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Looking to drive for Uber? Your first step would be checking if your vehicle meets Uber's minimum requirements. Uber has created guidelines for what types of cars are eligible within each Uber service and we have listed these guidelines and the accepted makes and models below. For more information on becoming an Uber driver and the steps you will need to complete visit this help article.
First, for all Uber services there is a standard set of mimimum vehicle requirements, listed below.
Next, Uber has lists of specific requirements for each service level. These requirements can vary greatly depending on the service. Uber's budget option, UberX has the least stringent requirements and their luxury services such as Uber Black or SUV have the toughest requirements. We have broken down each service levels requirments below.
UberX is the most commonly used service that Uber offers and it is also the cheapest. This rideshare service is deigned for everyday use and is the most popular option for riders.
UberXL is the service designed for larger groups or “for those times when you need a bit more space”. For this service you will need to own either a SUV or Minivan that can accomodate up to 6 passengers. Uber XL rides will yield higher fares than UberX rides but keep in mind that if you sign up to drive for XL you may still get UberX rides as well.
Mid-tier luxury sedans that will yield you higher fares. Fun fact, your car must have a leather or vinyl interior!
Uber's original Luxury option. Vehicles are required to be a high-end luxury sedan or SUV, in black. This service comes with high fares and your driving etiquette is also expected to meet this level of quality.
Similar to Uber Black but for larger groups. As with Uber Black, UberSUV yields some of the highest fares you will see with any Uber service. Only black SUVs qualify.
Only pristine high-end vehicles qualify to drive with UberLUX. Likewise, only commercially-licensed drivers are eligible to drive for UberLUX. UberLUX vehicles may be sedans, crossover SUVs, or full-sized SUVs.
As a delivery driver you will not be driving passengers but instead will be working with Uber to deliver food and goods around your city.
Lastly, see the specific makes and models that Uber allows for each service below. If you do not see your car listed but believe your vehicle meets all of the above criteria contact Uber directly as they may make an exception.
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Acura | ILX, MDX, RDX, RL, TL, TLX, TSX |
| Audi | A3, A4, A6, A7, A8, Allroad, Q5, Q7, RS 7, S4, S6, S7, S8, SQ5 |
| Bentley | Flying Spur, Mulsanne |
| BMW | 3-series Gran Turismo, 5-series, 5-series Gran Turismo, 6-series, 6-series Gran Turismo, 7-series, ActiveHybrid 5, Alphina B7, M5, M6 Gran Coupe, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6 |
| Buick | Enclave, Encore, Envision, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Regal, Verano (min year: 2014) |
| BYD | e6 |
| Cadillac | CT6, CTS, DTS, Escalade, SRX, STS, XTS |
| Chevrolet | Captiva, Cruze (min year: 2014), Equinox, HHR, Impala, Malibu, SS, Suburban, Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse, Trax |
| Chrysler | 200, 300, Aspen, Cirrus, Concorde, LHS, Pacifica, PT Cruiser, Sebring, Town and Country, Voyager |
| Dodge | Avenger, Caliber, Caravan, Charger, Dart (min year: 2014), Durango, Grand Caravan, Journey, Nitro |
| Fisker | Karma |
| Ford | C-Max, C-Max Hybrid, Crown Victoria, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Explorer, Flex, Focus (min year: 2014), Fusion, Taurus, Taurus X |
| Honda | Accord, Accord Crosstour, CR-V, Civic (min year: 2014), Crosstour, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Pilot |
| Hummer | H3 |
| Hyundai | Azera, Elantra (min year: 2014), Equus, Genesis, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, Sonata, Tucson, Veracruz |
| Infiniti | JX, M, Q50, Q70, QX50, QX56, QX60, QX80 |
| Jaguar | F-PACE, XF, XJ |
| Jeep | Cherokee, Commander, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Patriot, Renegade |
| Kia | Amanti, Borrego, Cadenza, Forte (min year: 2014), K900, Optima, Rondo, Sedona, Sorento, Sportage |
