The Toyota lineup has several options if you’re looking for a fuel-efficient family vehicle. Toyota offers a large selection of hybrid vehicles that keep your fuel costs low and provide ample versatility when it comes to powering your adventures. With over 26,000 charging stations across the United States, powering a hybrid vehicle is easier than ever. Here are our top picks for family-friendly vehicles with excellent gas mileage.
Toyota Prius Prime
This plug-in hybrid is the most efficient vehicle in Toyota’s lineup, delivering an estimated 54 mpg city and 133 mpg highway. With an estimated 25-mile driving range in EV Mode on a full charge, you can handle short commutes entirely on electricity. Efficiency isn’t the only selling point for this vehicle. Families will also appreciate the 2022 Prius Prime’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) five-star safety rating.
The interior has seating for five and 19.8 cubic feet of cargo space. Though you can fit three children in the back, you’ll find this vehicle better suited to a family of four, so the two in the back have more space. With the 60/40 split-folding rear seats, you can increase your cargo space to 36.6 cubic feet for large loads. This larger space will come in handy for occasions such as family vacations or when moving your kids to college.
Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius has long been a top contender for fuel efficiency. It continues to rank highly, delivering 58 mpg city and 53 mpg highway. This family-friendly vehicle seats five with up to 27.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats up. The 60/40 split rear seats fold down to provide up to 50.7 cubic feet of space. The 2022 Toyota Prius also received a five-star NHTSA safety rating. It comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which includes a full package of safety equipment, including automatic high-beam headlights and active lane control.
The color Head-Up Display (HUD) gives the interior a sleek, modern feel reminiscent of airline technology. The full-color display can even deliver turn-by-turn directions to help you get to all your kids’ drop-off points as efficiently as possible.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid offers 53 mpg city and 52 mpg highway thanks to its powerful lithium-ion battery. The Corolla Hybrid even features a Power Mode that increases the throttle for a more exciting driving experience. The thoughtfully designed interior provides a comfortable ride for a family of up to five. A six-way adjustable driver’s seat and four-way adjustable front passenger seat make it easy to personalize for maximum comfort.
Kids will stay safe in this compact vehicle with three-point seatbelts in all positions, a LATCH setup with lower anchors on the outboard rear seats, and tether anchors for all rear seats. You can get USB 2.0 ports in both the front and back to keep everyone charged and connected on the road. You’ll find 13.1 cubic feet of space in the trunk that you can increase slightly with the 60/40 split-folding seats. However, the rear seats don’t fold flat, so this vehicle is best for families who want most of their space dedicated to seating.
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Coming in just behind the Corolla, the Toyota Camry Hybrid offers 51 mpg city and 53 mpg highway. The four-mode drive switch delivers the optimal throttle response with EV, Eco, Sport, and Normal modes. The Camry’s trunk offers slightly more room than the Corolla, with 15.1 cubic feet of cargo space. The conveniently located hybrid battery doesn’t intrude on your trunk space, so you still have a decent amount of cargo room.
The interior holds up to five people. Cloth upholstery and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat come standard, with the option to add leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats. Two complete sets of LATCH connectors easily accommodate child seats in the back. The Camry Hybrid features Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ and Safety Connect to help you protect yourself on the road.
Toyota Avalon Hybrid
The 2022 Toyota Avalon is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick, delivering the peace of mind you need in a family vehicle. This sedan features an aerodynamic design, a 2.5-liter Dynamic Force engine, and a hybrid drivetrain. These lead to ratings of 43 mpg city and 44 mpg highway. The trunk offers 16.1 cubic feet of cargo space, which is quite generous for this class. The 60/40 folding rear seats expand your storage options further.
The Avalon Hybrid seats five comfortably and includes two complete sets of LATCH connectors for child seats in the back. This LATCH system received the highest possible rating from the IIHS, which means that parents will face minimal complications when taking seats in and out. The Avalon Hybrid comes standard with five USB ports and a Wi-Fi hotspot to keep teens content when they need to use and charge their devices. Dual-zone climate control allows for customized comfort in this family-friendly vehicle.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
If you’re looking for an efficient hybrid, the spacious Toyota RAV4 Hybrid offers 41 mpg city and 38 mpg highway. Equipped with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors, the RAV4 Hybrid provides 219 horsepower. It picks up speed quicker than its gas-only sister, with a 7.4-second zero to 60 mph time compared to the standard option’s 8.0-second time. Upgrade to the RAV4 Prime to reach 60 mph in 5.6 seconds.
The RAV4 Hybrid seats five in its spacious interior. It also provides 37.6 cubic feet of cargo space that expands to 69.8 cubic feet with the seats folded down. The optional power liftgate and the hands-free liftgate can streamline your errands and make it easier than ever to manage your family’s equipment and activities.
If you’re ready to start exploring your options for a new fuel-efficient family vehicle, contact our team at Longo Toyota of Prosper. We can set you up with a test drive in the latest Toyota hybrids so you can get a feel for all the features these options offer. Reach out today or drop in for a visit to learn more.
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