Best Cars for Dog Owners from Greenhous

Choosing the right vehicle for you and your dog is an important decision. Whether you’re headed for a walk in the park or a family road trip, adequate space and safety are essential for both you and your dog. 

Car manufacturers are more alive than ever to the needs of dog owners, with many providing considered features that work to improve every journey for you and your furry friend.

Discover more below about the range of dog-friendly cars currently offered across each brand in the Greenhous Group. 

Dog Friendly Cars Available at Greenhous

New Citroën Berlingo

The iconic family vehicle from Citroën is designed to meet the needs of everyday family life, including your dog. With 3 rear seats (to the MAX model) and clever storage space options, the Citroën Berlingo has a modern, versatile design that offers practical space for all the family.

Dog-Friendly Features:

  • Citroën Berlingo Passenger Dog Guard available as an addition
  • Lower than usual boot for your dog to jump in and out with ease

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New Nissan X-Trail

Spacious and practical, the Nissan X-Trail ensures there’s room for everyone to relax, your furry friend included. Flexible seating means more space can be made for your dog, with customisable cargo space. The Tri-Zone air conditioning means everyone can stay comfortable in any weather.

Dog-Friendly Features:

  • Generous 485L boot space, even with all seats up in the 5-seat model
  • Nissan X-Trail Paw Pack add on available

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BYD ATTO 3

The ultimate electric c-SUV with sporty accents, the BYD ATTO 3 offers an engaging driving experience. For those looking for an electric car suited to both city and dog life, the ATTO 3 offers flexible space options for your dog, whilst ensuring you aren’t compromising on style and modern automotive technology.

Dog-Friendly Features:

  • 440L boot space, big enough for larger dogs
  • With the seats down, the boot volume expands to 1,338L

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Chery TIGGO 9

The Chery TIGGO 9 Super Hybrid is a 7-seat SUV, a perfect pet-friendly family vehicle. With ample space in the cabin and boot and the latest safety features, this hybrid SUV offers a flexible layout to work around the whole family. The clean-air ion purifier and air-conditioning filter ensures pet-related allergens are reduced in the cabin.  

Dog-Friendly Features:

  • 819L of boot space with the third row of seats folded flat
  • Designated ‘Pet Mode’ to keep the cabin cool for your dog when unattended, for use over brief periods only

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Geely EX5

The Geely EX5 is an affordable modern mid-sized 5-seat car, making it perfect option for those looking for a dog-friendly electric SUV. With a sleek and eye-catching exterior, the Geely EX5 offers more than meets the eye. Offering five customisable opening heights to the boot, your dog will be able to get in and out this stylish model with ease.

Dog-Friendly Features:

  • Voice controlled sunroof with power sunshade to the Max model lets you ensure your dog is not in direct sunlight on your journey
  • Boot capacity of 461L with seats up or 1,877L with seats down, perfect for all breeds

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Leapmotor C10

With all-wheel drive, the Leapmotor C10 is the perfect choice for wherever life takes you and your dog. The flat folding rear cabin space provides a comfortable space that is easy for your pet to get in and out of. The boot is spacious, with a 435L space compatible with many dog crates and aftermarket accessories.

Dog-Friendly Features:

  • With Leapmotor’s ‘Guard Mode’, you can keep your pet cool in the car when unattended on hot days, with a message displayed on the central screen to reassure passersby (default 30-minute duration)

Discover the Leapmotor C10

OMODA E5

The OMODA E5 is offered at an affordable starting price for an electric crossover, packed with intelligent and powerful features. For dog owners, the OMODA E5 offers peace of mind with class-leading safety systems and air purification systems (Noble specification only), helping to reduce the number of airborne pet allergens that remain in the cabin.

Dog-Friendly Features:

  • ‘Pet Mode’ to help you keep your pets cool in summer, notifying passers-by of the temperature in the car via the 12.3” curved display screen
  • 380L boot space, better suited to smaller and medium sized dogs

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JAECOO 5 and JAECOO E5

The JAECOO 5 SUV combines modern design with advanced features and everyday practicality. With clever storage solutions, the JAECOO 5 is perfect for dogs and their owners. With a boot space that can extend up to 1,185L with all seats down, there’s plenty of space even for larger breeds. Pet friendly and scratch-resistant cabin materials proves JAECOO have you and your dog in mind.

Dog-Friendly Features:

  • ‘Pet Mode’ on the J5 EV model keeps pets safe and comfortable when left unattended, maintaining a climate-controlled cabin between 13°C and 18°C
  • Customisable pet cargo liner and pet cargo barrier available as additions

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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is offered in electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid or petrol powertrains, ensuring you can choose the perfect option for you and your lifestyle. Offering innovative space solutions, the Sports Tourer has a 1,634L maximum capacity, perfect for larger breeds. With its two-level, flat load-floor, you can adapt the boot of your car to work around your four-legged friend.

Dog-Friendly Features:

  • Low loading lip, making it easier for your dog to jump in and out
  • Large, flat, boot area with a 597L capacity even with all seats up

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Which Dog-Friendly Car Suits You?

The most important thing to consider when choosing a car for you and your four-legged friend is space and safety. You know your dog best, and their levels of anxiety when travelling will guide your decision too.

For larger dogs, MPVs like the Citroën Berlingo are the way to go. For smaller dogs and those with a more urban lifestyle, choose an electric city car like the BYD ATTO 3. Whatever you choose, one of our friendly sales team will be happy to help you find the perfect car to help you keep your dog safe and comfortable on every single journey.  

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About the author

Emily Hunt

Junior Digital Marketing Executive for Greenhous Group

emily.hunt@greenhous.co.uk

07840 850519