| Land Rover | Discovery, LR3, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport |
| Lexus | ES, GS, GX, HS, LS, LX, NX, RX |
| Lincoln | Continental, LS, MKC, MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ, Navigator, Town Car |
| Maserati | Ghibli, Quattroporte |
| Mazda | CX-5, CX-7, CX-9, MAZDA3, MAZDA5, MAZDA6, MAZDASPEED3, Tribute |
| Mercedes-Benz | C-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, E-Class Wagon, G-Class, GL-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class, ML Class, Metris, R-Class, S-Class |
| Mercury | Grand Marquis, Mariner, Milan, Mountaineer, Sable |
| Mitsubishi | Endeavor, Galant, Lancer (min year: 2014), Outlander, Outlander Sport |
| Nissan | Altima, Armada, Maxima, Murano, NV Passenger, Pathfinder, Quest, Rogue, Sentra (min year: 2014), Xterra |
| Pontiac | G6, G8, Torrent, Vibe |
| Porsche | Cayenne, Macan, Panamera |
| Saab | 9-4X, 9-7X |
| Saturn | Aura, Outlook, VUE |
| Subaru | Forester, Impreza (min year: 2014), Legacy, Outback, Tribeca, WRX, XV Crosstrek (min year: 2014) |
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara, Kizashi, XL7 |
| Toyota | 4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Corolla (min year: 2014), Prius, Prius V, RAV4, Venza |
| Volkswagen | CC (min year: 2014), Golf SportWagen, Jetta, Passat, Routan, Tiguan, Touareg |
| Volvo | S60 (min year: 2014), S80, XC60, XC70, XC90 |
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Acura | MDX |
| Audi | Q7 |
| Buick | Enclave |
| Cadillac | Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT |
| Chevrolet | Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse |
| Chrysler | Aspen, Pacifica, Town and Country |
| Dodge | Caravan, Durango, Grand Caravan, Journey |
| Ford | Expedition, Explorer, Flex |
| GMC | Acadia, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali |
| Honda | Odyssey, Pilot |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe, Veracruz |
| Infiniti | JX, QX56, QX60, QX80 |
| Jeep | Commander |
| Kia | Borrego, Sedona, Sorento |
| Land Rover | Discovery, LR3, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport |
| Lincoln | MKT, Navigator |
| Mazda | CX-9 |
| Mercedes–Benz | E-Class Wagon, GL-Class, Metris |
| Mercury | Mountaineer |
| Mitsubushi | Outlander |
| Nissan | Armada, NV Passenger, Pathfinder, Quest |
| Saturn | Outlook, Relay |
| Subaru | Tribeca |
| Suzuki | XL7 |
| Tesla | Model X |
| Toyota | Highlander, Sequoia, Sienna |
| Volkswagen | Atlas, Routan |
| Volvo | XC90 |
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Acura | MDX, RL, RLX |
| Audi | A6, A7, A8, Allroad, Q5, Q7, RS 7, S6, S7, S8, SQ5 |
| Bentley | Flying Spur, Mulsanne |
| BMW | 3-series Gran Turismo, 5-series, 5-series Gran Turismo, 6-series, 6-series Gran Turismo, 7-series, ActiveHybrid 5, Alphina B7, M5, M6 Gran Coupe, X3, X4, X5, X6 |
| Buick | Enclave, LaCrosse |
| Cadillac | CT6, CTS, DTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, SRX, STS, XTS, XT5 |
| Chevrolet | Suburban, Tahoe |
| Fisker | Karma |
| Ford | Expedition |
| Genesis | G80, G90 |
| GMC | Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali |
| Hummer | H3 |
| Hyundai | Equus, Genesis, Veracruz |
| Infiniti | JX, M, Q50, Q70, QX50, QX56, QX60, QX80 |
| Jaguar | F-PACE, XF, XJ |
| Jeep | Commander |
| Kia | K900 |
| Land Rover | LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport |
| Lexus | ES, GS, GX, HS, LS, LX, RX |
| Lincoln | Continental, MKT, MKX, Navigator |
| Maserati | Ghibli, Quattroporte |
| Maybach | 57, 62 |
| Mercedes–Benz | CLS-Class, E-Class, E-Class Wagon, G-Class, GL-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLK-Class, M-Class, ML Class, R-Class, S-Class |
| Nissan | Armada |
| Porsche | Cayenne, Macan, Panamera |
| Rolls-Royce | Ghost, Phantom |
| Tesla | Model S, Model X |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser, Sequoia |
| Volvo | S80, XC90 |
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Cadillac | Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT |
| Chevrolet | Suburban, Tahoe |
| Ford | Expedition |
| GMC | Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL, Yukon XL Denali |
| Infiniti | JX, QX56, QX60, QX80 |
| Lincoln | Navigator |
