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The Top 25 Family Vehicles in 2022, According to Parents Magazine

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Derek Boshouwers
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Three-Row SUVs - Best For Road Trips: Subaru Ascent

Subaru Ascent Onyx
Subaru Ascent Onyx | Photo: V.Aubé

What Parents liked:

- Room for up to 8 occupants
- Yes, that AWD!
- Only 260 hp, but engine is peppy nonetheless
- EyeSight system is present, and sightlines are good
- Durability
- Easy to clean
- Comfortable ride

See also: 2022 Subaru Ascent Review: Stepping Out in Formal Wear

See also: 2022 Subaru Ascent Onyx pictures

See also: Subaru Announces Pricing for 2022 Ascent: The Ball Starts Rolling at $37,295

See also: Subaru Goes Over to the Dark Side with the 2022 Ascent Onyx

Subaru Ascent Onyx, interior
Subaru Ascent Onyx, interior | Photo: V.Aubé
Subaru Ascent Onyx, second row
Subaru Ascent Onyx, second row | Photo: V.Aubé
Subaru Ascent Onyx, second row, seat folded
Subaru Ascent Onyx, second row, seat folded | Photo: V.Aubé
Subaru Ascent Onyx, third row
Subaru Ascent Onyx, third row | Photo: V.Aubé

Three-Row SUVs - Best Quiet Ride: Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot
Honda Pilot | Photo: Honda

What Parents liked:

- A workhorse that still deserves its reputation
- Roomy even in third row, which can take in adults
- Decent cargo space behind it
- More standard equipment for 2022
- V6 engine delivers sufficient power
- Storage spaces in the cabin

See also: Honda Gives Its Pilot a TrailSport Version for 2022

Honda Pilot, interior
Honda Pilot, interior | Photo: Honda
Honda Pilot, double sunroof
Honda Pilot, double sunroof | Photo: Honda
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
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  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
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  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists