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Economy (A, ECAR)
Chevrolet Spark A ECAR (35 mpg; formerly CCAR)
Kia Rio A ECAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 33 mpg)

Compact 2 or 4 Door (B, CCAR)
Nissan Versa B, YB CCAR (36 mpg; includes sedans and Note hatchbacks)
Chevrolet Sonic YB CCAR
Ford Fiesta B, YB CCAR (38 mpg)
Ford Focus B, YB CCAR (Includes sedan and hatchback models; 38 mpg)
Honda Fit YB CCAR
Hyundai Accent B CCAR (Formerly ECAR)
Hyundai Veloster B CCAR
Kia Rio B CCAR
Toyota Yaris Hatchback B, CCAR (5-door)
Toyota Yaris iA Sedan B CCAR
Volkswagen Beetle YB
Volkswagen Golf YB CCAR

Intermediate 2 or 4 Door (C, ICAR)
Chevrolet Cruze C ICAR (hatchback models)
Kia Soul C ICAR
Kia Forte C ICAR
Hyundai Elantra C ICAR
Mazda3 C, YC, ICAR
Honda Civic C, YC ICAR (2-door models tagged C; 4-door models tagged YC)
Nissan Sentra C, YC ICAR
Toyota Corolla C, YC ICAR (33 mpg)
Volkswagen Jetta C ICAR

Standard Sports Car (D2, SSAR)
Chevrolet Camaro Coupe D2 SSAR (I-4 Turbo)
Dodge Challenger D2 SSAR (V6 SXT)
Ford Mustang D2 SSAR (I4 turbo; hard-top)

Standard 4 Door Sedan (D, SCAR)
Volkswagen Jetta D SCAR (24 mpg; formerly ICAR)

Full Size 4 Door (F, FCAR/FDAR/FXAR)
Chevrolet Malibu F, YF FCAR, FDAR (29 mpg)
Ford Fusion F, F6,YF FCAR
Dodge Charger F,F6, YF FCAR
Honda Accord YF FCAR
Hyundai Sonata F, YF FCAR
Kia Optima F FCAR
Nissan Altima F, F6 FCAR
Toyota Camry F, F6 FCAR
Volkswagen Passat F, F6, M6 FCAR

F6 = Leather Interior

F6 Full Size Vehicle with Leather interior
Dodge Charger F6
Ford Fusion F6
Volkswagen Passat F6
Toyota Camry F6

F7 Subaru(??)
Subaru Crosstrek F7
Subaru Forester F7
Subaru Impreza F7
Subaru Legacy F7
Subaru Outback F7

Premium (G, PCAR/PDAR)
Buick Regal G PCAR
Chevrolet Impala G, F, YF PCAR, PDAR (27 mpg)
Ford Taurus G PCAR
Nissan Maxima G PCAR (27 mpg)
Volvo S60 G PCAR

Luxury (I, LCAR/LDAR)
Chrysler 300/300C I, YI LCAR (25 mpg)
Lincoln Continental YI LCAR

Midsize 2WD SUV (B4, CFAR)
Buick Encore B4 CFAR
Chevrolet Trax B4 CFAR
Dodge Journey B4 CFAR
Ford Escape B4 CFAR (33 mpg)
Hyundai Tucson B4 CFAR
Jeep Cherokee B4 CFAR
Jeep Compass B4 CFAR
Jeep Renegade B4 CFAR
Kia Niro B4 CFAR
Kia Sportage B4 CFAR
Mazda CX-3 B4 CFAR
Mazda CX-5 B4 CFAR
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport B4 CFAR
Nissan Kicks B4 CFAR
Nissan Rogue/Rogue Sport B4 CFAR (29 mpg)
Toyota Rav4 B4 CFAR
Toyota C-HR B4 CFAR
Volkswagen Tiguan B4 CFAR

5 Passenger Standard 2WD SUV (F4, SWAR)
Buick Envision F4 SWAR
Chevrolet Blazer F4 SWAR
Chevrolet Equinox F4 SWAR
Ford Edge F4 SWAR
GMC Acadia F4 SWAR (6-passenger models)
GMC Terrain F4 SWAR
Honda CR-V F4 SWAR
Hyundai Santa Fe F4 SWAR (5-passenger models)
Jeep Grand Cherokee F4 SWAR
Nissan Murano F4 SWAR
Toyota 4runner F4 SWAR

