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.
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