The best Dad cars revealed ahead of Father's Day
Step aside Dad Shoes – make way for the Best Dad Cars! Steering into Father’s Day, carsales is celebrating the special bond between every type of dad figure and the rides that keep them rollingFrom the DIY Dad to the Classic Dad, carsales asked its members to share their thoughts on the most fitting cars for dads based on their personality traits and hobbies.
The survey revealed that the most popular ‘Dad’ on the block is the DIY Dad, with 18% of respondents believing this type best represents either themselves or a father figure in their life. Close behind is the Racecar Dad (14%), followed by the Classic Dad and Family Dad, each receiving 13% of the votes.
So, what cars are these dads most likely to be driving?
The DIY Dad is most likely to be found behind the wheel of a reliable Toyota Hilux (51%), Holden Commodore Wagon (20%) and a Volkswagen Crafter van (12%).
The Racecar Dad, who loves performance and thinks he is Daniel Ricciardo is a BMW M3 kind of guy (39%). The HSV Clubsport R8 (28%) and Alfa Romeo Giulia QV (12%) were also popular choices.
The Classic Dad shows off his timeless style in a Ford Mustang (32%), followed by an old-school Land Rover (21%) and a Holden Torana (17%).
The Family Dad is all about practicality and space in a Skoda Octavia Wagon (31%) followed by the Mazda CX-9 (29%) and the Hyundai Tucson (16%).
“Father’s Day is a time to celebrate what makes our dads awesome, and this poll shows just how much their cars reflect their personalities. Whether it’s the hands-on DIY Dad with his trusty Hilux or the adrenalin-loving Racecar Dad in a BMW M3, it’s clear that many Aussies have strong opinions on the cars that best represent their dads,” said Deb Heaphy, carsales GM - Customer Advocacy & Research.
When it comes to what dads value most in their vehicles, ‘Reliability’ (47%), ‘Performance and Handling’ (46%), and ‘Style/Design’ (34%) topped the list.
And if dads could have any car parked in their garages? The dream choices are Porsche (13%) most likely a 911, and Ford (10%) with the Mustang taking top honours.
“Dads are passionate about their cars, whether it’s for reliability on a family trip or showing off their style on a weekend drive. It’s great to see the carsales community coming together this Father’s Day to highlight what makes each Dad Car unique and special,” said Heaphy.
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