Best Toyota Cars for Road Trips

Easy Rider, Thelma and Louise, Vacation…What turns these iconic films into classics is that they center on a classic American activity: the road trip. Exploring the country from the comfort of your own vehicle is an American pastime as typical as baseball. We embark on the road trip for all sorts of reasons: to vacation, to visit far-away family during the holidays, to escape the hustle and bustle of work life and cities, or to strike out on our own someplace new.

And though every road trip is unique, there’s one thing that unites them all — the car that takes us reliably from point A to point B. Not just any car is capable of handling an epic road trip. But we at Keith Pierson Toyota believe that Toyota manufactures some of the absolute best vehicles for the days of driving that make up a road trip. Here are some of our favorite Toyota road trip cars:

Toyota Prius

If you want to go farther for less, you won’t find a better car than the Toyota Prius. The Prius has long served as a pathfinder in the hybrid vehicle marketplace, so it comes as no surprise that it’s also one of the most reliable vehicles you can take on your road trip. For the last several years, the Prius has achieved a combined estimated mpg rating of over 50 miles, which means you could get from our dealership’s front door in Jacksonville, Florida, to the edge of the Florida Keys on one tank of gas.

If you’re in the market for a new road trip-worthy vehicle, Toyota has completely redesigned the 2023 Prius. The new model will not only save you money as you trek across the country but will also look amazing while doing so. Plus, the 2023 Prius also comes with available all-wheel drive, so you can feel confident trekking cross-country, rain, snow, or shine.

Toyota Prius Prime

Perhaps you’re someone who enjoys the occasional road trip, but you also want to save money on gas while running errands around town or driving on your daily commute. Enter the Toyota Prius Prime. This plug-in hybrid has an EPA-estimated driving range of 25 miles while in electric vehicle mode, after which it switches over to a normal hybrid vehicle. With the larger, chargeable battery on the Prius Prime, you can ignore the gas station when driving around town. And for those longer road trips, you can rely on Toyota’s advanced hybrid technology to get you where you want to go.

Toyota Tundra

For some, hitting the road in a sedan with a trunk full of luggage is sufficient. For others, it’s necessary to take some bigger toys along for the ride. If you’re looking to cruise cross-country with a fifth wheel or a boat to aid in your adventures, then the Toyota Tundra is the truck for you. The 2023 Tundra offers a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 pounds, which is enough power to haul a deck boat, ATVs, or most lightweight and midsized fifth wheels.

In addition, many of the Toyota Tundra models come outfitted with luxurious and spacious interiors. You’ll cruise in comfort with Tundra’s leather-trimmed, soft-touch upholstery options and enough interior space for your passengers to relax and recline in while you drive to your next adventure. And with the available CrewMax cabin option, you can comfortably transport additional passengers in the rear cabin.

Toyota 4Runner

For some road trip adventures, you’ll want to take the road less traveled. If you’re looking to leave the pavement in the dust and speed off on an off-roading excursion, look no further than Toyota’s off-road icon, the 4Runner. With a reinforced body-on-frame construction and an advanced coil-spring suspension in the front and the rear, the 2023 4Runner allows you to navigate the off-roads of your road trip with ease.

And for those looking to upgrade their adventure, the 2023 Toyota TRD Pro was made for the most rugged of roads. With skid plates covering the engine, front suspension, and transfer case, you don’t need to worry about kicking up rocks and other debris while you navigate rugged terrain. The TRD Pro also comes standard with all-terrain tires, part-time four-wheel drive, and Multi-Terrain Select, so you can handle whatever conditions you encounter.

Toyota Sequoia

Not everyone wants to trek across the country all by their lonesome. If you want to bring family and friends along for the ride, the Toyota Sequoia offers plenty of seating and interior cargo space to get you and your loved ones safely to your next far-away destination. With three rows of seating, you can comfortably fit up to eight passengers in the Toyota Sequoia, and you’ll still have room for your luggage with ample cargo space behind the rearmost row. Alternatively, you can stow the third-row seats and create even more space for your luggage and gear.

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia offers maximum interior comfort and entertainment. With options for leather upholstery, wood, or chrome trim; heated and cooled front- and second-row seats; and a premium stereo system, you and your loved ones will be traveling long distances in style and comfort.

So there you have it. Five different Toyota vehicles equipped to handle all sorts of road trips, from family vacations to off-roading adventures. But before we close out this ode to the reliable Toyota, we’d be remiss if we didn’t also mention these vehicles’ longevity. We trust Toyotas to last for the many road trips you’ll want to take while you own the vehicle. Toyota makes well-built vehicles for those who aren’t strangers to the mythical 200k and 300k odometer readings. You know when you buy a Toyota, it will carry you farther both in terms of distance and durability.

If you’re curious to know which Toyota model would serve you best on your next road trip, come visit us at Keith Pierson Toyota in Jacksonville, Florida. We pride ourselves on our ability to match our customers’ needs with a vehicle that’s right for them. Visit us today.

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