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There may be no better time than now to get away. And if you’re looking for alternatives to flying, there may be no better way to travel than by four wheels. Here’s KBB’s list of the 10 Best Road Trip Cars for 2020. From 2-seaters to off-roaders, these are your best bets if you decide to embark on a Great American Road Trip.
2020 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
There’s nothing better than wind-in-your-hair motoring and this iconic American pony car is the perfect mount for a road trip. With room for four and a fair amount of trunk space, the Ford F, +0.51% Mustang is the closest thing to an open-top family hauler you can buy. The standard EcoBoost Mustang Convertible is nearly $13,000 less than the $45,000 V8-powered GT. But we’d rather have 460 horses at hand when hitting the open road.
2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
The Hyundai Sonata hybrid
Hyundai
Cutting-edge styling and cool technology like a digital key and remote self-parking make the Hyundai HYMTF, +9.18% Sonata the latest word in family sedans. The Sonata boasts a roomy cabin and ample trunk space. The Hybrid version boasts 54 mpg on the highway, so you’ll be able to go a long way before stopping for gas. Pricing for non-hybrid starts at $23,600, while the Hybrid, which will be available soon, is expected to cost around $30,000.
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2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
The Jeep Gladiator
Jeep
The standard Wrangler is a terrific off-roader in its own right. However, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator builds on that heritage with the functionality of a pickup bed. And the rugged Rubicon trim is set up to take you places beyond the pavement’s end on your road trip. So you can take plenty of your stuff including bikes, kayaks, and camping gear on that trek into the backwoods to practice the ultimate in social distancing.
2020 Land Rover Defender
Speaking of the ultimate in social distancing, going deep into the hinterlands is one of the 2020 Land Rover Defender’s calling cards. The 4-door version of the 110 is slated to come here first priced at about $50,000. It has all of Land Rover’s off-road chops along with some cool new tech including its “ClearSight” ground screen that shows you on the 10-inch center touchscreen the immediate terrain ahead.
2020 Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet
Meanwhile, back on solid tarmac, the all-new Chevrolet Corvette makes our list of Best Road Trip Cars. For 2020, it has a mid-engine layout, sharp styling, and handling to match. The Corvette may only carry two, but it has plenty of cargo space both up front and beneath the rear hatch aft of the engine. And you’ll be able to enjoy open-air motoring with the coupe’s lift-out roof panel or in the soft-top convertible.
2020 Lincoln Aviator
If you’re looking to hit the road in high style, the all-new 2020 Lincoln Aviator is your ticket. Three rows of seating, 400-horsepower from its turbocharged V6, and a high level of creature comforts are at your beck and call for a high-end grand tour. While all-wheel drive is available, the standard rear-drive layout means this is a luxury cruiser that can tow. Lincoln also offers a plug-in hybrid version that tops the range of Aviator models.
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2020 Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler
With the Pacifica, one family-friendly option is the long-range plug-in hybrid version. Later this year, the Chrysler Pacifica will have an all-wheel-drive option. That makes this a road trip car that is equally adept at moving your crew to the slopes as it is to the beach. While the AWD package is a midyear add, wait a little longer and you’ll benefit from a styling face-lift set to bow later as a 2021 model.
2020 Kia Telluride
The Kia Telluride
Kia
Sharp styling, plenty of cabin space, and potent V6 power are all factors in the 2020 Kia Telluride’s selection as best new model in Kelley Blue Book’s annual Best Buy Awards. In addition to great packaging and purposeful looks, the Kia Telluride offers more by way of its industry-leading 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and 10 year/100,00-mile powertrain coverage. All of which means you can take the road in confidence when driving a Telluride.
2020 Toyota Highlander
A stalwart in the 3-row crossover SUV category, the 2020 Toyota Highlander benefits from a total redesign that gives it a sleeker look and a richer interior. As one of Toyota’s TM, +0.02% most popular models, it has a wide range of trims including hybrid versions in both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations.
2020 Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback
Subaru
The 2020 Subaru Outback tops this year’s list of the best road trip cars. Part SUV, part station wagon, the Outback has it all and can do it all. It offers the convenience and practicality of a car-based station wagon with the ground clearance needed for credible off-road capability. It comes standard will all-wheel drive as well as Subaru’s FUJHY, +1.21% EyeSight suite of safety and driver assists. And it’s pretty cool-looking to boot. Redesigned for 2020, the all-new Outback has a highly refined interior that complements its hardy mechanicals.
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