Summer in Northern California is the perfect time to pack up and hit the road. Whether you’re heading down the Pacific Coast Highway, driving through the redwoods, or exploring the Sierra Nevada, you need an SUV that can keep up with your adventures. At City Toyota in Daly City, CA, we’ve handpicked the best Toyota SUVs for summer road trips—each offering a winning combination of comfort, capability, and reliability. Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or just your favorite playlist, there’s a Toyota SUV ready to elevate your summer experience.

Toyota RAV4^®: A Versatile Travel Companion

The Toyota RAV4 is one of the most popular compact SUVs in the U.S.—and for good reason. It offers impressive fuel efficiency, a smooth ride, and a spacious cabin that makes long drives more comfortable. With available all-wheel drive and a generous cargo area, the RAV4 is perfect for weekend getaways from Daly City to Pacifica or longer trips up the coast. The RAV4 Hybrid^® is also a great option for drivers looking to maximize mileage on the open road.

Key features for summer road trips:

• EPA-estimated 41 MPG (hybrid model)
• Smart storage solutions
• Available panoramic sunroof

Toyota Highlander^®: Family-Friendly and Road-Trip Ready

Need a little more room? The Toyota Highlander is a midsize SUV that offers three rows of seating, making it a great option for families or groups. It delivers a quiet, refined ride along with advanced safety technologies like Toyota Safety Sense^™. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid^® also delivers exceptional fuel economy for its size, making long-distance travel from Daly City to Lake Tahoe more efficient.

Road trip highlights:

• Available seating for up to 8
• Rear-seat entertainment options
• Available all-wheel drive for off-the-beaten-path destinations

Toyota 4Runner^®: Rugged and Adventure-Ready

Planning to explore off-road trails or remote campsites this summer? The Toyota 4Runner is built for adventure. With its body-on-frame construction, available Crawl Control^™, and Multi-Terrain Select^™, this SUV is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts looking to take the road less traveled. From Big Sur to Yosemite, the 4Runner is ready to tackle any terrain.

Why it’s a summer favorite:

• Legendary off-road capabilities
• 5,000-pound towing capacity
• Durable interior with easy-clean surfaces

Toyota Sequoia^®: Space, Power, and Luxury

If you want luxury, space, and power all in one SUV, the Toyota Sequoia is the answer. Perfect for long-distance travel with a large group or trailer in tow, the Toyota Sequoia offers ample passenger room, upscale features, and an i-FORCE MAX^™ V6 engine. It’s ideal for summer adventures that require serious hauling—like towing a boat from Pacifica to Lake Berryessa.

Top travel features:

• Up to 9,520-pound towing capacity
• Available TRD Pro^® for off-road capability
• Expansive interior with premium amenities

Find Your Summer SUV at City Toyota

No matter where your summer takes you—through Daly City, up the coast, or across California—there’s a Toyota SUV built to make your road trip memorable. At City Toyota, we proudly serve drivers from San Francisco, Pacifica, and beyond with a wide selection of new Toyota SUVs and flexible financing options.

Browse our inventory online or visit our showroom to find the perfect SUV for your summer adventures. Let the team at City Toyota help you start your road trip in comfort, safety, and style.