7 passenger Standard 2WD SUV (K6, RRAR)
Buick Enclave K6 RRAR
Chevrolet Traverse K6 RRAR (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Tahoe K6 RRAR (RWD models)
Dodge Journey K6 RRAR (7 passenger models)
Ford Expedition K6 RRAR (RWD models)
Ford Explorer K6 RRAR (7-passenger models)
Ford Flex K6 RRAR
GMC Yukon K6 RRAR (only RWD models)
Mitsubishi Outlander K6 RRAR
Nissan Armada K6 RRAR (RWD models)
Nissan Pathfinder K6 RRAR
Toyota Highlander K6 RRAR
Volkswagen Atlas K6 RRAR

Compact SUV (B4, 2WD models are tagged as B5)
Buick Encore B4, B5
Ford Ecosport B4, B5
Mazda CX-3 B4, B5
Nissan Kicks B4, B5
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport B4, B5
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross B4, B5

Midsize SUV (Q4, Q5 IFAR)
Dodge Journey Q4 IFAR
Hyundai Tucson Q4 IFAR
Jeep Cherokee Q4 IFAR
Jeep Compass Q4 IFAR (25 mpg)
Kia Sportage Q4 IFAR
Mazda CX-5 Q4 IFAR
Mitsubishi Outlander Q4 IFAR
Toyota Rav4 Q4, YQ IFAR (29 mpg)
Volkswagen Tiguan Q4 IFAR
Ford Escape Q4, YQ IFAR
Nissan Rogue Q4, YQ IFAR

5 Passenger Standard SUV (L, SFAR)
Chevroler Blazer L SFAR
Chevrolet Equinox L SFAR (19 mpg)
Ford Edge L SFAR
Ford Explorer L4, L SRAR (6-passenger models)
GMC Acadia L SFAR (6-passenger models)
GMC Terrain L SFAR
Hyundai Santa Fe L SFAR
Jeep Grand Cherokee L SFAR
Nissan Murano L IFAR
Toyota 4Runner L (19 mpg; 5-passenger models)

7 Passenger Standard SUV (L4, FRAR)
Ford Explorer L4, L FRAR (7-passenger models; 23 mpg)
Buick Enclave L4 FRAR
Dodge Durango L4 FRAR
Ford Flex L4 FRAR
Honda Pilot L4 FRAR
Kia Sorento (V6 Models Only) L4 FRAR
Mazda CX-9 L4 FRAR
Nissan Pathfinder L4 FRAR (28 mpg)
Toyota Highlander L4 FRAR (7-passenger models)
Chevrolet Traverse (AWD) L4, YL FRAR (YL-tagged vehicles may have DVD system, hold 7-8 ppl; 22 mpg)
Volkswagen Atlas L4 FRAR
Subaru Ascent L4 FRAR

4WD/AWD Large SUV (T, FFAR)
GMC Yukon T FFAR (21 mpg)
Nissan Armada T FFAR (15 mpg)
Toyota Sequoia T FFAR
Chevrolet Tahoe T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system; 21 mpg)
Ford Expedition T, YT FFAR (YT-tagged vehicles may have DVD system)

4WD/AWD Premium Extra Capacity SUV (T6, PFAR)
Chevrolet Suburban T6 PFAR (19 mpg)
Ford Expedition MAX T6 PFAR
GMC Yukon XL T6 PFAR (21 mpg)

Minivan (R, MVAR)
Chrysler Pacifica R, R7 MVAR (Touring and Limited trims may have active NAV, Limited trims tagged as R7)

Chrysler Voyager R MVAR
Dodge Grand Caravan R MVAR (GT trim may have active NAV)
Toyota Sienna R, YR, R2 MVAR (8 seats in LE and higher trims)

Convertible (U, STAR) (Others in Adrenaline/Prestige Coll.)
Chevrolet Camaro convertible U STAR (23 mpg)
Ford Mustang convertible U, STAR
Mercedes Benz C300 convertible U, STAR

Intermediate 2 or 4 dr. Jeep (V, IJAR)
Jeep Wrangler V, IJAR

Small Pickup Truck (O6, IPAR)
Nissan Frontier O6 IPAR (18 mpg)
Toyota Tacoma O6 IPAR
Chevrolet Colorado O6 IPAR
GMC Canyon O6 IPAR
Jeep Gladiator O6 IPAR

