Top 10 Family Cars of 2011

Finding the best vehicle for your family is essential. You'll find that the demands a family car must answer change dramatically as your family grows. For instance, while a family sedan or even a coupe might have been fine when your family was small, as your children grow, you will need more room to do all the things your busy family has to do. Additionally, a good family car needs to offer some significant returns as far as features, safety, reliability, and value are concerned.

What should a good family vehicle offer? A good family car should be reliable. There's nothing quite so frustrating as being broken down on the side of the road with your kids in the back seat... especially when you are already running late. A family car also needs to be efficient, safe, and affordable. Each of these qualities should factor into your decision on which vehicle is right for your family. But that's not all. Read on to discovery how e ranked the top 10 family cars of 2011.

We went to considerable effort to rank the top 10 cars for families in 2011. Every vehicle on our list had to pass a thorough evaluation in order to make the top 10. With over 300 various models on the market, separating the top 10 was a challenge. There are literally dozens of factors at play when choosing the perfect vehicle for your family, but we focused on on child friendliness, cargo space, safety features, NHTSA safety rating, reliability, warranty coverage, cost of ownership, purchase price, convenience, ease of access and overall value. On our list, you will find the right choice for your family, no matter how large or small that family might be.

• Child Friendliness
• Cargo Space
• Safety Features
• NHTSA Safety Rating
• Expected Reliability
• Warranty Coverage
• Cost of Ownership
• Initial Purchase Price (MSRP)
• Convenience Features
• Ease of Access
• Overall Value