The 24 Best Family Vehicles in 2021, According to Parents Magazine

Once again this year, Parents magazine has named its picks for best vehicles when it comes to meeting the needs of families. This year the publication is expanding its list of recommended vehicles to 24 from 20 in 2020. Indeed, the magazine's list includes a few additional categories, though utility models unsurprisingly make up the majority of those included on the honour roll.

- The magazine took into account the safety evaluations carried out by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety).

- Child seat expert Abbie Patterson, owner of Super Car Seat Geek, tested all types of child booster seats in the models that made Parents’ list of contenders.

-  Parents’ resident automotive columnist Rob Stumpf took the wheel of the 35 vehicles that made the semi-finalists’ circle to evaluate braking, steering, acceleration and a host of other parameters.

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Here is the list of the 24 best family vehicles for 2021 according to Parents magazine.

Minivans – Best Versatility: Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey is a Parents Magazine choice again this year, In its view, the versatility of the Odyssey is unparalleled, as the minivan can accommodate up to six child seats at the same time. Six!

What Parents liked:

- The third-row sears fold down easily, opening up a large “living” space.
- Power is plentiful from the V6 engine working with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
- The Odyssey is surprisingly manoeuvrable in parking lots.
- Safety features include automatic braking.
- The minivan takes all kinds of car seats in the second and third rows.
- A built-in vacuum!

See also: 2021 Honda Odyssey, 2020 Ford Explorer Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

See also: Honda Odyssey Getting Updated for 2021

Minivans – Best Handling: Chrysler Pacifica

Chrysler's representative in the ultra-family-oriented minivan segment is no longer the only hybrid offering  - the Sienna now rivals it directly in that department. But still, the Pacifica's powertrain manages to lower average fuel consumption without penalizing performance; the government discounts are worth keeping in mind here for Canadian consumers as well.

What Parents liked:

- The model has been refreshed for 2021.
- All-wheel-drive system.
- Comfortable ride.
- Strong braking power.
- Can take in four car seats potentially.
- New rear passenger view camera.

See also: 2020 Chrysler Pacifica: 10 Things Worth Knowing

See also: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica pictures