Need Help Deciding Your New Family Car?

What are the best family cars?

 

Looking for a new car to meet your expanding family can be quite daunting. Do you choose the station wagon, sedan, hatch, SUV or people mover thing? There is a plethora of options depending on size, features and budget. If you are looking to change, test drive the cars earlier rather than later when your belly is smaller. (Although my girlfriend got a great deal because her water broke during the test drive and the salesperson knew they were serious about buying!)

 

Following is a list of new family cars suitable for families of all sizes.

 

Under $26,000

 Dodge Caliber

Hyundai Elantra

Kia Magentis

Kia Rondo

Mazda 3

Nissan Tiida

Toyota Corolla

 

$27,000-$40,000

Ford Territory (optional seven seats)

Ford Falcon

Holden Commodore

Honda Odyssey

Honda CRV

Jeep Cherokee

Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Trajet

Hyundai Santa Fe (optional seven seats)

Kia Carnival (eight seats)

Kia Sorento

Mazda 6

Mitsubishi Outlander

Nissan X-Trail

Nissan Dualis

Peugeot 307 Touring

Renault Scenic

Subaru Forester

Subaru Liberty

Toyota Camry

Toyota RAV4

 

$41,000-$55,000

Audi A4 sedan

Audi A4 Avant

BMW 3 Series

Mercedes B Class

Nissan Murano

Nissan Pathfinder

Peugeot 407 Touring

Peugeot 4007

Toyota Prado

Toyota Tarago

Volkswagen Passat

Volvo V70

 

Over $55,000

Audi A6 Sedan

Audi A6 Avant

Audi Q7 (seven seats)

BMW 3 Series Touring

BMW 5 Series Touring

BMW X3

BMW X5

Chrysler Voyager

Lexus RX350

Lexus RX450h (powered by petrol/electricity - good for the environment and good for your wallet)

Mercedes M Class

Mercedes GL Class

Mercedes R Class

Subaru Tribeca

Volkswagen Touareg

Volvo XC60

Volvo XC70

Volvo XC90 (seven seats)

 

*The price categories are a guide only and are based on the manufacturer’s price for the entry level model and exclude dealer delivery and government statutory charges. Prices may change and vary from state to state, so please consult your dealer for current pricing.