The best family cars are reliable, practical and fun to drive. Not only do you want to be able to fit your whole family comfortably, but you want to be able to slip into the driver’s seat confident that you’re in control. So, if you’re in the market for a new drive in 2024, be sure to check out our list of the best family cars available right now.
As the winner of the 'Best Medium Family Car' at the Parkers New Car Awards for both 2023 and 2024, the Honda Civic e:HEV is an excellent choice when you’re looking for a new vehicle. It’s a dynamic self-charging, full hybrid hatchback that combines a spacious and comfortable interior and with a fun and sporty look.
It also has some fantastic hybrid technology that improves efficiency and helps lower running costs – perfect when you’re budgeting for a busy family. Enjoy a fresh, modern take on the family hatchback from one of the most reliable brands around.
When you’re looking for a practical car for the whole family, the Toyota Corolla is a great shout. This hatchback is available with some serious hybrid credentials and it has a nice infotainment setup too, which comes in handy when you need to keep the little ones entertained.
The spacious interior ensures passengers are comfortable while the smooth handling means it’s fun to drive, too. You also have the option of extras like the Toyota Safety Sense® technology, now available across selected models.
Since it launched in 2007, the Nissan Qashqai has been one of the most popular family-friendly SUVs around. Now, you can choose a Qashqai with either a mild hybrid or an ‘e-Power’ system, both offering efficiency and smooth power delivery.
One of the reasons it’s been such a firm favourite is the fact that it offers so much interior space, letting families get comfortable even on long trips. It also offers various adaptable layout configurations to help you maximise boot space when needed, as well as lots of safety features and assistive driving technology.
There are few better picks when it comes to luxurious family cars than the BMW 3 Series Touring. It has a massive boot with a luggage compartment of up to 500 litres, as well as plenty of space for passengers.
This stylish estate is also packed with intelligent technologies and offers nice extras like Reversing Assistant and other intelligent driver assistance systems, ensuring optimal ride comfort for you and your family.
The new Volkswagen Tiguan is a fresh take on an old favourite and offers a spacious and comfortable family experience. It’s also got lots of on-board tech designed to offer a smooth driving experience and boost safety, including automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, traffic-sign recognition, and a system for monitoring driver fatigue.
With 40/20/40 split folding rear seats, the Tiguan can be configured to accommodate all kinds of trips. There’s a generous amount of legroom for the rear seats too, as well as plenty of boot space.