April 3, 2019—PARENTS revealed the 10 Best Family Cars of 2019. As a reliable resource for car shoppers, PARENTS started with 30 minivans and SUVs that passed government safety tests with flying colors and provide good value. A child passenger safety technician installed multiple car seats in each, and a mom mechanic weighed in about gas mileage, maintenance costs, and high-tech driving features.
To determine the 10 winners, PARENTS also looked at family-friendly elements, such as entertainment systems and the number and placement of cup-holders.
"Second to the home, the car is at the center of our parenting universe," said Liz Vaccariello, editor-in-chief of PARENTS. "Moms and dads need a vehicle that can handle their squad and haul all of their stuff. In developing this list, we wanted to evaluate what's important to families at a level that exceeds other car rankings. This meant understanding the fundamental features needed in a vehicle, while also keeping in-car entertainment, and of course, safety top of mind."
According to PARENTS, the 10 Best Family Cars of 2019 are:
BEST MINIVANS
- Honda Odyssey
- Toyota Sienna
- Kia Sedona
BEST 3-ROW SUVs
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Honda Pilot
- Volkswagen Atlas
- Subaru Ascent
BEST 2-ROW SUVs
- GMC Terrain
- Subaru Forester
- Ford Escape
