From pickup trucks to sport cars, how will you choose the right vehicle size? Let us break down the key factors to consider on your next Toyota.

Deciding what vehicle size can be a challenging decision. From third row seating for a family of six to providing a small amount of room for a single driver, the reasons for wanting a certain vehicle size are endless. Below we highlight four different factors to consider when choosing your next Toyota.

1. How many people will be in your vehicle on a daily basis? Consider the amount of people, on average, that will be in your vehicle for the entirety of your new vehicle. Although you may only have a family of 2 now, will you be expanding your family in the short/long term? Depending on your needs, consider looking into that many of seats. For example, a single driver that owns a dog but wants to potentially own a family in the next 4-5 years may consider a sedan vs a coupe. On the other hand, a family of 6 may want to consider a third-row seating vehicle like the Toyota Highlander or Toyota Sequoia.
2. What type of weather do you drive in? New England weather is notorious for inconsistent and challenging weather. If you are like us in Westboro, MA, everything from snow, sleet, rain, and hail are potential enemies when driving. When considering your next vehicle and the safety of the people inside, and outside, of your vehicle, focus on the road conditions that you will be faced with. Exploring an AWD vehicle like the Toyota RAV4 or Toyota Tacoma may be a great option if safety is an concern.
3. When it boils down to driving distance and type of roads, what are your expectations? Consider how many miles and what type of roads you will be driving on. Vision yourself and the type of work commute you will be having in this next vehicle — is it a very extremely long commute or do you work in the same city/remote? Will you be driving on highways or back roads? How often will you take your next vehicle for vacations on the road? If you are driver who stays local but has 5+ people in the car at once, consider a Toyota 4Runner. On the other hand, if you drive a long distance on a daily basis mainly on the highway, take a look into the fuel-efficient Toyota Corolla or the all-new Toyota Mirai.
4. At the end of the day, money talks. After taking a deep dive into exploring the amount of people you need to have in your vehicle, the type of weather conditions you will be driving in, and driving distance, money may ultimately be the deciding factor. Whether your budget is $5,000 or $50,000, take into consideration your vehicle needs and wants, then decide on if you must purchase a new or used vehicle to meet your financial needs.

As you continue to search for your next Toyota, the Westboro Toyota team is here to support you every step of the way. For more information on how we can help, please visit us here.