2012 Best Cars For Families



Honda Odyssey

All minivans have family-friendly features, but the 2012 Honda Odyssey ups the ante with an available drink cooler, pop-up trash bag holder, flexible cargo space, rear-seat entertainment and excellent crash test scores.



Buick Enclave

The Buick Enclave has three rows of seats, and the third row is large enough to seat adults comfortably. The standard OnStar telematics system will automatically inform emergency workers if the Enclave is in a crash, even if the driver and all the passengers are incapacitated.



Ford Fusion

The 2012 Ford Fusion is a midsize car that's actually fun to drive. Parents will like the performance, as well as the fact that the Fusion earns excellent crash test scores. There's plenty of room in the backseat for car seats, as well as lots of legroom for older kids.







Honda CR-V

The 2012 Honda CR-V has a comfortable passenger cabin, versatile cargo space that includes a handy cargo shelving system, and available voice control of interior features like the navigation system.





Cadillac Escalade

The 2012 Cadillac Escalade can seat up to eight, making it the go-to luxury SUV for large families. Available features include rear-seat entertainment, tri-zone climate control and OnStar, a service that can contact emergency services in the event of a crash.



Ford Edge

The Ford Edge is stylish enough for Mom and Dad to take on date night, but practical enough for everyday family duties. High-tech features like Ford's SYNC system can keep parents connected while they drive carpool.



Buick Regal

The 2012 Buick Regal has a quieter ride than most other upscale midsize cars, so it's easy for little kids to nap on the road. The Regal also has a two-prong outlet, so when the kids are awake they can play with their electronic toys without needing an adapter.



Ford Taurus

The 2012 Ford Taurus is the Best Full-Size Car for Families. Its MyKey system allows parents to set limits on teens drivers, and its large passenger cabin means the entire family can stretch out in comfort.



Honda Fit

The 2012 Honda Fit  won both the Best Subcompact Car for Families and Best Hatchback for Families awards. With seats that are easy to fold in a number of combinations, the Fit can handle both passengers and cargo.