Summer has finally arrived and now we are able to get out and explore New Zealand again, it’s time to take the family on a summer roadie. Whether you are exploring your own backyard or taking a trip to a new destination this summer, it’s always good to travel in comfort.
At GO Rentals, we have a large fleet of family-friendly cars that are perfect for squeezing everyone in this summer. When we talk about family trips, we’re also including your extended family – aunts, uncles, neighbours and mates – our large rental cars are perfect for big groups of people to hit the road in style and really explore New Zealand this summer.
From our large cars and SUVs to our 4×4 rentals to people movers, we reckon we’ve got all the bases covered for your big family getaway this summer. We’ve added some new SUVs to the fleet this year and they are proving to be some of the most popular rental cars in the fleet so don’t miss out and make sure you book yours early to avoid disappointment.
Booking direct is always the best option – that way you guarantee our award-winning customer service as well as benefitting from our COVID-19 guarantee.
No matter where you are looking to rent a car this summer – from Auckland to Dunedin – we’ve got you covered with a huge range of family-friendly rental cars. Here’s a rundown of five of the most popular.
Mitsubishi Outlander
The Mitsubishi Outlander is one of the most popular family cars in New Zealand. Driven ranked the Outlander as the number one family SUV and we are pleased to add the Outlander to the fleet for the summer season.
The Outlander is spacious and packed full of the latest technology that improves not only the driving experience but the experience for all passengers too.
One of the Mitsubishi Outlander’s better selling points is being able to fit seven seats into a medium SUV. The third row is better suited for occasional, rather than everyday use, but it is handy to have although you will compromise boot space if you use the third row of seats. The seat configuration is extremely comfortable for all passengers and there should be plenty of room for four adults when you have the seats in the regular configuration.
The Outlander comes packed with features including:
>> Optional 7 Seat Configuration
>> Keyless Entry
>> 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating
>> Bluetooth Audio
>> Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
The Outlander has quickly become one of the most popular cars in our fleet thanks to its versatility and seating options.
Find out more about the Mitsubishi Outlander and book yours today.
Mitsubishi ASX
The Mitsubishi ASX is another new addition to the fleet this year and is already proving to be popular. Mitsubishi has really gone all out on features and the ASX is no exception. The ASX is described as a compact crossover and whilst it doesn’t quite have the same space as the Outlander, it’s certainly big enough for four adults to sit in comfort with room in the boot for one large bag and two small bags.
Company Vehicle rated the ASX as New Zealand’s most popular small SUV under $40,000 and with the updates made to the latest model, it has stretched out its advantage in that small SUV space. The new ASX is packed full of features that improve both the safety and the in-car entertainment. On the safety front, electronic brake force distribution, anti-lock braking, active stability control and forward collision mitigation are just a few of the features that make the ASX one of the safest cars on the road.
When it comes to entertainment, the 8” touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto offers full smartphone connectivity so you can blast out your own tunes whilst you enjoy cruising the city streets or the open roads. Other features of the ASX include:
>> Keyless Entry
>> 5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating
>> 8” touchscreen entertainment
>> Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
>> Bluetooth Audio
The ASX is a great option for those looking for something a bit more nimble with all the modern features you would expect from a high-end luxury SUV.
Find out more about the Mitsubishi ASX and book yours today.
Ford Everest Titanium
The Ford Everest Titanium is one of our most popular 4×4 rentals, however, it is also perfect for family road trips as well as groups of mates heading off for a weekend of golfing, surfing, or relaxing at the beach. Like the Outlander, the Everest Titanium has the option to convert to a 7-seater if you need it, however, with the regular five-seat configuration, there is plenty of boot space for four large bags and six small bags.
As well as being super-practical, the Everest is also packed with the latest technology including voice-activation and FordPass Connect. The 8” touchscreen has built-in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, as well as a voice-activated, sat-nav system.
According to Cars Guide, “The car has clearly been designed with families in mind, and Ford has even done the arithmetic, claiming there are 30 stowage areas inside the cabin, totalling 48 litres in capacity.”
The Ford Everest Titanium has a 2.0L diesel engine that is perfect for exploring our rural roads and other features include:
>> 7 Seater Configuration (optional)
>> 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating
>> Adaptive Cruise Control
>> Bluetooth Audio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
>> Blind Spot Monitoring
The Ford Everest Titanium is the perfect family-sized vehicle no matter the size of your family and with a large petrol tank and good fuel consumption for a car of this size, you can expect to get close to 1000 kms from one tank.
Find out more about the Ford Everest Titanium and book yours today.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is the third car in our lineup with the capability to convert from a 5-seater to a 7-seater making this another family-friendly rental car for consideration. The Pajero Sport is one of the most fuel-efficient 4×4 rental cars in the GO Rentals fleet with a fuel economy of 8L/100km so you can really get the most out of your rental car when you are exploring stunning Aotearoa this year.
The Pajero Sport is larger than the Outlander SUV so could be a better option for those with bigger kids or a group of adults taking a summer roadie.
The AA gives the Pajero Sport a glowing review saying, “Mitsubishi has created a very capable, family-friendly seven-seater by taking the pounding heart of their popular Triton model and infused its winning attributes to help create the brand new Pajero Sport.”
As you might expect given our other Mitsubishi rental cars in the fleet, the Pajero Sport is packed full of features including a “gorgeous 8” multi-functional display which lets you change the speedometer and tachometer to match your taste, giving the Pajero Sport a much more modern feel than before.”
The car is great for keeping everyone entertained whilst on the road, with four USB charging ports and a conventional 220V wall socket that is great for keeping a laptop charged. Other features include:
>> 7 Seater Configuration (optional)
>> 5-Star ANCAP Safety Rating
>> Adaptive Cruise Control
>> Blind Spot Monitoring
>> 360° View Monitor
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a great rental car for the whole family to explore New Zealand in comfort and style.
Find out more about the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and book yours today.
Hyundai iMax
If you have a really big family or you have a big group of mates looking to get away this summer, you may want to take a look at a people mover. The Hyundai iMax is our most popular people carrier on the GO Rentals fleet and for good reason.
The iMax is packed full of features and can take up to eight people with room for four large bags and two small bags. This means it’s perfect for family adventures and even if you don’t use all the seats, that means there is plenty of room for everyone to stretch out and to fit more luggage if you are planning an epic holiday this summer.
The cabin space is perhaps the biggest selling point of the iMax with plenty of room for adults of all sizes and loads of room for kids. The 2.5L diesel engine is powerful enough to get you and all of your passengers comfortably around New Zealand’s windiest roads and the iMax also has nice features including cruise control that make driving on the highways a breeze. Other features include:
>> 4-Star ANCAP Safety Rating
>> Cruise Control
>> 2500cc Turbo Diesel
>> Reversing Camera
If you are looking for something a bit bigger for an extended family road trip, the Hyundai iMax people mover is the perfect vehicle for the whole family.
Find out more about the Hyundai iMax and book yours today.
Round-Up
We have some fantastic family-friendly cars in the GO Rentals fleet and these are just five of the most popular. Make sure you check out our full range of rental cars and find the perfect hire car for your next New Zealand road trip.
