If spending hour after hour crammed in the same space with five friends isn’t the thing for you, the 2009 Volvo C30 just might be.

The 2009 Toyota Venza may look like it’s more fit for picking up the kids from soccer practice than heading out for a wild spring break weekend, but it brings a lot to the road trip table.

Subaru’s given its mighty WRX some of its grunt back compared to last year’s model.

Yes, Nissan’s new-to-the-U.S. Cube is a little funky looking, but that’s the fun of it.

If you just can’t quite give up the idea of hitting the road in your luxury SUV, Mercedes-Benz has the answer for you in the 2010 GLK.

Maybe you’re headed to Las Vegas for a weekend of hitting the strip instead of the beaches. If that’s more your style, the 2009 Lincoln MKS is for you.

So you want to head up the highway with a couple of friends and a couple of dirt bikes but don’t want to suffer at the gas pump? The Honda Ridgeline is for you.

No matter where you’re headed, the Ford Flex has you covered. With striking style, a cavernous interior that includes seating for seven and a silky-smooth six-speed automatic transmission, this is the ultimate road tripper.

If you’re planning on hitting the highway, why not do it swaddled in German luxury? The A3 delivers seating for five and enough room behind the rear hatch for all of your road-tripping necessities.