Best Pet-Friendly Vehicles

Whether your four-legged companion is big or small, choosing the right vehicle for their needs can often have a huge impact on your experience behind the wheel. Pet owners naturally want to keep their furry friends safe and comfortable at all times, making it especially important to consider their unique needs when shopping for your next car.

As pet-lovers ourselves, our team at the Germain Motor Company wants to help provide a helping hand when shopping for a vehicle that you and your pet will both agree on. We’ve created this handy guide that lists our top choices for pet-approved vehicles to consider as you start your shopping journey. Better still, we’ve also included a selection of pet-friendly accessories for each model that will make your new vehicle even more enjoyable to own.

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Best Luxury SUV for Pets – Land Rover Discovery

Choosing a luxury SUV means you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds – maximum in-vehicle comfort to alleviate stress along with go-anywhere performance capabilities to explore the path less traveled. Our top choice for this particular segment that’s also popular with pets is the proven Land Rover Discovery. Featuring rugged engineering that even your four-legged friend can appreciate, the Discovery is built to help you enjoy the freedom and fresh air of the great outdoors. Best of all, Land Rover has an extensive catalog of pet-approved accessories including a rear access ramp, spill-proof water dishes, easy-to-clean rear loadspace cargo liners, and a comfortable enclosure so pets can ride safely inside the Discovery.
New Discovery Inventory

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Best Hybrid SUV for Pets – Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Designed to go the distance, hybrid SUVs deliver outstanding MPG ratings along with go-anywhere performance capabilities to help you explore the path less traveled with your furry friend. Choosing the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, our top choice for this popular segment, means that you’ll enjoy all the advantages of this well-rounded vehicle. In addition to its attractively low starting price and fuel economy ratings of more than 40 MPG city, the RAV4 Hybrid delivers a cavernous cargo capacity for your pet to travel in complete comfort. Better still, the Toyota Safety Sense suite of active driver-assist technologies ensures that you’ll always have an extra layer of protection from the unexpected. A full catalog of Toyota-approved accessories like all-weather floor mats, cargo trays, and an integrated dog harness help showcase the strengths of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
New RAV4 Hybrid Inventory

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Best Station Wagon for Pets – Volvo V90 Cross Country

Providing all the versatility of an SUV without any of the on-road performance drawbacks, it’s easy to see why a station wagon is a great option for pet owners looking to ride in style and comfort. While many manufacturers have abandoned this segment of vehicles, Volvo continues to set the industry standard with the rugged yet refined V90 Cross Country. Thanks to a lower ride height, your pet will have a much easier time entering or exiting the vehicle. Other pet-related perks offered on the V90 Cross Country include its power rear liftgate and an in-cabin air purification system to keep the air fresh and clean at all times. With an impeccable track record for safety, there’s no substitute for the confidence and peace of mind you’ll enjoy when you drive a Volvo V90 Cross Country.
New V90 Cross Country Inventory

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Best Off-Road SUV for Pets – Ford Bronco Sport

Does your pup share your thirst for adventure and exploring the great outdoors? If so, choosing an off-road-focused SUV like the Ford Bronco Sport is a smart move. Available in a wide range of individual trim levels, the Bronco Sport has a youthful attitude to match your own unique personality. One signature trait of the interior of the Bronco Sport is its emphasis on durability, featuring washable floor liners, customizable seatback storage bins, and much more. Your furry friend will certainly appreciate its extensive catalog of pet-approved accessories including seat covers, a pet harness, and even a rear seat divider panel to keep everyone safe and comfortable throughout the journey.
New Bronco Sport Inventory