These Are The Cars You Think Santa Claus Would Drive

Santa’s got to haul a lot of elves and supplies, so he needs a big, practical vehicle. It’s cold and snowy up there, so it can’t be a truck, as the supplies will get cold and wet in the bed. Santa needs a van.

Santa’s got to be on the move around the workshop and such, so it’s got to be pretty powerful van.

The North Pole isn’t exactly famous for it’s infrastructure, so Santa’s got to have AWD.

And Santa’s got to be comfortable.

You guys, Santa drives an R63 AMG.

Pack it up, folks. We’ve got the correct answer right off the bat, and there’s no need to worry about reliability. After all, the elves can make their own head bolts.

Submitted by: Give Me Tacos or Give Me Death

A Dodge Challenger Hellcat sleigh.

Seriously, what else? (Look closely at the Hellcat badge...)

This thing is so badass. I want one to do crimes in.

Submitted by: the 1969DodgeChargerFan

The sleigh is not his car to be obvious.

So these are his civilian use vehicles for non-delivery duties. I’m also assuming Santa is a snowbird much of the the year between January an May, as his post Christmas vacation is much of the year. Assuming he has a pretty low key place in like Fort Myers or Naples, FL.

For his North Pole wheels, I assume it’s something somewhat work related, this is this man’s place of business, probably needs to haul parcels, but also keep them dry. 4wd a must as snow etc.

Also, Santa is GM guy and I’m providing no further explanation on that. Just the vibe he gives. I’m going with a Red Sierra HD for that I’m the boss but still a working man vibe.

His not working car for non-North pole season is like standard Florida senior who wants to say “I’ve done well” but doesn’t want to stand out too much. I also think he’s probably a corvette guy cause it would match his aesthetic, and it;s not too mid-engine or crazy. I think he likes a C6:

I like the idea that Santa has the two-car garage combo of every midwestern boomer in America. It’s very fitting, to be honest.

Submitted by: Covers86

Dude “drives” more in one night than most people do their entire lives. For the rest of the year, Santa says “Fuck it, I’m taking an Uber”.

Shut up, nerd. Santa loves driving.

Submitted by: paradsecar

On the off-season, Nick gets a little bored and likes to help out around the ‘pole. ElfDOT isn’t a big fan of his work, but they’re not the CEO so they toe the company line - let him do his thing and then come behind later to “fix” it.

I want an SSR with a snowplow on it very badly. Also, ElfDOT has to be a nightmare. There’s no way they’re doing a good job with all the toy-making going on.

Submitted by: dustynnguyendood

Santa drives a Caddy.

Specifically this one.

This is a 1903 Caddy Model A (made in late 1902). It fits every single requirement.

1. It’s red.

2. It’s the right shape

and most importantly

3. 9 HORSEPOWER

I disagree, bud. The man needs horsepower.

Submitted by: hoser68

If he’s portrayed as an American, definitely a Demon Challenger.

Of course Santa is American. Come on now. Grow up.

Submitted by: cargone!cargone!

Somehow i picture him driving a white and red Local Motors Rally Fighter

I’d like to see Santa cram his big red butt into one of these things. However, once he’s in, he’ll have a good time ripping around the North Pole.

Submitted by: honeheadotto

Canonically, a SHO, although I assume he’s replaced it in the past 30 years. Assuming brand loyalty, an Explorer ST seems like the closest thing in Ford’s lineup.

The Taurus SHO is the true star of The Santa Clause.

Submitted by: Maymar

Hes got to be a wagon guy. 2Dr wagon with lots of cargo for him

Bring back two-door wagons! Literally no one would buy them, but I’d like to see more.

Submitted by: boneheadotto

‘66 Lincoln Continental, convertible. And he’s not driving, no time for that, Santa’s working out of the back seat while Hermey wheels (with a booster phone book to sit on). Top’s down because out onto a roof, dive back in over the top of the door, hit the marks at the next stop, jump back out onto the next roof. He’s got to put in WORK, so stops need to be at F1 pace, not Cup. Trunk the size of Idaho for 6 hours of toys without reloading, giant bench in the rear for ready-presents and a little nap across deserts and such. Suicide doors that swing open wide, to speed restocking the car with presents while fueling up for the next lift.

Red. With whitewalls, natch, because festive.

Santa will do what JFK could not... survive in a Lincoln convertible.

Submitted by: DGUTS

Hey, Santa is rich. He owns a global business, and travels extensively by private means. Of course it is something like a Bentley.

It’s weird. I never really thought of Santa as being a rich guy, but you are so right. He is. Capitalist bastard.

Submitted by: skeffles

In Europe we believe Santa lives in Northern Scandinavia, not the North Pole, so what is Scandinavian, reliable, and capable of hauling a shittonne of presents?

Volvo.

Volvo Torslanda Wagon

Oh wow, yeah. I could totally see Santa a Volvo man. Tough and reliable, just like him.

my headcanon is that Santa drives in style. 1950 Cadillac

This right here is a very compelling answer. I would not be surprised at all of Mr. and Mrs. Claus went cruising in the most expensive winga dinga-mobile you could buy.