Sub-Compact (A4, MCAR)
Fiat 500 A4, B, YB MCAR, CCAR (34 mpg)
Smart fortwo A, A4 MCAR
Compact 2 or 4 Door (B, CCAR) Ford Fiesta B, A CCAR (38 mpg)
Hyundai Accent B, A CCAR (Formerly ECAR)
Chevrolet Aveo B CCAR (Formerly ECAR; 31 mpg)
Chevrolet Spark B CCAR
Kia Soul B CCAR
Mazda2 B CCAR
Nissan Cube B CCAR (Spotted at LAX)
Chevrolet Sonic B, YB CCAR
Nissan Versa B, YB CCAR
Toyota Yaris B, YB CCAR
Volkswagen Golf YB CCAR Ford Focus B, C, YC CCAR (38 mpg)
Intermediate 2 or 4 Door (C, ICAR)
Dodge Dart C ICAR
Hyundai Elantra C ICAR
Kia Forte C ICAR
Kia Optima C ICAR
Mitsubishi Lancer C ICAR
Nissan Sentra C ICAR
Subaru Impreza (sedan or 5-door) C ICAR Toyota Corolla C ICAR, IDAR (32 mpg)
Chevrolet Cruze* C, YC, C4, B6 ICAR, EDAR ("Intermediate Fuel Saver", model reservable, incl. sat. radio; 38 mpg)
Chevrolet HHR C, YC ICAR (2011 final model year)
Honda Civic C, YC ICAR (Includes sedan and coupe models)
Mazda3 C, YC ICAR (Includes 2013 SKYACTIV technology-equipped vehicles)
Mazda5 C, YC ICAR
Toyota Matrix C, YC ICAR
Volvo C30 YC, YB ICAR (YC at many Canadian locations; reportedly YB at LAS)
Volkswagen Jetta YC ICAR
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen YC ICAR
Standard 2 Door (D, SCAR) Mitsubishi Galant D SCAR Nissan Altima Coupe D SCAR (29 mpg)
Chrysler 200 D, F SCAR
Full Size 4 Door (F, FCAR/FDAR/FSAR) Dodge Avenger F FCAR (Formerly SCAR)
Mazda6 F
Buick Verano F, YF
Chevrolet Impala F, YF (LT and LTZ trims available) Chevrolet Malibu F, YF FDAR, FCAR (LS through LTZ trims available; 29 mpg; former FCAR label)
Dodge Charger F, YF
Ford Fusion F, YF (Formerly SCAR)
Chevrolet Camaro RS YF (Hardtop, 2-door; RS/base trim; upsell fee may apply)
Honda Accord YF
Hyundai Sonata YF
Toyota Venza YF
Volkswagen Passat YF
Chevrolet Captiva (2WD) YF, YQ (Crossover; 2WD tagged YF, AWD tagged *Q)
Dodge Journey (2WD) YF (Crossover; 2WD tagged YF, AWD tagged Q4/*L)
Nissan Altima* F6 FSAR (31 mpg; not equipped w/ XM; grouped with Camry or similar)
Toyota Camry* F6 FSAR (31 mpg; grouped with Altima or similar)
Premium (G, PCAR)
Buick Regal G PCAR
Buick Lucerne G PCAR (2011 final model year)
Ford Crown Victoria G PCAR (2011 final model year)
Ford Taurus G PCAR
Mercury Grand Marquis G PCAR (2011 final model year)
Volkswagen CC G PCAR Buick Lacrosse G, H, YH PCAR (27 mpg) Nissan Maxima G, H, YH PCAR (CVT, prem. fuel req'd., 24 mpg)
Hyundai Genesis G, I PCAR
Volvo S60 G, YI PCAR (Formerly in Prestige Collection)
Premier Premium (H)/Luxury (I, LCAR)
Cadillac DTS H, I, YI LCAR (2011 final model year)
Cadillac STS H LCAR (2011 final model year)
Lincoln MKZ H LCAR Lincoln Town Car H, YH LCAR (2011 final model year; 24 mpg) Chrysler 300 H, I LCAR (24 mpg)
Toyota Avalon H, YI LCAR
BMW 328i (or 3 Series) YH
BMW 528i (or 5 Series) YH
Cadillac CTS (sedan and coupe) YH, I, YI LCAR (Formerly listed in Prestige Collection as LSAR)
Lincoln MKS LCAR
4WD/AWD 5 Passenger Standard SUV (L, SFAR)
Dodge Journey L, YL, Q4 SFAR (Crossover; 2WD tagged YF, AWD tagged *Q/*L) Chevrolet Equinox L, YQ SFAR (19 mpg)
Ford Edge L SFAR
Hyundai Santa Fe L SFAR
Jeep Grand Cherokee L SFAR
Mitsubishi Endeavor L SFAR
Nissan Xterra L SFAR
Toyota Highlander L, L4 SFAR
4WD/AWD 7 Passenger Standard SUV (L4, FRAR)
Ford Explorer L4, L FRAR
Buick Enclave L4 FRAR
Dodge Durango L4 FRAR
Ford Flex L4 FRAR
Mazda CX-9 L4 FRAR
Nissan Pathfinder L4 FRAR Chevrolet Traverse L4, YL FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD system, hold 7-8 ppl; 22 mpg)
GMC Acadia L4, YL FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD entertainment system)
4WD/AWD Large SUV (T, FFAR)
Ford Expedition T FFAR GMC Yukon T FFAR (21 mpg)
