The Top Family Vehicles of 2023, According to Good Housekeeping The magazine rewards 25 SUVs, crossovers, EVs and, yes, even sedans!

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Best Station Wagon: Subaru Outback

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Subaru Outback

For the family allergic to SUVs, there are a still a few wagon options out there, and this is the most attractive option for those not shopping in the luxury segment. Space and comfort are the priorities here, and that’s what the Outback delivers. Both in the front and in the second row. Better yet, behind that second row, there are 920 litres of cargo space. This increases to 2,144 litres with the back seats folded down. And all the while you drive in a car-like stance on the road.

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Interior of Subaru Outback

Best Luxury Wagon: Volvo V90 Cross Country

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Volvo V90 Cross Country

Budget permitting, this Volvo is like the Outback but sleeker, more exciting and more refined. The V90 CC delivers a good mix of luxury and modernist simplicity. The inside is spacious and features wood and aluminum accents, premium audio and seating that’s very comfortable and supportive and finished in high-class leather.

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Interior of Volvo V90 Cross Country

Best Hatchback: Volkswagen Golf GTI

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Volkswagen Golf GTI

Not the largest vehicle on Good Housekeeping’s roll of honour, the lovable and dynamic GTI is for parents with one or two little ones, no more, but who like to enjoy their time at the wheel.

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Interior of 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Best Pickup Truck: Ram 1500

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2023 Ram 1500 Limited

Families get their pick of several different variants of this 1500, all of which offer quite luxurious interiors and a riding experience that makes Ram’s full-size pickup the perfect choice for families ready to spend and for whom this format is the one they want.

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2023 Ram 1500 Backcountry
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2023 Ram 1500 TRX Lunar Edition