Leading road trip vehicle types in the U.S. 2024, by generation

Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 15, 2024

According to a 2024 survey, the vehicles most likely to be driven on a road trip in the United States among all generations were the 2 and 3-row SUVs or crossovers. However, there were some differences between generations in terms of their preferred vehicle types. For example, Gen Z was less likely to opt for a sedan, with only eight percent choosing this option, less than half compared to the other generations

Leading road trip vehicle types in the United States as of February 2024, by generation

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Release date

June 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

February 2024

Number of respondents

2,523 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Survey question was as follows: 

"Which type of vehicle are you most likely to drive on a road trip for vacation?"

Generational breakdown:

Gen Z: 1997-2012

Millennials: 1981-1996

Gen X: 1965-1980

Baby Boomers: 1946-1964

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