If you've been thinking about taking that last road trip of the summer, in a brand new car, here are some of your best options. These vehicles, rated by CNNMoney's Peter Valdes-Dapena, are the best cars to take out on a long spin. The older models of a majority of these cars are just as reliable, so if your getting a used car, consider these makes. The first step to picking out a car worthy of road trips, look for: - Fuel Efficiency: Gas prices and the environment is a huge concern when choosing a vehicle.
- Adequate Storage Space: This may fluctuate depending on a person's lifestyle, but if you’re going on a road trip, you need a car that can handle luggage and lots of it.
- Comfort: Having a family, or a few buddies in the car for a long period of time, means that the car must be spacious and comfortable to seat more than one passenger.
- Safety: This is a huge concern, especially when road trips are a consideration, as you are on the road for long periods of time. The car should be reliable, and have a good collision test rating.
The top 8 road cars, according to Valdes-Dapena, are also well-performing. A car should be able to handle some roughness on a road trip; you never know what you may encounter. The top 8 cars are as follows: · Mercedes-Benz S550
· Buick Lucerne CSX
· Ford Mustang V-6 Convertible
· Chrysler Pacifica Touring
· Ford Crown Victoria LX Sport
· Honda Civic EX Sedan
· Jaguar XK8 Coupe
· Chevrolet Corvette For more information, and pictures, check out Valedes-Dapena's article "Eight great road trip cars"
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