If you are in the market to buy a car, whether you have a family or not, it’s always great to know your safest options. It just so happens you can quickly look through the top ten picks for 2015 based on safety features out of hundreds of vehicle options. Saves a bit of time when shopping no?
Where’d we get this info from? Parents magazine and car-buying platform Edmunds.com revealed their annual 10 Best Family Cars list, a go-to resource for families considering a new car purchase. For the eighth year in a row, car and parenting experts partnered to evaluate hundreds of vehicles, narrowing down the list to the safest, most family-friendly vehicles on the road.
“The car is an extension of home for a family – the place where days are rehashed, on-the-go meals are eaten, and quality time is shared,” says Parents Editor-in-Chief Dana Points. “It’s important that parents feel comforted by their car’s safety features and performance and are confident on the road. This year’s list features a few trusted favorites and first-timers perfect for families looking to get the most out of their car.”
The list includes a vehicle for every family, from city-dwellers looking for a zippy compact car to larger, eight-passenger SUVs perfect for soccer practice pickup. The 10 Best Family Cars of 2015 appears in the July issue of Parents magazine.
“Every family values different features in a car, but safety always remains number one across the board,” said Edmunds.com Editor In Chief, Scott Oldham. “We hope this year’s list will help parents find the right car for their family that gives them the features they want and the safety assurance they need.”
10 Best Family Cars of 2015 (with starting prices)
BUDGET
- Mazda 3 ($17,765)
- Honda Fit ($16,470)
HIGH-MILEAGE
- Volkswagen Golf TDI ($23,164)
SEDANS
- Hyundai Sonata ($21,960)
- Honda Accord ($22,925)
WAGON
- Subaru Outback ($25,745)
CROSSOVERS
- Honda CR-V ($24,325)
- Nissan Murano ($30,445)
MINIVAN
- Toyota Sienna ($29,485)
SUVs
- Chevrolet Traverse ($31,870)
This year, Parents and Edmunds.com experts were impressed by the proactive safety systems now standard in many vehicles. Additional airbags, backup cameras, Hill Start Assist systems, and Bluetooth link availability are some of the many offerings aiding to keep you and your family safe on the road.