Nissan Armada T, YT FFAR Chevrolet Tahoe T, YT FFAR, PWAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system; 21 mpg)
4WD/AWD Premium Extra Capacity SUV (T6, PFAR) Chevrolet Suburban T6 PFAR (21 mpg) GMC Yukon XL T6 PFAR (21 mpg)
Minivan (R, MVAR) Chrysler Town & Country R MVAR Dodge Grand Caravan R MVAR (23 mpg)
Kia Sedona R IVAR, MVAR
Nissan Quest R MVAR
Volkswagen Routan R MVAR
Toyota Sienna R, YR MVAR (8 seats in LE and higher trims)
Convertible (U) (Others in Adrenaline Coll.)
Chevrolet Camaro V6 Convertible U STAR Chrysler 200 Convertible U STAR (27 mpg)
Ford Mustang V6 Convertible* W, U RTAR, IXAR (Incl. satellite radio; 30 mpg) Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder U STAR (27 mpg)
Volkswagen Eos U STAR (Hard-top conv.)
Pickup Truck (S, SPAR/CPAR)
Chevrolet Silverado S SPAR (17 mpg)
Dodge Ram 1500 S SPAR Ford F-150 Extended Cab S SPAR (17 mpg) Nissan Frontier S SPAR, CPAR (21 mpg)
Toyota Tundra S SPAR (Incl. double-cab models)
Nissan Titan
Toyota Tacoma
12/15 Passenger Fullsize Van (M, FVAR) Ford Super Clubwagon M FVAR (12 passengers; 16 mpg)
GMC Savana FVAR (Includes 15-passenger models)
Cargo Van (N4, SKAR) Nissan NV Cargo Van N4 SKAR (16 mpg)
Ford E350 Cargo Van N4 SKAR
Adrenaline Collection*
Chevrolet Camaro SS V6, W4 PBAR (25 mpg)
Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible U4 XTAR (25 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible U6 PTAR (25 mpg)
Dodge Challenger R/T V4 ISAR (24 mpg)
Ford Mustang GT Premium W6 PXAR (25 mpg)
Green Traveler Collection
GMC Yukon CNG PWAR (Large SUV/Pickup; XM incl.; converted for CNG, 21 mpg, incl. 1 free tank; only at OKC)
Ford C-Max E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Ford Fusion Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Honda Civic CNG* SRAR (Intermediate; CNG, 36 mpg, incl. 1 free tank; only at OKC currently)
Mitsubishi i MiEV J CXAR
Nissan Altima Hybrid F4 FCAH (2011 final model year; 33 mpg)
Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle* MXAR, CXAR
Smart Electric Vehicle J MXAR
Toyota Camry Hybrid F4 FCAH (33 mpg)
Toyota Prius Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Volkswagen Jetta TDI* SDAR (Diesel fuel, 42 mpg)
Prestige Collection* (Reservable)
Cadillac ATS G6 FXAR (29 mpg)
Cadillac Escalade AWD P6, YP LFAR, PJAR, WFAR (19 mpg)
Cadillac SRX/SRX4** P, K4 LRAR, LXAR (Reservable with Infiniti FX/JX; 23 mpg)
Infiniti FX series** K4 LRAR, LGDR (Reservable with Cadillac SRX/Infiniti JX; 21 mpg)
Infiniti JX35** K6 LRAR (Reservable with Cadillac SRX/Infiniti FX; 21 mpg)
Infiniti G35/G37 G4 XSAR, LEAR, LFAR (Includes G37x)
Infiniti QX56 S4 IRAR, URAR (20 mpg)
Lincoln Navigator 4WD T4 LWAR, LFAR, ORAR (18 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz C Class P4 LDAR (Includes C250, C300; 26 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz E Class K PDAR (Includes E350; 24 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz E350 Convertible K LTAR (28 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GL450 S6 XFAR (18 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz GLK350 H4 PRAR (22 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Convertible XXAR (32 mpg)
Volvo C70 Convertible X4 WTAR, SXAR (28 mpg) **(These three models are reservable as a group)
Prestige Collection (Non-reservable & Assumed In Category)
BMW 328i (or other 3 Series) YH (Also rented in Luxury class)
BMW 528i (or other 5 Series) YH (Also rented in Luxury class)
Infiniti M35/M37 K6 LJAR, WSAR (Formerly reservable; includes M37x)
Mercedes-Benz GL350
Volvo S80 Sedan H6, I PSAR, USAR (Formerly reservable; 27 mpg)
