Tampa Traffic Is No Joke — But Your Commute Doesn’t Have to Be a Grind
If you drive anywhere near Brandon, Riverview, or downtown Tampa, you already know — traffic here feels like a full-time job. Between clogged exits on I-75, red-light marathons on Brandon Blvd, and the daily downpour surprises, commuting in this city can wear you down fast.
But here's the thing: some Tampa drivers have figured out how to drive smarter — not harder. They upgraded to a Mitsubishi.
At Brandon Mitsubishi, we’re seeing more drivers get ahead of the curve by choosing cars built for modern traffic, not yesterday’s roads. Here are the five features that are making all the difference.
1. MI-PILOT Assist: Your Daily Driving Assistant
Tampa highways are unpredictable — your car shouldn’t be.
Mitsubishi’s MI-PILOT Assist combines Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist to help you maintain distance from the car ahead and stay centered in your lane.
It doesn’t just respond — it predicts.
Drivers love it for commutes along I-4, I-75, and the Selmon Expressway. Whether it's stop-and-go or open road, MI-PILOT takes the pressure off so you arrive focused and calm.
Learn more: mitsubishicars.com/mi-pilot-assist
2. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto: Hands-Free Control for Real-Life Driving
Whether you're taking a call, reading a text, or getting directions, Mitsubishi integrates your smartphone seamlessly. No distractions. No reaching. No excuses.
Route to downtown Tampa, reply to your boss, or pull up your favorite playlist — all by voice.
For Brandon commuters who spend hours a week behind the wheel, this is more than convenience. It’s a productivity tool.
Details: edmunds.com/mitsubishi/outlander/2023/features-specs
3. Real-Time Navigation That Actually Works
No more guessing if traffic’s ahead — your Mitsubishi knows before you do.
Mitsubishi’s built-in navigation (in select trims) includes real-time traffic updates and rerouting via systems like TomTom.
Want Google Maps or Waze? Just connect your phone through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto — Mitsubishi lets you choose how you get there.
Whether you're rerouting around downtown or jumping off US-301 to save time, this feature means you’re always one step ahead.
4. Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Your Built-In Safety Net
Merging onto I-75 during rush hour? Backing out of a tight spot at Westfield Mall?
Mitsubishi’s Blind Spot Warning system watches the lanes you can’t see. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert warns you if cars are approaching as you reverse. No more inching out and hoping for the best.
According to FLHSMV crash reports, thousands of local accidents each year are caused by lane-change and parking misjudgments. These systems help protect you from being part of that statistic.
Source: flhsmv.gov
5. ECO Mode and Elite Fuel Efficiency
In a world of rising gas prices, Mitsubishi gives Tampa drivers a real financial edge.
The Mitsubishi Mirage delivers up to 43 MPG on the highway, making it one of the most fuel-efficient gas-powered cars on the market today. Combine that with ECO Mode, and your daily drive becomes a master class in efficiency.
Source: fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2023_Mitsubishi_Mirage
Don’t Settle for Old-School Driving in a Modern Traffic World
If your vehicle isn’t:
- Helping you avoid traffic
- Keeping you safely in control
- Connecting you without distraction
- Stretching every mile of fuel — then it’s not working hard enough for you.
Mitsubishi is.
Test Drive the Smarter Commute at Brandon Mitsubishi
We’re not just a dealership — we’re your local commute solution center.
Stop by Brandon Mitsubishi today and test drive a smarter way to do Tampa traffic.
Brandon Mitsubishi
1730 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
Call: (813) 628-4444
Browse inventory: www.brandonmitsubishi.com
Sources:
- U.S. Census Bureau – Tampa Metro Commute Data
- mitsubishicars.com/mi-pilot-assist
- edmunds.com/mitsubishi/outlander/2023/features-specs
- flhsmv.gov – Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Annual Report
- fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2023_Mitsubishi_Mirage
