Top Six Best Cars for Road Trips

One of the best things about living in Arizona is that road trip season lasts just about all year long. If you’re a fan of hitting the road to explore the far reaches of The Grand Canyon State and beyond, it’s best to do so in comfort. 

Enjoy your adventures to the fullest by finding a vehicle that will be well suited for your travels. When your car, truck, or SUV is ready to handle the long haul, you can experience the world with more confidence. 

Best Cars for a Long Drive

Whether you’re planning a solo trip, traveling with friends, or taking a family vacation, choosing the right vehicle can make all of the difference. Choosing the destination will always be the most important thing, but it definitely helps when you enjoy the journey. These six vehicles for road trips will help you get where you’re going with style, comfort, and convenience.

1 – Chevy Tahoe

Need to keep the entire family comfortable? Packing for several nights? Hauling ATVs for some fun in the desert? You can do it all with the brand new Tahoe. This vehicle may be the most capable in a long line of legendary SUVs.

The cabin is roomier than ever, and smart design features make the most of its cavernous space. Choose an available Power Sliding Center Console if you want more storage in the front. If you’re primarily concerned with much larger items, look to the rear of the vehicle with up to 122.9 cubic feet of space. When you’re thinking even bigger, use nine available camera views to haul with ease.

People will be comfortable, too. The third row has 40% more legroom than the previous Tahoe, and the chairs are higher than they were previously. Advanced safety and driver assistance features make the size manageable for the driver, and the modern infotainment system makes long rides better for everyone involved.

2 – Chevy Impala

If a sedan is more your style, look to this full-size car that retains some sporty qualities while still offering a spacious interior. It’s sophisticated enough on the inside to make you feel like you’re traveling in luxurious fashion and sleek enough on the outside to make you feel confident when you arrive at your destination. 

Classic touches and sophisticated technologies combine effortlessly in the balanced Chevy Impala. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make the touchscreen display your command center, and you can even get Alexa built right in.

When you have 305 horsepower and Direct Injection, you’ll remember that road trips don’t have to be boring. Your passengers will be almost as excited for the ride as you are, thanks in part to ample headroom and legroom for up to five people. 18.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo space will make sure everyone can pack a bag, too.

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3 – Chevy Equinox

If you don’t quite need a behemoth like the Tahoe or Suburban, the 2021 Equinox is small enough to zip around town and spacious enough to leave it all behind. It seats up to five and comes with available all-wheel drive so you can take your entire crew just about anywhere you want to go. Advanced safety features make it easy to drive with confidence, which is ideal when the whole family is taking shifts behind the wheel.

Chevy Safety Assist and other driver assistance features won’t be the only things contributing to smooth travels. The folding bench seat is capable of a 60/40 split, allowing you to configure the vehicle in a way that makes the most sense for your combination of passengers and cargo. There’s even hidden storage under the rear cargo floor. Keep valuables out of sight without unloading the entire car overnight, or simply keep things organized.

4 –  Bolt EV

Most people don’t think of electric vehicles for road trips, but that’s all starting to change. Drivers of the Chevy Bolt EV are leading the way by showing that it's possible to go further without touching a drop of gasoline. This electric vehicle gets an EPA-estimated 259 miles of range on a full charge. 

That’s plenty of distance for about four hours of highway driving here in Arizona, and you can extend the range by knowing how to find charging stations. Public use of available DC fast charging will add about 100 miles of range in 30 minutes of use, which is ideal when you’re just stopping for lunch. Find another charging station if you plan to spend the night away from home, and you’ll be ready to get on the road again first thing in the morning.

State-of-the-art technology like the myChevrolet Mobile App will serve as your co-pilot on the road. Energy Assist accounts for information about your vehicle’s current charge and driving conditions to find the most efficient route for you. 

Your vehicle will find convenient places for you to plug in so you can stretch the range. While you’re away, make the most of the folding rear seats to maximize your space for both passengers and cargo.

5 – Chevy Traverse

If the Tahoe is a bit too big, but the Equinox is still too small, the Chevy Traverse may be just right. This mid-size SUV offers plenty of room to accommodate people and all of their gear, but it doesn’t compromise on style or capability. It seats as many as eight, tows as much as 5,000 pounds, or gets up to 27 miles per gallon on the highway. Simply put, the new Traverse will do almost anything you ask of it.

Choose leather-appointed seats if you want to cruise stylishly, and take it all in when you have the available Dual SkyScape two-panel power sunroof. Heated and ventilated front seats are available, which will keep you comfortable even as you move into new climates. Passengers can access the third row easily, and you’ll still be able to hear the back seat thanks to a noise-canceling cabin. 

6 – Chevy Colorado

This midsize truck was built to tackle challenges easily and with style. It’s one of the best tools you could ever want for your next adventure, and it’s highly customizable depending on your style. 

If you appreciate the finer things in life, opt for available leather-appointed heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a Bose sound system. If you prefer to live ruggedly and venture off of the beaten path, choose the Colorado ZR2 trim level with increased ground clearance and an off-road suspension. Any essentials you bring with you will be easily accessible thanks to the CornerStep rear bumper and functional bed.

Test Drive a New Chevy in Arizona Today

It can be easy to nail down some of the most important features you need for your next road trip, while other qualities are more nuanced. The best way to see how a vehicle drives is to get yourself behind the wheel where the rubber meets the road. 

Visit one of the premier Chevy Dealers in Arizona to test drive one of these new vehicles and decide which you want to be in when you next hit the road.

Joe has been closely associated with the automotive industry for the past 10 years. He worked closely with dealerships at his previous job with the Charlotte Observer, who had a partnership with Cars.com. At his current role, he is actively involved in promoting the Chevy brand in the Phoenix-Metro area along with Valley Chevy.