"We publish the winners of this award every year, and I find it to be among the best of all the awards related to automobiles, especially when it comes to vehicles for families," said Car Pro Show Host Jerry Reynolds.
PARENTS is sharing the winners of it 2025 Parents Best Family Cars Awards. The awards honor 24 winners across hybrids, SUVs, luxury sedans and top-performing entertainment and technology systems. Editors say the winning vehicles are designed to meet the safety, functionality, and budgetary needs of modern families.
"At PARENTS, we understand that choosing the right car is an important decision for caregivers," said Grace Bastidas, editor-in-chief, PARENTS. "Our Family Cars Awards prioritizes safety, reliability, and practicality to help make life easier for parents and protect kids."
The website publication says this year's winners were selected through an extensive evaluation process, highlighting safety, functionality, and everyday family life. Editors along with expert judges assessed each vehicle's suite of standard and optional safety features, seating dimensions, and tested safety restraint systems to ensure top-tier protection. Every car nominated was thoroughly reviewed hands-on, with judges examining advanced driver-assist systems, horsepower, and car seat accessibility and compatibility. PARENTS says to cater to various family preferences, electric, hybrid and gas-powered options were also included, considering a wide range of price points to accommodate different budgets.
PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards 2025 winners:
Best Overall Minivan - Toyota Sienna
Best Hybrid Minivan - Kia Carnival
Best Full Size 3-Row SUV - Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban
Best Mid Size 3-Row SUV - Chevrolet Traverse
Best Mid Size 5-Passenger SUV - Chevrolet Equinox
Best Compact SUV - Hyundai Kona
Best Luxury Full Size 3-Row SUV - Cadillac Escalade
Best Luxury Mid Size 3-Row SUV - Buick Enclave
Best Luxury 5-Passenger SUV - Genesis GV80/GV80 Coupe
Best Electric 3-Row SUV/Van - Volkswagen ID Buzz
Best Electric 5-Passenger SUV - Honda Prologue
Best Hybrid SUV - Hyundai Santa Fe
Best Plug-in Hybrid SUV (PHEV) - Volvo XC90 T8
Best Adventure SUV - Toyota Land Cruiser
Best Family Pickup Truck - Ford F-150
Best Value SUV - Chevrolet Equinox
Best Crossover - Subaru Forester
Best Family Sedan - Toyota Camry
Best Family Sports Sedan - Porsche Panamera
Best In-Car Multimedia/Entertainment System - Kia
Best In-Car Family Technology - General Motors
Best Car for a Teen Driver - Toyota Corolla
Best SUV for Car Seat Configuration - Ford Expedition
Best Rear Seat Entertainment - Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban
To read more about the winners, click here.