The 2013 Toyota Prius and Highlander Hyrbid Presented with “Best Cars for Families” Awards

BURNS HARBOR, Ind. - March 22, 2013 - PRLog -- Lake Shore Toyota is pleased announce that two of its most popular models, the 2013 Prius and the 2013 Highlander Hybrid, have earned “Best Cars for Families” awards (http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Best-Cars-for-Families/) from U.S. News and World Report. The Prius was recognized in the “Best Cars” category, and the Highlander Hyrbid in the “Best SUVs” category. The award underscores the many reasons why families continue to choose Toyota as a brand.

Vehicles are chosen by the World Report based upon a strict list of criteria. Points covered include:

•         The overall quality of the vehicle

•         Size and cabin space

•         The vehicle's safety record

•         Overall reliability

•         The opinion of vehicle critics and experts.

Critics have been impressed with the comfortable amount of passenger room available in both vehicles, as well as their great lists of features, helping to make them strong choices for busy families.

The safety record of both the Prius and the Highlander is apparent. Both vehicles have been chosen as 2013 Top Safety Picks (http://www.iihs.org/ratings/tsp_current.aspx) by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety thanks to their strong performance in simulated crash tests. Both are also equipped with a wide range of active safety systems, including:

•         The Star Safety System, including vehicle stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes, and brake-force distribution

•         The LATCH system, allowing parents to quickly and safely strap in children's car seats

•         Front and driver active headrests

•         A tire pressure monitoring system.

The fuel savings that both vehicles provide is another reason that the Prius and the Highlander are strong choices for busy families. The Prius has a combined average fuel economy of about 50mpg, and the Highlander Hybrid gets 28mpg both in the city and on the highway.

A long list of comfort features also adds to the appeal of both vehicles. Features include:

•         A 6.1 inch display audio touchscreen with AM/FM/CD/MP3 capability

•         Auxiliary and USB audio jacks

•         Bluetooth connectivity for cellphones, allowing drivers to place handsfree calls.
Drivers interested in learning more about either the Prius or the Highlander Hybrid, or any of Toyota's other 2013 models should contact or visit (http://www.lakeshoretoyota.com/contact-us) Lake Shore Toyota. Lake Shore is located in northeastern Indiana in Burns Harbor, at 244 Melton Road, just southwest of the I-94 overpass.