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

Three-Row SUVs – Best for Road Trips: Subaru Ascent

The Subaru Ascent joined the three-row SUV segment two years ago. Here, the fact that all the vehicle's trims are equipped with constant-drive all-wheel drive clearly gives the model an advantage over the rest of the category’s denizens. The magazine’s panelists also tipped their hat to the vehicle's 19 (!) cup holders on board.

What Parents liked:

- Great CVT (continuously variable transmission).
- Solid on rough terrains.
- Directional LED headlight.

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Three-Row SUVs – Best Quiet Ride: Honda Pilot

When it comes to coddling its occupants, the Honda Pilot is almost Acura-like inside, not only for its full equipment, but also for its quiet ride. The good folks at Parents actually compare the Pilot to the Honda Odyssey because the SUV is so comfortable.

What Parents liked:

- V6 engine more than enough for the size of the vehicle.
- Smooth, quiet ride.
- Paddle shifters, two-zone climate control and traffic engine pause now standard.

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