They are getting more stylish with time (goodbye soccer-mom-style
cars), and are often the best option for families and people who need a
versatile and roomy vehicle to get around. The maintenance on these cars is
usually very low compared to brands like BMW and Audi, and the growing trend of
low fuel consumption in more types of cars means you will be saving money in
more ways than one.
This fall, whether you are driving your kids back and forth
from middle school or you are a student getting yourself around a new city,
consider these five options for versatile back-to-school vehicles that will
last you through the school year and far beyond.
Chevy Trax
The Chevy Trax is a conventional SUV that isn’t lacking in
style or functionality. Despite being a
subcompact crossover, a “shrunk down” version of an SUV, the car has
lots of storage space and 5 very comfortable seats for repeat journeys to and
from school with the kids and their friends.
It’s a very maneuverable and versatile on the road, with available
all-wheel drive for those tricky and sudden situations - and it’s relatively
small size helps a lot when navigating the tight turns of the city.
The 2019 Chevy Trax is starting at about $21,000.
Subaru Crosstrek
The Subaru Crosstrek is another versatile option
for getting to and from school, as its performance-based engineering makes it
one of the most comfortable and quiet cars that can still pull its weight in
tricky and dangerous situations.
Every Subaru car comes with all-wheel-drive, including the
Crosstrek, and this vehicle in particular is known for its very responsive
handling and maneuvering abilities. The car is very well insulated too, making
for a near-silent ride even in loud environments - you’ll need to go many miles
per hour above 60 on the highway for the sound of the car to begin to show.
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is starting at about $21,895.
Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey is a
powerful minivan that will be able to easily traverse even rugged
terrain with its powerful engine and well-engineered body. The engine has 280
horsepower on a 10-speed automatic transmission as well as a less than 6-second
0-60 miles per hour startup - this is a fun car that can surprise you and your
kids with its abilities and its versatility.
The Odyssey is a good car for carrying big loads, as its
huge back can expand without even lowering any chairs. Instead, the chairs
slide around and can be rearranged to open up more space without sacrificing
rider comfort.
The 2019 Honda Odyssey goes for about $30,000.
Lexus RX 350
The Lexus RX 350 is one of the most decked-out vehicles on
this list, so to say, with an abundance of standard fixtures, bonus features,
and additional additions. The RX 350 comes with high-tech driver assistance,
including everything from cruise control to pedestrian detection systems, and
it also comes with a host of technical infotainment features, such as 9 quality
speakers and a touchscreen dashboard, that make your journeys as safe yet as
satisfying as possible.
The RX 350 is a powerful car, at 295 horsepower on a 3.5
liter v6 engine, and it has equally impressive handling, steering, and crash
test scores to match.
The Lexus RX 350 is starting at about $43,470.
Jeep Compass
The Jeep Compass is a relatively recent version of a jeep
that has been called a less modular Wrangler and a smaller version of the Jeep
Grand Cherokee. The Jeep Compass is meant
to be used off-road, which can be useful if you live in mountainous
or rugged areas, or an area with variable and extreme weather, as it is
purposefully built to be able to handle all kinds of conditions.
Because of this mindset, the car has an incredibly smooth
and comfortable ride when you drive on normal roads. The Compass has great
space for its passengers, the independent suspension smooths out the bumps and
rocks in the road incredibly well, and great handling.
The 2019 Jeep Compass goes for about $21,295.
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