{"id":7960,"date":"2024-11-07T23:39:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T20:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/?p=7960"},"modified":"2024-11-07T23:39:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T20:39:18","slug":"family-car-reviews-are-these-the-5-best-family-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/family-car-reviews-are-these-the-5-best-family-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Car Reviews: Are These the 5 Best Family Cars?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Choosing the best family car is tricky because you are not just thinking exclusively about what you want, but rather what best suits you and your family. It can be confusing in a market full of cars of all types, costs, and capacity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">But even as car models increase, buyers today get an added advantage; from station wagons to SUVs, more and more cars offer family-friendly options like extra storage, additional safety features, backseat DVD players, comfortable seats, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">These family-friendly features assist you in making your decisions based on what you are looking for.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">We took time to evaluate the market and see what\u2019s suitable for most families &#8211; both large and small.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b>Toyota Noah<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a large family, Toyota Noah could be your best solution. This is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcarsforsaleinkenya.co.ke\/toyota\/noah-for-sale-in-kenya\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">7 or 8 seater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with sliding doors on both sides, very spacious and comfortable that accommodates up to 8 adults plus luggage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">It boasts of adequate legroom and shoulder room that perfectly fits any passenger. Its elevated upright padded seats provide a natural sitting position comfortable even for long-distance driving.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Noah is a multi-purpose car that can serve both as a family and business car successfully.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">It has a good fuel economy of 14.2km\/L on average with an acceleration of 8.2 sec 0-100km\/hr and affordable maintenance costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">This car is available in either 2WD and 4WD options with an automatic CVT transmission powered by the 2.0L 3ZR engine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">This car has several storage compartments useful for storing personal items.\u00a0 The first row has four cup-holders, door panel storage, a storage shelf below the dashboard, a center box, and a glovebox.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Its second-row has storage on the front seat jacket pockets. The third row has storage spaces on the jacket pockets and side pockets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">The boot space is large enough even when all eight seats are in use.\u00a0 To create more room, you can fold the second and large rows and get a massive boot space.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">It is one of the few cars with good resale value.\u00a0 This car is truly a multi-purpose model that most Kenyans love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/global.toyota\/pages\/models\/images\/20191018\/kv\/noah_ogp_01.jpg?resize=1200%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Toyota Noah 2021 - Good Family Car\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b>2. Volkswagen Golf<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Starting in 2017, Volkswagen began to assembling the Golf locally through their South African branch.\u00a0 This means you can get your brand new Golf here in Kenya at an affordable price.\u00a0 And you can also import a slightly used one at a reasonable price.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Apart from this good news, VW Golf is reliable, and with proper maintenance, it can run for many years without a single problem. Its space and capacity make it an ideal family car with a plush interior comfortable for everyone and enjoyable to drive to.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">It comes with ample boot space enough for a family\u2019s needs making it ideal for trips out of town.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">This car is powered by a range of powerful engines ranging from 1.2L to 2.0L, accelerating at 4.9 &#8211; 11.9sec 0-100km\/h. It has a good fuel economy of 26.6km\/L with outstanding off-road performance; you won\u2019t have to struggle to manoeuvre the typical Kenyan roads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b>3. Nissan Xtrail<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Nissan Xtrail is the first crossover SUV from the Nissan Company that is a tamer alternative to the Subaru Forester. It is a popular choice among Kenyans who are drawn by its affordability and utility.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This car has a manageable performance powered by three engine options <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the 2.0L MR20 petrol engine, the 2.0L MR9 turbo diesel engine, and the 2.5L QR25 petrol engine.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">These engines are linked to either a\u00a0 5-Speed manual or 6-Speed CVT transmission and available in 2WD and 4WD. It has a favourable fuel consumption of 13.2km\/L accelerating 0-100km\/h at 11.1sec.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Xtrail has a stylish design luxurious interior with ample cabin space and massive storage capacity.\u00a0 It can comfortably accommodate five passengers, and its padded seats are set at an upright position providing a natural and comfortable seating position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">The cabin has a high roof with sufficient head space for tall passengers with excellent legroom on both rows to provide spacious seating space.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">This car has excellent off-road capabilities.\u00a0 Its attractive boxy design is appealing to many buyers, with the newer version coming with 17 inches alloy rims and hyper-roof rails that enhance its 4&#215;4 solid look.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">The Xtrail has among the enormous boots in the market. The floor is elevated to accommodate two storages under the boot that can carry more luggage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">The rear seats are also foldable to create more boot space when required. The boot floor is made of waterproof material, making it easier to clean it.\u00a0 Overall this car is made for the Kenyan roads offering a good ground clearance of 8.3 inches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--X-WVjvBW--\/f_auto%2Ct_content-image-full-desktop%401\/v1618827251\/carbuyer\/2021\/04\/Nissan%20X-Trail%202021%20.jpg?resize=1260%2C710&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nissan Xtrail is Another Good Family Car\" width=\"1260\" height=\"710\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b>4. Toyota RAV 4<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Ever since its introduction to the market in 1994, this car has been a hit.\u00a0 It was among the first models by Toyota to bridge the gap between the small compact cars and large SUVs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">It is powered by a 2.4L 2AZ-FE engine, accelerating 0-100km\/h in 9.6sec.\u00a0 Its fuel economy is friendly to the Kenyan economy at 13.4km\/L.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">The Toyota RAV 4 is virtually similar to the Toyota Vanguard except for the body size and engine lineup.\u00a0 It is a spacious car accommodating five passengers.\u00a0 The legroom for both rows is excellent, including the middle seat, which usually squeezes in many vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">The RAV 4 has superb boot space that can comfortably carry small bags for a family of 5. The second-row seats can fold to accommodate more luggage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Overall, the Toyota Rav 4 is a well-designed model that appeals to all customers. Its newest model features steel rims, while the higher models have alloy rims.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b>5. Honda CR-V<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Honda CR-V is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcarsforsaleinkenya.co.ke\/honda\/crv-for-sale-in-kenya\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">medium-sized SUV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, reliable and affordable family car. Its newest model features off-road capability from the new 4WD system and aerodynamic performance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The CR-V <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">comes with three engine variants: a 2.0 Litre R20A i-VTEC, 2.4 Litre K24A i-VTEC petrol engines, or a 2.2 Litre i-DTEC turbodiesel engine.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">These three engines are linked to either a 6-Speed Manual, a 5-speed automatic, 6-speed manual transmission, or a CVT and available in both 2WD and 4WD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">It has a sleek interior and exterior that sets this car in a class of its own. The boot space is large enough to hold a significant amount of luggage. It has an extra compartment under the boot floor, and the rear seats fold completely flat to give you more space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It has an attractive fuel consumption of 11.6km\/L on average.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To crown its attractiveness, the CR-V is smooth on city roads and rugged roads as you head out of town so that you can use it for all your travel needs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.pinimg.com\/originals\/b1\/64\/56\/b16456d27b36c3010f6a319c40b5fc8f.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Honda CRV 2021 - An Excellent Family Vehicle\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b>Take-Home<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">We can go on and on and on.\u00a0 But the point we want to drive home is you have better options than the past few years.\u00a0 It is, therefore, easier for you to buy your car either locally or import a clean one.\u00a0 Go ahead and get the one that best suits your needs!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\">Guest Writer:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcarsforsaleinkenya.co.ke\/\"><strong>Best Cars<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the best family car is tricky because you are not just thinking exclusively about what you want, but rather what best suits you and your family. 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