CHICAGO, June 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the
premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars,
has released a list of its editors' top cars for dads, just in time
for Father's Day. The list is
comprised of cars big and small, practical and not-so-practical,
each offering a fun ride for every kind of dad.
"As Father's Day approaches, there
are many deserving dads who might not be in the right car, truck or
SUV," said Joe Wiesenfelder,
Cars.com's Executive Editor. "We've canvased our editors here at
Cars.com to determine which cars they would dream of for their
perfect Father's Day gift. They
aren't all practical, but they are sure to make dad forget that tie
you gave him last year."
Great rides for great dads, ranked from most to least practical,
are:
- The Suburban Dad--2015 Chevrolet Suburban: The Suburban
offers enough towing capacity to haul the family boat and
enough passenger and cargo room to ferry the whole T-ball
team.
- Performance Patriarch--2014 Dodge Durango: With enough
room for kids and tons of cargo, the Durango also has dad-certified
performance courtesy of an available Hemi V-8 engine.
- Adventure-Seeking Dad--2014 Ford Expedition: Roomy and
rated for heavy-duty towing, the Expedition even comes with an
optional pin-striping package so you can match the color of
whatever toy you are hauling.
- Sports Coach Dad--2014 Subaru Outback: A Cars.com parent
favorite. There's never been a time in recent history when less
than three Cars.com editors owned an Outback. This wagon is fun to
drive and capable of hauling the entire family and their sports
gear.
- Audio-Loving Pop--2014 Acura MDX: A good all-around
family car that is also capable of rocking out once the kids have
been dropped off thanks to a top-of-the-line sound system that
includes surround sound.
- Low-Tech Dad--2014 Subaru Impreza: The Impreza boasts
excellent visibility, a hatchback to carry the kids and isn't
burdened with touch-screens or unnecessary tech. Plus, with
all-wheel drive, it can get out on the roads regardless of weather
conditions.
- Turbocharged Dad--2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG Wagon:
Wagons have long been a favorite among families, but the E63 S AMG
Wagon is on a whole other level. This $100,000+ wagon boasts an
unbeatable 577-horsepower, twin-turbocharged AMG-tuned V-8 engine
stuffed into a sensible, family-hauling wagon.
- Off-Roading Dad--2014 Ford SVT Raptor: Perhaps one of
the least practical (but most fun) cars on the list, the SVT Raptor
is sure to give dad a thrill thanks to its off-road capability so
dad can experience the excitement of flying over unpaved
ground.
- Go-Kart Dad--2015 Mini
Cooper S Hardtop: For the dad who likes to go fast, but hates the
back pain that goes with a sporty car, the Mini Cooper Hardtop is
tons of fun without the punishing drive of this model's earlier
generations.
- Playful Pop--2014 Porsche Boxster: Cars.com's Play Car
of the Year, the Boxster certainly can't haul the family, but it
can leave dad alone with his thoughts, the wind and up to 315
horsepower of fun. Starting at just over $51,000, it also won't crush the bank compared
with some other sports cars in the category.
To research, price and find the perfect car for you or your dad,
visit http://www.cars.com/family.
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