The Best 2019 Cars And Trucks For Dads
A great "Dad car" can mean different things to different people. For some Dads, it means a mean looking sports car with plenty of horsepower. For other Dads, it means a roomy SUV that has plenty of room to pack all of the family's things. And some Dads like to have a combination of something a bit zippy and sporty than can still handle a trip to the beach. Here, in no particular order, are the best Dad cars of 2019.
2019 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Depending on where you live, there may be no better car than a Jeep Wrangler. For Dad's who live near the beach or near the mountains or even in land-locked areas, the Wrangler has been fun to drive since its inception in the mid-40's.
The four door body style allows Fathers to do a bit of off-roading while still having room for car seats and kid supplies. As an added bonus, the 2019 model features an all new body design.
2019 Hyundai Genesis G70
Some Dads are greedy. They want to drive a luxury car that gets great gas mileage, provides a ton of horsepower, is very safe and incredibly affordable. The Hyundai Genesis not only meets all these goals, it does so at around half the price of a standard luxury car.
The sporty and fashionable G70 can even make for a great family car with its four doors and ample trunk space. This is the car for the Dad that wants to look like a million bucks without spending that much.
2019 Nissan Maxima
The Nissan Maxima has now been around for 37 years. It started out as a compact car. It then experienced a long run as a mid-sized vehicle. Today's Maxima now looks and drives like a sports car.
With sleek looks and an agreeable price point, it's the kind of car any Dad would be happy to drive. And unlike most sports cars, the Maxima comes with four doors and can easily handle car seats and the other stuff that comes along with kids.
2019 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru has earned a number of fans for its lineup of fun to drive cars. For Dads who like to go to the beach or take the family camping, the Crosstrek can be the perfect vehicle.
The four-door crossover can fit two car seats in the back and has ample trunk space for your kid's stuff. The car also has a number of smart safety features like blind spot detection and a reverse automatic braking system.
2019 Buick Regal Tourx
Many of us Dads have fond memories of riding around in the back of a station wagon. Throughout the 1990's and early 2000's wagons were largely replaced by a number of different Sport Utility Vehicles.
But now, wagons are back and they look so much nicer than any of us remember them. Buick has released a Station Wagon model of their classic Regal model. Not only is it affordable, it is stylish and roomy enough for a large family.
2019 Audi A4 Allroad
The Audi A4 is yet another wagon style car that can appeal to a certain kind of Dad. And the Dad it appeals to is one that is looking for a vehicle that can offer incredible performance while still comfortably sitting a family.
The sleek looking allroad model has features like a smartphone interface, adaptive damping suspension and a panoramic sunroof. This is the perfect vehicle for the Dad and the family that loves to hit the open road looking for adventure.
2019 Dodge Charger
Many Dads have fond memories of watching The Dukes of Hazzard. As much as the show was about Bo, Duke and Daisy, it was also about the boy's Dodge Charger. Capitalizing on this sense of nostalgia, Dodge re-released the Charger in 2005 and it was an immediate hit.
While the car has an insane amount of horsepower that is sure to please any Father, the Charger also has seating that can comfortably fit a family of five.
2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
For most Dads, the word Minivan has long been a dirty word. But minivans don't quite look the way they did 20 years ago. Chrysler's Pacifica offers all the amenities that originally made parents opt for minivans while still remaining sleek and stylish.
The 2019 version can can also be purchased in a hybrid model. With that particular version topping out at 82 mpg, it has the potential to change plenty of minds about what a minivan can be.
2019 Ford Flex
Some Dads may be looking for a car that provide performance with just enough space to get by. The Ford Flex, on the other hand, provides storage in droves. For families that are interested in adventure, the Flex may be the perfect car for them.
There are basically no activities that can't be packed for whether it be a shopping spree, a camping trip, or a weekend getaway. All these things can be performed in style and comfort.
2019 Mazda CX-5
Mazda's CX series includes different sized cars referred to as the CX-3, CX-5 and the CX-9. For Fathers, though, the CX-5 comes in as the best of both worlds. The body of the car is big enough for a family to travel comfortably.
