Around 57 per cent of UK households now own at least one dog, causing many drivers to consider ‘pup-grading’ their motor.
For many dog owners, making sure your furry friend fits in the car is a key consideration when making a purchase - however, bringing your dog along to dealerships for a test drive isn’t the norm.
Fortunately for pet owners, a handful of car brands have designed their motors with canine companions in mind - but which motor is the most suited to dog lovers?
LeaseCar’s latest study investigates the UK’s most popular cars, ranking them on the following features:
- Boot size to fit pets
- Off-road ability for dog walks
- Boot sill height, to ensure ease for dogs hopping in and out of vehicles
- Whether a car has specific dog-friendly features such as ‘Dog mode’
5. Volkswagen Tiguan
If course few of us are lucky enough to be able to afford a Range Rover. For those dog lovers with shallower pockets the Volkswagen Tiguan still offers plenty of space for pups. It won a rating of 70.74. | Heritage Images via Getty Images
6. Hyundai Tucson
Just missing out on a place in the top five is the Hyundai Tucson with a nice big boot that's easy to jump into. It earned a rating of 70.06. | Getty Images
7. Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage was originally developed alongside the Hyundai Tucson so it's perhaps no surprise it rates almost as highly for transporting your canine chums. It had a score of 68.07. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Peugeot 3008
Another compact crossover SUV in 8th spot. The Peugeot 3008 is equally handy for popping a few city blocks to take your pup for a walk in the park or in the middle of the Scottish wilderness. It scored 66.36. | AFP via Getty Images