Best Family Cars




	$14,998		$15,995
	ENGINE – 122 hp, 1.8L Inline 4		ENGINE – 1.8L/2.0L/2.4L Inline 4
	STANDARD TRANSMISSION – 6-speed manual/4-speed auto/CVT		STANDARD TRANSMISSION – 5-speed manual/CVT
	DRIVETRAIN – FWD		DRIVETRAIN –FWD/AWD
	FUEL ECONOMY –7.9/6.3; 8.5/6.2; 7.9/6.1		FUEL ECONOMY – 8.5/6.8; 9/0/7.3; 10.1/8.4
	CARGO CAPACITY – 504/1,427		CARGO CAPACITY – 524/1,360
	ANTI-LOCK BRAKES – Opt.		ANTI-LOCK BRAKES –Opt. (Std. w CVT transmission)
	FRONT AIR BAGS – Std.		FRONT AIR BAGS – Std.
	FRONT SEAT SIDE AIR BAGS – Std		FRONT SEAT SIDE AIR BAGS – Opt.
	SIDE AIR CURTAIN – Std.		SIDE AIR CURTAIN – Std.

	WORTHWHILE FEATURES		WORTHWHILE FEATURES
	AM/FM/CD audio system, auxiliary audio input jack, MP3/WMA CD playback capability, steering wheelmounted audio controls, auxiliary 12-volt DC power outlet, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone system, air conditioning.		Variable intermittent windshield wipers, Chill Zone instrument panel cooler, removeable/rechargeable cargo area lamp, 2 articulating tailgate speakers, UConnect hands-free communication system, iPod connectivity

	REASON TO BUY		REASON TO BUY
	The largest of the latest batch of subcompacts, offering a decent-size interior, a powerful 1.8-litre engine (most competitors are powered by smaller 1.6-litre engines) and a low, low price tag.		Low cost, relatively large interior and teenager friendly gadgets like iPod connectivity and a set of optional speakers that swing down from the tailgate for outdoor parties.




	$19,995		$22,999
	ENGINE – 153 hp, 2.3L Inline 4		ENGINE – 4.2L, 202 hp V6/4.6L, 248 hp V8/5.4L, 300 hp V8
	STANDARD TRANSMISSION – 5-speed manual/-4-speed auto		STANDARD TRANSMISSION – 5-speed manual/4-speed automatic
	DRIVETRAIN – FWD		DRIVETRAIN – RWD/4WD
	FUEL ECONOMY –10.6/8/0; 11.2/8.3		FUEL ECONOMY – 16.0/11.4 to 16.7/12.1
	CARGO CAPACITY – 112/426		CARGO CAPACITY – N/A
	ANTI-LOCK BRAKES – Std.		ANTI-LOCK BRAKES –Std.
	FRONT AIR BAGS – Std.		FRONT AIR BAGS – Std.
	FRONT SEAT SIDE AIR BAGS – Opt. (Std. on GT)		FRONT SEAT SIDE AIR BAGS – N/A
	SIDE AIR CURTAIN – Opt. (Std. on GT)		SIDE AIR CURTAIN – N/A

	WORTHWHILE FEATURES		WORTHWHILE FEATURES
	Three rows of seats, AM/FM CD player, power door locks, windows and mirrors, telescoping steering wheel, dual sliding rear doors, cupholders for all three rows of seats		10,500 pound maximum towing capacity, 3,050 lb. maximum payload capacity, tire pressure monitoring system, SIRIUS satellite radio, DVD-based navigation system with in-dash screen, Reverse Sensing System.

	REASON TO BUY		REASON TO BUY
	The people mover for drivers who dont want to parallel park grand caravans. Will carry six passengers, but they cant bring any luggage.		An amazingly versatile truck that offers a wide variety of skills combining work-a-day toughness with modern comfort and handling.




	$24,990		$29,995
	ENGINE – 3.5L 224 hp, ohv V6/ 3.6L 252 hp, DOHC V6		ENGINE – 3.8L, 242 hp, DOHC V6
	STANDARD TRANSMISSION – 4-speed auto/6-speed auto		STANDARD TRANSMISSION – 5-speed auto
	DRIVETRAIN – FWD		DRIVETRAIN –FWD
	FUEL ECONOMY –11.5/7.2; 11.9/7.6		FUEL ECONOMY – 13.2/8.8
	CARGO CAPACITY – 421/N/A		CARGO CAPACITY – 912/2,268
	ANTI-LOCK BRAKES – Std.		Nutrition (per serving): 151 calories, 3 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 7 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 333 mg sodium Originally published in ParentsCanada magazine, April 2014. Share Article Related Articles Family Life How to talk to kids about weed Family Life Are We Going Overboard To Make Childhood Magical? Family Life What are some ways to teach kids financial literacy? Share Article Keep Reading Baby Birthdays Contests Expecting Family Life Food Health Microsoft Need It Opinion Podcast Preschool Private School School Sponsored The Annual Toddler Company Advertise with Us Contact Us About Us Contests Podcasts Parenting is hard. We’re here to help with our FREE weekly newsletter! © 2024 ParentsCanada. All rights reserved. Website Powered by The Influence Agency Privacy Policy Sitemap Terms of Use Product Sample Terms of Use