Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
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Avis Fleet List (US & Canada Cars by Class)
As of February 2009, Avis no longer uses the letter designation for online reservations (they still show it, though, on coupons and on your receipt). They also don't have direct links to individual car classes. The full list of vehicle categories can be found HERE. If you notice any errors/typos, please PM me or post it.
Can you all please do me a favor and keep/start reporting any cars that you get or see on Avis lots that are not included in this thread? The vehicle class should be on your rental agreement, in the case that it's not the class that you reserved. Even if you don't know the classification, but see it on an Avis lot, post it and we'll figure out where Avis decided that it fit into their fleet. Also, we haven't had many ride reports in a while, so if you are kind enough to write one (no matter how long/short it is), they'll also be linked from this thread.
Thanks for the help in keeping this forum as informative as possible!
IAHtraveler
Can you all please do me a favor and keep/start reporting any cars that you get or see on Avis lots that are not included in this thread? The vehicle class should be on your rental agreement, in the case that it's not the class that you reserved. Even if you don't know the classification, but see it on an Avis lot, post it and we'll figure out where Avis decided that it fit into their fleet. Also, we haven't had many ride reports in a while, so if you are kind enough to write one (no matter how long/short it is), they'll also be linked from this thread.
Thanks for the help in keeping this forum as informative as possible!
IAHtraveler
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- Class A: Economy
Avis Example: Ford Fiesta
Fiat 500
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio
Mazda 2
Mitsubishi Mirage
Chevrolet Sonic
Toyota Yaris - Class B: Compact
Avis Example: Kia Soul
Fiat 500L
Hyundai Veloster
Nissan Versa
Mini Cooper
Nissan Juke
Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Golf - Class C: Intermediate
Avis Example: Toyota Corolla
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra (Port St, San Fran... 2 line report here)
Kia Forte
Mazda 3
Mitsubishi Lancer
Nissan Sentra
Subaru Impreza - Class D: Standard Size
Avis Example: Volkswagen Jetta
Buick Verano
Chrysler 200
Subaru Legacy - Class E: Full Size
Avis Example: Toyota Camry
Ford Fusion
Buick Regal
Chevrolet Malibu - Chevrolet Impala Limited (old body style)
Honda Accord
Hyundai Sonata
Kia Optima
Mazda 6
Mitsubishi Galant
Nissan Altima - Class G: Premium
Avis Example: VW Passat
Ford Taurus LTD
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Charger
Kia Cadenza
Toyota Avalon
Volvo S60
Volvo V60 - Class H: Luxury
Avis Example: Chrysler 300
Infiniti M Series/Q70 (2012 Ride Report)
Infiniti G Series/Q50
Lincoln MKS (2013 Ride Report)
Lincoln MKT
Volvo XC60 - Class K: Convertible
Avis Example: Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Camaro - Class V: Minivan
Avis Example: Chrysler Voyager
Chrysler Pacifica
Dodge Grand Caravan
Ford Flex
Honda Odyssey
Toyota Sienna - Class F: Intermediate SUV
Avis Example: Mazda CX-5
Honda CRV
Hyundai Tuscon
Jeep Compass
Jeep Cherokee
Kia Sorrento
Kia Sportage - Mitsubishi Eclipse Crossover
Nissan Rogue
Subaru Forrester
Subaru Outback
Toyota RAV4
Volkswagen Tiguan - Class W: Standard SUV
Avis Example: Ford Edge (2007 Ride Report)
Buick Encore
GMC Terrain
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (5 Passenger)
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mazda CX9
Nissan Murano
Toyota Venza
Toyota 4Runner
Toyota FJ Cruiser - Class S: Standard Elite SUV
Avis Example: Nissan Pathfinder (pre-2022 body style)
Chevy Traverse
Toyota Highlander
GMC Acadia - Class Z: Full Size SUV
Avis Example: Chevrolet Tahoe
Ford Expedition
GMC Yukon
Toyota Sequoia - Class L: Premium SUV
Avis Example: Chevrolet Suburban
Ford Expedition/XL (2009 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Ride Report)
GMC Yukon
Toyota Sequoia
Lincoln Navigator
Buick Enclave - Class P: Passenger Van
Avis Example: Chevy Express
Ford Transit Van
Ford E350 - Full Size Pickup Truck
Chevrolet Silverado
RAM Rebel
Ford F150
Toyota Tundra
Nissan Titan - Mid Size Pickup Truck
- Nissan Frontier
- Toyota Tacoma
- Honda Ridgeline
- Ford Ranger
- Chevy Colorado
- Specialty Cars
Cadillac Escalade
Chevrolet Camaro (2010 LT Ride Report)
Toyota Prius (2007 Ride Report)
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Ford Mustang (Coupe or Convertible, GT or Standard)
GMC Savanna Cargo Van
Lincoln MKX
Chevrolet Silverado
Toyota Tundra
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Chevrolet Camaro
Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford F150
Jeep Wrangler
GMC Sienna Cargo Van
Infiniti JX35/QX60
Nissan Altima Hybrid
BMW 3 Series
BMW 5 Series
BMW 7 Series
BMW X3
BMW X5
BMW z4
Lincoln Navigator
Fiat 500
Mini Cooper
Cadillac ATS
Cadillac SRX
Cadillac CTS
Cadillac XTS
Infiniti QX56/QX80
Dodge Challenger RT
Jeep Wrangler
Mercedes C300/C300AWD
Mercedes E350
Mercedes GL450
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Thanks for maintaining this list IAHTraveler - very helpful!
