10 best cars for pet owners

Being a pet owner isn’t actually easy, as it’s a relationship that requires an utmost commitment in order to create a lasting bond. Well, these pooches have no ability to talk but their cuddles and playful acts are enough to be our happy pill and emotional therapy when life makes you a bit down, which makes them a man’s best friend. Well, they are more than that; take it from a dog parent.

Speaking of being a pet parent, we tend to involve our doggos and felines in almost everything we do like long drive adventures or even a quick drive to the mall. To make these getaways more exciting, you should also bring another companion with you – a car.  Wondering which four-wheeled buddy perfectly fits your four-legged pal? Here’s the list pet-friendly cars and its essential features for your beloved waggly tails.

If we’re talking about dog-friendly cars, then Subaru should be on the list, right? There’s no doubt that the Japanese carmaker has a huge thing for dogs. Thanks to its roomy interior that you can maximize with fold-flat seats, our precious pals can fit in it comfortably. In fact, Subaru even released a series of advertisements that features a family of Golden Retrievers and Labradors driving the Outback. The cutest paw-ssengers, indeed. Meanwhile, the XV Crosstrek commercial seems to reflect the dog’s carefree spirit when unleashed. 

Convenience for both owners and pets is a must when going out for a drive. In this case, the Honda HR-V is a crossover with relatively low ground clearance for easier and egress of furballs so you won’t have to carry them down anymore. The all-new Toyota Camry would be a great choice for this, too.

Surely, you never want your pets to be irritable when it’s hot inside the cabin, right? Because it only means non-stop barking and meowing. That said, it’s better to get a car that comes with rear A/C to cool your cabin such as the Volkswagen Lamando and the BMW X5.

Furry friends are cute, but owning one is a bit of a hassle as they shed hair every time. As such, it’s better to choose a car with comfortable leather seats rather than the clothed one, since leather is easier to clean than the latter. Well, the Ford EcoSport Titanium and GAC GS4 come with this feature.

Embarking on an adventurous trip with your four-legged friend also translates to a bunch of important stuff at the back of your car. The power liftgate is a useful feature that will make hauling of your things an easier job. The Mazda CX-9 AWD and the Hyundai Santa Fe is integrated with this hassle-free feature.

Have you heard about Nissan’s concept car for dogs? The Japanese brand came up with a concept car for our furry buddies in the body of X-Trail for a more convenient and stylish car, and it is dubbed as Nissan X-Trail 4Dogs. This concept will come with a 360-degree shower and an extendable hose as blow dryer, as well as a wipe-clean leather rear compartment, to make it easier for the owner to clean pet hair. Toys will be added inside such as non-spill water dispenser, a slide-away ramp, clip-in harness for the seatbelt, and a two-way video camera to monitor your pupper and kitties during the drive. It’s absolutely what every pet lover needs, so let’s keep our fingers crossed for this one to push through.