Washington, D.C., is one of those cities where the “right” vehicle isn’t just about taste, it’s about survival in a very specific driving ecosystem. Streets are tighter than they look on maps, parking is limited, traffic is unpredictable, and enforcement is serious.
At the same time, D.C. isn’t a purely urban island. People constantly move between neighbourhoods, Maryland suburbs, Northern Virginia, and weekend destinations like Shenandoah or Annapolis.
That means the best vehicles for D.C. must balance city practicality with enough comfort and confidence for occasional longer drives outside the District…