| Mercedes-Benz | GL-Class |
| Nissan | Armada |
| Toyota | Sequoia |
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Acura | MDX, RL, RLX, TL, TLX, ZDX, ILX, RDX |
| Audi | A4, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, S4, S5, S6, S8, SQ5, Q3, S3 |
| BMW | 3 series, 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, MS, M5, X3, X4, X5, X6 |
| Buick | LaCrosse, Enclave, Regal |
| Chrysler | 300 |
| Cadillac | ATS, CTS, DTS, Escalade, SRX, STS, XTS |
| Chevrolet | Suburban, Tahoe, SS |
| Ford | Edge, Expedition, Explorer, Flex |
| GMC | Yukon, Yukon XL, Acadia |
| Hummer | H2, H3 |
| Hyundai | Equus, Genesis, Azera |
| Infiniti | EX, FX, G, JX, M, Q, QX |
| Jaquar | S Type, X Type, XF, XJ |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee |
| Kia | K900, Cadenza |
| Land Rover | Discovery, LR2, LR4, Range Rover, Range Rover Evoque |
| Lexus | GS, GX, LS, LX, ES, IS, RX, NX |
| Lincoln | MKC, MKS, MKT, MKX, MKZ, Navigator, Town Car |
| Mercedes | C, CL, CLS, E, G, GL, GLE, GLK, M, ML, R, S, CLA, GLA, GLC |
| Nissan | Armada, Maxima |
| Porsche | Cayenne, Macan, Panamera |
| Tesla | Model S, Model X, Model 3 |
| Toyota | Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Avalon |
| Volkswagon | Touareg |
| Volvo | S80, S90, XC90, S60, XC60 |
| Make | Model |
|---|---|
| Audi | A6, A6 Avant, A7, A8, Q5, S6, S7, S8 |
| Aston Martin | DB7, DB9, DBS, One-77, Rapide, Vanquish, Valntage, Virage |
| Bentley | Arnage, Azure, Bentayga, Brooklands, Continental, Flying Spur, Mulsanne, S1, T2 |
| BMW | 5-Series, 6-Series, 6-Series Gran Coupe, 7-Series, X5, X6 |
| Buggati | Veyron |
| Cadillac | CTS, DTS, Escalade, Escalade EXT, SRX, STS, XT5, XTS |
| Chevrolet | Suburban, Tahoe |
| GMC | Acadia, Acadia Denali, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL |
| Infiniti | JX, M, Q70, QX56, QX60, QX80 |
| Jaguar | XE, XF, XJ |
| Land Rover | Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, LR4 |
| Lexus | ES, GS, LS, LX, GX, RX |
| Lincoln | MKC, MKZ, MKS, MKX, MKT, Navigator |
| Maserati | Coupe, Ghibli, Gran Turismo, GranCabrio, CranSport, Levante, MC12, Quattroporte, Spyder |
| Mercedes-Benz | E-Class, GL-Class, GLA-Class, GLK-Class, GLS-Class, M-Class, ML-Class, R-Class, S-Class |
| Porsche | Macan Turbo, Cayenne, Panamera |
| Rolls-Royce | Ghost, Phantom, Silver Clous, Silver Shadow, Wraith |
| Tesla | Model S, Model X |
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Great info RideGuru, quick question, what city are you showing the Tesla Model 3 available for UberSelect?
I agree with you 100% that it should be, but somehow in Los Angeles County, they say Tesla Model 3 isn’t available for UberSelect, BUT an Audi A3 is? 🤨
What do you mean "available?" Available to be ordered? or Eligible to be driven?
Tesla Model 3 and Audi A3 both satisfy at the least UberX due to the fact they have four doors and are large enough. I'd like to think either fall under UberSELECT in any US city...but what do I know. I can't afford either of them. :)
Tesla Model 3 should be an UberSelect in any market. If the option doesn't automatically appear in your app, you should contact Uber.
https://ride.guru/lounge/p/can-i-drive-a-tesla-3-as-an-uber
Arrived at DFW airport and Uber Select was $1 less than Uber. ($66 vs $67 to Ft. Worth downtown).
The vehicle was a newer model Ford Explorer (3 row) with cloth seats. I thought Selext had to have leather or vinyl seats.
UberBlack and UberSelect are similar in prices, right? It's the UberX and UberPool that are dirt cheap.
Any one knows what cars qualify for Uber Comfort?
Uber is still a bit vague on what the requirements are for Uber Comfort, probably since the program is in beta still. They do mention that both the vehicle and driver have to qualify and so far we have heard of drivers qualifying with a 2016 Ford Explorer Limited, a 2016 and a 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Would you be able to uber in a 2019 Hyundai Accent?
Would you be able to uber in a 2019 Hyundia Accent?
You totally could. Full size four-door car. It qualifies for regular UberX and UberPool.
It doesn't have to be specifically on the list. Go ahead and submit your application, and it will be accepted.
