Top 5 Family-Friendly 2011 SUVs

Pam Parent
The SUVs featured are family-friendly, and great for families with busy lifestyles. They will comfortably transport kids to after school activities, and are the perfect choice if you regularly carpool. They also have tons of room, and are perfect if you plan to take long road trips with the family. They have the latest technology incorporated in the design to keep the most precious cargo safe, your kids.

2011 Toyota Rav4

The Toyota Rav4 starting price is $22,025 and has an estimated gas mileage is 22 city/ 28 hwy mpg. This practical, family-friendly car offers a usable third row kid-size seat. The Toyota Rav4 seats up to seven people, and gets good gas mileage. There is plenty of cargo space to store sports equipment, books or any items the kids may need.

2011 Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer starting price is $28,190, with estimated gas mileage is 17 city/ 25 hwy mpg. This family-friendly car has a third row seat, perfect for carpooling. The Ford Explorer features traction control and Advanced Trac with Roll Stability Control. This SUV has a single-disc CD/MP3 player with six speakers. Kids can enjoy listening to their music when going on a family road trip.

2011 Buick Enclave

The Buick Enclave starting price is $35,615 and has an estimated gas mileage is 17 city/ 24 hwy mpg. This SUV has three spacious rows, and ample storage space for all the extra stuff the kids need to have when going on vacation or long road trip. The Buick Enclave received top crash test scores, and features heated outside mirrors, OnStar and front-seat airbags.

2011 Dodge Durango

The 2011 Dodge Durango starting price is $29,195. This SUVs estimated gas mileage is 16 city/ 23 hwy mpg. This SUV has heated first and second row seats. This feature will help keep the kids warm on chilly days. The Dodge Durango features advanced multistage front airbags, and a four-wheel anti-lock brake system. This is a great SUV choice for the family who loves to go on weekend vacations.

2011 GMC Acadia

The GMC Acadia starting price is $31,840. This SUVs estimated gas mileage is 17 city/ 24 hwy mpg. This SUV has tons of cargo space to store all the kids necessitates. The GMC Acadia has front and rear air conditioning, V6 engine, front and side-impact airbags, and can seat up to 8 passengers. This SUV will comfortably transport the kids and their friends to all activities.

For more information on family-friendly SUVs go to: www.comsumerreports.org or www.rankingsandreviews.com.

Published by Pam Parent - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

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