Top Five Family SUVs
By Motor Match • 15/04/2024
An SUV or Sport Utility Vehicle is often a top choice for families due to the sufficient space and practicality they offer, here are some of the best currently on the market.
SUVs offer estate-like space with a higher load area and the very important high driving- position. They have pushed MPVs, Estate and Hatchbacks off lots of family driveways in the UK due to the practicality and desirability they provide.
Many family SUVs have excellent perks such as mild off-road capability and towing ability, perfect for weekend adventures. Others provide multiple ISOFix points and additional boot space for pushchairs making young families lives easier.
Here at Motor Match we have rounded up our top five choices for a family SUV!
Kia Sportage
The Kia Sportage won the What Car? 2024 Family SUV of the Year, so we thought there couldn’t be a better choice to top our list.
With a long list of powerful yet economical engines, plentiful interior space, a comfortable ride, and great handling the Kia Sportage is a great choice for families. The interior us also very smart looking and features lots of impressive technology whilst remaining user friendly. The 12.3” touchscreen displays entertainment and safety features. Another great feature is the front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera which is standard on all trim levels.
The Sportage feels airy and gives plenty of room even the tallest of passengers, it is practical and enjoyable to drive making it a great family car.
Hyundai Tucson
The Tucson has also been named a very capable family car, also being noted as one of the best in recent years. It’s easy to drive, economical and very stylish. The exterior design is well thought out with well designed headlights, and an exciting variety of colours to choose from. The interior has also been curated with luxurious feeling materials and modern screens that are easy to use.
Hyundai have created an SUV which is perfect for family life with a spacious rear row of seats, comfortably sitting three adults or children in car seats, and a large boot space offering valuable cargo space.
Running costs and efficiency has also been well thought out, Hyundai also offer a plug-in hybrid Tucson which provides the option to use cheaper electricity for shorter daily commutes whilst having the flexibility of a petrol engine as a backup.
Nissan Qashqai
The practical and comfortable Nissan Qashqai is a great choice for families looking for a SUV with lots of technology at a fair price. As one of the UK’s most popular cars, there is no doubt that the Qashqai deserves to be on this list.
The most recent Nissan Qashqai is stylish and makes a great impact, thanks to the prominent V-shaped grille and sleek rear end. There is also a variety of alloy wheel and paint work variations to choose from allowing you to make the Qashqai your own.
The interior also looks great and provides plenty of space to keep children happy in the back!
Ford Kuga
The Ford Kuga provides everything you could need from a family car. It’s practical, adaptable, and incredibly safe.
If space and practicality are at the top of your essentials list whilst car shopping, the Kuga should be a contender. There is a good amount of both legroom and headroom throughout which prioritizes comfort for all. The boot is also spacious which is a necessity and features very convenient hands-free boot access.
Safety is one of the most important factors when purchasing a family car and the Ford Kuga excels in this department. It has received a five star Euro NCAP rating and has a variety of safety systems such as Pre-Collison Assist and Electronic Stability Control.
SEAT Ateca
Seat’s Ateca is a stylish family car which features modern technology, good looks and comes in a well-priced package.
The Ateca provides a great driving experience thanks too it’s quiet engine and smooth feel on the roads. It feels comfortable in towns and cities and on motorways alike. It is based on VW Group’s MQB platform, but offers more space thanks to the raised design.
There is a good choice of engines, providing efficiency and performance, making the SEAT Ateca a great choice as a family car.
If you’re after an SUV that’s perfect for the whole family, look no further than the five on this list. Suitable for all occasions year on year, check out our used SUV stock here.
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