Getting the perfect family car is one of the most challenging undertakings for most car buyers. It’s not just about good looks, but the ride has to have top-notch safety features, a comfortable cabin, acceptable performance, tons of practicality, and much more. It should also be big enough for parents and their hyper-active toddlers or teenagers that grow faster than the space available to accommodate them and have a large enough trunk to carry everything you need on the go, like strollers, sports gear, baby supplies, etc.

Family cars are not just objects of transportation. They are sanctuaries for families when driving to or from work, taking a break during your lunch hour, picnic spots that promote social distancing, and a preferred way for many to travel for vacation. If you're itching to buy one for yourself, not to worry; below is a list of the best SUVs, all-wheel drives, and minivans of 2021 that are perfect for families.

10 Toyota RAV4: Best Compact SUV for Families

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In comes the 2021 Toyota Rav4! The Rav4 first came out in 1994. In those days, the mid-sized sector was virgin territory, and, although quirky at first, it slowly pushed towards the mainstream, earning popularity along the way.

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Mid-sized, mid-priced, mid-sporty, mid-off-road, this car was placed right in the middle of everything, because after all, Toyota was a pioneer in this sector. It’s got great fuel economy at 28mpg for city driving, 35 mpg for highway driving, and 40 mpg for its hybrid models. It also has the looks at proven resilience that has seen it lead in sales for several years running.

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9 Chevrolet Suburban: Best Large SUV for Families

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The Chevrolet Suburban is big enough to comfortably take care of a considerably large family of modern times. You can choose between the diesel six-cylinder, which is rich in torque, or the monstrous 420 hp V8, but the Suburban is surprisingly nimble regardless of its size.

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The 2021 Suburban has a larger passenger and cargo space than its predecessor, with the second and third rows having a few more inches of legroom. It also has heated and ventilated seats, a bigger heads-up display, and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster on all models.

8 Honda Passport: Best 2-Row SUV for Families

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Picture the Honda Passport as a Honda Pilot that doesn’t have the third-row seats. The Passport has more interior space than the Honda CR-V and is more manoeuvrable than the Honda Pilot. The CR-V and the Pilot are very high up in their respective classes, and the Passport also holds its own against these two as the best 2 Row SUV for families.

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The Passport combines comfort, spaciousness, and convenience and offers a 3.5-liter V6 engine that gives off 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque with standard front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive in the Elite trim.

7 Kia Telluride: Best 3-Row SUV for Families

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This car won the 2020 SUV of the year and is a great three-row SUV, which was a big winner for Kia. It’s aesthetically pleasing and combines spaciousness, comfort, practicality, and a high level of standard equipment. This eight-seater SUV gives you great ride quality and great handling for this heavy machine.

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Kia has over the years become an alternative pick for lots of buyers looking for unconventional products. The Telluride is unarguably one of their best offers worth any money you may throw in.

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6 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Most Economical Family Hybrid SUV

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The Toyota Highlander Hybrid turns heads everywhere you go. It’s got 18-inch wheels with bronze finishes, bronze-colored stitching inside the cabin, and embossed fabric seat inserts that are mid-century inspired. It has a chisel shape, and its contoured lines are the epitome of refinement.

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The car has a range of 600 plus miles on a single tank which provides great fuel economy. This three-row car also provides plenty of cargo space and a better infotainment system than its predecessors. I guess all families love being happy as they take a ride.

5 Honda Odyssey: Best Minivan for Families

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The 2021 Honda Odyssey is the fifth generation Odyssey and is the best yet due to its updated features. This family-friendly multi-purpose vehicle has seven seats, and the front was updated to have full LED headlights and beautiful 17-inch alloy wheels. The drive also feels more premium than its predecessor.

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The interior boasts more space than usual, plush leather seats and black-finished trim on the dash, and the power sliding doors are a good novelty. It’s got adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and an active lane-departure warning system.

4 Honda CR-V: Best-Selling Small SUV

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This crossover-cum-SUV is a very popular family car, with hundreds of thousands sold every year. It is remarkably practical as you can use it to tow your caravan to your holiday destination, take the kids to and from school, and you don’t even have to be best friends with the mechanic.

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This fifth-generation SUV has a stiffer chassis than its earlier counterparts and a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a petrol hybrid engine, with either front-wheel-drive or part-time all-wheel-drive.

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3 Chevrolet Tahoe: Best-Selling Full-Size SUV in the U.S.

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The Chevy Tahoe was first produced in 1995 under the name Chevrolet S10-Blazer, and the Tahoe currently holds over 25 percent of the full-size SUV segment in the U.S. The car is great for long journeys because it is comfortable and spacious.

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It has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless charging, and USB charging ports. The car also has Rear Pedestrian Alert and HD Surround Vision and uses independent air suspension to raise and lower the car by four inches, allowing it to react to difficult terrain.

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2 Hyundai Palisade: Best New Safety Features on a Family SUV

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The Hyundai Palisade aims for a classy driving experience, with a 3.8-liter V-6 engine as a standard feature and an eight-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. It has an eight-seat capacity and a modern infotainment system with excellent connectivity features.

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The car incorporates rear cross-traffic collision avoidance to its safety features and blind-spot collision avoidance, which intervene in case the driver ignores the warnings. Its side mirrors have integrated turn signals.

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1 Volvo XC 90: Safest Family Car

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As the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Volvo has for decades built the safest family cars for daily use, and this one is no exception. The car has a new modular platform and is built around different Volvo engines. It also comes with Pilot Assist driver assistance.

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The ride is quiet and smooth, and the car responds to the controls crisply, with light steering making it effortless to turn and at the same time roll around the corners is well controlled. You can hardly feel the drop-off of torque between gear changes and great throttle response, but an overall smooth and quiet ride.