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Top 10 Best Cars For Uber Drivers

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In case you’re looking for a list of the best cars for Uber drivers, or you’re just simply browsing for a new one, then we’ve got you covered!

Nowadays, when you can even make money in your free time by just driving, then your own car is your own “gold mine”. But in order to be more successful, you need to invest a bit more time and money to upgrade it. But there are hundreds to choose from, it sure is difficult to pick the decent one. Something manageable, not too pricey, fuel-economy, roomy, safe, comfortable and tip-guarantee. Are there really any options that can satisfy that much needs? Out of all the variables, we’ve come up with a top ten vehicles that are the most suitable for an Uber driver.

10. Mazda CX-5

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This one is spacious, comfortable, refined and light on fuel at 28 mpg in front-drive trims. There’s 30.9 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, and there’s a diesel model coming that will bump the fuel economy to even more impressive figures. Although it doesn’t qualify for the list of Uber Black vehicles, it does still feel and look premium enough to almost guarantee you high tips when you arrive for a pick-up in the luxurious CX-5.

9. Honda Odyssey

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Don’t forget Uber also has UberXL for extra seats, while most people usually need an UberX only. The Honda Odyssey has space for up to 8 occupants in a multi-way configurable cabin, combined with The 280-horsepower V6 to make sure that even a fully loaded UberXL it would still run smooth and steady, but EPA-rated economy figures of a combined 22 mpg aren’t so expensive either considering all the extra passengers you can take. This one has 5/5 rating from JD Power’s dependability study, consider it’s the best UberXL vehicle to own.

8. Hyundai Tucson

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For starters, it’s got plenty of space for both passengers and luggage and it’s also relatively competent, at a combined 27 mpg for the front-wheel-drive model. The high ride height and available all-wheel drive also ensures that severe weather doesn’t prevent you from price increases or cashing in – and there’s the visual impression of capability which will reassure your occupants when you arrive in the rain in your SUV. Hyundai totally has carved out a reputation for making inexpensive, reliable vehicles with decent performance and interiors, the Tucson is one such thing.

7. Toyota Corolla

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Speaking about Reputation, not any can scream Reliable like the Toyota Corolla. Millions have been sold in the last decade, and each and every one is renowned for affordability, reliability and fuel-efficiency. The 2018 model was awarded as an IIHS Top Safety Pick too, ensuring passengers are in safe hands whenever they Uber in a Corolla. Priced from $18,600, it’s still not cost a fortune to even buy a new one, and with a combined fuel economy rating up to 34 mpg on the Eco model it’s cheaper to run too. Filter in comfort, roomy, and a durable interior – if not a little unrefined – and you’ve got yourself one of the most profitable Uber options around.

6. Honda Civic

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This one is “in it for the long (and safe) run”, The Civic has some of the best safety equipment on the market, and the clincher – the 1.5-liter turbo engine claims economy figures of a combined 36 mpg, making it frugal to run when your day revolves around driving a couple hundred miles. The latest Civic is continuing the myth of Japanese reliability has already been proven time and time again by Honda. It’s also carved itself a niche in the compact segment as being one of the mightiest all-rounders on the road. It’s spacious – more so than almost any rivals – and offers high levels of refinement, along with impeccable ride comfort.

5. Honda CR-V

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Another one by Honda, this CR-V has a set of all-season tires so you can feel at ease when driving in bad weathers, you’re basically set for year-round Uber pick-ups. Inside, It also has plenty of space for luggage, spacious and really  comfortable cabin, this one is the most versatile Uber-rides available. Choose the 1.5-liter with all-wheel drive, and you only sacrifice a paltry 1 mpg (combined rating of 29 mpg according to the EPA) compared to the FWD model. The CR-V scores 5 stars from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and being awarded as an IIHS Top Safety Pick for 2018.

4. Chevrolet Equinox

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SUVs are ideal for Uber vehicles, they encourages you to drive in bad weather, while sitting in a comfortably large cabin, the Chevrolet Equinox has a unique selling point that sets it ahead of the pack when it comes to ride-sharing. The Equinox achieved an overall rating of 5/5 in the JD Power Dependability Study, with full marks in all sub-categories, so it’s almost guaranteed to withstand anything thrown at it. Available with a 1.6-liter diesel engine, the EPA rates economy at 32 mpg, though figures as high as 35.9 mpg have been reported. For added kicks, all-wheel drive is also available, with no fuel economy penalty to pay.

3. Toyota Prius

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Beneath its outstanding exterior, this Prius, can guarantee you not to be worry when picking up drunken passengers because it features leatherette seats that are resistant to odors and stains, which are so easy to clean. And from 2014 onwards it optionally featured forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking, making it safe too. There’s comfy and roomy space to function, packs 27.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats, with a combined mpg rating of 52. But what makes the Prius a prime Uber-ride is proven reliability (5 out of 5 from JD Power), and most importantly, fuel economy. few are cheaper to run for Uber drivers than the Prius. With all of that, The Toyota Prius is damn near the perfect Uber vehicle!

2. Lexus ES

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This one is those who like to impress passengers and attract more tips from them. The Lexus ES is perfect for Uber Black but still pretty affordable and cheap to run. Every part of this sedan looks and feels luxury and pleasant – basically the single focus of the ES’s engineering, packing the affordability of the IS with spaciousness of the GS. The ES300h is the one you would want as the hybrid 2.5-liter drivetrain boasts 40 mpg. Scoring 5/5 overall on the JD Power reliability study, Lexus ES is also known for its dependability.

1. Toyota Camry

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Is the top-ranked mid-sized sedans, underwent a full redesign for 2018 that boosted it to extreme comfort, function and a touch of sportiness, those have ensured the Camry is now benchmarked by many premium brands when it comes to comfort-biased cars. It comes in five trims designed to appeal to a range of drivers, with an overall JD Power Dependability Rating of 5 out of 5 and economy figures of up to 52 mpg for the hybrid version, the Camry will be one of the cheapest vehicles to keep running in the long run safely, scoring 5 stars from the NHTSA. Much like their siblings, Corolla has a reputation, so does the Camry as yet another Toyota with massive amounts of space, comfort and reliability. Uber passengers will tip generously after this riding experience.

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