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

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Derek Boshouwers
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Three-Row SUVs – Best for Adventures: Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Pathfinder | Photo: Nissan

What Parents liked:

- Smoother ride from the new 9-speed transmission (for the 2022 model).
- Impressive power and acceleration from the V6 engine.
- Up to five booster or car seats are possible.
- Towing capacity is 6,000 lb, or 2720 kg.
- 14 colour options.

See also: Debut of the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder: In the Wake of the Rogue

See also: 2022 Nissan Pathfinder pictures

Nissan Pathfinder, rear
Nissan Pathfinder, rear | Photo: Nissan
Nissan Pathfinder, interior
Nissan Pathfinder, interior | Photo: Nissan
Nissan Pathfinder, interior, panoramic sunroof
Nissan Pathfinder, interior, panoramic sunroof | Photo: Nissan

Three-Row SUVs – Best Value: Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen Atlas
Volkswagen Atlas | Photo: Volkswagen

When the German automaker began developing the next edition of its three-row SUV, it clearly had North America as its target. Parents magazine was especially seduced by the affordable pricing of the SUV in its most accessible version.

What Parents liked:

- Impressive braking and steering for such a big vehicle.
- With a bench seat in the second row, five car seats can be placed.
- Available digital cockpit with high-resolution screen.

See also: Chicago 2020: A Revised Look for the 2021 Volkswagen Atlas

See also:2021 Volkswagen Atlas pictures

Volkswagen Atlas, three-quarters rear
Volkswagen Atlas, three-quarters rear | Photo: Volkswagen
Volkswagen Atlas, interior
Volkswagen Atlas, interior | Photo: Volkswagen
Volkswagen Atlas, first row
Volkswagen Atlas, first row | Photo: Volkswagen
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
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