Top 15 Family Rides…And They’re Not All Boring.

The Top 15 family roadsters have been picked…keep in mind these are family vehicles. Parent’s Magazine & AAA compiled the data.

MPG, reliability & safety trump 0-60 times, quarter-mile trials and skid-pad results.

The main category was safety, based on government & automotive crash rating findings – including modern safety technology.  (Simplicity of use was graded as well…meaning, how easy it will be for Mom & Dad to lug all of the accessories needed for a family outing.)

My favorite: The Dodge Caliber. Nice mileage, very practical and a respectable fun-factor.

There were five categories this year:

• Crossovers
• SUV’s
• Minivans
• Sedans   
• Economy cars

Crossovers

• Toyota RAV4: 21 mpg city/30 mpg highway
• Dodge Caliber: 23 mpg city/32 mpg highway
• Ford Edge: 17 mpg city/25 mpg highway

SUV’s

• Honda CR-V: 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway
• Chevrolet Tahoe: 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway
• Hyundai Santa Fe: 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway

Minivans

• Honda Odyssey: 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway
• Toyota Sienna: 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway
• Hyundai Entourage: 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway

Sedans

• Toyota Camry: 22 mpg city/34 mpg highway
• Honda Accord: 20 mpg city/34 mpg highway
• Mercury Milan: 19 mpg city/31 mpg highway

Economy Cars

• Honda Civic: 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway
• Volkswagen Rabbit: 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway
• Mazda 3: 26 mpg city/35 mpg highway  

While you’re busy taking care of the important items such as gas mileage, reliability & safety – the next smart move is finding the best price on one of these vehicles. Auction Direct has almost every one of these used car models in stock right now. Compare this ‘07 Dodge Caliber to other dealers’ new and used car offers…