Yeah, as long as it isn't like 15 years old and not a piece of crap, you should be fine. I actually know for a fact in Seattle a few drivers who drive Hyundai Accent. Not sure why it isn't on the list.
Hi I have the new Mercedes Benz A class and is not in the list for select cars for Uber cuz is new model , can somebody upgradelist of cars you can drive for select cuz I drive for Uber for 3 years in my cla class but now I’m upgrade car and !!!!! Sorprice!!!!!! Uber not accept my car cuz they no have in the sistem my car model !!!! Please upgrade car the Mercedes Benz A classs is super luxurious I will not drive that in Uber pool .
Yes, you would totally be accepted for UberBlack (if the car is literally black) or UberSelect. I wouldn't worry for a second. (It's luxurious, it has 4-doors and takes 4 passengers.) If you already have the car just submit your application, and they should approve you for it. (After signing up as a driver and it doesn't automatically enable the UberSelect option, make sure to contact Uber!
What a gorgeous car.
Hi can I ask you something about Uber select with Mercedes? Please
I notice that none of the Lexus 6 Passenger SUVs are listed under Uber XL. Is that an oversight or are they excluded for some reason?
Hii, I want to buy a 2013 nissan sentra to drive an uber in chicago. it has a clean title, no salvage or rebuilt, only personal use, mileage less then 150k. so, is this car eligeble to drive an uber in chicago??
Because I did not see particular model wise description on official uber's website. can you provide me updated model list of vehicles??
So my 2014 Chevrolet Cruze that I have been driving for Uber the last two years will not be eligible for Uber X after December 31,2019 ???
I have a 7 passenger 2018 4Runner. I see the highlander and sequoia both qualify for xl, but my 4Runner does not. Why is this?
i have 2019 Honda cr V touring ?
isn't that a luxury vehicle ?
Lol... you must be trolling
Hi, I'm wondering where this list of eligible XL vehicles is coming from. My 2019 Nissan Pathfinder is not coming up as eligible for uber XL on my driving preferences in the driver app and when I called uber they told me they have an internal list of XL eligible vehicles and the Pathfinder is not on it.
Thanks
Why isn't the 2018 Kia Sportage AWD on the list for Uber Comfort? It's the same car as the Hyundai Santa Fe - which is, on the list for Uber Comfort. Also the Kia Soul which is half the size of the Sportage is also on the list for the Uber Comfort.
I've been sending messages to Uber about this issue since they came out with Uber Comfort.
My 2018 Kia Sportage is very roomy, which my riders tell me all the time.
I’m looking for a new vehicle to use for Uber and Lyft and would like to move up from UberX. I’ve fallen in love with a Maserati sedan, but really don’t want black on black. Are there other classes that I would qualify for? Also, as a driver, what else is required?
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Dumb that a Chrysler touring L Town & Country or Pacifica tourling L doesn’t qualify for comfort or higher .. really dumb
Most newer vehicles meet the criteria for becoming the preferred car, which is also the most popular vehicle option for passengers, and most newer vehicles can meet the requirements. Toyota Corolla, Nissan Altima, hybrids such as the Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Honda Accord are all common models.
Most newer vehicles meet the criteria for becoming the preferred car, which is also the most popular vehicle option for passengers, and most newer vehicles can meet the requirements. Toyota Corolla, Nissan Altima, hybrids such as the Toyota Camry Hybrid Toyota Camry Hybrid, Ford Fusion Hybrid, Honda Accord are all common models
Why can’t I drive my 2012 Toyota Corolla it literally only has about 50,000 miles and is not even 8 years old
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I have a 2006 Toyota Camry. will Uber transition my vehicle at the start of 2021 or during a grace period in 2022?
All Cadillac V series need to be on every tier of luxury. Cadillac is going to be pissed lol
Ford Explorer is not qualified for UberXL, even though it is a 7 seater.
dies anyone knows if we can run uber on nissan altima 2012 model?
Ride Guru in your listing I don’t see a Mini Cooper countryman do they except those or not. I’m just wondering because it’s bigger and more comfy than the Nissan Murano that I’m presently riding in.
Good article! My 2020 Nissan Pathfinder is not listed as an uber XL qualified car on my driver app's driving choices slope game, and when I called uber, they said they had an internal list of XL eligible vehicles, and the Pathfinder is not on it.
Great information!
I do not see the Nissan Rogue SV, 3rd row listed under UberXL. Is this SUV eligible for Houston, Texas? It should be, since it is much similar to the Mitsubishi Outlander SEL... Thank you in advance for any reply!
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