May has arrived, meaning that once again, graduation season is upon us. Whether your loved one is graduating high school or college, it’s a time for both emotional farewells and invigorating new chapters. But to get to where they want to be, the graduate in your life needs a trustworthy vehicle.
If you’re looking to gift your graduate with a new car, truck or SUV, there are several important factors to consider, including: fuel economy, storage space, technology features, and – most importantly – safety. Whether they’re leaving for college or setting off for post-graduate adventures, you’ll want to do everything in your power to prepare them for what lies ahead.
To ensure maximum peace of mind, consider gifting them one of the following two Kelly Blue Book-approved Toyotas. You’ll find them in stock at Casa Toyota: your headquarters for new graduates.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla
Whether your graduate recently received their degree from NMSU in Alamogordo or is just preparing to set off for their first fall semester, the ever-reliable Toyota Corolla is here to keep the family connected. Bluetooth with voice recognition, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa are all supported. The Corolla offers modern driving amenities such as automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, and a rear-seat center armrest. The EPA has the Corolla’s government-estimated combined fuel economy at an efficient 35 mpg.
If safety is your primary concern, the Corolla is your answer. An IIHS Top Safety Pick, every version of the 2024 Toyota Corolla comes with Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0. This full suite of driver assistance safety features includes:
- Pedestrian detection
- Automatic emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-departure warning
- Lane-keeping assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Automatic high beams
The 2024 Toyota Prius
Much has been written about the 2024 Toyota Prius, the most recent MotorTrend Car of the Year recipient. Though it will cost more than the Corolla, the Prius remains the gold standard for hybrid vehicles, making it a perfect choice for campus life. The Prius underwent a redesign with its 2023 model, giving it a sportier, elongated appearance, while sacrificing none of its awesome combined driving fuel economy (57 mpg). Students headed north can also prepare for the snowy fall semester by adding AWD.
Also named an IIHS Top Safety Pick, every trim of the 2024 Prius includes automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with steering assist, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, high-beam assist, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Send Them Off in Style
Turn your tassels. Toss your caps. Get that terrible Vitamin C song out of your system. Then, begin your post-graduate car buying experience at Casa Toyota.
Learn how you can earn towards your next new vehicle via our College Rebate Program, turning your hard-earned degree into a well-earned rebate of up to $500 on all new, unlicensed Toyota vehicles.
Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a new Toyota for your graduate, you’ve come to the right place. We won’t be satisfied until we pair them with a vehicle that exceeds your safety standards. Sleep easier knowing your son or daughter is driving a tried-and-true vehicle by visiting Alamogordo’s most tried-and-true Toyota dealership, Casa Toyota.