Unfortunately, it looks like since the website was redesigned, all your links will need to be changed
Unfortunately, it looks like since the website was redesigned, all your links will need to be changed
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Saw a Kia Rondo and Nissan Rogue at YYJ. Pretty sure the Rondo is a midsize (as it is at National/Alamo), and my best guess is Intermediate SUV for the Rogue.
Last edited by Tuneman1984; Mar 22, 2009 at 3:59 pm Reason: Deleted fleet class letters
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Swung by the YYJ lot again today and saw a Mazda5, midsize iirc.
Last edited by Tuneman1984; Mar 22, 2009 at 3:59 pm Reason: Deleted fleet class letters
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Avis groups not correct?
Avis in ABQ refused to provide us with a vehicle similar to Chevy Trailblazer on our Standard SUV reservation and instead offered a Saturn Vue or Ford Edge. They argued that the Trailblazer and Explorer and similar are in the full-size category, not Group W. They finally provided an Explorer at same price as our Standard SUV reservation.
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Avis in ABQ refused to provide us with a vehicle similar to Chevy Trailblazer on our Standard SUV reservation and instead offered a Saturn Vue or Ford Edge. They argued that the Trailblazer and Explorer and similar are in the full-size category, not Group W. They finally provided an Explorer at same price as our Standard SUV reservation.
Be careful with the "Standard SUV" bookings. Avis.com now shows 2 different "Standard SUV" categories: one is the Jeep Commander (7 ppl, 4 doors) and the other is the Chevy Trailblazer (5 people, 2/4 doors). I don't agree with Avis in your situation, but their website is so vague that an Edge or Vue technically qualify as a "Standard SUV" (5 people, 3 large bags, 2 small bags, 2/4 doors, AM/FM radio, A/C, Automatic, etc.). It's probably intentional that their site is so vague. They used to have a "Crossover SUV" category which included the Vue and Edge, but they dropped it.
Maybe we need to start carrying vehicle specs with us from now on? The Trailblazer (or similar) category should be close to what the TB has:
Max cargo capacity (seats folded): 80 cu. ft. (Vue is 56, Edge is 69)
Luggage capacity (seats upright): 42 cu. ft. (Vue 29, Edge 32)
Overall length: 192" (Vue 180, Edge 186)
Front hip room: 56" (Vue 53, Edge 55). If you don't think 1" makes a significant difference in seat size, go sit on a plane, then put a 1" spacer alongside yourself on the seat and come back and tell me what you think.
The list of comparisons goes on and on to prove that (at least in my book) the Vue or Edge is NOT similar to the Trailblazer. I would write to Avis and complain that what they tried to push on you was not similar to what you reserved and didn't like their treatment. You might get a few $10 vouchers, but more importantly, (if we all do this with their sizing crap) they might realize how much it annoys the customer. [rant over]
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I've seen a handful of VW's at YEG. They have the Beetle as well, but I'm not sure how it's classified. They also have the City Jetta, a model only sold in Canada which is essentially a previous-gen Jetta with updated styling; it's a compact. Also they have the Tiguan as an Intermediate SUV.
Last edited by Tuneman1984; Mar 22, 2009 at 4:01 pm
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Thanks to all for the continued support of this thread!
greendx, Can you pull up your receipt online and let me know what the car is classefied as? I'd be willing to bet that' it's a specialty vehicle.
greendx, Can you pull up your receipt online and let me know what the car is classefied as? I'd be willing to bet that' it's a specialty vehicle.
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