8 Most Comfortable Cars for Long Trips

Do you like to travel long distances? It can indeed be a fun activity to partake in as it can potentially offer many unforgettable experiences along the way. Traveling for long distances can also provide a refreshing break from one’s daily activities along with providing the opportunity to meet new people on your journey.

However, it is important to try to make long-distance travel a more comfortable endeavor. To helo you with this, firstly, you must choose the right vehicle suited to your specific needs. There are many factors involved when choosing your required type of vehicle, but the most important thing to take note of is finding a car that is comfortable and also provides a comprehensive range of safety features, along with plenty of features that support entertainment during the journey; this is so that your trip will not only be a very safe ride, but also a totally enjoyable one.

Renting a car for long distance trips is an alternative option to using public transportation. In addition to being safer, car rental services always ensure that each rented vehicle is in prime condition, and ready to use. In this article, we will be going through some interesting recommendations regarding the most comfortable cars you can use during long trips.

 

Toyota New Alphard

The Alphard is a premium Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) from Toyota. As a premium level car, the Alphard offers various advantages, one of which is optimal comfort while traveling.

This is due to the interior offering a spacious cabin with flexible and comfortable seats. This car has three rows of seats, each of which has a private area for legroom and plenty of space. Regarding the entertainment features offered, this car is equipped with an LCD monitor connected to HDMI and phone mirroring features.

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

If you are planning for a long-distance vacation, Mitsubishi cars are always reliable. The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Dakar Ultimate AT holds a capacity of up to 7 passengers and is certainly a powerful option due to its overall premium performance. This car is equipped with a 2442 cc engine with a maximum power of 179 hp and 420 Nm of torque. In terms of safety, the Pajero Sport is equipped with an Anti Lock Braking System, Airbag, and Child Safety Lock features.

Because it is used for long-distance travel, you certainly need a car with plenty of luggage space to store your goods. In addition to providing a fairly optimum level of trunk space, especially when the third row seats are folded, this car also has an Auto Tailgate feature with a Plus Kick Sensor for easier access to the trunk.

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Suzuki Ertiga

One of the cars from the Low Multi Purpose Vehicle (LMPV) segment that is suitable as your long-distance travel companion is the Suzuki Ertiga. This is because the Suzuki Ertiga is specially produced by Suzuki as the most comfortable car for long trips with family. This car has many advantages, such as fuel efficiency, heartect technology that makes the trip more stable, and fuel efficient.

The Suzuki Ertiga GX MT is equipped with a USB charging port, double blower, and a ventilate cup holder. Other features of this car are the ABS, EBD braking system, dual airbags, and ISOFIX seats which are very much needed if you are traveling long distances with children.

Daihatsu Sirion

If you are traveling far alone or with a small family, the Daihatsu Sirion can be an option because the Sirion is the best city car for Gen Z in the Marketeers Youth Choice Brands of The Year 2020.

One of the advantages of this car is in the interior that supports the mobility of your trip. New Sirion is equipped with 4 airbags, rear and front sensors, ISOFIX, and seatbelt. From the steering side, this car has auto speed sensing injection so that in any weather, all lights and wiper functions can be adjusted easily.

Honda CR-V

Apart from the LMPV car segment, for long trips you also drive the type of SUV considering this car segment is fierce in terms of performance. Likewise with the Honda CR-V 1.5L Prestige Turbo as a premium SUV that has a stylish design with a variety of complete features.

Not only has a spacious cabin, the Honda CR-V 1.5L Prestige Turbo is equipped with a 9-inch Touchscreen Head Unit, Audio Steering Switch, and A/V System for travel comfort. For the kitchen runway, the Honda CR-V series is equipped with a 1.5 L VTEC Turbo engine with Earth Dream Technology-Direct Injection which provides a maximum power of 190 PS and a maximum torque of 240 Nm.

Toyota Fortuner

You can rent a Toyota Fortuner for long trips because this car is equipped with a large turbo diesel engine. For engine performance, the Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GR Sport 4x4 is equipped with a 1GD-FTV four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 2,755 cc which produces 203.9 hp of power with a maximum torque of 500 Nm.

Features in the cabin are equipped with electrical settings on the front seats, wireless charger, 360 Surround Monitor camera, and digital air conditioning. As for the safety side, this car is equipped with 7 airbags, Hill Start Assist, Emergency Brake Signal, Trailer Sway Control, Traction Control, and Vehicle Stability Control. With these features, the Toyota Fortuner is one of the most comfortable cars for long trips.

Toyota Avanza

Since its presence in Indonesia, the role of the Toyota Avanza as one of the LMPV cars is still very popular, chosen by many families. The reason is, this car is not only fuel efficient but also has a large capacity so that it remains comfortable when used for long trips. The Toyota Avanza 1.5 G CVT TSS has a seating capacity that can accommodate eight passengers. This car is equipped with various complete features, one of which is the New Pleasant Long Sofa Mode which can be folded so that the cabin space is wider.

Not only has a spacious cabin, the Honda CR-V 1.5L Prestige Turbo is equipped with a 9-inch Touchscreen Head Unit, Audio Steering Switch, and A/V System for travel comfort. For the kitchen runway, the Honda CR-V series is equipped with a 1.5 L VTEC Turbo engine with Earth Dream Technology-Direct Injection which provides a maximum power of 190 PS and a maximum torque of 240 Nm.

Tips Before Taking A Long Trip with Your Car

Before going on a long trip, it is important for you to check the car condition, and here are some points you should pay attention to. 

Car tyres 

One indicator of a problem with the legs of the car is that the engine becomes unstable, shakes, and makes noise when driving at speed, even though these legs function to stabilize control. You can check by looking at the direction of the wheel changes, the tire treads eroding, making noise, the car swaying around the corner, or brakes that feel bad.

Car battery

There are two types of batteries, namely dry batteries and wet batteries. For the use of dry batteries you do not need to do routine maintenance, unlike the use of wet batteries. For wet battery maintenance, you can check the sound of the starter, if there is a strange sound it can be an indication that the car battery is rusty, needs to be charged, or replaced.

Braking system

There are many cases of car accidents due to unstable brake function and grip. For this reason, it is very important to check the brake system before using it for long trips. Change the brake fluid if the kilometers have exceeded 40,000 km so that the engine does not experience corrosion which causes the brakes to fail.

Car lights and signals

Make sure the car's lights and signals are still functioning properly to avoid accidents. Usually problems with car lights and signals are caused by a bad car battery. Car lights and signals include headlights, reverse lights, indicators and taillights.

Car interior

A clean cabin space with all the features that are still functioning certainly makes the trip more comfortable. Don't forget to clean the cabin area, seats, and car carpet using a vacuum cleaner for hard-to-reach areas.

Tune Up

When the car experiences a sudden engine shutdown, it could be because you rarely do a tune up. Though this function is to maintain the performance of the vehicle engine remains strong and powerful. Do it every 6 months to maintain the safety and stability of the car engine function at the nearest authorized dealer.

Of course there are many checklists that you need to do before going on a long trip, especially related to car maintenance. If you don't want to be bothered, renting a car is the right choice. Car rental ensures that each fleet is in top condition so you don't have to bother doing car maintenance. Trusted car rental at MPMRent. MPMRent is a leading vehicle rental company in Indonesia that has collaborated with many companies in Indonesia.