Pickup Truck (S, SPAR)
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 S SPAR (16 mpg; includes 4WD models)
Ford F150 S SPAR (17 mpg)
GMC Sierra 1500 S SPAR
Nissan Titan S SPAR
Ram 1500 S SPAR (Quad cab models only)

Ram 2500 S SPAR
Toyota Tundra S SPAR (Incl. double-cab models)

12/15 Passenger Fullsize Van (M, FVAR)
Chevrolet Express M FVAR
Ford Transit M FVAR (17 mpg; 12-15 pasengers)
GMC Savana M FVAR
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter M FVAR (Diesel models only)
Nissan NV 3500 M FVAR (12-passenger models only)

Cargo Van (N4, SKAR)
Chevrolet Express 3500 N4 SKAR
Ford Transit Connect N4 SKAR
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter N4 SKAR (15 mpg)
Nissan NV 2500 N4 SKAR (19 mpg; also includes high cube models)
Ram Promaster 2500 N4 SKAR

Adrenaline Collection*
Chevrolet Camaro SS V4 JSAR (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible U4 PTAR (20 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible U6 XTAR (22 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray U6 DSAR (21 mpg)
Chevrolet Corvettes (2019) Z06 D5 DSAR
Dodge Challenger R/T V4 ISAR (21 mpg)
Ford Mustang GT Hardtop V4 PXAR (20 mpg)
Ford Mustang GT Convertible U4 (20 mpg)

Green Traveler Collection
Ford Fusion Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Honda Insight Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan group; franchises only)
Hyundai Ioniq E6 ICAH
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)
Toyota Prius E6 ICAH ("Hybrid Sedan" group)

Compact Elite 2/4 Door (X6/DCAR, Prestige)
Audi A3
Jaguar XE
Mercedes-Benz A220
Mercedes-Benz CLA250

Standard Elite 2/4 Door (P4/RCAR, Prestige)

Audi A4

BMW 330i

BMW 430i GranCoupe
Cadillac CTS
Mercedes-Benz C300

Volvo V60

Fullsize Elite 2/4 Door (K/GCAR, Prestige)
Jaguar XF
Mercedes-Benz E Class
BMW 530
Volvo S90

Luxury Sport (G4/LSAR, Prestige)
Cadillac XTS
Infiniti Q50

Special 2-3 Door (E/XBAR, Prestige)
Infiniti Q60

Compact Elite Crossover (W4/DGAR, Prestige)
BMW X1

Infiniti QX30

Prestige Small/Standard SUV (K4/JGDR, Prestige)
Jaguar F-Pace
Range Rover Velar

Intermediate Elite SUV (H4/JFDR, Prestige)
BMW X3

Cadillac XT4
Infiniti QX50
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Range Rover Evoque

Volvo XC60

Standard Elite Crossover (Z4/RGDR, Prestige
Cadillac XT6
Infiniti QX60
Land Rover Discovery
Lincoln Aviator

Volvo XC90

Standard Elite SUV (T4/RFAR, Prestige)
BMW X5
Cadillac XT5
Land Rover Discovery Sport
Lincoln Nautilus
Mercedes-Benz GLE350

Luxury SUV (S6/LFDR, Prestige)
Mercedes-Benz GL450 S6

Luxury SUV (P6/LFAR, Prestige)
Cadillac Escalade 4WD (ESV models are tagged as YP)
Lincoln Navigator 4WD (L models are tagged as YP)
Infiniti QX80

Intermediate Elite Convertible (G6/JTAR, Prestige)
Mercedes-Benz SLC/SLK

Dream Cars Collection* (Bookable at HertzDreamCars.com)
BMW 740 O4 WCAR
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG H RSAR, PSAR (27 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG H6 RSAR, PSAR (19 mpg)
Mercedes-Benz G550 P PZAR, PVAR (15 mpg)
Nissan GT-R N6 SZAR, LLAR (20 mpg)
Porsche 911 R6 XSAR, CSAR (28 mpg)
Porsche Boxster R4 DTAR, ERAR (32 mpg)
Porsche Cayenne L6 GFDR, XWAR (23 mpg)
Porsche Cayman E4 JEAR, FWAR (32 mpg)
Porsche Macan M4 RFDR (24 mpg)
Porsche Panamera I6 XCAR, XRAR (27 mpg)
Range Rover C6 WFDR, EFAR (20 mpg)
Range Rover Sport X4
Tesla Model S A4

Unknown class but in the fleet
????? ?? FTAR? (Full-Size, Convertible, Automatic, Air, FTAR)

Special
Our Choice/Manager's Special (2/4 Door) A6 EXAR (Model at manager's discretion)
Wildcard Q6 XXAR (Manager selects)

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This list is in no way an official Hertz publication, nor is it endorsed by Hertz, and therefore should be used for guidance and general informational purposes only.
- If you make any changes to the list, please document them by creating a new post at the end of the thread @:-)
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        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.
        
