The Best Domestic Cars To Drive In the New Year

By: Brenden Somerville   |   27 Dec 2016
Jeeps in an empty field

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. Many people place buying a new luxury vehicle on their list of resolutions. If you’ve been saving up all year, January is the perfect time to assess the market. Many luxury brands release their 2017 in the months leading up to the new year. This gives you quite a bit of leverage to see what’s currently available, or soon to come. While there are many fantastic options available, from luxury cars to exotic SUVs, there are three that truly stand out as some of the best ones to drive in 2017. Somerville Auto is a premium luxury vehicle dealership in Toronto, but we also carry high-quality domestics too. Ring in the new year behind the wheel of any of these models.

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee

With a whole other year ahead of you, who knows how many adventures you’ll get up to? The 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a world-class SUV that’s been rated best-in-class towing, fuel economy, 4x4 capabilities, and towing, making it the ultimate vehicle to drive through Toronto and the GTA. If you’re looking for that luxury feel, there are plenty of class-exclusive features on any of the 8 models available. This year, the Grand Cherokee has been completely overhauled inside and out, to feature some great new assets like new front fascias, wheel designs, exterior trim finishes, paint colours, and an all-leather interior available on select models. LED tail lights and come standard, which are perfect for dark winter nights, and still relevant for spring and summer in Ontario when things tend to get a big rainy. Depending on which model you go with, you’ll find plenty to get excited about, including chrome accents, heated leather-wrapped steering wheels, LED fog lamps, and much more. With more than 70 and security features built-in, the 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee is your ride of choice for work and play.

2016 Chevrolet Silverado

Ever wanted a truck? Behind the wheel of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado, you’ll be King of the Road! Whether you use it to commute out of the city to a job site or simply like the versatility of it all, the Chevrolet Silverado is a dependable full-size pickup. Three engines are available on the 2016 Silverado, including a 6.2L V8 EcoTec3 engine which maximizes fuel economy and cuts back on emissions, making it an excellent vehicle to drive in the congested streets of Toronto. Not just for work anymore, the 2016 Silverado is the perfect example of a vehicle that knows how to do both. It’s interior is equipped with just as many cool entertainment, technology, audio and navigation features and accessories as any car on the market. You can enjoy an available eight-inch colour touchscreen display, wireless charging, 4G LTE WiFi, and so much more. Plus, with a body made of high-intensity steel, you’ll always be safe inside your truck no matter how crazy rush hour gets!

2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Looking for luxury and intense power? The 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport combines all the luxury of the Range Rover brand with 4x4 capabilities for an SUV like you’d never believe. The ergonomic designs found in the cockpit focus solely on the comfort of the driver but your passengers will feel the love too. Five seats come standard, making this a great family vehicle, but an additional two seats can be added and removed to the back at any time. Choose 2, 3, 4, 5, or 7 seats and play with multiple cargo configurations to fit all of your belongings. An impressive navigation and audio system come standard on the 2016 Land Rover with plenty of available upgrades. It also features a 10.2-inch touchscreen that lets you stay connected at all times. Plus, Land Rover’s famous off-road capabilities make this one of the best vehicles to escape for a weekend getaway in.


Ring in the New Year with a new vehicle. These three are just some of the best models to drive in 2017. Find your own today from our pre-owned inventory and book a test drive to see what you like. Call us today at 1-(877) 503-5102 or contact us online for further information.

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