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Top 3 Cars for People with Active Lifestyles

by vffrunner » on Sep 05, 2014 0

If you’re the “outdoorsy” type, then the car you drive in the city should be able to get you off-road for the weekend. Whether your pursuits are kayaking, camping, or triathlons, it’s considerably easier to get out and about with a vehicle that can handle varied terrain and various equipment. The team of experts at EveryCarListed.com offered up some tips for the best cars for drivers with active lifestyles. Read on for the top three:

Jeep

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With many available models, Jeep provides vehicles with the off-road capabilities of a mountain goat, such as the Wrangler and four-door Wrangler Limited. Other models offered by Jeep are the full-sized Cherokee and highly acclaimed, award-winning Grand Cherokee. The two smaller SUVs in the lineup are the Patriot and Compass. All of these vehicles are available with four-wheel drive, which is a necessary option for off-road fun.

Audi Allroad

Audi

The Audi Allroad wraps its passengers in the cabin of an upscale crossover platform while having the off-road ability that is afforded by all-wheel drive. Although the vehicle has skid plates and four-wheel drive, it does not have the rugged capability of the Jeep line of vehicles. Handling, however, is crisp and firm — more like a sports car than a true off-road vehicle.

Hyundai Santa FE

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Available as the Santa FE or Santa FE Sport, these class-leading Hyundais offer five, six and seven-passenger seating for hauling the entire rowing team to the river. Available with powerful engines and four-wheel drive, the Santa FE models offer the necessary ground clearance for mild off-road adventures. With an interior that rivals many sedans as well as many standard features, the Santa FE offers a lot of bang for the buck.

Any of these vehicles are a good choice for people with active lifestyles who need space for their gear. These vehicles have room to carry several passengers and offer off-road ability although there are limits. The Jeep Wrangler is the strongest off-roader in the field, but not everyone has the desire to go rock busting. The best way to find out if a model is what you need is to visit a dealer and try it out with a test drive. Then, you will know for sure if a particular make is the active lifestyle vehicle for you.

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