Family Life
3 min Read
Best Family Cars
April 12, 2007
Family Life
3 min Read
April 12, 2007
$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 | ||
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