Top 6 Cars for Dads

Top 10 Cars for Dads

Infiniti QX50

The Infiniti QX50 achieves the highest overall score in the 2015 U.S. APEAL Study among men in the 30-59 age range who consider themselves practical buyers. For 2016, the 5-seat premium midsize SUV gets 4 more inches of rear legroom. The QX50 is powered by a 3.7-liter V-6 engine that makes 325 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque that is mated with a 7-speed automatic transmission. Loaded with amenities and safety features—including an advanced air bag system and rear-seat child safety features—the QX50 offers comfort and audiophile sound packages.

 

Infiniti Q40

No longer in the lineup, the Infiniti Q40 premium midsize car, formerly the G37, earns high scores for performance, made possible in part by a V-6 engine mated with a 7-speed automatic transmission that produces 328 horsepower. Quick to accelerate with precise handling, the 5-seat Q40 features upscale cabin features and an array of safety systems, including night vision, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-departure warning. The 2017 Q30 premium compact hatchback debuts this year as a replacement.

Land Rover Range Rover

Brawny luxury describes the Land Rover Range Rover premium large SUV that seats 5 in penthouse style. Power comes from a supercharged V-6 engine that generates 340 horsepower with an 8-speed automatic transmission and 4-wheel drive. A new turbodiesel and a supercharged 550-horsepower V-8 are optional. A capable off- and on-road hauler, the Range Rover averages 29 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. For safety, an advanced Vision Assist package is available as is a towing package.

Audi A8

 Looks and performance please male owners of Audi’s flagship A8 large premium car, available in long-wheelbase A8 L or standard-wheelbase S8 format for 2016. The Sport trim is powered by a twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V-8 engine with 435 energetic horses and acceleration from 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds, according to Audi. The 2016 A8 L pampers with leather, aluminum, and wood cabin. An Executive Rear Seat package with footrest and massage is optional. Sunshades and a Bose surround-sound audio system are standard.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

 

 The Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which may ultimately become part of the new Genesis luxury brand lineup, delights male owners with its exterior looks and interior comfort, based on 2015 U.S. APEAL Study results. With enough room for kids in the back seat, the midsize premium car boasts a 3.8-liter V-6 engine that delivers 348 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. Buyers can choose between a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission. A 6.0-in. color display is the core of the infotainment system.

Kia Sedona

 

 Kia’s Sedona midsize van delights dads with sporty, rugged looks and a family-centric cabin. The Sedona seats 8 and has such safety options as blind-spot monitoring and rear camera. Powered by a V-6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission that produces 276 horsepower, the Sedona averages an EPA-rated 25 mpg on the highway. It can provide 158 cu. ft. of cargo space and is available with first-class lounge seating and third-row configurations geared for kids.