AutomotiveMap Picks: Best Car for a Road Trip

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Chris Teague

AutomotiveMap's team of writers has picked their favorite cars for road tripping.

If you’re one of the type who just can’t wait to get on the road again, you know that there are some vehicles that are better than others for making travel great. While some may argue that cars with pointed steering and agile handling make the best road trip warriors, there’s a strong voice among consumers that says it’s better to be in a balanced ride with plush seats.

The vehicles that AutomotiveMap’s writers have chosen walk the line between the two preferences. Take a look.

2020 Hyundai Sonata

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Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motors America

Sue Mead: The Hyundai Sonata has been updated for 2020. The family-friendly five-seater features a stunning exterior presence; premium and comfortable cabin; upgrades to body structure, safety, and technology; and smooth ride. its nifty remote parking assist feature maneuvers the vehcile in/out of parking spaces and garages to load passengers or luggage hands-free.

2020 Hyundai Sonata

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Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motors America

Sue Mead: The Hyundai Sonata has been updated for 2020. The family-friendly five-seater features a stunning exterior presence; premium and comfortable cabin; upgrades to body structure, safety, and technology; and smooth ride. its nifty remote parking assist feature maneuvers the vehcile in/out of parking spaces and garages to load passengers or luggage hands-free.

2020 Hyundai Sonata

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Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motors America

Sue Mead: The Hyundai Sonata has been updated for 2020. The family-friendly five-seater features a stunning exterior presence; premium and comfortable cabin; upgrades to body structure, safety, and technology; and smooth ride. its nifty remote parking assist feature maneuvers the vehcile in/out of parking spaces and garages to load passengers or luggage hands-free.

2020 Hyundai Sonata

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Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motors America

Sue Mead: The Hyundai Sonata has been updated for 2020. The family-friendly five-seater features a stunning exterior presence; premium and comfortable cabin; upgrades to body structure, safety, and technology; and smooth ride. its nifty remote parking assist feature maneuvers the vehcile in/out of parking spaces and garages to load passengers or luggage hands-free.

2020 Hyundai Sonata

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Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motors America

Sue Mead: The Hyundai Sonata has been updated for 2020. The family-friendly five-seater features a stunning exterior presence; premium and comfortable cabin; upgrades to body structure, safety, and technology; and smooth ride. its nifty remote parking assist feature maneuvers the vehcile in/out of parking spaces and garages to load passengers or luggage hands-free.

​2019 Volvo V60 T5 R Design

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Photo courtesy of Volvo Cars USA

Harvey Briggs: Long live the long roof! Wagons are the ultimate road trip cars, especially this one. Sedan-like handling and the room to take everything with you, including a few friends if you must. I love the 2019 Volvo V60’s Scandinavian design ethos and the understated beauty of this car.

​2019 Volvo V60 T5 R Design

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Photo courtesy of Volvo Cars USA

Harvey Briggs: Long live the long roof! Wagons are the ultimate road trip cars, especially this one. Sedan-like handling and the room to take everything with you, including a few friends if you must. I love the 2019 Volvo V60’s Scandinavian design ethos and the understated beauty of this car.

​2019 Volvo V60 T5 R Design

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Photo courtesy of Volvo Cars USA

Harvey Briggs: Long live the long roof! Wagons are the ultimate road trip cars, especially this one. Sedan-like handling and the room to take everything with you, including a few friends if you must. I love the 2019 Volvo V60’s Scandinavian design ethos and the understated beauty of this car.

​2019 Volvo V60 T5 R Design

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Photo courtesy of Volvo Cars USA

Harvey Briggs: Long live the long roof! Wagons are the ultimate road trip cars, especially this one. Sedan-like handling and the room to take everything with you, including a few friends if you must. I love the 2019 Volvo V60’s Scandinavian design ethos and the understated beauty of this car.

​2019 Volvo V60 T5 R Design

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Photo courtesy of Volvo Cars USA

Harvey Briggs: Long live the long roof! Wagons are the ultimate road trip cars, especially this one. Sedan-like handling and the room to take everything with you, including a few friends if you must. I love the 2019 Volvo V60’s Scandinavian design ethos and the understated beauty of this car.

2020 Bentley Continental GT

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Photo courtesy of Bentley Motors

Chad Kirchner: Though the 2020 Bentley Continental GT eats the miles as quickly as it’ll eat the fuel, it has more tech and features than a comparable Aston Martin or Rolls-Royce two-door.

2020 Bentley Continental GT

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Photo courtesy of Bentley Motors

Chad Kirchner: Though the 2020 Bentley Continental GT eats the miles as quickly as it’ll eat the fuel, it has more tech and features than a comparable Aston Martin or Rolls-Royce two-door.

2020 Bentley Continental GT

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Photo courtesy of Bentley Motors

Chad Kirchner: Though the 2020 Bentley Continental GT eats the miles as quickly as it’ll eat the fuel, it has more tech and features than a comparable Aston Martin or Rolls-Royce two-door.

2020 Bentley Continental GT

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Photo courtesy of Bentley Motors

Chad Kirchner: Though the 2020 Bentley Continental GT eats the miles as quickly as it’ll eat the fuel, it has more tech and features than a comparable Aston Martin or Rolls-Royce two-door.

