4 Reasons It’s Time You Drove a Toyota Hybrid

Jan 11, 2016

If you’ve considered switching over from your regular old car to a new hybrid model, now is a better time than ever before! Toyota has a number of hybrid models that are stylish, fuel-efficient, and easy on your wallet. In case you needed any other reasons to switch to a hybrid, here are just a few things to love about the Toyota hybrid cars.

They’re Sleek and Stylish

From the classic Prius to the extra-large Highlander, Toyota has the sleek, sophisticated, and stylish design down in all of their models, and their hybrid models are no exception. There’s the smaller Prius C, which gets an EPA-estimated 53 MPG in the city. Its small frame makes getting in and out of tight downtown parking a breeze. The newest take on the classic Prius is the Prius Plug-In, which offers a similar build to the classic model, but gets an estimated 95 MPG when running in electric mode. Toyota’s beautifully designed Camry, Avalon, and Highlander also have hybrid versions.

They Get Great Gas Mileage

Like we mentioned before, the Prius models get excellent gas mileage, and the addition of an electric model only ups the ante. But even the sedans offer fuel economy not found on their standard counterparts. For example, the 2016 Avalon touts an estimated 21 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway; but the Avalon Hybrid MPG estimates are 40 and 39, respectively. Similar improvements can be seen on the Camry Hybrid, which boasts estimates of 43 MPG city driving and 39 MPG on the highway (compared to 25 and 35 MPG, respectively, on the standard model).

There’s Room for the Family

Need something a little roomier than a Prius or a sedan, but still want a hybrid? The Toyota line-up features the Highlander Hybrid, which has seating for up to eight people. This SUV gets an estimated 27 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway, which is an improvement on its standard counterpart’s fuel economy (the standard Highlander gets about 20 MPG city driving and 25 on the highway).

The Price Tag is Competitive

Investing in a hybrid vehicle will, of course, come with a higher price tag than purchasing a standard car. But probably not as high of a price tag as you think! The smallest Prius model starts at just over $19,500. The Camry Hybrid comes in at just under $27,000 starting MSRP, while the standard Camry starts at just over $23,000 MSRP–not much of a difference when you factor in things like fuel efficiency and lower emissions.

With its impressive line-up of hybrid vehicles that ranges from the smaller Prius that’s great for urban commutes to a new take on the classic sedans, like the Camry and the Avalon, to the family sized Highlander Hybrid, Toyota gives its customers plenty of reasons to switch to a hybrid car. If you’re ready for something stylish, easy on your wallet, and better for the environment, there’s never been a better time to buy a Toyota hybrid.

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