What's the quintessential "hot mom" car right now?

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

That Lexus SUV that's the poor man's Land Rover

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That Lexus SUV that's the poor man's Land Rover

A Lexus is much more sensible than a Land Rover that spends lots of days in the shop at the dealership. But you’re right, there really is only one current answer to this question:
GX550

Or a new LandCruiser if you’re a more practical hot mom.

[Anonymous]

My guess is any of several luxury make mid-size crossover SUVs that are lower and sleeker than the full-size SUVs.

This is an old commercial from 2014, but it deliberately captures the aesthetic.

Focus is on the mom, more than the kid. No hockey team with hockey bags piling in. That would have been the Escalade mom.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That Lexus SUV that's the poor man's Land Rover

Nobody wants a land rover

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I overheard a group of middle aged, presumably upper middle class moms use that very specific phrasing when one of them seemed to be discussing trading in her "big ugly SUV."

I am middle aged. I am considered to be, and told, I am nicely attractive and fit. But what I know and what others will learn is that once you hit middle age it is another generation's turn to be "hot". Our ship has sailed and while still stable in the ocean, it is taking on water fast.

Call me, quick! It sounds like we haven't got much time....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I’m an outlier I guess, I drive a sporty convertible.

[Anonymous]

Rivian.

[Anonymous]

How can this be real?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How can this be real?

Tongue in cheek. Self depreciating. Or, as said many times on here, really meaning what is the popular car for mothers. Don't overthink it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I sincerely hope they were either joking or just talking about which car is "hottest" in the sense of popularity, because the idea of any woman in her 40s or 50s worrying about how "hot" her car is going to make her appear to other people is too depressing.

Yoga mom who wears athleisure prob wants a sleek and sporty coupe-like SUV. I believe BMW X6 invented the segment. Porsche Cayenne is another. They project a sexy successful image, while something like a Tahoe is just an ugly and boring kid hauler.

A loaded Tahoe costs almost as much as a Cayenne. Never understood with stay at home moms needs 350+ horsepower to drive to Whole Foods.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How can this be real?

It’s very real. Social media and shows like White Lotus and reality TV have fried middle aged women’s brains.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sincerely hope they were either joking or just talking about which car is "hottest" in the sense of popularity, because the idea of any woman in her 40s or 50s worrying about how "hot" her car is going to make her appear to other people is too depressing.

Yoga mom who wears athleisure prob wants a sleek and sporty coupe-like SUV. I believe BMW X6 invented the segment. Porsche Cayenne is another. They project a sexy successful image, while something like a Tahoe is just an ugly and boring kid hauler.

A loaded Tahoe costs almost as much as a Cayenne. Never understood with stay at home moms needs 350+ horsepower to drive to Whole Foods.

Tahoes are ugly. The smaller sporty SUVs can still haul a couple of kids without being so ugly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I sincerely hope they were either joking or just talking about which car is "hottest" in the sense of popularity, because the idea of any woman in her 40s or 50s worrying about how "hot" her car is going to make her appear to other people is too depressing.

Yoga mom who wears athleisure prob wants a sleek and sporty coupe-like SUV. I believe BMW X6 invented the segment. Porsche Cayenne is another. They project a sexy successful image, while something like a Tahoe is just an ugly and boring kid hauler.

A loaded Tahoe costs almost as much as a Cayenne. Never understood with stay at home moms needs 350+ horsepower to drive to Whole Foods.

Tahoes are ugly. The smaller sporty SUVs can still haul a couple of kids without being so ugly.

Sure. You can drive a car you find better looking. But suggesting a car projects a more successful image than another car that costs almost the same just shows a lack of awareness. Which is generally what I’d expect from someone driving a Porsche Cayenne.

[Anonymous]

The hot [pause] mom-car of the moment in my area is the Hyundai palisade.