Memorial
Day weekend kicks off the summer vacation season and AAA is
expecting an increase in road trips this year despite record
high gas prices. With that in mind, the road savvy editors at
Kelley Blue Book picked 10 great new vehicles for a summer road
trip and then asked nearly 6,000 new car buyers which of the
10 they would most like to take a road trip in this summer.
Here is what they said:
Kelley
Blue Book Editor's Picks for Great
Road Trip Vehicles Ranked by Car Buyers
|
Rank
|
Choice
|
Percentage
|
MPG City/Hwy
|
|
1
|
2004
Chevy Tahoe |
22%
|
14/18
|
|
2
|
2004
Lincoln Navigator |
21%
|
13/18
|
|
3
|
2004
Lexus LS430 |
17%
|
18/25
|
|
4
|
2004
Mercedes E-Class |
11%
|
17/24
|
|
5
|
2005
Dodge Magnum |
8%
|
21/28
|
|
6
|
2004
Toyota Sienna |
6%
|
18/24
|
|
7
|
2004
VW Jetta TDI Wgn |
5%
|
32/43
|
|
8
|
2004
Hyundai XG350L |
4%
|
17/26
|
|
9
|
2004
Subaru Outback |
4%
|
20/27
|
|
10
|
2004
Mazda3 5-door |
3%
|
26/34
|
|
Regardless
of gas prices, car buyers may be looking for size and comfort
for their 2004 summer road trip as they overwhelmingly pick
large SUVs. The Chevy Tahoe and the Lincoln Navigator top the
list garnering almost half of the votes. Just below large SUVs,
summer travelers look to ride in the lap of luxury picking the
Lexus LS 430 and the Mercedes E-Class as other top choices for
the road this summer.
Kelley Blue Book Editor's Comments on Each Vehicle
Chevrolet
Tahoe
- This workhorse has a third row seat, available 4-wheel drive
and big towing capacity. The OnStar system and XM Satellite
Radio will keep you secure and constantly entertained. Bring
all the toys and the kids too. (CONTINUE...)
