What Are the Three Best New Family SUVs?

With family-oriented auto buyers, SUVs are very popular right now. With a choice from the two-row compacts to third-row large SUVs, families of all sizes can be accommodated by these vehicles. As there are so many different choices, how do you choose the best new SUV model? Here, we compare the features of the best family SUVs of the new model year.

To compare the SUVs we are going to consider safety, comfort, seating, technology, and performance. We also take cost into consideration. After carefully considering a number of the years leading SUVs and crossovers we have selected three that are well suited for families. The three models that we have selected are the Ford Expedition, the Kia Sorento and the Toyota Highlander.

The Ford Expedition

If you want a top-selling, time-tested SUV that has been popular for many years consider the new model Ford Expedition.

Features of the Ford Expedition include:

• A choice of rear-wheel or all-wheel drive
• Powerful V6 engine
• To help with fuel economy the 2018 model is 400 pounds lighter
• Towing capacity of 10,000 pounds which is the highest of any vehicle in this class
• Three rows of seats along with plenty of room for passengers
• With the push of a button, you can flatten the second two rows of seats for cargo
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane keep assist
• Blind spot detection
• Four 12-volt power outlets and six USB ports
• In-vehicle Wi-Fi that extends for a range of 50 feet

Refreshed with driver assist and other high-tech features, the new model Ford Expedition SUV has, plenty of space for a family vacation offers a smooth ride along with a powerful engine.

The Kia Sorento

The next SUV model is the Kia Sorento SUV which is packed with user-friendly technology options, a powerful V6 engine and is available for an excellent price which is an absolute bargain.

Features of the Kia Sorento include:

• Highest safety ratings in its class
• The best warranty from the factory in its class
• V6 engines of various sizes can crank out 185 to 290 horsepower
• Fuel mileage of between 17 and 28 miles per gallon
• Stable handling for a large car
• Quality interior
• User-friendly infotainment center which offers many options
• A third row is available for seating

The Kia Sorento SUV is the highest rated affordable midsize model within the SUV and crossover class and is great fun to drive.

The Toyota Highlander

The third SUV in our list has an excellent reputation for being reliable, powerful and excelling in difficult driving conditions and is the Toyota Highlander SUV.

Features of the Toyota Highlander include:

• Hybrid version available
• Engines of various sizes, from a four-cylinder up to a powerful V6 delivering 280 horsepower
• Has an average fuel economy of between 20 and 27 miles per gallon
• Adaptive cruise control as standard
• Pedestrian detection as standard
• Lane keep assist as standard
• More safety features as standard than any other mid-sized SUV
• Luxurious interior
• Three rows of seats along with plenty of room for passengers

The Toyota Highlander SUV is rated so highly because it has so many advanced drivers assist features which come fitted as standard equipment.