Next to buying a house, choosing the car that's right for your family is one of the more challenging decisions you'll make as the head of a household. You want safety, of course. Comfort, utility and economy are important, too. And don't forget about style. Luckily, Parents magazine teamed up with the car-buying experts at Edmund.com to help you find the car that meets all your needs, whether it's a minivan or midsized crossover.Best EcoFriendly Car: Chevrolet Bolt -- 128 city/110 highway MPG equivalentBest Budget Vehicle: Kia Soul -- 61.3 cubic feet of cargo spaceBest Wagon: Suburu Outback -- Rugged, large cargo capacity, new safety suiteBest Small Sedan: Honda Civic -- Substantial and sophisticatedBest Minivan: Chrysler Pacifica -- Stylish and loaded with technologyBest Sedan: Hyundai Sonata -- Roomy, affordable and easy to driveBest SUV: Toyota Highlander -- Big, strong and affordableBest Hatchback: Suburu Crosstrek -- Standard all-wheel driveBest Midsize Crossover (tie): Honda CR-V -- Quiet and a seat-down cargo spaceBest Midsize Crossover (tie): Mazda CX-5 -- Sporty and fun
Next to buying a house, choosing the car that's right for your family is one of the more challenging decisions you'll make as the head of a household. You want safety, of course. Comfort, utility and economy are important, too. And don't forget about style. Luckily, Parents magazine teamed up with the car-buying experts at Edmund.com to help you find the car that meets all your needs, whether it's a minivan or midsized crossover.
