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

Two-Row SUVs – Best Eco Pick: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

These days, you have to look at purely electric SUVs to really save on fuel consumption. Fortunately, however, hybrid models are no longer as rare as they used to be. In fact, Subaru is betting that its second Crosstrek Hybrid will be a little more successful than the first, which used a conventional hybrid powertrain. With a rechargeable setup, it's possible to drive solely on battery power; unfortunately, you won’t get all that far on a charge.

Our Review of the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek

Two-Row SUVs – Best for Road Trips: Subaru Forester

The Subaru manufacturer is a regular presence on this honours list put together by Parents magazine. The Forester was deemed the ideal vehicle for road trips, thanks in part to its standard all-wheel drive, roof rack and exemplary comfort. You could even add that the Forester's fuel consumption has been very good for the past few years, a fact that's been made possible by the adoption of a continuously variable transmission.

Our Review of the 2019 Subaru Forester