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Best Family Cars in 2020
Posted: Friday, May 29th, 2020
As your St. Louis family grows bigger, your old sedan or hatchback will probably start to feel significantly smaller. You’re ready to make the upgrade to a family-oriented SUV or maybe even a minivan, but with so many models on the market, it has become increasingly difficult to narrow down the ideal car. So, what is the best family car to buy in 2020? Check out this guide from Green Light Auto Credit to explore some great options!
Best 2020 Family Cars: Two-Row SUVs
Many Herculaneum families will opt for a classic two-row model as their first SUV. Two-row models will deliver all of the features you’re looking for, including plenty of space and advanced safety and entertainment features. Here are some of the most popular options for 2020 and a few of their feature highlights:
Toyota RAV4 (Up to 69.8 cubic feet of cargo space)
- Toyota Safety Sense™ suite of safety features
- Bluetooth®
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
Honda CR-V (Up to 78.5 cubic feet of cargo space)
- 5-star safety rating from the NHTSA
- Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies
Subaru Forester (Up to 76.1 cubic feet of cargo space)
- Standard all-wheel drive
- EyeSight® suite of driver-assist technologies, which have been shown to reduce rear-end crashes with injuries by up to 85%
Mazda CX-5 (Up to 59.6 cubic feet of cargo space)
- Lane Departure Warning
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- HD Radio™
Hyundai Santa Fe (Up to 71.3 cubic feet of cargo space)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ connectivity
Best 2020 Family Cars: Compact SUVs
If you’re looking for a vehicle that will provide the extra passenger and cargo space your family needs while remaining fuel-efficient and conveniently-sized for commutes from Florissant to St. Louis, you’d do well to consider a compact SUV. The following 5-passenger compact models are well-equipped and surprisingly spacious, while still offering incredible fuel economy ratings:
Hyundai Venue (Up to 31.9 cubic feet of cargo space)
- EPA-estimated 30/34 city/hwy mpg
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
Honda HR-V (Up to 58.5 cubic feet of cargo space)
- EPA-estimated 28/34 city/hwy mpg
- 2nd-row Magic Seat®
- Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies
Chevy Trax (Up to 48.4 cubic feet of cargo space)
- EPA-estimated 26/31 city/hwy mpg
- Chevrolet Infotainment System
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ compatibility
- Bluetooth® wireless connection
Buick Encore (Up to 48.4 cubic feet of cargo space)
- EPA-estimated 25/30 city/hwy mpg
- 6-way power driver’s seat
- Active noise cancellation
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Best 2020 Family Cars: Three-Row SUVs
Need 7 or 8-passenger seating? Stepping up to a three-row SUV will get you the extra passenger space you require, and you’ll gain even more cargo space in the process. Given their larger size, three-row SUVs also tend to be the best option for families with towing needs. Take a look at some popular three-row models, below:
Kia Telluride (Total passenger volume of 178.1 cubic feet)
- Up to 87 cubic feet of cargo space
- 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity
Chevy Traverse (Total passenger volume of 157.3 cubic feet)
- Up to 98.2 cubic feet of cargo space
- 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity
Honda Pilot (Total passenger volume of 152.9 cubic feet)
- Up to 83.9 cubic feet of cargo space
- 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity
Toyota Highlander (Total passenger volume of 141.3 cubic feet)
- Up to 84.3 cubic feet of cargo space
- 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity
Best 2020 Family Cars: Minivans
There’s been a noticeable shift toward SUVs among shoppers looking for the best family car in 2020, but minivans remain an incredible option for several reasons and should not be overlooked for their stigma of being “uncool.” They’re comfortable and spacious with 7 to 8-passenger seating, offer versatile storage solutions, and are packed with high-tech features – all for a price that typically falls well below some of the most popular SUVs. Here are some good minivan options in 2020:
Honda Odyssey (Up to 158 cubic feet of cargo space)
- Total passenger volume of 163.6 cubic feet
- Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies
- Automatic climate control
- One-touch turn indicators
Kia Sedona (Up to 142 cubic feet of cargo space)
- Total passenger volume of 166 cubic feet
- Slide-n-Stow® 2nd-row seats
- Conversation mirror
Chrysler Pacifica (Up to 140.5 cubic feet of cargo space)
- Total passenger volume of 165 cubic feet
- Dual-zone front air conditioning and voice-activated air conditioning
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- Rear HVAC
Dodge Grand Caravan (Up to 143.8 cubic feet of cargo space)
- Total passenger volume of 163 cubic feet
- Dual-zone front air conditioning
- Rear HVAC
Secure Financing With Green Light Auto Credit!
The best family car to buy in 2020 for your household may be different than the best option for other families, but no matter what car you’ve decided on, you can turn to Green Light Auto Credit for flexible financing solutions! We work with all types of credit to find the loan that best suits your budget. You can get pre-approved when you apply online, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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