Worth the Money: 9 Best Cars for Families in 2024

The criteria for purchasing a family car differ from what you might look for when purchasing a car for joyrides. For starters, safety is likely your utmost priority — but there are other features you may want to consider.

To determine the best cars for families, U.S. News analyzed 90 new cars, SUVs and minivans from the 2024 model year, examining factors that include professional automotive reviews, safety and reliability ratings, seating and cargo volume, and the availability of family-friendly features.

Here’s a look at the vehicles that made the cut:

• Starting MSRP: $27,500
• Why it won: Wide variety of safety features; convenience features, such as heated second-row seats; highest total seating volume in its class and large cargo capacity; Hyundai’s BlueLink technology, which enables parents to monitor and set limits for teen drivers

• Starting MSRP: $41,900
• Why it won: Large cargo capacity and total passenger space; wide array of safety and convenience equipment, including forward automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist

• Starting MSRP: $36,190
• Why it won: Class-leading equipment; largest amount of second-row space in its class; large cargo hold; heated and ventilated rear seats; comprehensive suite of safety features

• Starting MSRP: $59,200
• Why it won: Very high cargo capacity; class-leading second-row space and third-row legroom; comfort features like tri-zone automatic climate control and heated rear seats; safety features including a 360-degree camera system and crash avoidance equipment

Pictured: 2023 Chevrolet Suburban High Country

• Starting MSRP: $40,970
• Why it won: Optional third row; large cargo space; competitive second-row legroom, headroom and shoulder room; category-leading passenger comfort features including tri-zone automatic climate control, rear sunshades, heated rear seats and a household-style power outlet; high fuel economy

• Starting MSRP: $41,800
• Why it won: Spacious interior; array of crash-avoidance features and high score in crash testing

• Starting MSRP: $28,855
• Why it won: Above-average passenger seating space; fuel efficiency; high safety scores; array of safety features available

• Starting MSRP: $26,420
• Why it won: Spacious interior; smooth ride; strong set of safety features including front and reverse automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist; high reliability ratings

• Starting MSRP: $39,400
• Why it won: Seating for up to eight people; large cargo space; many convenience, luxury and safety features available, including heated rear seats and lane-keep assist; perfect overall safety rating

Winners were selected by U.S. News and information is accurate as of March 15, 2024.