Travel This Summer with the 10 Best Family Cars For 2013

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Just in time for the summer, Parents and Edmunds.comrevealed their list of 2013’s 10 Best Family Cars. For the sixth consecutive year, car experts from both organizations examined hundreds of vehicles to offer a list of best-in-class vehicles. “The Best Family Cars of 2013” appears in the July issue of Parents magazine, on newsstands June 11.

“With summer road trips on the horizon, we are thrilled to present this comprehensive list,” said Parents magazine Editor-in-Chief Dana Points. “Given the amount of time that American families spend in their car, we feel it’s important to highlight the safest, most affordable and family-friendliest that the industry has to offer.”

The panel of judges focused on safety; each car on the list excels in crash tests and comes equipped with at least six airbags, as well as electronic stability control. The judges also considered updated fuel-efficiency technology, in addition to next-generation dashboards that allow consumers to customize infotainment options on the go. In addition, The 10 Best Family Cars for 2013 includes several stylish rides that young parents will be proud to show off. 

The Chevy Traverse makes the list of the Top 10 of the Best Family Cars by Parents.com.
Photo credit: http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/traverse/

According to Parents and Edmunds.com, the 10 Best Family Cars of 2013 (including starting prices) are:

HYBRID

1. Toyota Prius C ($19,080)

BUDGET

2. Subaru Impreza ($17,895)

3.  Honda Civic ($18,165)

SEDANS

4.  Ford Fusion ($21,900)

5.  Honda Accord ($21,680)

CROSSOVERS

6. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport ($24,700)

7. Honda CR-V ($22,795)

SUVs

8. Chevrolet Traverse ($30,510)

9.  Nissan Pathfinder ($28,650)

MINIVAN

10. Toyota Sienna ($26,585)

To see more of the breakdown, check out the full story on Parents.com.