When you’re shopping for a new vehicle, your current lifestyle plays a big role in what kind of automobile will fit the bill. For those with families, different needs come into play than a young, single executive might have, for example.
If you have kids or other loved ones to transport, you’re likely looking to shop among some of the best family cars on the road—vehicles with lots of room, high safety ratings, and extra upgrades to help keep the little ones entertained.
When a family vehicle is what you need, an impressive variety of choices is available from the Honda brand. Whatever you’re specifically looking for, Honda has the right vehicle to fit your family.
The Honda Accord is the perfect choice for a family of five or fewer. If you have teenage drivers eager to get behind the wheel, the Accord’s outstanding safety ratings will give you peace of mind as you surrender the keys to your teens.
Spaciousness is impressive onboard the Accord, which offers seating for five and up to 103.2 cubic feet of passenger room. Up to 15.8 cubic feet of trunk space will comfortably accommodate your cargo when you’re shopping, vacationing, or carpooling.
In terms of safety, the Accord models have been named among the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2016 Top Safety Pick+ vehicles.* The Accord has also received a 5-Star Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration** for its exceptional crash test performance.
Outstanding safety features offered in the Accord include:
The Accord further offers ideal features for families such as Smart Entry, which comes standard in the four highest trim levels and allows parents to unlock the car’s doors and trunk hands-free when their arms are full; dual-zone automatic climate control; childproof door locks; Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and Streaming Audio; and an available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with available voice recognition, HD digital traffic, and Song by Voice.
The 2016 Honda Pilot is a three-row SUV that offers seating for up to eight passengers along with up to 153.1 cubic feet of passenger space—the perfect traveling setup for a larger family. The Pilot also includes as much as 109.0 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats lowered.
When it comes to safety, the Pilot boasts a 2016 Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS* as well as a 5-Star Safety Rating from the NHTSA,** with outstanding safety features that include:
The Pilot further offers a host of family-tailored features, such as an available rear entertainment system with available Blu-ray capability; up to 15 beverage holders to accommodate drinks for a full crew and help cut down on spills; a conversation mirror so drivers can watch children seated in the back; and an available tri-zone automatic climate control system with humidity control and air filtration so all passengers can stay comfortable.
Minivans are the quintessential family vehicle, and Honda’s resident minivan, the 2016 Honda Odyssey, is an outstanding motoring specimen.
The Odyssey features incredible interior space, offering seating for up to eight passengers and up to 172.6 cubic feet of passenger volume. The Odyssey further provides up to 148.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats down.
When it comes to safety, the 2016 Odyssey has locked in a 2016 Top Safety Pick designation from the IIHS*** as well as a 5-Star Safety Rating from the NHTSA.** Safety features found onboard the Odyssey include:
The Odyssey really brings the goods when it comes to family features, offering amenities that include an available Ultrawide Rear Entertainment System; available HondaVAC built-in vacuum cleaner; passenger-assist grips to aid older or disabled loved ones as they get in and out; and a conversation mirror that lets parents monitor kids sitting in the rear seats.
The 2016 Honda CR-V is a five-seat SUV that features up to 104.1 cubic feet of passenger volume and 70.9 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat lowered.
In terms of safety, the CR-V has earned a 2016 Top Safety Pick+ designation from the IIHS* and has also received a 5-Star Safety Rating from the NHTSA,** also providing outstanding safety amenities that include:
The CR-V is chock-full of amenities that are perfect for families, like an available power tailgate to provide easy access to all that cargo room when parents’ arms are full; a conversation mirror, helping moms and dads keep tabs on kids riding in back; infotainment features to help please everyone’s music tastes, including HD Radio, available SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth Streaming Audio, and Pandora compatibility; and available dual-zone automatic climate control to help accommodate various temperature preferences among your brood.
The 2016 Honda HR-V is a five-passenger crossover SUV that provides up to 100.1 cubic feet of passenger space and up to 58.8 cubic feet of cargo volume with the rear seat lowered.
For its proven crashworthiness, the HR-V has received a 5-Star Safety Rating from the NHTSA** and features outstanding safety features that include:
Family-friendly features offered onboard the HR-V include hands-free help for moms and dads with Smart Entry (standard in all but the base trim); front and rear passenger-assist grips for elderly or disabled family members; rear-seat heater ducts to keep kids adequately warm or cool in the backseat; and various audio features to help keep both kids and adults entertained, including Bluetooth Streaming Audio, available HD Radio, available SiriusXM Radio, and Pandora capability (standard in all but the base model).