According to the numbers, seniors and teenagers are at the greatest risk for getting into an automobile accident out on the road. That’s why it’s so important for seniors to have a reliable and safe car. Even if they only drive occasionally or to the corner store, safety should be of utmost importance. It is equally important for seniors to feel comfortable in their car, and to have good visibility.
Stellar Transportation provides unsurprised non-emergency medical transportation to clients of all ages. We specialize in senior, wheelchair, stretcher, and bariatric patients. Many of our clients are fit as a fiddle and perfectly capable to drive, but they still require medical transportation from time to time, for instance following a procedure or injury. Whenever you or your loved one needs a reliable ride, we’ve got you covered for both local and long distance trips. When you’re not catching a ride in one of our top of the line vehicles, here are 4 of the best cars for seniors in terms of safety and reliability.
#1. 2017 Hyundai Sonata
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata is a great choice for seniors in terms of safety and reliability, but that’s not all. This awesome sedan starts off at an affordable $22,000. Even the base model comes with advanced safety features, like a backup camera and hands-free Bluetooth. Premium models come with leather, enhanced sound, parking sensors, and just about anything else you could want. With its NHSTA 5-Star Safety Rating, the Sonata is a safe, stylish and practical vehicle for seniors.
#2. 2017 Toyota RAV4
If you are looking for an SUV instead of a sedan, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 5-door crossover is a safe and reliable choice for seniors. The base model comes standard with a backup camera for safety, plus it has a lightweight drive and good visibility. As if all that isn’t enough, the latest RAV4 comes with the reassurance of a 5-Star Safety Rating from the NHTSA. The base model RAV4 starts at around $25,000.
#3. 2017 Honda Accord
The 2017 Honda Accord is comparable to the Hyundai Sonata. The Accord is a little larger but has good visibility for a sedan of its size. The LX model starts around $22,500, and comes standard with backup camera and Bluetooth. Honda offers innovative safety features that can help assist seniors out on the road, albeit they come at an additional cost. The Honda Accord has proven itself reliable over the years. Plus, the 2017 model comes with a 5-Star Safety Rating.
#4. 2017 Subaru Forester
Another reliable vehicle with an NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating, the Subaru Forester comes fully equipped and competitively priced. Starting at around $22,795, the Subaru Forester comes standard with AWD and a rear-view camera for safety. Seniors may get confused or distracted by techy gadgets, but Subaru keeps things as user-friendly as possible, helping seniors stay safe out on the road.
This 5-door crossover sits low to the ground, but its visibility and drive are comparable to the Toyota RAV4. It can get up to 32-MPG on the highway, making it somewhat fuel efficient. Subaru has a reputation for manufacturing some of the most reliable and easy to maintain AWD vehicles on the market. So even if you don’t need an AWD, it’s still worth considering.
When you’re in the business of transportation, like we are, you end up buying a lot of cars. That means we know firsthand it’s not always what kind of car you purchase, but how well it is maintained. A well-maintained car is going to last longer and provide greater day-to-day reliability. And when you’ve got physical therapy, dialysis treatments or a surgical appointment on the line, you need reliability more than ever. That’s why we perform weekly detailing and vehicle inspections for our entire fleet, ensuring our clients always have the cleanest, safest and most reliable ride in town.
On the days you aren’t playing captain of your four-wheel ship, Stellar Transportation is the number one reliable ride for seniors in Melbourne. Contact us today to receive a free custom quote for local or long distance transportation.