Which vehicles are best for families? The answer depends on your budget and the size of your family, of course. But here are nine recommendations we hope will help you narrow your choice.
Whether you are in the market for a midsize sedan, crossover, minivan or wagon, these vehicles meet our family-friendly tests, and score high in our annual rankings.
Each has a sticker price below $35,000 and respectable fuel economy. All did well in Kiplinger's road tests, have plenty of cargo space (for strollers and other gear) and have received positive reviews from parents. All vehicles also received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick designation -- meaning they get the top rating not only for front, side and rear crash tests but also for roof-strength rollover tests, and they have standard stability control. Traction control and six airbags are also standard on each.
Data comes from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com (new vehicle data from 4/11/11; resale values from March/April 2011 Kelley Blue Book® Residual Value Guide).
2011 Hyundai Sonata
Sticker price: $25,095 (SE 2.0T); Invoice price: $23,776; Resale value: 3 years: 48%; 5 years: 31% MPG: 22 city / 33 highway; Cargo space (cubic feet): 16.4
Hyundai's Sonata beat out the midsize sedan competition to earnKiplinger's Best New Car award this year for an innovative redesign that's parent and kid-friendly.
The turbocharged SE 2.0T has the most horsepower in the segment and nimble handling for Mom or Dad. The back seat fits two child car seats easily, plus it has decent legroom and cup holders in the rear armrest.
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