2020 Bentley Continental GT

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Photo courtesy of Bentley Motors

Chad Kirchner: Though the 2020 Bentley Continental GT eats the miles as quickly as it’ll eat the fuel, it has more tech and features than a comparable Aston Martin or Rolls-Royce two-door.

2019 Mazda Mazda6

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Photo courtesy of Mazda North America

Jesus Garcia: The 2019 Mazda Mazda6 offers trunk space that could rival a Lincoln Town Car, and a stylish interior that makes miles fly by without fatigue. The Mazda6 was one of the most comfortable vehicles ever I’ve driven across Texas, a route I take often.

2019 Mazda Mazda6

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Photo courtesy of Mazda North America

Jesus Garcia: The 2019 Mazda Mazda6 offers trunk space that could rival a Lincoln Town Car, and a stylish interior that makes miles fly by without fatigue. The Mazda6 was one of the most comfortable vehicles ever I’ve driven across Texas, a route I take often.

2019 Mazda Mazda6

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Photo courtesy of Mazda North America

Jesus Garcia: The 2019 Mazda Mazda6 offers trunk space that could rival a Lincoln Town Car, and a stylish interior that makes miles fly by without fatigue. The Mazda6 was one of the most comfortable vehicles ever I’ve driven across Texas, a route I take often.

2019 Mazda Mazda6

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Photo courtesy of Mazda North America

Jesus Garcia: The 2019 Mazda Mazda6 offers trunk space that could rival a Lincoln Town Car, and a stylish interior that makes miles fly by without fatigue. The Mazda6 was one of the most comfortable vehicles ever I’ve driven across Texas, a route I take often.

2019 Mazda Mazda6

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Photo courtesy of Mazda North America

Jesus Garcia: The 2019 Mazda Mazda6 offers trunk space that could rival a Lincoln Town Car, and a stylish interior that makes miles fly by without fatigue. The Mazda6 was one of the most comfortable vehicles ever I’ve driven across Texas, a route I take often.

2020 Nissan Altima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Perry Stern, AutoNXT: Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats stay comfortable for the duration of the drive, while the new variable-combustion turbo engine delivers great power and fuel efficiency in the 2020 Nissan Altima.

2020 Nissan Altima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Perry Stern, AutoNXT: Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats stay comfortable for the duration of the drive, while the new variable-combustion turbo engine delivers great power and fuel efficiency in the 2020 Nissan Altima.

2020 Nissan Altima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Perry Stern, AutoNXT: Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats stay comfortable for the duration of the drive, while the new variable-combustion turbo engine delivers great power and fuel efficiency in the 2020 Nissan Altima.

2020 Nissan Altima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Perry Stern, AutoNXT: Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats stay comfortable for the duration of the drive, while the new variable-combustion turbo engine delivers great power and fuel efficiency in the 2020 Nissan Altima.

2020 Nissan Altima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Perry Stern, AutoNXT: Nissan’s Zero Gravity seats stay comfortable for the duration of the drive, while the new variable-combustion turbo engine delivers great power and fuel efficiency in the 2020 Nissan Altima.

2020 Nissan Maxima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Nicole Wakelin: The 2020 Nissan Maxima delivers a smooth ride and it has a comfortable interior. It’s fun to drive and has good cargo room in its trunk.

2020 Nissan Maxima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Nicole Wakelin: The 2020 Nissan Maxima delivers a smooth ride and it has a comfortable interior. It’s fun to drive and has good cargo room in its trunk.

2020 Nissan Maxima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Nicole Wakelin: The 2020 Nissan Maxima delivers a smooth ride and it has a comfortable interior. It’s fun to drive and has good cargo room in its trunk.

2020 Nissan Maxima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Nicole Wakelin: The 2020 Nissan Maxima delivers a smooth ride and it has a comfortable interior. It’s fun to drive and has good cargo room in its trunk.

2020 Nissan Maxima

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Photo courtesy of Nissan North America

Nicole Wakelin: The 2020 Nissan Maxima delivers a smooth ride and it has a comfortable interior. It’s fun to drive and has good cargo room in its trunk.

2020 Porsche Panamera

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull: The Porsche Panamera is the best of both worlds – precise Porsche drivability and a high-tech cabin. It has a PHEV variant, which can save gas money on a trip. The Panamera also has plenty of passenger and cargo space in most grades.

2020 Porsche Panamera

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull: The Porsche Panamera is the best of both worlds – precise Porsche drivability and a high-tech cabin. It has a PHEV variant, which can save gas money on a trip. It also has plenty of passenger and cargo space in most grades.

2020 Porsche Panamera

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull: The Porsche Panamera is the best of both worlds – precise Porsche drivability and a high-tech cabin. It has a PHEV variant, which can save gas money on a trip. It also has plenty of passenger and cargo space in most grades.

2020 Porsche Panamera

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull: The Porsche Panamera is the best of both worlds – precise Porsche drivability and a high-tech cabin. It has a PHEV variant, which can save gas money on a trip. It also has plenty of passenger and cargo space in most grades.

2020 Porsche Panamera

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Photo courtesy of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull: The Porsche Panamera is the best of both worlds – precise Porsche drivability and a high-tech cabin. It has a PHEV variant, which can save gas money on a trip. It also has plenty of passenger and cargo space in most grades.

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