Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes choosing the right car important. If you’re about to head off on an epic road trip around Higa Onsen, a roomy SUV could be the answer. If you’d like the cheapest price possible and plan to stick to city driving, a budget compact is hard to beat. All you have to do is work out what’s going to be the best fit, round up the troops, and start clocking up those miles.