School is starting up soon. Are you fully equipped with a vehicle that can make this school year as enjoyable as possible? Whether you need to upgrade to a more spacious vehicle or need something newer, you might be wondering what kind of vehicle is best for the back-to-school season. Luckily, Walker Automotive has several options for you to choose from based on your driving needs.
Take a look at our list of some of the best vehicles for going back to school before visiting our dealership near to explore our inventory and choose your next daily driver for the school year.
Best Models for Back-to-School
GMC Acadia
The 2024 GMC Acadia offers three rows of seating for seven passengers to fit comfortably. It also offers up to 97.5 cubic feet of cargo space for school supplies, classroom projects, and any other school season items you’ll need to bring. The Super Cruise® hands-free driver assistance technology of the GMC Acadia allows you to feel more confident taking your kids to and from school during the school year.
The 2025 Honda CR-V offers up to 76.5 cubic feet of cargo space – but don’t let its spacious design fool you. It uses hybrid technology to crank out an impressive 204 hp and help you achieve up to 40 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The Real Time AWD™ with Intelligent Control System™ helps you take control of the roads during any kind of weather. Feel confident on drives to school and extracurricular activities.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross has a very modest starting price and is an excellent choice for a back-to-school vehicle. A 2.0L engine under the hood garners impressive power and helps you achieve up to 32 mpg combined. For school supplies and other cargo items, you’ll have up to 24 cubic feet of cargo space. Fit everyone and everything you need in the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross.
If you want a back-to-school daily driver that’s both practical and spacious, look no further than a 2025 RAM 1500. With a payload capacity of over 2,300 pounds and a towing capacity of 11,550 pounds, the RAM 1500 can haul whatever you need to and from school. Plus, if you and your family need a weekend getaway, you’ll be able to haul a boat, camper, or anything else to your destination with no problem.
The 2025 Kia Sorento is available with three rows of seating and a second row of captain’s chairs, allowing you to seat up to six or seven passengers. When you fold the third row down, you’ll have up to 40 cubic feet of cargo space. For a screen system, you’ll have a combined 24 inches of panoramic display with navigation and Sirius XM®.
The 2024 Jeep Compass is compact enough to easily maneuver the streets of and durable enough to give you control of the roads during any kind of weather or on any kind of terrain. The Jeep Compass can put out up to 200 hp and up to 221 lb-ft of torque. For storage, you’ll have up to 59.8 cubic feet of room inside the Jeep Compass.
You’ll be able to comfortably fit up to five passengers inside the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV, and you’ll have up to 50.5 cubic feet of cargo space. For daily school drives and weekend trips to games or other activities, you’ll be pleased with the impressive fuel efficiency of the GLA SUV. The latest model can help you get up to 34 mpg on the highway.
With seating for up to five, the 2025 Mazda CX-30 is ideal for any family. With up to 29 combined mpg, you’ll be able to preserve plenty of fuel this school year. Wireless charging and connectivity features ensure that everyone inside always has access to their devices to stream shows and listen to their favorite songs – perfect for picking the kids up after a long day of school.
As you can see, there are plenty of options to choose from when you shop for a back-to-school vehicle from Walker Automotive. Contact us to see which one of our models would make an excellent back-to-school driver this year.