        GW McLintock no longer maintains a current list for Hertz.

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US Hertz Fleet - What Makes/Models are Available? (2018-20 Thread)

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Aug 26, 2019, 9:00 pm

#316

Flyinmatty

Join Date: May 2019

Posts: 11

An update for everyone:

I just returned back from my 4 day NYC/LI trip. I decided against the manager's special, and splurged for the full size sedan. At ISP, I received a 2019 Kia Optima with 20k miles on it. Base trim and all, but surprisingly enough I very much enjoyed it. Was really hoping for a charger, but they didn't have any. They had some '19 Mailbus in the lot, a Fusion, a new Equinox, an Impala, a whole bunch of 2020 Corollas, a Compass, and some Sorentos as well. My guess based on what I saw was that the manager's special would have been either a corolla, or possibly the singular Dodge Grand Caravan I saw. Never saw anything smaller than the Corolla.

When I returned at JFK today, I saw a whole slew of cars, including a new style Camry, a caravan, a fusion, another Optima, and a Santa Fe or two.

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Aug 27, 2019, 5:27 pm

#317

noob23

Join Date: Dec 2013

Posts: 26

Quote:

Originally Posted by cestmoi123

I wouldn't be so certain, aren't a lot of these configured with the 2nd row captain's chairs, so they only seat seven?

Yeah this is really what worries me. I have 2 reservations, and have 5 star if that helps ...
I think I would be rolling the dice with National and don't have status there.
Enterprise and Alamo have a options for 8 seaters but the price is almost double. Maybe I should focus on getting the costs for those down ...

Aug 28, 2019, 5:31 am

#318

cestmoi123

Join Date: Jul 2006

Location: NYC

Programs: DL PM, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec

Posts: 6,737

Quote:

Originally Posted by noob23

If you need eight seats, then you should definitely have a reservation (somewhere) for a vehicle with eight seats. Book the Hertz vehicle, and have a reservation (not prepaid, of course) for an eight-seater at another rental company an hour later. That way, if Hertz doesn't have an eight-seater, you can just cancel and get the (higher-priced) eight-seater.

Should definitely submit a request to autoslash, and see what they come up with (autoslash.com, lots of discussion on the general rental car board, service works very well and is free).

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Aug 28, 2019, 12:20 pm

#319

Herb687

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Andreas Noer

Just picked up a 2018 (!) Chrysler 300s at Boston with a luxury reservation - what a disgrace to classify this car as a luxury? Its so not premium at all and has The worse seating position ever! I feel so cheated by Hertz, providing me a more than 1 year old rental car with more than 20.000 miles on The odo..

What happened when you asked for a different car? You don't have to keep the car they assign you. If there was another "luxury" car on the lot they should have been able to switch you to that car. Or one in a lower category. And if you have 5*/PC status you are still free to pick a different car from the 5*/PC zone at an Ultimate Choice location like KBOS even if you have a specific spot assigned to you (as happens when you reserve something other than intermediate, standard, or full size).

Quote:

Originally Posted by GentleGiant

Disagree - had some very nice Chrysler 300s - not all luxury cars have to be SUVs etc.

Would gladly book one again, but they are often too highly priced.

Disagree. Chrylser 300s are terrible cars and not luxurious in any sense of the word. It IS an embarrassment that Hertz classes Chrysler 300 as luxury.

Given a recent option at a UC location of a Toyota Camry or one of the many Chrysler 300s stacked up in the PC zone, it was an easy choice to take the Camry.

Aug 29, 2019, 1:28 am

#320

m907

Join Date: Oct 2016

Posts: 3,718

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb687

Disagree. Chrylser 300s are terrible cars and not luxurious in any sense of the word. It IS an embarrassment that Hertz classes Chrysler 300 as luxury.

Useless hot take.

Aug 29, 2019, 1:29 am

#321

m907

Join Date: Oct 2016

Posts: 3,718

To add to the discussion about 8 seat vehicles - National carries Ford Expeditions with 8 seats, and it's not as uncommon as you'd think to find them in the ES aisle.

