Cruising With The Right Car

Like lemonade stands and drive-in movies replaced by today’s mega-theatres and air-conditioned malls, cruising has evolved to include not only today’s safer convertibles, but other vehicles that lend themselves to the particular tastes of the driver.

They say getting there is half the fun, and if you’re driving one of this year’s newer vehicles to your vacation destination that really will be the case. You’ll be seeing a lot of pickups, SUVs and convertibles out there; and unlike in past years when people might rent fun cars specifically to drive while on holiday, the latest trend is for people to travel in their own vehicles. It’s a comfort thing as well as being more economical.

So-called cross over vehicles, which combine the features of a car with those of a saloon, minivan or sport utility vehicle, are really gaining in popularity. They are the widest, most imaginative group of vehicles to enjoy in the history of the industry. Vehicles that fall into this category include the Peugeot 3008, the Nissan Qashqai, The Renault Scenic to name but a few. They cover a broad range of prices from under 15,000 to well over 40,000.

*Safety Issues*

They are very versatile, there’s no doubt about that. But like the traditional SUV, they tend to be tall, and taller vehicles by their very nature can roll over easier, so you still need to be extra careful when taking corners.

Rollovers can also be a worry for another popular summertime car: convertibles. They tend to be slower to respond to driver inputs because they are heavier than your average saloon, but they have come a long way. Convertibles used to be flimsily made and clumsy to drive, and really rattled over rough roads. Now they are better built, with better suspensions, and are much safer. Along with front airbags, many convertibles can be ordered with side impact airbags, while a few have pop-up roll-over bars that automatically provide extra protection for occupants. Most also offer electronic driving aids like anti-lock brakes and electronic stability systems.

Cruising still has the devotion of the driver as it has for years, but with some billions of registered drivers on the road, it does require us to be more conscious. Not just about safety, but other drivers, and local laws as they relate to aggressive driving and mobile phone use. So, toss the mobile phone in the glove box, strap on your seat belt and enjoy your next road trip.

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