Each year, Parents magazine and the automotive experts at Edmunds.com honor the “Best Family Cars” in the industry, and for 2010, they helpfully separated the 15 honorees into five separate vehicle categories. It also turns out that the list showed a recurrent theme this time around: Honda placed vehicles in each of the five segments, the only automaker to do so. If you’re looking to purchase a previously owned model ebing honored on this list, check out the available pre owned cars in Fredericksburg, VA.
The Honda Accord was recognized in the “Sedan” category, thanks to its roomy backseat, comfortable cabin, “nimble” handling and convenience features like remote start. The short story from the list makers: “There are plenty of strong sedans, but the Accord ranks above all of its comparably priced rivals.”
The “Budget Cars” included the Honda Fit, which manages to fit “a storage tray, 10 cup holders, and a glove box big enough to tuck away bottles and snacks for your kids” within its versatile interior. The Fit also received kudos for its responsive engine and adult-sized back seats.
Among “Crossovers,” it was the CR-V taking home laurels for Team Honda, with a car-like ride and very un-car-like interior flexibility: “The rear seats fold down in various configurations, with minimal effort, to fit double strollers and science projects, and loading bulky gear is less laborious thanks to the superlight lift gate and low rear deck.”
The new 2010 Honda Insight made its mark in the “Hybrid” segment, starting with an affordable sticker price that begins $3,000 below that of a Toyota Prius. That’s an excellent value for “among the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road,” and it’s fun to drive, too, thanks to its “quick, responsive ride.”
The only minivan able to earn its way onto the top family vehicles list—the Honda Odyssey—”warrants inclusion for its outstanding interior space, maneuverability, and flexibility,” reported the Parents/Edmunds.com crew, which really highlighted the Odyssey’s flexibility by naming it to the “Big Cars” category. Of course, it also helps that the Honda is outfitted with a retractable center tray, an in-floor storage compartment and a rear cargo area big enough to hold both a portacrib and enough luggage for a weekend getaway. The Odyssey lacks the styling that has drawn Nissan Quest Seattle WA buyers, but its safety and value continue to make it a favorite.
With a wide range of Parents-approved vehicles like this, it’s easy to find the right member of the Honda family for any family. Many Honda purists also visit Chantilly Acura dealers when what they really want is Honda quality mixed with unparalleled luxury. To keep that family hauler hauling hassle free, be sure to get it serviced at the recommended service intervals by knowledgeable and experienced service technicians such as those found at Pohanka Honda of Marlow Heights Service department.
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