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Duuncan 16 Apr 15 01:11 AM

Hire car model review videos
 
WORK IN PROGRESS

Having not hired a car on our last trip I had no idea what cars to expect in each class and what space would be like. Using the Fleet list here I have been researching the available vehicles for Alamo so I can have a better idea what to avoid.

In this research I came across a couple of Youtube channels that have very in depth reviews of cars on the Alamo list. Below is a copy of the list with links to the appropriate videos where available, I will update this list as new videos pop up on the channels. I have added channel names in brackets. Years, trims and engines may vary but all of these should be close enough to help.

UK model names added inside [ ] where car is re-badged or built on same platform.

Economy Car Fleet (MPG 28-39 AVG 34):
2014 CHEVY SPARK (Fastlanecar)
2014 KIA RIO (2tehRedlineLLC)
2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE (Everymandriver)


Compact Car Fleet (MPG 27-38 AVG 31):
2014 CHEVY SONIC [Chevy Aveo] (Autobytel)
2014 FIAT 500 (TTACVideo)
2014 FORD FIESTA (2theredlinellc)
2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT (2theredlinellc)
2014 MAZDA 2 (CapitolMazdaSJ)
2014 NISSAN VERSA 4DR (Autobytel)
2014 NISSAN VERSA NOTE [Nissan Note] (TTACVideo)
2014 TOYOTA YARIS 5DR (TTACVideo)


Intermediate Car Fleet (MPG 25-36 AVG 30):
2014 DODGE DART (EverymanDriver)
2014 FORD FOCUS (AutoExpress)
2014 CHEVY CRUZE (Autobytel)
2014 HYUNDAI ELANTRA (EverymanDriver)
2014 HYUNDAI VELOSTER (FastLaneDaily)
2014 KIA FORTE - Redesign (EverymanDriver)
2014 MAZDA 3 - Redesign (EverymanDriver)
2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER (EverymanDriver)
2014 NISSAN SENTRA (Autobytel)
2014 SCION XD (Autobytel) {2012 video as no decent 2014}
2014 TOYOTA COROLLA (Saabkyle04)


Standard Car Fleet (MPG 21-34 AVG 26):
2014 BUICK VERANO (Saabkyle04)
2014 CHRYSLER 200 (Saabkyle04)
2015 CHRYSLER 200 - Redesign (Saabkyle04)
2014 DODGE AVENGER (Autobytel)
2014 FIAT 500L (Saabkyle04)
2014 KIA SOUL (Saabkyle04)
2014 MAZDA 5 (Saabkyle04)
2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT (Saabkyle04)
2014 NISSAN CUBE (Saabkyle04)
2014 NISSAN JUKE (Saabkyle04)
2014 SCION XB (Saabkyle04)
2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (New 1.8L engine, replaces 2.5L) (Saabkyle04)
2014 VOLKSWAGEN SPORTWAGEN [VW Gold Estate] (Autobytel)
2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (Saabkyle04)

Full Size Car Fleet (MPG 19-31 AVG 25):
2014 CHEVY IMPALA LIMITED (Saabkyle04)
2014 CHEVY MALIBU (Saabkyle04)
2014 DODGE CHARGER (Saabkyle04)
2014 FORD FUSION (Saabkyle04)
2014 HYUNDAI SONATA (Saabkyle04)
2014 KIA OPTIMA (Saabkyle04)
2014 MAZDA 6 - Refresh (Saabkyle04)
2014 NISSAN ALTIMA - Redesign (Saabkyle04)
2014 TOYOTA CAMRY - Refresh (Saabkyle04)
2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (Saabkyle04)


Premium Car Fleet (MPG 18-29 AVG 22):
2014 BUICK LACROSSE [Vauxhall Insignia] (Saabkyle04)
2014 BUICK REGAL [Vauxhall Insignia] (Saabkyle04)
2014 HYUNDAI GENESIS (Saabkyle04)
2014 KIA CADENZA (Saabkyle04)
2014 NISSAN MAXIMA (Autobytel)
2014 TOYOTA AVALON (Autobytel)
2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC (Saabkyle04)


Premium *Special* Car Fleet (MPG 18-29 AVG 22):
2014 CHEVY IMPALA - Redesign (Saabkyle04)
2014 CHRYSLER 300 (Saabkyle04)
2014 FORD TAURUS (Saabkyle04)


