Toyota cars have long been known for their reliability, efficiency, and price. If you’re looking for a used model, there’s no doubt that you’ll find a great one. But with a ton of options on the market, and not all being made the same, we want to help determine which is right for you. This is your used Toyota car breakdown.
Key Takeaways:
- If you’re looking for something with the most range, then you’ll want a Camry that is equipped with the 2.5L I4 hybrid.
- If you have smaller kids and don’t need the most space, then the Corolla is a strong option, especially if you find it at a great price.
- The Crown is back, and represents a nice middle ground, taking the best of the Camry and Corolla.
With the most recent generation hitting the roads this year, right now is a great time to look for used Camry models. The last generation brought a ton of trims, as well as hybrid options that make the model a greener option.
The engines that you can look for are the 2.5L I4 and its hybrid variant, as well as the 3.5L V6. If you want the most fuel-efficient option, then you’ll want something that is equipped with a hybrid engine. This is because it will get you an EPA-rated 52 MPG combined. This gives you a total range of 686 miles on one tank, making it a great option for a family road trip vehicle.
If you want something that doesn't look like a soccer mom car, then you can look for something that has the TRD trim. This is based on the SE trim, but comes with sportier suspension, sports exhaust, body kit, trunk spoiler, special TRD-badged interior, and red seat belts. It also comes standard with the V6 engine that can produce 301 horsepower.
Being that this is a 4-door sedan, it also comes with decent comfort. For the front row, you are treated to 42.1 inches of legroom, and the second row gets 38 inches. While it isn’t as much as some others on the market, this is still a comfortable option.
With the current generation of Corolla being a few years old, you’re more likely to find these on used lots, especially as time goes on. This model came in both Saloon and hatchback options. The hatchback was only available in the sportier SE and XSE trims. While these trims were available on the Saloon, you also gained access to hybrid options.
Most Corollas will come equipped with a 2.0L I4 engine that produces 169 horsepower and gets an EPA-rated 35 MPG combined. If you want more mileage, then you’ll want something that is equipped with the 1.8L I4 engine, which will get you 47 MPG combined.
All models will come with a 3.0 touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa integration, but it wasn’t until the 2021 models that Android Auto was added.
Being that this model is smaller, you do lose some room for the rear seat. While the front row comes with mostly the same legroom at 42 inches, the second row only has 34.8 inches of legroom. Making it a great option for those who have younger kids.
Crown
With the Avalon being dropped, the Crown took its place. Hitting the roads as 2023 models, this model is larger than the Corolla but smaller than the Camry. The front row gets to enjoy 42.1 inches of legroom, while the second row gets 38.9 inches of legroom. Sitting comfortably in the lineup.
No matter which engine you find on these models, they are both hybrid options. There’s the 2.4L I4 and the 2.5L I4, the most efficient one being the 2.5L I4. This engine is able to get 41 MPG combined, able to go just under 600 miles on one tank.
Prius
When it comes to hybrids, the Prius is the gold standard. For the most recent generation, you’ll likely find it on used models as new ones are released later in the year. This current generation comes in three trims: the LE, XLE, and Limited trims. This generation comes powered by a 2.0L I4 engine, coming in both plug-in and regular hybrid variants.
If you’re looking for something with the most range, then the plugin variants are for you, this is because they can get up to 600 miles. If plugins aren’t your thing, then the regular hybrid will be able to get you 550 miles on one tank.
If you want even more range, then you can look for something that came out after 2018 and before 2022. This is because those models are equipped with a 1.8L I4 that comes with an EPA-rated 56 MPG combined.
Which model should I get?
When it comes to which model you should get, there’s a handful of options, and really, you can’t go wrong with any of them. They all offer great mileage, and in some cases, have some unique trims and features, but the main difference is size.
If you want to see the size difference in person, then come see us today here at Car2Sell in East Windsor!