The Best SUV's for Summer Getaways

As February draws to a close, that could only mean one thing: Summer is just around the corner! In a few weeks or so, it would officially be the season of sun and beaches, of family getaways and company outings, of tan lines and summer getaways. And what is a summer getaway without the right vehicle for it? Well, a lot of commuting hassle it would seem. Choosing the right SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) for your summer excursions can spell the difference between an outing that is relaxing and one that physically drains you. For your summer adventures, you would want a reliable and durable car that can safely get you to your destination, one that would perform well on the road—no matter how far your destination may be whether it may be as far as North Luzon or somewhere close by such as Pampanga Philippines.

Considering that for some, the SUV also functions as a family home, this article has listed not only the best performing SUV's but SUV's that are also comfortable and convenient to drive and ride on the road down below:

Kia Sedona

If you are traveling with a big group, it will make more sense to have an SUV that offers a spacious cabin such as the Kia Sedona. Though it has rarely been associated with minivans, the vehicle is considered to be one of the most beautiful looking cars. The Kia Sedona seats eight people and features a versatile audio system that would surely make long trips enjoyable.

Mitsubishi L200

If you are carrying a lot of extra luggage with you, your best bet would be a utilitarian vehicle such as the Mitsubishi L200. Make your camping and overnight events much easier by having space to load you tends, outdoor and sleeping equipment on the L200's bed as it provides adequate cargo space for everything you might need. The car itself seats five people including the driver as well as the passenger in front.

Toyota HiAce

The HiAce has been considered somewhat of a classic. In fact, it is the vehicle of choice for most outings and getaways considering how many people it seats. It is great for big families as well as a large group of friends. It seats fifteen people which can easily mean two families or a group of employees. Despite its extensive seating capacity, passengers would never feel uncomfortable as the air conditioning system of this SUV guarantees that passengers would not break into a sweat.

Toyota Innova

The Toyota Innova had significantly proven its worth over and over again since its debut back in 2005. In fact, it has been considered as one of the best-selling MPVs in the market. Ideal for big families and group getaways, the Innova is the premier vehicle of choice for any summer expeditions. The newest iteration of this vehicle features a key-less entry which would come in handy for whenever your hands are full, and it has been updated to have a larger headroom so that tall individuals would not have to bend their heads down to be comfortable.

Ford Escape Hybrid

Known not only as an athletic vehicle but an environment loving compact SUV as well, the Ford Escape Hybrid has received excellent greenhouse gas and pollution scores. The engine features Auto Start-Stop Technology as well which means you can save a lot of fuel. Apart from the environmentally friendly materials, the Ford Escape Hybrid has utilized, it also features a foot-operated lift gate which means it would conveniently open up with just a gentle kick under the rear bumper. This can be very handy when you are unloading mountain gear or camping equipment during a weekend or summer trip.


Author Bio: This blog is from Josephine Ibarra. Josephine is a blogger and content marketer of Alviera and Nuvali. She also loves to experience the uniqueness of his home country.

Range Rover Sport and Evoque rumored to get RS versions

A report in Autocar claims that Jaguar's RS badge and its herd of extra horsepower is walking across the aisle to the Land Rover stable. Autocar sources say the Range Rover Sport and Evoque will get RS designations, the supercharged V8 in the Sport RS getting cranked up to "at least" 542 horsepower, the 2.0-liter EcoBoost in the Evoque RS getting 300.

The magazine has spy shots of an extra potent Sport testing at the Nürburgring, slight changes to the lower parts of the SUV giving it away as a ringer. Supposedly, with the same horsepower (or more) than the RS cars in the Jaguar fold, Land Rover wants it to get from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds; that would make it just 0.1 second shy of the same run in a Jaguar XJR. The Evoque RS is said to be arriving first, perhaps this year, with the Range Rover Sport RS coming next year.

Range Rover Evoque convertible unlikely to see production

From the time when all we had were rumors of a Range Rover Evoque convertible, to the grainy spy shots of said topless SUV in some English alley, to the time it rolled out on the floor of the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, nothing could keep people from asking, "Is this really happening?"

To be fair, there were a number who asked in anticipation, enthused about the prospect of getting both a commanding driving position and wide open sky in a more toothsome package than the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. Nevertheless, the number wasn't enough to recommend the concept for production: A report in Car and Driver says the prospects aren't "as bright as we were led to believe when the crossover cabrio debuted," and that instead an Evoque with a panoramic roof that opens is a better bet.

Elsewhere in the rapidly evolving Land Rover line-up, platform harmonization and more cowbell aluminum is the way forward. From the recent use of four platforms supporting six vehicles, there will soon be only two: the EUCD architecture for the LR2 and Evoque; all else will be built on a modified version of the D7 platform created for the new Range Rover. That puts not only variants like the Chinese-market long-wheelbase Range Rover in the aluminum game, but also models like the next Defender and LR4. That latter model is expected to bow next year, the Defender might need more time while the design department moves on from the DC100, which wasn't warmly received.

Land Rover to offer 16 models by 2020

 by: George Kennedy

The Range Rover Evoque was a bold new direction for Land Rover that proved successful, but if reports are to be believed, it is only the beginning of an onslaught of new products. According to a report from Autocar, the brand associated with both opulent motoring and rugged off-road capability is embarking on a massive lineup expansion, with the goal of producing 600,000 vehicles annually and 22 million vehicles by 2020.

In order to accomplish this, a flurry of new modes are planned, including the expansion of the Freelander (LR2) lineup and the unveiling of a new Defender family. The former will include five-seat and seven seat models, while the Defender will also roll out five-seat and seven-seat editions, but also a crew-cab pickup model. Consider our interest piqued.

The Evoque family will also grow, including an Evoque XL, Evoque convertible, and a "baby Range Rover" that would slot underneath the Range Rover Sport. This amonts to a goal of expanding the Land Rover lineup to 16 new vehicles.

Jaguar/Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth has claimed "40 new JLR product launches in the next five years," according to the report. To accomplish this, JLR is throwing 2 billion pounds a year behind this expansion. Roughly 1.8 billion pounds will go to a new Chinese production facility capable of producing 130,000 vehicles per year. The strategic location of the plant can feed the Chinese and Russian markets, which have voiced a demand for more specialized, limited edition models.

This all may seem ambitious, and perhaps even present an overlapping of models. However, if the automotive marketplace has taught us anything in the last decade, it is that there really is no such thing as too many CUVs.