Yahoo Autos KBB's best family vehicles for 2023 (Hint: They're all SUVs and minivans)
Japanese and Korean-branded models dominated this year’s list of the best family cars, as selected by experts at Kelley Blue Book.
Most of the vehicles on the 2023 list were two-row SUVs and three-row vehicles offering a range of options. The list features three each from Honda, Toyota and Hyundai. Ford was the sole U.S. manufacturer to make the final cut, with KBB choosing the Ford Expedition as one of the best three-row vehicles “for families who want comfort, convenience and maximum capability.”
To lend credibility to their choices, the KBB testers, in addition to using data from Kelley Blue Book, evaluate safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The testers, KBB says, “focus on safety, value, reliability, durability, driving experience, comfort and convenience. The goal is to help parents streamline their options — as there are more than 300 new-vehicle models available for 2023 — so they can confidently make the most informed purchase decision for their family.
"When it comes to a family car, it's crucial to carefully consider things like safety and tech features, seating and cargo capacity, the ease with which you can install a child safety seat, and more to meet the ever-changing needs of a growing family," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book.
Following are the recommendations by category and comments from KBB:
Best two-row SUVs for families
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