
U.S News Names Best 2011 Cars for Families Awards
The awards identify cars that keep families safe, comfortable, on budget and happy. This year, the average American will spend almost two weeks in their car. In the right car, those two weeks can be time well-spent. In the wrong car, they can be downright miserable, especially for families.
“Given all the time today’s families spend on the road, the family car is the new family room,” says Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor for U.S. News Best Cars. “Finding a car that’s safe, affordable and capable of keeping the whole family happy is a tall order. The Best Cars for Families Awards make it easy for families to find the right car for them, no matter their lifestyle.”
Buying a family car is a huge decision for your readers and the U.S. News Best Cars for Families Awards make choosing the right car easier. The full list of winners is below.
2011 Best Cars for Families Award Winners
Honda Fit |
Best Subcompact Car for Families |
Honda Civic |
Best Compact Car for Families |
Acura TSX |
Best Upscale Small Car for Families |
Ford Fusion |
Best Affordable Midsize Car for Families |
Buick Regal |
Best Upscale Midsize Car for Families |
Ford Taurus |
Best Affordable Large Car for Families |
Volvo S80 |
Best Luxury Large Car for Families |
Honda Fit |
Best Hatchback for Families |
Toyota Prius |
Best Hybrid Car for Families |
Hyundai Elantra Touring |
Best Wagon for Families |
Honda CR-V |
Best Affordable Compact SUV for Families |
Infiniti EX |
Best Luxury Compact SUV for Families |
Toyota Venza |
Best Midsize SUV with 2 Rows for Families |
Toyota Highlander |
Best Midsize SUV with 3 Rows for Families |
Lexus RX-350 |
Best Luxury Midsize SUV for Families |
Ford Explorer |
Best Off-Road SUV for Families |
Toyota Sequoia |
Best Affordable Large SUV for Families |
Lexus LX |
Best Luxury Large SUV for Families |
Toyota Highlander Hybrid |
Best Hybrid SUV for Families |
Honda Odyssey |
Best Minivan for Families |
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