The Best Family Road Trip Vehicles for 2024-2025

Best Family Road Trip Vehicles - Germain GM

The family road trip is a proud American tradition, and one that has influenced vehicle purchases since the invention of the automobile. Automakers keep this in mind, and as American automotive brands, this is especially important to Chevrolet and GMC. For short trips or long ones, these brands have vehicles that will fit the whole family and their luggage easily. We put together this guide to highlight some of the models that are especially well-suited to the task.

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Chevrolet Traverse

Chevrolet Traverse Towing

A midsize SUV is generally a good compromise between cargo space and everyday usability, but not all midsize SUVs offer the same advantages, and this is especially evident when you look at the Traverse. The Traverse comes with a best-in-class maximum cargo capacity of 98 cubic feet, or alternatively can provide seating for 8. Hauling whatever you load into the Traverse is easy too, thanks to the powerful standard 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that produces 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque, and it even delivers 27 mpg on the highway. The interior is incredibly comfortable, in addition to being spacious, and options include features that aren’t offered by competitors, like active noise canceling and a standard 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen.

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GMC Yukon XL

GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate Interior

If you’re taking a long trip, and you need a lot of luggage, you simply can’t beat the Yukon XL. With a cavernous maximum cargo capacity of 144.7 cubic feet, or a third row of seats that will comfortably seat adults for an extended period. Towing capacity is an impressive 7,800 pounds, so towing that camper or boat is no problem at all. Opting for the larger XL version of the Yukon (or the Suburban instead of the Tahoe if you’re going for the Chevrolet equivalents) gives you all of that cargo space, but fuel economy is practically identical. And thanks to the available diesel engine, those long highway miles towing a trailer are a lot more fuel efficient than you get from what few competitors the Yukon has. The AT4 trim gives you offroading capability, while the Denali and Denali Ultimate trims come with seriously luxurious interiors. Perfect for long hours on the road.

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Conversion Vans

While there are some great Chevrolet and GMC models that come from the factory ready for a road trip, sometimes a conversion van is the way to really travel in style. This is by far the most versatile option, from hauling large families to #vanlife camper conversions, a conversion van is a great way to get a vehicle that is truly dialed in to your exact needs. These vehicles are made custom, so the specific advantages of a conversion van depend on how you want it outfitted, but here are some of the popular features we see with the conversion vans we sell at Germain Chevrolet GMC of Sidney: