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The Top Family Cars: A Comprehensive guide

By Motor Match • 14/02/2024

Choosing your next family car can feel like a struggle, when you're faced with a multitude of options. Here's a guide with the best choices.

Choosing your next family used car can feel like an uphill task. You're faced with a multitude of options ranging from family hatchbacks, crossover SUVs, big saloons and estate cars, and even van-based people carriers. If you're puzzled about which model to choose, we've got you covered! Safety, reliability, and fuel economy are essentials, but there's a whole lot more to consider.

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Kia Sportage

The Best Crossover SUV

The Kia Sportage stands out as arguably the best family crossover SUV on our list. It’s an embodiment of great design and functionality. Its interior exudes elegance and ease of use, shown through a haptic touch panel for air con and infotainment shortcuts.

The spacious interior, generous boot space, and SUV-style driving position make it perfect for families. Furthermore, the engine versatility and the super economical plug-in hybrid option make it very cheap to run and great for the environment.

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Citroen C3 Aircross

The Best Compact crossover SUV

Compact crossovers are becoming an increasingly popular choice for families with young children. The Citroen C3 Aircross is a perfect example. It is compact to drive yet the interior feels spacious, it delivers a comfortable and relaxing driving experience. While it may not have as much space as a full-sized family SUV, for those seeking a compact family car without compromising on space, the Aircross is a solid contender.

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BMW 3 Series Touring

The Best Estate

If you're a fan of cars that offer maximum space, the BMW 3 Series Touring is hard to overlook. This car is the perfect mixture of fantastic driving dynamics, efficient engines, and a superb quality interior - with the added bonus of increased boot space.

If you're a fuel economy enthusiast, you'll be thrilled to know that a careful driving approach can fetch you 50mpg!

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Dacia Jogger

The Best Seven-seat crossover MPV

The Dacia Jogger is the best choice for budget-conscious individuals seeking a spacious, seven-seat car. Its price point is incredibly competitive and the flexibility it offers for family use is unbeatable. While it might not be the most extravagant car on the list, its efficiency cannot be overlooked.

The top-spec versions even include a reversing camera and keyless entry, giving you a sense of luxury.

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Ford Galaxy

The Best Multi-purpose vehicle (MPV)

Last on our list, but certainly not least, is the Ford Galaxy. If you're among those who appreciate the flexibility of an MPV, this car is an excellent pick for you. Comfort is one of its key selling points, not to mention its ability to accommodate adult-sized individuals in the middle row. Its spacious boot area (once the additional seats are folded) is another striking feature. Despite its functionality, the Galaxy still guarantees a fun driving experience.

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Whichever of these best family cars you choose, you can be sure that they have been carefully selected to offer the best in terms of convenience, safety, and overall satisfaction for your family. Happy car shopping in 2024!

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