Random Best Road Trip Cars (16 items)

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  (#5) Tesla Model S

  • Tesla Motors, Tesla

  Possibly one of the greatest cars ever built, the Tesla Model S adds to its cred by being an almost ideal road tripper. It's big, somewhat heavy and has a long wheelbase. That makes for a smooth ride and high-speed cruising. It's got up to 650 horsepower, 80 miles to the gallon fuel efficiency, all-wheel drive, massive storage space, and easy seating for five. Of course, it's electric, so you'll have to stop and recharge - but Tesla's Supercharger stations are everywhere now, so range almost isn't a factor. 
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  (#11) Lincoln MKZ

  • Lincoln

  With 300 horsepower from its top V-6 engine, the MKZ isn't exactly a Hot Rod Lincoln. But its power is more than adequate, and this LS sedan replacement is one of Lincoln's best selling vehicles. No, it's not a sports car or a canyon carver, but the MKZ is one of those cars that just runs like a train once you set the cruise control at freeway speeds. Four-cylinder versions are good for 33 mpg, and V-7 models for 26 mpg. That's nothing to write home about, but the Lincoln's huge interior space, luxury amenities, storage space, and highway manners more than make up for it. 
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  (#10) Dodge Magnum SRT-8

  Of all the modern American station wagons that ever came close to being cool, Dodge's now-extinct Magnum sits at the top of the list. All right, it's also the only car on that list. But it's still at the top. It's essentially a wagon version of a Chrysler 300C, and the SRT-8 is reasonably comfortable. With 425 horsepower worth of Hemi, don't expect better than 20 miles to the gallon. But otherwise, this Mopar seems almost custom-built for cross-country, high-speed cruises. 
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  (#15) Honda Insight

  • Honda

  Well, it's a mid-sized hatchback hybrid that isn't a Prius. That's the Insight's primary attribute: it isn't a Prius. Other than the not-Yoyota-ness of its being, the Insight offers great fuel economy, low cost of purchase, low insurance costs, availability at rental lots, and massive interior volume for your stuff and your front-seat passengers. The back seat is on the smallish side though, and while it is pretty good on the highway, the Insight's really best if your road trip consists of hopping from city to city. 
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  (#16) Honda Fit

  • Honda

  Subcompacts are generally the worst of all possible places to be for extended periods of time. But the Fit's a bit of an exception, owing largely to the fact that its interior volume compares pretty well to a lot of full-sized sedans. It will easily fit four adults, with plenty of space left for luggage and junk that accumulates along the way. Fuel economy isn't as great as you'd expect - a Corvette will do better on the highway if driven properly. But the ride is surprisingly good for such a short wheelbase, and the Fit is happy and sprightly in cities and on twisty roads. 
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  (#6) BMW 5-Series Sportwagon

  Bavaria's take on the station wagon is practically a Lear Jet on wheels. It's engineered to cover vast stretches of Europe at triple-digit speeds, so interstate capability is a given. It's a 5-Series, so of course it's got every luxury amenity available that you've ever heard of. The diesel version even gets upward of 40 mpg, so the 5-Series is pretty frugal in terms of fuel economy. Granted, that's the only frugal thing about it, since you can easily option one into the six figures. Still, if you've got the money, there are few better choices out there. 

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