Top five Carpool car inspiration lists of 2023

Car inspiration lists were certainly red hot in 2023 as we all spent a lot of time researching or simply dreaming of our next car.

Whether it be through a key feature, the car’s uniqueness or the lifestyle you lead, we had an article to help narrow down your new car search. Here at carsales’ lifestyle and pop-culture destination, Carpool, we’ve done our best to find the weirdest, most wonderful and most helpful content in the car world to bring some imagination, inspiration and a smile to your face.

Here are our top five Carpool car inspiration lists of 2023…

5. Seven station wagons to consider if you want to rebel against the SUV crowd

Once the go-to family hauler, the appeal of the low riding station wagon style car seems to be at an all-time low with buyers. But there is a small glimmer of hope for those who don't want an SUV.

The classic station wagon, sports wagon, shooting brake, estate style passenger has been on the out in recent memory. This is quite unfortunate considering a well-equipped wagon can deliver a lot of things an SUV can’t. But the lack of high ridding visibility and a late to the party emphasis on performance seems to have been the death knell of this body style.

4. Six cars with hidden door handles

Want to confuse your passengers as they attempt to get in and out of the passenger seat? These cars take the cake with their sneaky hidden door handles.

The popularity of cars with hidden door handles is on the rise as carmakers strive to achieve a sleek and aerodynamic design for both aesthetic and fuel economy reasons. Hidden door handles, also known as "flush" or "retractable" door handles, are designed to blend seamlessly with the body of the car when not in use, giving it a cleaner and more streamlined appearance.

When the doors are locked or closed, these handles are typically flush with the surface of the car, reducing wind resistance and contributing to better fuel efficiency.

3. Five cars with a 360-degree camera to help you perfect your park

Are you a terrible parker? Have been known to rub shoulders with pillars and gutters? Well, a 360-degree camera-equipped car might be what you need.

Having a bird’s eye view over the situation of trying to navigate a tight park, long driveway or just a challengingly tight street or laneway is advantageous. These five cars offer a 360-degree camera to help you navigate any tricky situation.

2. Five cars with built-in fridges for those who love a snack on the go

A car with a built-in fridge sounds like a thing of make-believe. Using the power of magic (and air conditioning) your car's glovebox or centre console can be transformed with a flick of a switch.

Are you ever driving on a hot summer's day and think to yourself, "I could really go for a nice cold KitKat and a cold can of Coke right now". As you go to grab the KitKat it melts all over your hands and gets smooshed into the seat upholstery and the can of Coke is so warm that it burns your tastebuds off. Well the life-changing car accessory that could change your car snack habits forever, is the built-in car coolbox and fridge.

1. Six off-roading 4x4 machines for keen explorers

To go off-road exploring, not only do you need a sense of adventure, recovery equipment and a determination to get over some rugged terrain, you also need a trusty machine to help you achieve it.

October 8 is International Off-Roading Day and to celebrate we put together a list of six of the most popular 4x4 off-roaders Aussies search for on carsales and highlighted a few key things our expert team of reviewers have remarked.

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