Top 3 Family Cars
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In selecting the perfect family car, buyers should consider passenger safety, comfort, convenience, and cargo versatility. This makes it easy to see why SUVs and minivans are gaining much popularity, mostly because of their high roofs, child-friendly features, and overall spaciousness. With these factors in mind, here are the top 3 family cars of 2017.
Contender 1: Honda CR-V 2017
The 5-door Honda CR-V was first introduced to the public in 1995, but it hasn’t lost its appeal ever since. Redesigned to meet today’s modern demands, the Honda CR-V 2017 offers speed sensitive power steering, steering tilt adjustment, trip computer, fabric seats, and central locking. For safety and comfort, it has vehicle stability control, Isofix child seat anchors, cruise control, and airbags.
Honda CR-V 2017 Specs Table
Engine Capacity |
2.4 liters |
Cylinders |
4 Cylinder |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
57 liters |
Top Speed |
200 km/h |
Horsepower |
184 |
Torque |
244 NM |
Seating Capacity |
5 |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h |
9.8 seconds |
Contender 2: Nissan Pathfinder 2017
Another SUV makes it to the list with the Nissan Pathfinder 2017. This Japanese vehicle is another classic, having been introduced to the public in 1985. Through innovations to cope with changing times, the Pathfinder now features roof rails, roof spoilers, and electric luggage door. For comfort and convenience, it has leather seats, panoramic glass roof, automatic seat adjustment, 8-inch multi-information display, iPod interface, and cruise control. Safety features include airbags, seatbelt pretensioner, parking sensors, and traction control. It also has a 453-liter trunk capacity.
Nissan Pathfinder 2017 Specs Table
Engine Capacity |
3.5 liters |
Cylinders |
V6 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
74 liters |
Top Speed |
190 km/h |
Horsepower |
254 |
Torque |
325 NM |
Seating Capacity |
7 |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h |
8.0 seconds |
Contender 3: Honda Odyssey 2017
A minivan makes it to the top 3 with the Honda Odyssey 2017. First introduced in 1994, this minivan has earned a reputation for being a family-friendly vehicle. Among its features include electric door mirrors with side turn signal, power windows, cruise control, keyless entry, trip computer, and urethane steering. For passenger safety, it features ISO fix child seat anchors, tire pressure monitoring display, vehicle stability control, and rear camera. The Odyssey also has a trunk capacity of 1,087 liters.
Honda Odyssey 2017 Specs Table
Engine Capacity |
3.5 liters |
Cylinders |
V6 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
80 liters |
Top Speed |
190 km/h |
Horsepower |
250 |
Torque |
343 NM |
Seating Capacity |
8 |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h |
9.0 seconds |
Verdict
Priced at AED 89,000, the Honda CR-V 2017 is the logical choice for buyers on a budget. On the other hand, those with big families who require larger trunk capacities may either opt for the Nissan Pathfinder 2017 or the Honda Odyssey 2017, which are priced at AED 165,000 and AED 170,000 respectively.
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