It’s not always easy to have a car if you live in the city. You need something small enough to fit into tight spaces, and it needs to get good fuel economy in stop-and-go driving conditions. Luckily, Toyota has a number of vehicles that will fit a city lifestyle. Here are some of the best Toyota’s for city life.
The Toyota Prius Prime
The new Prius Prime is perfect for life in the city. It is one of the most fuel-efficient cars on the road, and you get a combination of all-electric miles with a gas engine if you need it. The all-electric range in the Prius Prime is 25 miles which is excellent for cruising around the city, and combined with the gas engine it jumps up to 52 mpg. This small car seats four comfortably and it comes well-equipped with the latest technology. A 7-inch touch screen comes standard, along with Bluetooth for phone and audio, and it also comes with Toyota’s Entune infotainment system which connects with your smartphone.
The Toyota C-HR
Toyota’s new model, the C-HR is a great pick for city living. This subcompact crossover SUV has a small footprint so it will fit into tight parking spaces, and it sits up higher than a regular compact so you can see what is ahead. The C-HR has a roomy cabin with an excellent amount of head and leg room, and it comes well-equipped. The electronic parking brake has a brake hold feature that helps out in heavy traffic, and it gets excellent fuel economy. The EPA rates the C-HR at 27 miles per gallon in the city.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV that will get you in and around the city in style and comfort. You can get front and rear parking sensors along with a blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert to help you maneuver around the city streets. There is also a 360-degree surround view camera available. This hybrid will get up to 34 miles per gallon in the city, and 31 mpg on the highway if you want to get out of the traffic for a day.
Toyota Prius c
The Prius c is the smallest Prius model and smallest vehicle in Toyota’s lineup. At just 157 inches, is it almost two feet shorter than the regular Prius. This small vehicle is easy to parallel park, and it will get up to 53 miles per gallon in the city. The Prius c has just a 15.7-inch turning radius depending on the tires, making it easy to get around those tight parking garages and it is extremely easy to steer. This little car gets its power from a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor and it produces 99 horsepower.
Toyota has something for everyone in their lineup including city drivers. Whether you live in the city or just commute to one every day, these Toyotas will make it easy and comfortable to get around.
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