Find the Best Car Deals Near You ⤵
The Best Cars for Families
March 17, 2016
US News & World Report's Best Cars Blog recently named the winners of its 2016 Best Cars for Families. The annual list names what they consider to be the best cars, minivans, and SUVs for families when it comes to things like space, reliability, and family-friendly features.
Winners were named in 21 different categories for cars, SUVs and minivans. Winners include the 2016 Kia Soul, which won for both Best Compact Car and Best Hatchback for Families; the 2016 Honda HR-V for Best Subcompact SUV for families, and 2016 Chevrolet Impala for Best Large Car for Families. The full list of winners is below.
If you're considering adding any of these top family vehicles to your garage, find the lowest prices around on TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect .
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Upscale Small Car for Families | 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Best Hatchback for Families & Best Compact Car for Families | 2016 Kia Soul |
| Best Wagon for Families | 2016 Subaru Outback |
| Best Midsized Car for Families | 2016 Chevrolet Malibu |
| Best Upscale Midsized Car for Families | 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Best Large Car for Families | 2016 Chevrolet Impala |
| Best Luxury Large Car for Families | 2016 Audi A7 |
| Best Hybrid Car for Families | 2016 Lexus GS Hybrid |
| Best Subcompact SUV for Families | 2016 Honda HR-V |
| Best Luxury Subcompact SUV for Families | 2016 BMW X1 |
| Best Compact SUV for Families | 2016 Honda CR-V |
| Best Luxury Compact SUV for Families | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC |
| Best Hybrid SUV for Families | 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
| Best 2-Row SUV for Families | 2016 Nissan Murano |
| Best Luxury 2-Row SUV for Families | 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE |
| Best 3-Row SUV for Families | 2016 Honda Pilot |
| Best Luxury 3-Row SUV for Families | 2016 Volvo XC90 |
| Best Large SUV for Families | 2016 GMC Yukon |
| Best Luxury Large SUV for Families | 2016 Cadillac Escalade |
| Best Minivan for Families | 2016 Honda Odyssey |
Signup for The Weekly Newsletter
Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...
- Best Rebates, Incentives, and Lease Deals
- Latest Car Buying Scams and Tricks
- The Best & Worst Time to Buy a Car
- Which Cars You Should Avoid
About The Author
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
Latest Weekly Car Buying Tips
August 2026
- Top 100 Cheapest Lease Deals Aug 14, 2026
- All SUV Lease Deals Compared August 2026 Aug 14, 2026
- Biggest Discounts on New Cars August 2026 Aug 14, 2026
- Price Comparison of Subcompact SUVs Aug 14, 2026
- Best 0% Finance Deals August 2026 Aug 06, 2026
- Best Bang for Your Buck Lease Deals Aug 06, 2026
- Best Electric, Hybrid Lease Deals Aug 06, 2026
- Real Prices of Compact Cars Aug 06, 2026
July 2026
- New Cars with the Most Available Inventory Jul 30, 2026
- Best Car Deals by Category Jul 30, 2026
- Top 100 Cheapest New Cars Right Now Jul 30, 2026
- Real Prices of Pickup Trucks Jul 30, 2026
- Real Prices of New Compact SUVs Jul 23, 2026
- Real Prices of Large SUVs Jul 09, 2026
I welcome your car buying questions. Email Me and I'll be glad to answer them!
