The Ultimate Cars for Summer Driving in BC
Summertime is the best season for a slew of different reasons: it’s socially acceptable to eat copious amounts of ice cream in public, there is never a wrong time to rock a speedo, and, of course, it’s finally road trip season. Which means that you are entirely justified in repeatedly playing t “Life is a Highway” to the point of overexposure and judgement from your friends and family.
While we may be biased, there is no province more beautiful to explore than BC, with its expanse of mountain ranges beautiful, green terrain, and ocean views that are worthy of slowing down for a selfie. So fill up your gas tanks (or charge up your electronic car) and pack some pretzels – the Great Canadian Roadtrip is calling you. From fuel-sipping hybrids to top-down convertibles, no matter what adventure is calling your name, we have you covered with our top vehicle choices for summer driving in BC.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe
This 6th generation Camaro is a complete overhaul of the classic summer “it” car. Turbo-charged with a powerful fit and finish and a beautiful interior and equally exquisite exterior, we can’t help but drool a little bit at the design and performance capabilities. The Coupe is perfect for roaming up the Sea-to-Sky or cruising the Seawall with a friend on a summer night. It’s the kind of car you drive when you want to show off, so be prepared for longing stares and backwards glances from strangers at your sweet, new summer ride.
2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Until technology makes futuristic flying cars a-la The Jetsons available, we are going to have to say that the best fuel friendly car for your BC summer roadtripping needs is the 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Perfect for off-roading with its all-wheel drive, seating for 8 people, and boasting the best fuel economy numbers of its class, this Hybrid makes it the best combination of functionality and good karma. Now you just need to find eight friends to hop in for a pleasure cruise with (unless you already have eight friends, in which case, so do we, totally).
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
If space and subtetly is what you’re after, then this iconic roadster may not be for you. But if fun is at the top of your list, then run or fast walk to your closest dealer to test drive the car that makes you look like you belong in a car commercial. The completely redesigned Miata won the award for the most Fun Car of 2016 in the Daily News Autos Awards, and it’s not hard to see why. With the ability to carve corners like a boss, drive with the top down, and with a 155 horsepower paired with a six-speed manual transmission, it's impressive performance range will leave you fantasizing about weekend trips down the coast.
2016 GMC Canyon Diesel
If your destinations are more fishing, off-roading, and climbing tall mountains inspired, then you might be after something a bit more adventurous. The Canyon has the whole package with a complete new design. A turbocharged diesel engine that is capable of pushing up to 600 miles on one tank, it can tow up to 7,000 pounds – plenty of power for that fishing boat (or insert any large camping toy here to fulfill your summer off-roading needs). This is the truck for your summer, outdoor-everything needs.