Aug 29, 2019, 10:39 am

#322

manohman

Join Date: Jul 2016

Location: Canada

Programs: National EE, Enterprise Platinum, Hertz President's Circle, NEXUS

Posts: 106

Quote:

Originally Posted by m907

Useless hot take.

Chrysler 300 is like the ghetto luxury car. No thanks.

Aug 29, 2019, 12:43 pm

#323

m907

Join Date: Oct 2016

Posts: 3,718

Quote:

Originally Posted by manohman

Chrysler 300 is like the ghetto luxury car. No thanks.

Another useless hot take because there's no explanation.

Which would you rather take for a rental:
a Chrysler 300, RWD or AWD, with adaptive cruise control, Alpine surround sound, panoramic sunroof, lane keep assist; or a base BMW 3 Series with no features? Unless I'm going on twisting back roads, I'll take the 300.

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Aug 29, 2019, 6:27 pm

#324

LJ7006

Join Date: Jan 2012

Programs: Hilton Honors, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Executive Elite

Posts: 275

Quote:

Originally Posted by m907

I would always take a loaded car, but the problem is most of not all of the 2019 300S are base S models. Back in 2018 I had received a couple 300S fully loaded with adaptive cruise and cooled seats/panoramic sunroof and received a 300C with hemi engine once. But then when 2019 model started rolling in there’s none of those anymore

Aug 31, 2019, 6:13 am

#325

m907

Join Date: Oct 2016

Posts: 3,718

Quote:

Originally Posted by LJ7006

So why didn't you say "Hertz should offer loaded 300s" instead of "the 300 is a ghetto luxury car"?

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Aug 31, 2019, 4:24 pm

#326

Herb687

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Quote:

Originally Posted by m907

Which would you rather take for a rental:
a Chrysler 300, RWD or AWD, with adaptive cruise control, Alpine surround sound, panoramic sunroof, lane keep assist; or a base BMW 3 Series with no features? Unless I'm going on twisting back roads, I'll take the 300.

I'd take the base BMW 3 Series all day every day. Just like it was a no-brainer to choose a freakin' TOYOTA CAMRY instead of a Chrysler 300.

Most installations of adaptive cruise control are far more annoying than useful. And panoramic sunroofs (without hard partitions in the cabin to block their light) are one of the worst "features" to be foisted on automotive consumers in 20 years. I'm considering buying a new car right now and have ruled out several models due to the fact that they cannot be ordered without sunroofs.

Adding a lot of features to a car don't suddenly make it a good car (especially an FCA car where more features just invite more electronic glitches). In any trim level, the Chrysler 300 is a piece of crap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by m907

So why didn't you say "Hertz should offer loaded 300s" instead of "the 300 is a ghetto luxury car"?

While I can't speak for the person who posted that, "lipstick on a pig" is the phrase that comes to my mind!

Last edited by Herb687; Aug 31, 2019 at 4:27 pm Reason: multi-quote

Sep 2, 2019, 3:56 am

#327

m907

Join Date: Oct 2016

Posts: 3,718

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb687

So you don't like adaptive cruise control or sunroofs. Congrats. What's wrong with the 300?

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Sep 2, 2019, 2:20 pm

#328

Herb687

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Quote:

Originally Posted by m907

What's wrong with the 300?

Poor driving position
Uncomfortable driver seat
Poor quality interior materials
Chrysler interior smell
Poor fit and finish
Uninspired handling
Ugly exterior styling

Sep 2, 2019, 11:44 pm

#329

GentleGiant

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb687

I'd take the base BMW 3 Series all day every day. Just like it was a no-brainer to choose a freakin' TOYOTA CAMRY instead of a Chrysler 300.

You have an odd sense of cars - maybe it is an 'American' thing?

Can't say I would be seen dead driving a BMW 3 series - a poor car.

Opt for the 300 any day.

But then perhaps it depends if you want luxury or to drive around on 2 wheels

Can't say I have ever had a bad car from hertz - the 300s were very comfortable for long trips.

I guess at the end of the day, it all depends what you look for in a car. I look for comfort for me and my wife.

Sep 3, 2019, 3:29 am

#330

m907

Join Date: Oct 2016

Posts: 3,718

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb687

Poor driving position
Uncomfortable driver seat
Poor quality interior materials
Chrysler interior smell
Poor fit and finish
Uninspired handling
Ugly exterior styling

The "Chrysler interior smell" is an odd one, but to each his own...