2020 Most Dog-Friendly Cars

Car shopping is some people’s favorite activity, and for others, it’s a living nightmare. No matter how you feel about car shopping, when you’re a pet parent, things can get a bit more complicated. To help ensure you’re new vehicle is just a pet-friendly as you are, here are some of the most paw-approved 2020 vehicles.

2020 Nissan Rogue

The Nissan Rogue offers plenty of room, giving it a spacious and cozy vibe. This SUV also provides rear climate control, keeping your canine comfortable during your travel adventures. Comfort and safety seem to be possible with this SUV.

PROS:

• Storage! With spacious hidden compartments in the cargo area, you can fit all of Fido’s accessories with ease.
• Plenty of ceiling clearance is offered with the thirty-eight and a half-inch headroom
• Four standard cargo hooks can assist you in securing your dog’s crate or other items

CONS:

• This SUV can be a bit too tall for small pups to jump into and may require a ramp.

2020 Honda Odyssey

If you have a large family that includes more than just fur babies, the Honda Odyssey may be what you need. With two rows of seats, there’s plenty of room for both passengers and pups.

PROS:

• The hands-free rear access is excellent for when you have a handful of leashes and aren’t able to dig around for your keys.
• Comes equipped with noise cancellation technology and tri-zone climate control
• The obvious amount of storage makes organizing easy

CONS:

• With a great amount of room comes an even greater amount of cleaning responsibility. Space is great, but keep in mind the more room there is, the more space you’ll need to clean.
• This vehicle may also be too tall for some dogs to jump in and out of easily

2020 Kia Soul

The Kia Soul is a small crossover that offers distraction-free driving with its separate cargo hold. To help you manage those sometimes awful dog odors, some trims offer a “Cluster Ionizer” –  a technology that keeps the interior of your Kia smelling fresh.

PROS:

• An excellent choice for those who may need space for a large dog, while still being short enough for a small dog to hop in
• The rear headroom allows for amazing crate storage

CONS:

• Not equipped for bug dogs on top of several passengers
• The rear does not include its own climate control

2020 Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox offers plenty of room, so Fido won’t feel crowded when you’re traveling. And for your pooch who gets anxious quickly, this vehicle has an Active Noise Cancellation system to block out any aggressive noises that might spook your pup.

PROS:

• Offers storage space beneath the cargo area
• Has a wide rear entry so your canine can easily hop in and out

CONS:

• For smaller pups, this vehicle may be too high to climb into on their own comfortably

2020 Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback offers a bit more of a rugged design without sacrificing any space.

PROS:

• Offers an option that has a water-resistant interior to upstand any muddy mutt
• Has a low floorboard that allows for dogs of almost any size to climb in this vehicle with ease
• Provides underfloor storage in the cargo area

CONS:

• Larger crates may not be able to fit inside this vehicle

Having a dog-friendly vehicle can make being a pet-parent that much easier. So next time you’re car shopping, consider the features that might best suit Fido as well.