The 7 best cars for a family holiday revealed with surprising favourite coming out on top… does yours make the list?
THOUSANDS of parents have had their say on what the best cars are for a family road trip - with a spacious Hyundai coming out on top.
A poll of 2,000 parents conducted by CarGurus has revealed what they look for in a vehicle for family getaways.
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The Hyundai Tucson, a great all-rounder SUV, came out on top thanks to its good boot space, which is up to 620 litres, as well as decent fuel economy.
Indeed, it works out at 38mpg for petrol models, 46mpg for hybrids and more still for the plug-in hybrid.
Better still, Hyundai offers a tough-to-beat five-year unlimited mileage warranty from new.
The car also works for those on a budget, with used variants for the latest gen model starting from just over £15,000.
CarGurus also found that reliability ranked the highest as something parents are looking for in a motor, with fuel efficiency and boot space also very important.
Those polled also said they would, on average, spend around £21,000 on a family break-friendly car.
While EVs are becoming steadily more popular, petrol-powered vehicles remain the vehicle of choice for parents - with 44% preferring this option.
Indeed, just 6% would go electric.
For family holidays, most - at 25% - would choose an SUV, although large hatchbacks and mid-size hatchbacks were also up there.
Chris Knapman, editorial director for CarGurus UK, which has created a 'Best Family Holiday Cars Guide', said: 'Family holidays often mean long hours on the road, packed boots, and keeping everyone comfortable.
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'With this in mind, the Hyundai Tucson stood out as a clear winner – it's extremely practical, efficient, and many examples on the used market will still be covered by Hyundai's generous five-year, unlimited mileage warranty.
'Not only that, but the Tucson is a quiet and comfortable car to drive, making it ideal for covering long distances.
'That combination is perfect for families planning to holiday in the UK or travel further afield.'
CarGurus also recommended the latest Skoda Kodiaq as a family holiday car - costing from about £35,000 - as a 'strong alternative' for those able to pay a little more.
At the other end of the budget scale, the Suzuki S-Cross - which can be bought for as little as £5,000 for the 2013 to 2020 model, and the evergreen Toyota RAV4 ranked highly as 'great' options.
Knapman added: 'With SUVs tending to offer good practicality, it's no surprise to see this body style topped the list with holidaymakers.
'What is perhaps more unexpected is that you can find models from under £10,000 that meet the other items on consumers' wish lists, including the possibility of manufacturer-backed warranties for peace of mind.'
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