IRVINE, Calif., March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Determining the best family car depends largely on what kind of family you have. For example, if you and yours are the outdoorsy types, an SUV may be the best way to go. Urbanites might benefit from a minivan or sedan. Those in between, well, that's what crossover SUVs are for. The market has responded to these different circumstances with a plethora of shapes and styles to suit virtually any need. Helping ease the struggle to find the best new cars tailored for families of all sizes, the editors of Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, have named their recommended list of the 15 Best Family Cars of 2015.
For a second year the Nissan Pathfinder gets the nod as one of the best family cars you can buy.
The latest Chevy Impala is at once a throwback to family cars of yore and one firmly established in the now with the latest technology and conveniences.
"Once again, we recruited families to assist our expert editors in this laborious evaluation, putting the Best Family Car candidates to a real-life test, including vehicles in two new car categories – full-size pickup trucks and compact cars," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. "Evaluated on comfort and driving, safety, child seats, cargo space, rear-seat entertainment, and extra features, this year's group of winners are deemed the most worthy of family duty."
KBB.com's 15 Best Family Cars of 2015 (In alphabetical order)
Year
Make
Model
2015
Chevrolet
Impala
2015
Chevrolet
Tahoe
2015
Ford
F-150
2015
Honda
Accord
2015
Honda
Civic
2015
Honda
CR-V
2015
Honda
Odyssey
2015
Hyundai
Sonata
2015
Kia
Soul
2015
Nissan
Pathfinder
2015
Ram
1500
2015
Subaru
Outback
2015
Toyota
Camry
2015
Toyota
Highlander
2015
Toyota
Sienna
To determine the Best Family Cars of 2015, the KBB.com expert editors began with a select group of 23 of the latest and greatest family-friendly models from a variety of manufacturers to determine which made the cut. Starting with last year's finalists, the team culled through those that were either due for imminent replacement, or which have been clearly surpassed by newer vehicles in the segment. To that, the Kelley Blue Book experts added new vehicles that have debuted since last year, including a couple of redesigned models, then voted on candidates, narrowed the field and ultimately landed on this year's winners.
"This approach included analyzing three minivans, four compact SUVs, four mid-size SUVs, two full-size SUVs, two full-size sedans, and three mid-size sedans. However, this year also included vehicles from other categories," said Nerad. "First were two full-size pickup trucks, unconventional choices to be sure, but roomy, comfortable, and with seemingly endless cargo space. On the other end of the spectrum were three compact cars, often the first choice for anyone on a budget."
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About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new and used cars this week. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com ranked highest in its category for brand equity by the 2014 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study and has been named Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year for three consecutive years. Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. is a Cox Automotive company.
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