Volvo XC60
Volvo XC90
Unknown class but in the fleet
Aston Martin V8 Vantage PLAR (19 mpg)
Cadillac XTS (Spotted at LAX)
Dodge Viper XSMR (Manual transmission; 20 mpg)
Ford Mustang (V6, hard-top) D4 SSAR (Incl. sat. radio)
GMC Yukon Denali LWAR (Formerly "Luxury SUV" (LWAR) category label; 18 mpg)
Honda Fit (Spotted at LAX)
Kia Sportage (Spotted at IAD)
Tesla Roadster Electric Vehicle XBAR
Toyota 4Runner (Spotted at LAX)
Bentley Continental GT convertible (Spotted at LAS, reportedly $1,300/day)
Fisker Karma (Reportedly avail. for Gold Choice paid upgrade at LAX)
????? ?? FTAR? (Full-Size, Convertible, Automatic, Air, FTAR)
????? ?? LBAR? (Luxury, 2-3 Door, Automatic, Air, LBAR)
????? ?? LLAR? (Luxury, Luxury, Automatic, Air)
????? ?? XLAR? (Special, Luxury, Automatic, Air)
Dream Cars Collection* (Bookable at HertzDreamCars.com)
Aston Martin V8 Vantage coupe
Ferrari F430 Spyder
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Coupe
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Nissan GT-R
Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche Boxster
Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Panamera
CA Locations - Beverly Hills RAC
Bentley Continental GT (Spotted at LAX)
Ferrari California (Spotted at LAX)
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 (Spotted at LAX)
Notes:
Bolded models are the category labels (i.e., "this model or similar")
Italicized models used to be category labels
*Reserve-this-exact-model (or model group if noted) is available (for all [available] models if labeled on a category)
Much credit to lowfareair for compiling the original list, to drzoidberg for his informative ride reports, and to all of you who've posted with information
If you rent/find a car (any and all types welcome!) from Hertz and its class code (e.g., YF) or ACRISS code (e.g., FCAR) differ from what's listed above, please post your experiences! The more information, the better.
Feel free to email me if you want a copy of the most recent list (Excel spreadsheet)! I'll try to update this list around once a week.
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Currently got a 2013 Infinity G37x that on the key is tagged "G". I'll check again tomorrow. My rental contract says F6, but that is from the Camry I had originally reserved.
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Originally Posted by demue
Currently got a 2013 Infinity M37 (AWD) that on the key is tagged "G". I'll check again tomorrow. My rental contract says F6, but that is from the Camry I had originally reserved.
That's a pretty sweet upgrade. What airport or location?
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Originally Posted by demue
Currently got a 2013 Infinity M37 (AWD) that on the key is tagged "G". I'll check again tomorrow. My rental contract says F6, but that is from the Camry I had originally reserved.
I'm also curious as to the airport...please advise. It's refreshing to see that Hertz is upping their game as far as Premium's (G) go. The infinitis are a perfect premium vehicle, like the Volvos.
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I posted the details it in the Gold Upgrade thread (long story). It was in SFO and took a lot of luck and negotiating. BTW, it is a G37x as I just figured out and not an M37 though both are close cousins so to say. My originally assigned car was a Cadillac SRX. No Camry's or Altima's or any car below Premium was anywhere to be found.
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Just noticed that some of the car class examples have changed.
Premium is back to Maxima or similar.
