Top 10 Cars for Long Journeys

Most comfortable cruisers for road trips 

If you spend a lot of time in your car covering long distances, you know that there are certain boxes your car needs to tick to save you money, stress, and your back! The top cars for long journeys need to be powerful, comfortable, and packed with entertainment, convenience, and safety tech. They need to be good on fuel too! 

Here we look at the top 10 cars for long journeys, if you’re in the market for your next four-wheeled motorway mate… 

Jaguar F Pace

Far from the saloon car history of the Jag is the F-Pace, an SUV rooted firmly in the 21st Century. Its range of powerful engines, from four-cylinder diesel to the supercharged V6 means that you’ll have no concerns about getting going, and both Luxury and Sport trims come with a whole range of driver convenience features. 

Mercedes-Benz S Class

A sleek-looking car with a smooth ride quality is exactly what you need when you’re spending a fair amount of time behind the wheel, and the Mercedes-Benz S Class delivers. All models have an automatic gearbox fitted, with imperceptible gear changes and no annoying clutch control. You’ll be able to cruise along in comfort and style! 

Peugeot 2008

Upgraded in 2019, the Peugeot 2008 is a compact crossover with a generous amount of room on board - how’s a 434L boot for practicality? If you want your car to feel more like a spacious hatchback on your long journeys without compromising on power, the 2008 is a car to take a look at.

Volkswagen Tiguan

On long journeys, you need a car that can handle itself, and the Volkswagen Tiguan is certainly up to that challenge. A comfortable interior that doesn’t skimp on practicality is coupled with a rugged-looking exterior, for style as well as substance. The diesel version will have you flying along, and many models come with wow-factor features such as a panoramic roof, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. 

Ford Kuga

Going up against the likes of the Qashqai, you may imagine that the Ford Kuga may struggle in the face of such competition, but it definitely doesn’t, as a powerful car perfect for going the distance in its own right. There are plenty of trim levels available on the used market, meaning there’s a Kuga for everyone’s budget. 

BMW X3

In its automatic form, the BMW X3 is a comfortable drive to take wherever you go; particularly if that’s a long distance on a regular basis. There’s plenty of room in the back for luggage, and with many models in possession of the 2-litre diesel under the bonnet, you’ll be cruising along without a worry in the world. 

Honda HR-V

You’re in safe hands on the likes of motorways and dual carriageways in the capable HR-V thanks to its well-built chassis and hard-wearing interior. There’s plenty of storage space within this rugged-looking car, and features such as cruise control and climate control help keep each journey comfortable and plain sailing. 

Audi Q2

If you’re not already acquainted with the Q2, let us introduce you; it has all the luxury of Audi, with the practicality of a car you just can’t be without. If you regularly go long distances but also need a car that’s easy enough to park around town, consider this compact SUV.

DS 3

If fuel efficiency is a concern of yours but you still need to regularly do a fair amount of mileage, take a look at the DS 3. Don’t be fooled by the frugal petrol engines; this car still packs a punch when needed, and the audio options on board will keep the tunes going while you cross the country. 

Lexus UX

Dipping your toe into the world of battery-powered motoring? If you can’t afford to take a risk on performance by reducing your emissions, say hello to the Lexus UX. It looks good and it drives well thanks to its 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, and with the help of the onboard self-charging battery, you’ll be helped along by a little electricity to save money and emissions. 

Find a car for your long journeys at Avalon Motor Company 

If you’re looking for a car that’s going to be with you over long stretches of road, you know to head to Avalon Motor Company in Somerset - the choice we have available is huge! See all our latest arrivals by checking out our online showroom, or head to our site in Glastonbury where we can introduce you to the car you’d been looking for.