in-class comfort, safety, features, and fuel efficiency, these Toyota cars rise to the top of the pile.
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