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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
Avis Fleet Guide for the U.S. & Canada
All cars that were not produced after 2008 have been listed in orange. I'll leave the cars on here for a while, though, as they'll still be on Avis lots.
Class A: Subcompact
Avis Example: Chevrolet Aveo
Hyundai Accent
Kia Rio
Toyota Yaris
Class B: Compact
Avis Example: Chevrolet Cobalt
Ford Focus
Mitsubishi Lancer
Kia Spectra
Volkswagon Rabbit
Volkswagon City Jetta (Canada only)
Class C: Intermediate
Avis Example: Pontiac G6
Chevrolet HHR
Chrysler Sebring
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Dodge Caliber
Hyundai Elantra (Port St, San Fran... 2 line report here)
Kia Rondo
Pontiac G6/Coupe
Subaru Impreza
Toyota Corolla
Volkswagon Jetta
Volkswagon Beetle
Class E: Full Size
Avis Example: Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Malibu
Ford Taurus
Honda Accord (CLE)
Hyundai Sonata
Mercury Sable
Mitsubishi Galant
Nissan Altima
Pontiac Grand Prix
Saturn Aura
Toyota Camry
Class G: Premium
Avis Example: Buick Lucerne
Buick LaCrosse
Dodge Challenger (Yes, the Avis site lists a 'Premium' as 4 doors, but classifies this car as a Premium anyway.)
Dodge Charger (2007 Ride Report)
Ford Crown Victoria
Hyundai Azera
Mercury Grand Marquis
Toyota Avalon (2009 Toyota Avalon Limited Ride Report)
Class K: Convertible
Avis Example: None listed (Chrysler Sebring Convertible pictured)
Chrysler Sebring Convertible
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Class S: Standard SUV
Avis Example: Jeep Commander
Toyota Highlander
Class V: Mini Van
Avis Example: Dodge Grand Caravan
Kia Sedona
Toyota Sienna
Class F: Intermediate SUV
Avis Example: Dodge Nitro
Chevrolet Equinox
Ford Escape
Ford Edge (2007 Ride Report)
Hyundai Tuscan
Jeep Liberty
Kia Sorrento
Nissan Armada (DEN... seems very large for Avis to have in this group. Any recent experience with this one?)
Nissan Rogue
Pontiac Vibe
Saturn Vue
Subaru Forrester
Subaru Outback
Toyota Rav4
Volkswagon Tiguan
Class Z: Full Size SUV
Avis Example: GMC Yukon
Class W: Standard SUV
Avis Example: Chevrolet Trailblazer
Ford Explorer
Taurus X
GMC Envoy
Mercury Mountaineer
Mitsubishi Endeavor
Hyundai Santa Fe
Suzuki XL7
Toyota 4Runner
Class P: Passenger Van
Avis Example: Chevrolet Express
Ford E350
Specialty Cars
Chevrolet Camaro (2010 LT Ride Report)
Pontiac G8 (GT)
H3 Hummer
Cadillac CTS (2008 Ride Report)
Toyota Prius (2007 Ride Report)
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Ford Mustang (Coupe or Convertible, GT or Standard)
GMC Savanna Cargo Van
Lincoln MKX
Chevrolet Silverado
Pontiac Solstice (2007 Ride Report)
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Saab 9-3 Convertible
Toyota Tundra
Infiniti M35/45 (X)
Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Chevrolet Camaro
Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford F150
Jeep Wrangler
GMC Sienna Cargo Van
Nissan Altima Hybrid
Chrysler 300 (2009 300M Touring Ride Report)
Pontiac G6 Convertible
Nissan 350z (Coupe & Convertible)
Nissan 370z (Listed on receipt as 350z)
Saturn Sky
Ford Flex
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, 09 at 4:59 pm.
Reason: Deleted fleet class letters
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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Originally Posted by kgdal
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.
I haven't taken the time to update the top of this thread yet (with the links... my fault; it'll be done within a day or two). They no longer have the letter group designations, only names ("Full Size Car, Standard SUV, Premium SUV", etc).
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]
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, 09 at 5:01 pm.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5261OH45
Wow! Avis has cars besides Hyundai Sonatas and Mercury Grand Marquis? Imagine that!
Yup... and they now come with 30K + or coffee in your cupholders. All for free! Heck, maybe you'll be lucky enough to get coffee and a car that's been road tested for 30k! And if you ask nicely, they'll even give you some attitude for free.
