A family car needs to be adaptable, to accommodate an adult or teen driver; equipped with safety features to protect passengers of all ages and sizes; offer a range of flexibility to add cargo space when needed; and provide easy access to rear seats (for car seats or adults who may sit in back).
“Families come in all shapes and sizes,” says Kristin Varela, chief mother and senior editor at motherproof.com, which evaluates vehicles with children in mind. “And this is the up-and-coming sandwiched generation that is caring for aging parents and young children.”
With development of the auto industry, the environment problems become a vital issue for people all over the world. So when you are enjoying the life brought by the auto, you need to save the energy as possible as you can.
To buy a fuel-efficient car is a good choice.When it comes to fuel economy, it should be a concern for anyone buying a family car since gas prices have topped $4 a gallon. However, safety features are at the top of consumers’ considerations, according to a study by Ford Motor Company . Ford found that nearly 70% of car buyers are interested in side air bags, and 65% are interested in electronic stability control.
But since fuel prices can’t be ignored entirely, Consumer Reports says a combined mpg of 17 to 20 or higher is a good target for a family ride. Keep in mind, however, the larger the family–and, hence, the family car–the lower the fuel economy is likely to be. That’s not to say, however, that automakers don’t do their best to build larger cars that don’t guzzle gas.