At the same time, the sporty crossover will allow Dad to zip the kids over to school, the park or soccer practice. The CX-5 also comes in at a great price point with base models beginning at around 25k.
2019 Toyota Prius
As we mentioned before, the perfect Dad car will mean different things to different people. And some Fathers are more than willing to sacrifice horsepower for a compact car that helps the environment.
Hybrids are all the rage today, but there is one car that started the movement in earnest, the Toyota Prius. The Prius has seen numerous tweaks over the year that have made the vehicle sleeker and more driveable. At the same time, the car still offers a whopping 50 mpg.
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI
When we talk about cars for Dads, we aren't only talking about Dads who live in America. The US, with its massive size and ample parking allows for very large SUVS. Countries in Europe call for a different kind of car.
The favorite car for Dads in Europe is the Volkswagen Golf. The car packs a ton of power despite its small size and has a hatchback for groceries and family gear. It's also compact enough to fit into tiny parking spaces.
2019 Honda Odyssey
What a time to be alive as the Honda Odyssey makes for the second minivan on the list. The Odyssey, first released in 1994, was one of the first true workhorses of the "Soccer Mom Era."
While the Odyssey may not be as sleek as some of the other cars on this list, it packs in plenty of technological advances. Tech-savvy Dads can take advantage of the minivan's rear entertainment system, mobile hot-spot, and wireless charging capability.
2019 Chevy Corvette Grand Sport
Once the kids get a little bit bigger and Dad's into their mid 40's, they may be looking at a car with a little more oomph. The Chevy Corvette has been providing Dads with that extra oomph since 1953.
The Corvette will not be providing the same things that a lot of other cars on this list will be. And while the car may not have a rear entertainment system or third row seating, it will certainly put a permanent smile on Dad's face.
2019 BMW 330I
Sometimes, Dads want an understated car that can still provide incredible performance. Those Dads might want to look towards BMW, which brands itself as providing the ultimate driving machine.
Of course, with that level of performance, the car still needs to be practical for families. The 330I provides the whole family with something. The four-door sedan is roomy enough for the entire family to ride in comfort. At the same time, the 382 horsepower will make sure Dad can have some fun.
2019 Infiniti QX60
The Infiniti QX60 is very attractive, affordable, and with its 3rd row provides plenty of room for whatever adventure a family wants to go on. But the thing that really sets Infiniti's crossover vehicle apart is its numerous safety features.
The QX60 has backup collision detection which will stop the car if it is close to hitting an object in its rear view. The car also features emergency braking with pedestrian detection and all around view monitor.
2019 Kia Nero Plug In Hybrid
Kia has long been known for providing high quality, affordable vehicles. The South Korean manufacturer is now offering vehicles that keep the friendly price point while featuring some of the latest technology.
For Dad's looking to save some coin, the Kia Nero Plug-In Hybrid could be the perfect fit. The car, which starts at around $28,000, also offers safety features such as standard autonomous emergency braking and a standard forward collision warning system.
2019 Volvo V90 Cross Country
When many people think of Volvo, the first thing they think about is safety. And for Dads, that is certainly not a bad thing. But when you only think about safety, you might miss out on just how attractive Volvo's current lineup of cars are.
The V90 Cross Country not only includes these safety features, but it is also very driveable. With four doors and plenty of trunk space, the V90 pretty much checks all the Dad car boxes.
2019 Mini Cooper Countryman
While Mini has a large and rabid fanbase, the lineup hasn't always provided perfect family cars. The companies latest offering, the Countryman, is the largest vehicle that the company has ever produced.
With seating for up to 5 people, the Countryman can easily be used to get the family around town. Keeping the aesthetic that the ardent fans of Mini love, the car also has features such as all wheel drive and all weather capability.
2019 Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 63
Some Dads want to be able to show off the success that they have achieved while still driving a practical family car. For those Dads, the Mercedes Benz AMG GLC 63 could provide the perfect solution.
The AMG GLC 63 provides performance that goes nearly unmatched by other cars in the sport utility class. The car provides that latest in safety and technology while also offering precision, agility and power.
