Spring is here and with summer edging closer, now’s the time to start planning those glorious road trips and weekend breaks you’ve been dreaming of. Here are some vehicles that are ideal to have along for the ride – whatever your getaway style.
A top-5 best-seller this year for a reason, boasting multiple trim levels with options for five or seven seats, two-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, unleaded or a Plug-in Hybrid EV that really shines.
It’s Australia’s most popular and longest-standing PHEV. You’ll be able to keep going and going, with a 20kW battery providing up to 84km EV-only range, backed up by a 56L petrol tank. Hybrid petrol power means fuel efficiency of 1.5L/100km is within reach. The option of seven flexible seats lets you and the family stretch out, bring friends, or get adventurous with up to 2000L of cargo space with seats folded. Plus, the auto tailgate makes packing up much less hassle.
Make the switch to Mustang Mach-E, a sleek coupe-SUV with looks to thrill. it comfortably seats five. Yet it's also a family fortress that comfortably seats five (plus cargo).
The Select model (pictured) offers range of up to 460km, rising to 600km for the Premium spec. Road trip playlists sound better through a 10-speaker B&O sound system with dash-integrated sound bar. You might opt for the ‘Untame’ driving mode on the way, amping up the interior sound and driving dynamics. ‘Whisper’ may be more suitable heading home with little’ies. Topped off with a huge portrait touchscreen and one-pedal driving, Mach-E keeps driver and passenger happy.
KONA knows what everyday drivers want, proven this year by adding Drive Car of the Year Best Small SUV <$50k to its awards.
Its range includes petrol / hybrid (with sports-bred N-Line options) and full EV models. Hyundai’s SmartSense safety package brings the latest safety tech as standard. The steering column shift-by-wire gear lever frees up the centre console to store your travel essentials like phones, wallets, keys, and more. On a longer trip, vary the mood with ambient lighting featuring 64 custom colours. And for those all-important rest breaks, zero-gravity front seats designed for the ultimate comfort of weightlessness offer supreme relaxation before the holiday even begins.
Embrace affordable luxury and a premium driving experience. Tuned on Australia urban, country, and outback roads, the Sportage is made for comfort and reliability in local conditions. Diesel models incorporate a Terrain Mode Selector to optimise performance in mud, snow or sand.
Sportage’s imposing stature and long body make room for more, such as second row space and extra luggage capacity. From the SX model upwards, second row seats can be remote power folded, while the SX+ tier adds a Smart Power Tailgate and heated front seats. The Kia stable's safety systems help ensure you arrive at your sojourn smoothly as well as in style.
