Best New Cars for Families in 2015
Are you in the market for an affordable, cheap family car you can use to haul the kids around and not have to worry about it breaking down after a few years of ownership?
What should you get this time around, a sedan, SUV, minivan or crossover. Whatever you buy, you’ll want to make sure it’s safe to transport your precious cargo and be reliable and fuel efficient to protect your pocketbook.
U.S. News has released their current Best Cars for Families report. This report showcases the cars, minivans and SUVs that have all the main ingredients it takes to be the perfect family vehicle.
There is an award winner for nineteen different categories so there’s a vehicle to fit everyone’s needs. The winners are based on a combination of reliability, available space, safety and fuel efficiency to keep everyone happy traveling down the road.
Best Family Car Award Winners for 2015
| Category | Winner | Finalists |
|---|---|---|
| Compact Cars | 2015 Volkswagen Golf | Kia Soul Mazda Mazda3 |
| Upscale Small Cars | 2015 Mercedes-Benz C- Class | BMW 3-Series Audi A4 |
| Hatchbacks | 2015 Kia Soul | Ford C-Max Hybrid Mazda Mazda3 |
| Midsize Cars | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | Ford Fusion Hybrid Honda Accord Hybrid |
| Upscale Midsize Cars | 2015 Cadillac CTS | Hyundai Genesis Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Large Cars | 2015 Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Avalon Kia Cadenza |
| Luxury Large Cars | 2015 Kia K900 | Audi A7 Cadillac XTS |
| Hybrid Cars | 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid | Lexus GS Hybrid Honda Accord Hybrid |
| Wagons | 2015 Subaru Outback | Volvo V60 Toyota Prius V |
SUV and Minivan Award Winners for 2015
| Category | Winner | Finalists |
|---|---|---|
| Compact SUVs | 2015 Honda CR-V | GMC Terrain Ford Escape |
| Luxury Compact SUVs | 2015 Volvo XC60 | BMW X3 Lexus NX |
| 2-Row SUVs | 2015 Nissan Murano | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Luxury 2-Row SUVs | 2015 Lexus RX 350 | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Lexus RX Hybrid |
| 3-Row SUVs | 2015 Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Santa Fe Kia Sorento |
| Luxury 3-Row SUVs | 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Infiniti QX60 Acura MDX |
| Large SUVs | 2015 Chevrolet Suburban | Chevrolet Tahoe GMC Yukon |
| Luxury large SUVs | 2015 Cadillac Escalade | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Infiniti QX80 |
| Hybrid SUVs | 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | Lexus RX Hybrid Lexus NX Hybrid |
| Minivans | 2015 Honda Odyssey | Kia Sedona Toyota Sienna |
If you’re considering the purchase of a new vehicle, I recommend using a free online referral service such as Ryde Shopper and Motor Trend to guarantee you pay the lowest price. These services will tell you what others are paying for the vehicle you’re considering in your local area and which dealers give the greatest discounts.