Luxury is now Chrysler 300 or Similar
Midsize SUV (IFAR) is now Ford Escape or Similar
Large SUV (FFAR) is now Chevrolet Tahoe or Similar
Premium Extra Capacity SUV (PFAR) is GMC Yukon XL or Similar
What would be considered a upgrade from lacrosse class (premium)? i know premier luxury and prestige and adrenaline.. am i missing anything? Dnt want to be ripped off?
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Originally Posted by Talon44
What would be considered a upgrade from lacrosse class (premium)? i know premier luxury and prestige and adrenaline.. am i missing anything? Dnt want to be ripped off?
How are you expecting an upgrade. The maximum upgrade generally is *to* Premium (G)
Just noticed that some of the car class examples have changed.
Premium is back to Maxima or similar. (Used to be Lacrosse, prior Maxima, prior Lacrosse, prior Crown Vic)
Luxury is now Chrysler 300 or Similar (Used to be Town Car, prior DTS)
Midsize SUV (IFAR) is now Ford Escape or Similar (Used to be Rav4, prior Escape)
Large SUV (FFAR) is now Chevrolet Tahoe or Similar (Used to be Yukon)
Premium Extra Capacity SUV (PFAR) is GMC Yukon XL or Similar (Used to be Suburban)
I noticed some of that last night when rebooking my reservation in SLC for Saturday night on the mobile app... bon soir de Paris! (and that's why I haven't updated it lately... unless you want me to start listing Citroëns and stuff ). I'm off to Barcelona tomorrow night, and then home and SLC on Saturday. Saw a Hertz van the other day! I sure have my work cut out for me when I get back though. Sucks about the Maxima though. RIP the Town Car, end of an era. Glad to see they have an accurate image of the current model year Escape
I really want to find one of those laminated vehicle guides they have at the desks, but a new/current one. The last one IIRC was printed in February or July of this year (2012). I'm curious to see if my hunch about H (Premier Premium) being phased out (or H and I officially being linked) is right.
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Originally Posted by Talon44
What would be considered a upgrade from lacrosse class (premium)? i know premier luxury and prestige and adrenaline.. am i missing anything? Dnt want to be ripped off?
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Originally Posted by briantoronto
How are you expecting an upgrade. The maximum upgrade generally is *to* Premium (G)
In nearly all cases, the maximum upgrade "guaranteed" by a CDP or PC benefit is to a PCAR (i.e. they're not obligated to give you anything higher than a G). If you book a PCAR and use an upgrade code... you can expect a PCAR.
-J.
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Now the sample car is quoted as a Chrysler 300, I assume that means Hertz has actually bought some? I think I've only seen one on fleet since the model change (and none for years before that). They seem to have a few Chargers, but they are generally graded F or YF.
Wonder if they will buy any Dodge Darts, too? I think it is quite a smart looking car, but hear it is not selling well, so that sounds like a prime candidate for "doing a deal" and getting them in the rental fleets.
Got Nissan Versa 5D with 30k miles at South San Francisco HLE then replace with Toyota Corolla at SFO. At day 5, I decided to get something new so I went to PDX and got Chevy Cruze LTZ
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Originally Posted by demue
Currently got a 2013 Infinity G37x that on the key is tagged "G". I'll check again tomorrow. My rental contract says F6, but that is from the Camry I had originally reserved.
Got the bill when I dropped off the car at LAS () and it is classified as G4. Nice ride with all-wheel drive.
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How are you expecting an upgrade. The maximum upgrade generally is *to* Premium (G)
Is this a standard US policy? Through my UK Amex Platinum it states that, subject to availability, there is a one class upgrade which does not include concession sites or Prestige vehicles. Saying that I have failed to receive an upgrade previously.
I am booking a car for Las Vegas and thinking of booking Premium with a hope of receiving a Luxury car - I would be quite happy with a Premium but I am not sure I want to pay the additional 25%. I arrive on a flight late at night so will stay at an airport hotel and pick the car up in the morning as previous problems have arisen from collecting cars from hotels with limited car choices. Does anyone know what the LAS Hertz facility is like and the upgrade chances?
(Nirmalya Kumar - Prof. of Marketing, LBS)
). I'm off to Barcelona tomorrow night, and then home and SLC on Saturday. Saw a Hertz van the other day! I sure have my work cut out for me when I get back though. Sucks about the Maxima though. RIP the Town Car, end of an era. Glad to see they have an accurate image of the current model year Escape 
) and it is classified as G4. Nice ride with all-wheel drive.
