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Best Cars For An Outdoor Lifestyle

Do you like kayaking, canoeing, cycling or mountain biking? Maybe golfing, fishing or scuba diving? If yours is an active lifestyle, then here we offer some of our customer suggestions on the best cars and best car accessories for outdoor enthusiasts such as yourself. The perfect family staycation requires the perfect lifestyle partner on the road.  

There's nothing worse than falling in love with the perfect hatchback, but finding the boot is too small for your golf clubs. Or loading up your bikes for a weekend in the hills, only to find that the car struggled to get up every incline fully loaded. We've all been on camping trips where the car is so fully packed it's a struggle to see out of the rear window.

Help is at hand! Here are a few things to consider when choosing your perfect partner on the road.  
We asked some of our JCB Group customers to tell us about their perfect outdoor car.

Cars With Large Boot Space

It may sound obvious, but looking at cars with large boot space is just as important as how the car drives. If you've got a large golf bag, coupled with a sports bag and shoe carrier, a golf umbrella and a change of clothes, then you need some space! Long fishing rods, scuba tanks, yours and 3 team mates' bowling gear - it all takes up room. Best road trip cars have plenty of luggage space. Here are a couple of outdoor car suggestions from our brand range:

The ŠKODA Superb Estate was chosen by a couple at our Crawley branch as it has one of the best luggage capacities in its class, you’ll never have to compromise on what you pack. The Estate offers an impressive capacity of 660 litres, which extends to 1,950 litres with the rear seats folded down. That means ample room for all your business, pleasure and practical essentials. Not only that, but the electrically operated boot means that you can lift the rear door remotely - handy if your arms are full of gear!


ŠKODA Superb boot space

Pulling Power

When loaded with all your gear and passengers, you need a vehicle that can pull away with ease. A powerful and well performing vehicle is essential to get you to your outdoor venue.

The Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid is the most powerful Volkswagen of all time and was chosen by a customer at JCB Medway Volkswagen. It brings strength and performance to the road. Packed with driver assistance and safety features, it's a great choice for those with an active lifestyle. It can tow trailers too.

Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid

Load Carrying Capacity

If you enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle, then you will need a car that can carry a large amount of equipment. You also need it to do so in the most fuel efficient and economical way.

The Honda CR-V Hybrid does just that, according to more than one customer at JCB Honda in Ashford. Choose petrol, electric or hybrid mode to transport you to your outdoor activity. The CR-V Hybrid selects the optimum mode so that you always get the most responsive and efficient drive possible. With up to 1,600 litres of boot space, you can pack up everything you need for a last minute staycation too.

Honda CR-V Hybrid

Spacious Cars That Are Comfortable Too

Your weekend hobby might take you further afield than your own area. It's important to find a spacious car that offers plenty of interior space, both for passengers and equipment. Lack of leg room and head room sure make for a grumpy crew when travelling long distances.

The new SEAT Leon Estate , chosen by two customers of SEAT Ashford, ticks all the boxes when it comes to interior space. The interior dimensions have been increased over the previous model, gaining up to 93mm more which is given over to the rear seats and boot. It has useful car accessories available too, such as roof boxes, bike carriers and load liners.

SEAT New Leon Estate

Accessorise For Success - Best Car Storage Accessories

Remember there are several add-ons that can help you and your passengers carry the gear required for your outdoor sport or hobby. Our Parts Departments stock a huge range of accessories such as bike holders, roof boxes, roof bars, bicycle carriers, ski and snowboard holders (for 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards), loadliners and boot trays.

So, whether you're surfing or water-skiing, camping or kayaking, golfing or just packing in lots of gear for a grand staycation day out, there are lots of cars to choose from and the best car accessories to help with your active, outdoor lifestyle.

Let us know your top pick for best outdoor lifestyle car or the best car accessory you've bought to enhance your sport or hobby.

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