Traveling in a rental car is a great idea for an unforgettable family vacation. For example, imagine picking up a van rental DFW Dallas Airport and expecting a pleasant driving experience. Sounds great? Yes, but what pleasant experience can there be when you rent a family car?
Some people think that renting a big car means giving up all hope of looking cool while driving. Fortunately, this is far from the truth.
Audi Q8
The Audi Q8 is one of the coolest full-size crossovers you'll find on the car rental market. It's not just that it has the same platform as the Lamborghini Urus. After all, it offers a full range of performance, technology, and comfort options.
The five-seater Q8 features a world-class interior, equipped with top-tier materials and the latest automotive technology on board. In addition to the 12.3-inch customizable Audi Virtual Cockpit dashboard, the Q8 has a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system mounted above the 8.6-inch touchscreen controls.
Leather upholstery is standard. Under the hood of the Q8, you'll find a 335-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine. With the SQ8, you get a twin-turbo V8 engine with 500 horsepower.
Ram 1500 TRX
Today's full-size crew-cab pickups are like SUVs with beds. Their cabins have plenty of room for families and plenty of room to carry cargo. Most of them feature excellent towing ability and can haul whatever you need for the weekend or vacation.
With a 702-horsepower supercharged V8 engine from the Dodge Hellcat range, the Ram 1500 TRX doesn't just make you look cool. It will make you the royal specialty of the suburban area. The TRX is currently the fastest production pickup in the world. It can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.
Ram offers a large TRX cockpit with fabric and vinyl seats or leather and suede upholstery. It features a 12-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
Volkswagen GTI
Compact five-seat rental cars with easily accessible trunks are great family cars. Unfortunately, many of them are pretty boring. The exception to this rule is the Volkswagen GTI, which combines the performance of a sports car with the versatility of a station wagon.
The GTI offers a combination of great performance and handling with the comfort and refinement you want from a vehicle that transports your family. At the same time, there’s ample room for passengers in both rows of seats.
Under the hood, you'll find a 228-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine that sends power to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
Subaru Outback Wilderness
If your family adventure includes driving as far out of the city as possible, the Subaru Outback is likely to be on your car rental list. This vehicle is easy to drive and has an outstanding safety level. So, Outback is perfect for you, even if it's your first-time car rental.
In addition to the all-wheel-drive system common to all Outbacks, the Subaru Outback Wilderness has increased ground clearance and off-road tires mounted on 17-inch wheels. Improved and re-tuned suspension components as well as an exclusive exterior round out the pleasant upgrades to the vehicle. The X-Mode traction control system has additional modes to expand the conditions in which the newest Outback will perform well.
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk
The first thing that strikes you about this car is the amazing acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. The second feature is the wonderful exhaust sound it makes on the road. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk offers standard all-wheel drive and a 707-horsepower supercharged V8 engine from the Dodge SRT Hellcat family.
The five-seater Grand Cherokee has one of the oldest designs in its class, but its interior still impresses with its style and high-quality materials. Plus, engineers have installed an 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
Ford Bronco Sport
The all-new Bronco isn't the only cool SUV introduced by Ford. The company also revealed the more compact Ford Bronco Sport. Based on the same platform as the Ford Escape, the Bronco Sport is a powerful SUV crossover at an affordable price.
Available only with all-wheel drive, the Bronco Sport offers a turbocharged engine with 181 or 250 horsepower. Both powertrains have excellent torque to keep you out of trouble when driving off-road and provide fast acceleration on the highway. Both engines work together with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Toyota Camry TRD
The Toyota Camry is a great family car, but the Camry TRD with a 301-horsepower V6 engine will exceed your expectations. The lowered suspension tuned for highway driving, a distinctive exterior, and larger disc brakes makes this model an outstanding choice for a family trip.
Inside the five-seater Camry TRD, you'll find SofTex synthetic leather upholstery and aluminum sports pedals. Unfortunately, you are giving up the folding rear seat found on standard Camry's. This reduces your cargo-transportation flexibility. A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system is standard and allows you to take full advantage of the car’s multimedia experience.
