Best Family Cars of 2017, from Parents magazine and Edmunds

Best Family Cars of 2017, from Parents magazine and Edmunds

Parents magazine and Edmunds teamed up to name the 10 family cars of 2017 that offer the best combination of value, performance, safety and family-friendly features. The list which can be a great marketing tool for dealers includes a vehicle for every type of family, from those looking for fuel efficiency to those needing room for many passengers.

The winners:

Best eco-friendly car Chevrolet Bolt EV

Best budget vehicle Kia Soul

Best hatchback Subaru Crosstrek

Best small sedan Honda Civic

Best sedan Hyundai Sonata

Best midsize crossovers Mazda CX-5 and Honda CR-V

Best wagon Subaru Outback

Best minivan Chrysler Pacifica

Best SUV Toyota Highlander

These winners were singled out for their generous cargo space, infotainment options and voice-command systems, smartphone connectivity, surround-view cameras, automated emergency braking and lane/road-departure warning systems.

Winning honorable mention were the Nissan Rogue, Mazda 3, Mercedes-Benz GLC300, Hyundai Santa Fe and Honda Odyssey.