Pets in Cars Reviews

What is this, a review for dogs? Well, sort of! In this section of The Drive, we review cars for pet friendliness and owner convenience, recommend products for safe animals transportation, and share tips for successful road trips with your furry friends on board.

Dog with a 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Corolla

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross: The Drive Dog Review

We put our paws all over the new Toyota Corolla Cross to assess its abilities as a dog-transporting car.

Three dogs running with a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck.
Toyota Tacoma

2024 Toyota Tacoma Review: Dirt-Road Tested With a Whole Family of Farm Dogs

We brought a country song to life and found out how dogs really feel about pickup trucks.

2025 Genesis GV80 with three dogs.
Genesis Reviews

The 2025 Genesis GV80 Is a Great Luxury Machine That Your Dog Will Love

The GV80 is a large-medium SUV that excels at passenger comfort, no matter the species.

Dogs pose with Lexus GX
Lexus Reviews

2024 Lexus GX 550 Reviewed by a Dog (Owner)

The brutish nature of this truck-like SUV makes every ride an adventure. It’s fun when you’re up for it. Pets might take a little more convincing, though.

A new Honda CR-V being road tested by dogs.
Honda Reviews

2023 Honda CR-V: Will It Dog?

The new Honda CR-V’s wide-opening rear door is a boon for big dogs, but it’s a pretty long leap from the ground to the seats.

2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge: Will It Dog?
Volvo Reviews

2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge: Will It Dog?

A smooth and comfortable SUV that’s quiet and minimal on emissions. Animals, inside and out, will appreciate it. But don’t buy the OEM dog gate.

2024 Hyundai Kona: Will It Dog?
Hyundai Kona

2024 Hyundai Kona: Will It Dog?

The new-for-2024 Hyundai Kona is a huge improvement over the last model. It’s not the best for dog transport, but it has some utility.

2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV: Will It Dog?
Mazda Reviews

2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV: Will It Dog?

Mazda has applied its lovely design language to a large SUV. It’s a great ride for people, but a little less optimal for animals.

2024 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature: Will It Dog?
Mazda Reviews

2024 Mazda CX-5 Turbo Signature: Will It Dog?

I don’t know if I agree with other reviewers who have called this a “poorer person’s Porsche Macan,” but it is still a nice little SUV.

2024 Acura MDX Type S: Will It Dog?
Acura MDX

2024 Acura MDX Type S: Will It Dog?

This seven-seat SUV does a nice job combining comfort and sportiness in a practical package. But you’ll pay for a lot of fuel if you use the power.

2023 Aston Martin DBX707 Review: Will It Dog?
Aston Martin Reviews

2023 Aston Martin DBX707 Review: Will It Dog?

An extreme version of an already preposterous machine, the DBX707 is pure splendiferousness. It’s an excellent Aston Martin, though maybe not the most practical utility vehicle.

2023 Toyota Prius Prime Review: Will It Dog?
Toyota Reviews

2023 Toyota Prius Prime Review: Will It Dog?

We’ve discussed how good the new Prius looks and how it drives. Now we’ll see how well it works as a dog taxi.

Two dogs with a VW GTI
Volkswagen Reviews

2023 VW Golf GTI Review: Will It Dog?

The new GTI delivers on its promise of practical performance, but you still need to pack it wisely to make the most of its interior space.

2024 Chevy Trax Review: Will It Dog?
Chevrolet Reviews

2024 Chevy Trax Review: Will It Dog?

The second-gen Trax is ten times cooler-looking than its predecessor. It’s not fast, but it’s not bad, and Evotex seats are easy to clean dog drool off of.

This small sports car is shown in contrast to two dogs, which look fairly large next to it.
Toyota Reviews

2023 Toyota GR86 Review: Will It Dog?

It’s better than I expected. In fact, if your dog’s under 45 pounds, the tiny Toyota GR86 is downright great for pup hauling.

2023 Audi RS Q8 Review: Will It Dog?
Audi Q8

2023 Audi RS Q8 Review: Will It Dog?

This is a high-class hot rod with a high-tech dash and great interior materials. Your dog will probably like it too, so start saving up.

2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country: Will It Dog?
Volvo Reviews

2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country: Will It Dog?

The station wagon is still one of the best kinds of car to get if you’ve got a family—whether that means human children or fur babies.

BMW i3 Review: Will It Dog?
BMW Reviews

BMW i3 Review: Will It Dog?

A used BMW i3 can be a good way to get into electric cars for less money than new alternatives. And it turns out they’re also fantastic dog taxis.

2003 BMW E46 330ci Coupe Review: Will It Dog?
BMW 3 Series

2003 BMW E46 330ci Coupe Review: Will It Dog?

The mid-’00s BMW 3 Series is still one of the best-value driver’s cars out there. For dog owners, it’s not even all that impractical.

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review: Will It Dog?
Toyota Corolla

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review: Will It Dog?

One of the most engaging drivers’ cars you can buy new right now also happens to be a hatchback. Here’s how it well it works as a dog taxi.

2023 Genesis G70 Review: Will It Dog?
Genesis Reviews

2023 Genesis G70 Review: Will It Dog?

A surprisingly engaging sport sedan with an ample amount of practicality.