Joanna James
There's no better experience than a road trip in a fine car, the sheer joy of travelling the open road in a machine that's a pleasure to drive is one of life's little pleasures. This article looks at 2019's best road trip worthy vehicles.
The perfect vehicle for small families, the Subaru Crosstrek delivers both comfort and toughness in a compact body. Oh, and it's pretty easy on the fuel too. The roomy vehicle records 27 mpg within the city and an even more impressive 33 mpg once you hit the highway. It's rugged and stylish, with a roomy interior and a ground clearance of 8.7 inches together with all-wheel drive capacity; the SUV is ideal for those exploratory drives off the beaten path.
Honda delivered well with the introduction of the FIT, where customers were given economy, space and style in one vehicle; the HRV takes the notch up as the manufacturer's smallest crossover vehicle. The generous 6.7 inches clearance space is enhanced by the 'Magic Seat' interior concept, which in case you are wondering, offers 5 varied types of cabin; you can choose from normal, utility, split, tall and lounge the latter sounds absolutely heavenly making you want to take this vehicle out on the open road. The HRV is amongst Sri Lanka's favoured Japanese vehicles and if you are planning a road trip around the gorgeous island, look for Casons Rent a Car or any other reputed agent offering you a pretty impressive portfolio of reliable vehicles you'll love to drive. By the way, if you are visiting the island for romantic purposes, like planning a wedding, hiring limousines in Sri Lanka is a breeze too.
Now this car screams road trip and really you need the open road to truly savour the fine art of driving this classic model. One of the most visually appealing four-door sedans you will come across, the Aston Martin Rapid S combines the brand's primary values – luxurious comfort and style with speed! The V12 powered vehicle will do more than put a grin on your face as you cruise the open road delighting in the 8-speed automatic gear shift as you rev from 0 to 60mph in 4.2 seconds!
The classic American convertible gets even better in its 6th generation. The car is improved on all aspects from the classy interior to the independent suspension which is applied to both front and rear. The tech features are enhanced as well, with digital instruments measuring speed and updating you on miles left to cover all while ensuring your mood is taken care of with the right tunes blasting from the very impressive stereo set-up. This car really doesn't need lots of pep talk to promote it's a legend on its own and made for those open-top road trips that summer heralds.
This vehicle dispels the myths surrounding diesel-powered vehicles and delivers well on fuel economy, cutting down on the number of pit stops along the way. The new technology boasts 40 mpg when cruising the highway, which will sell the brand to anyone. The engine does not need publicity, it's the perfect road trip ready power, what stands out against other vehicles is the fact the XDrive is a wagon and you've got all that space for luggage, snacks, your pet - basically anything you deem necessary to take on a road trip!
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