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Top 20: Best Family Vehicles in 2020, According to Parents Magazine

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Vincent Aubé
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Family Sedans – Best Sports Car: Nissan Maxima

Nissan Maxima
Nissan Maxima | Photo: D.Boshouwers

When it was redesigned for the 1989 model year in North America, the Maxima was pitched as The Four Door Sports Car par excellence – and it still stands out from its peers today because of its relatively dynamic driving dynamics. However, Toyota's effort is worth mentioning with its Avalon XSE, a large sedan that's surprisingly fun to drive. In the U.S., there's also a TRD version!

Family Sedans – Best Sports Hybrid: Toyota Camry Hybrid

Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry | Photo: D.Boshouwers

There’s something surprising in the fact that the hybrid versions are now the sportiest in Toyota's lineup. The Camry is no exception to this rule. The automaker continues to offer a V6 engine for the more conservative among us, but I have to admit that the mid-size sedan's hybrid variant is worth close consideration.

Toyota Camry, side view
Toyota Camry, side view | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Vincent Aubé
Vincent Aubé
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