Lux Car Fleet (MPG 17-29 AVG 21):
2014 CADILLAC XTS (Saabkyle04)
2014 CADILLAC ATS (Saabkyle04)
2014 CADILLAC CTS - Redesign (Saabkyle04)
2014 CADILLAC ELR (New - Plug-in Hybrid) (Saabkyle04)
2014 CADILLAC SRX (Saabkyle04)
2014 LINCOLN MKC (Motorweek)
2014 LINCOLN MKX (Stevehammes)
2014 LINCOLN MKZ (Motorweek)
2014 LINCOLN MKS (Saabkyle04)
2014 LINCOLN MKT (Saabkyle04)


Convertible Car Fleet (MPG 18-29 AVG 22):
2014 CHEVY CAMARO (Saabkyle04)
2014 CHRYSLER 200C (Saabkyle04)
2014 FORD MUSTANG (Auto skips 38 cringe worthy seconds of singing at start) (TheMediaMart)


Sporty/Muscle Car Fleet (MPG 18-27 AVG 21):
2014 CHEVY CAMARO (Saabkyle04)
2014 DODGE CHALLENGER(Gratuitous Hellcat Video) (Saabkyle04)
2014 FORD MUSTANG (2theredlinellc)


Elite car Fleet (MPG 14-20 AVG 16):
2014 INFINITI Q50 - Redesign - Old G37 (Autobytel)
2014 INFINITI QX70 (carbuyer)
2014 TESLA Model S (Saabkyle04)
2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG (Saabkyle04)


Minivan Fleet (17-25 AVG 21):
2014 CHRYSLER TC (Autobytel)
2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN (AutoShowNevada)
2015 KIA SEDONA - Redesign (romanmicagearguy)
2014 NISSAN QUEST (EverymanDriver)
2014 TOYOTA SIENNA (TTACVideo)


Pick-up Trucks - Small & Large Fleet (MPG 16-25 AVG 18):
Small:
2015 CHEVY COLORADO (Saabkyle04)
2014 NISSAN FRONTIER (Autobytel)
2014 TOYOTA TACOMA (JustinsCarReviews)
Large:
2014 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 - Redesign (Saabkyle04)
2014 FORD F150 (2theredlinellc)
2014 NISSAN TITAN (tflcar)
2014 RAM 1500 (Saabkyle04)
2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA (TTACVideo)


Midsize SUV fleet (MPG 21-28 AVG 24):
2014 BUICK ENCORE [Vauxhall mokka] (TTACVideo)
2014 FORD ESCAPE [Ford Kuga] (Saabkyle04)
2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON [Hyundai ix35] (Saabkyle04)
2014 JEEP CHEROKEE - Replaces Liberty (Saabkyle04)
2014 JEEP COMPASS (Autobytel)
2014 JEEP PATRIOT (thefastlanecar)
2014 JEEP WRANGLER (MikesCarInfo))
2014 KIA SPORTAGE (EverymanDriver)
2014 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER (Saabkyle04)
2014 MAZDA CX5 (EverymanDriver)
2014 NISSAN ROGUE [Nissan X-Trail] (TTACVideo)
2014 TOYOTA RAV4 (TTACVideo)
2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN (TTACVideo)


Standard SUV fleet (MPG 19-28 AVG 22):
2014 FORD EDGE (EverymanDriver)
2014 CHEVY EQUINOX (blongphx)
2014 DODGE JOURNEY (TheFastLaneCar)
2014 FORD EXPLORER (EverymanDriver)
2014 GMC TERRAIN (Loses sound but shows space well) (Zimbrick BuickGMCEast)
2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT (Autobytel)
2014 HYUNDAI SANTA FE (EverymanDriver)
2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - Minor Refresh (Saabkyle04)
2014 KIA SORENTO (EverymanDriver)
2014 MAZDA CX9 (EverymanDriver)
2014 NISSAN MURANO (MichaelAdamsRocks)
2014 NISSAN PATHFINDER (EverymanDriver)
2014 NISSAN XTERRA (SSRV)
2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER (TTACvideo)
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (Saabkyle04)
2014 TOYOTA VENZA (JustinsCarReviews)


Premium Crossover Fleet (MPG 16-25 AVG 19):
2014 BUICK ENCLAVE (TTACVideo)
2014 CHEVY TRAVERSE (Saabkyle04)
2014 DODGE DURANGO (Saabkyle04)
2014 FORD FLEX (Everymandriver)
2014 GMC ACADIA (gcavy1)
2014 INFINITI QX60 (MrGrantRoberson)


