DOGS love the outdoors and few things get their tails wagging more than drive to the countryside.
But not everyone has the ideal car to make it a comfortable trip for your pampered pooch.
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Animal-loving motorists have lots to consider when choosing the right car, be it boot size, praticality and value for money.
Should it be a Rover for Rover or a Fiat for Fido?
But now help is at hand after comparison site Leasing.com put together a list of the five best cars for dog owners.
The website analysed data from over 100,000 consumers to find the best new cars on the market.
And the practicalities of getting the right car to suit your pooch are also more important than you might think.
The Highway Code states that dogs need to be suitably secured so they avoid distracting the driver, as well as preventing injury in case of a sudden stop.
If not, motorists could be liable for a hefty £5,000 motoring fine.
Dave Timmis, Founder and CEO at Leasing.com, says that choosing the right vehicle for your beloved pet can be a daunting task.
He said: “Between 2021 and 2022 three quarters of the 13 million dog owners in the UK drove with their pets at least once a week, so it becomes an important factor when choosing a car.
“It’s why manufacturers like Jaguar Land Rover and Skoda have become quite imaginative and created dedicated ‘Pet Packages’ to meet their customers’ needs, and these are proving increasingly popular.
“The wealth of new car offers on Leasing.com means dog owners can choose from every body type and fuel type available in the market to ensure they find their dream canine car.”
Top five dog-friendly cars
Skoda Kodiaq
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The seven-seater has a generous boot capacity of up to 270 litres with the back seats up, and an exceptional 835 litres of boot space with the back seats down – plenty of space for your dog to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Lease the Skoda Kodiaq from £323.99 per month.
Tesla Model Y Hatchback
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If you’re looking for a pure EV to transport your terrier in style, this vehicle not only has the space, but the performance to match. The Tesla Model Y, Tesla’s most popular family car has ample room for 4/5 passengers, including boot space to securely hold one or two dogs . Lease the Tesla Model Y Hatchback from £425.51 per month.
Land Rover Discovery
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The leader of the Land Rover pack is undoubtedly the Discovery. With a boot space of 258 litres and an incredible 1,137 litres with the seats down, the Discovery is the perfect size for even the most mountainous of mountain dogs. Lease the Land Rover Discovery from £696.01 per month.
Honda Jazz
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This roomy and agile hatchback is the perfect vehicle if you’re on a tighter budget. The Jazz now also comes as a hybrid for those wanting to make the switch to electric without losing the feel of a vehicle that can perform all the convectional tasks of petrol or diesel. Lease the Honda Jazz from £263.36 per month.
Nissan Qashqai
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or an SUV that’s got it all at a price that won’t break the bank, the Nissan Qashqai is an all-round performer. Its generous interior and boot size means all the family can jump in for dog walks and adventures. It’s also compact enough to drive around towns and cities without worrying about parking. Lease the Nissan Qashqai from £234.10 per month.
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