Full Size SUV Fleet (MPG 15-21 AVG 17):
2015 CHEVY TAHOE - Redesign (Saabkyle04)
2014 FORD EXPEDITION (2theRedlineLLC)
2015 GMC YUKON - Redesign (2theRedlineLLC)
2014 NISSAN ARMADA (DonMarshallAutos)


Premium SUV Fleet (MPG 15-20 AVG 16):
2014 CHEVY SUBURBAN (AppleChevyChicago)
2015 CHEVY SUBURBAN - Redesign (MikesCarInfo)
2014 FORD EXPEDITION EL (TheCoxMotors)
2014 GMC YUKON XL (GKLxFANxForever)
2015 GMC YUKON XL - Redesign (gcavy)
2014 TOYOTA SEQUOIA (Saabkyle04)


Lux SUV Fleet (MPG 13-18 AVG 15):
2014 CADI ESCALADE (Saabkyle04)
2014 INFINITI QX80 (Carscom)
2014 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR (northsiderollers)


Passenger Van Fleet (MPG 10-15 AVG 12):
2014 CHEV EXPRESS (ChristopherShander)
2014 FORD E-SERIES (2theredlinellc)
2014 FORD TRANSIT (TownCountry1999)
2014 NISSAN NV (be4forty)

TEL N KEL 16 Apr 15 06:15 AM

2014 FORD MUSTANG (Saabkyle04)

This vidoe is the 2011 Mustang

Actually a few of the videos are for 2011 model cars

W1zz 16 Apr 15 07:15 AM

Excellent list - Just had the 2015 Chevy 300 from Alamo on my visit. Loved the car. Boot space was a little tight though with 4 cases (2 full size, 1 medium + 1 hold haul). But we got it in. It was the car I was after, but they didn't have any in the line up until I chased it up. Then a brand new, 345 miles on clock, white Chevy 300 was brought round for us.

Just watched the video and didn't realize you could switch the HUD to display the speed in digital. Damn!

Duuncan 16 Apr 15 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEL N KEL (Post 10548989)
2014 FORD MUSTANG (Saabkyle04)

This vidoe is the 2011 Mustang

Actually a few of the videos are for 2011 model cars

The list was starting using only saabkyle videos, I used 2011 videos as they would be close enough to show space in car and boot. I will however be updating the list to make sure all videos are correct years.

Duuncan 16 Apr 15 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W1zz (Post 10549028)
Excellent list - Just had the 2015 Chevy 300 from Alamo on my visit. Loved the car. Boot space was a little tight though with 4 cases (2 full size, 1 medium + 1 hold haul). But we got it in. It was the car I was after, but they didn't have any in the line up until I chased it up. Then a brand new, 345 miles on clock, white Chevy 300 was brought round for us.

Just watched the video and didn't realize you could switch the HUD to display the speed in digital. Damn!

I'm torn between the 300 and an SUV. I like the more in depth videos as they let you know about any little features you'd probably miss during a normal rental :)

rinigrajo 16 Apr 15 09:41 AM

Thanks for your hard work with this

Tribal_Tiger 16 Apr 15 10:07 AM

Was just going to stick with the basic car as there is only going to be myself, my wife and our DS who will be 4, but the economy cars are TINY!

Really not sure if we will get our cases in them at all!

I love the fact the say the Mirage is the most fuel efficient car available in the US that inst a hybrid. He managed to get a whole 30 MPG on a long highway run!

I know a UK gallon is larger than a US one, but that is still terrible for a car that size!

Duuncan 16 Apr 15 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribal_Tiger (Post 10549404)
Was just going to stick with the basic car as there is only going to be myself, my wife and our DS who will be 4, but the economy cars are TINY!

Really not sure if we will get our cases in them at all!

I love the fact the say the Mirage is the most fuel efficient car available in the US that inst a hybrid. He managed to get a whole 30 MPG on a long highway run!

I know a UK gallon is larger than a US one, but that is still terrible for a car that size!

I know they must be terrifying to drive in the US with the average car size being our average house size lol

30 USMPG is around 36 UKMPG. Not the best really is it haha

thedriver 16 Apr 15 10:50 AM

Thanks for the post.

It helps in the selection process.

Duuncan 16 Apr 15 12:34 PM

Glad this is proving helpful. I will be adding updates to the missing cars on the list when I have some downtime on an evening :)


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