KBB's best family vehicles for 2023 (Hint: They're all SUVs and minivans)
Here's a dozen winners from hyundai, ford, toyota and honda — with links to our reviews.
Japanese and Korean-branded models dominated this year’s list of the best family cars, as selected by experts at Kelley Blue Book.
Most of the vehicles on the 2023 list were two-row SUVs and three-row vehicles offering a range of options. The list features three each from Honda , Toyota and Hyundai . Ford was the sole U.S. manufacturer to make the final cut, with KBB choosing the Ford Expedition as one of the best three-row vehicles “for families who want comfort, convenience and maximum capability.”
To lend credibility to their choices, the KBB testers, in addition to using data from Kelley Blue Book, evaluate safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The testers, KBB says, “focus on safety, value, reliability, durability, driving experience, comfort and convenience. The goal is to help parents streamline their options — as there are more than 300 new-vehicle models available for 2023 — so they can confidently make the most informed purchase decision for their family.
"When it comes to a family car, it's crucial to carefully consider things like safety and tech features, seating and cargo capacity, the ease with which you can install a child safety seat, and more to meet the ever-changing needs of a growing family," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book.
Following are the recommendations by category and comments from KBB:
Best two-row SUVs for families
Listed in alphabetical order:
2023 Honda CR-V All-new for 2023, the already-excellent Honda CR-V is now an even better choice for families.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has oodles of space for people and cargo, featuring a quiet, safe, comfortable place for your family and up to 300 miles of range.
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Stylish, elegant and loaded with tech, the Santa Fe offers a lot of value among two-row midsize SUVs.
2023 Subaru Outback The Subaru Outback is a great pick for families, thanks to its impressive standard safety equipment, all-weather confidence, and interior space.
2023 Toyota RAV4 The Toyota RAV4 is practical, versatile and offers a lot of value for families, whether you want a gas engine, a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid .
Best three-row vehicles
2023 Ford Expedition For families who want comfort, convenience and maximum capability, the Ford Expedition checks all the boxes.
2023 Honda Odyssey minivan The Honda Odyssey is one of the all-time best family vehicles money can buy, with a family-friendly interior, excellent safety ratings and terrific build quality.
2023 Honda Pilot All-new for 2023, the Honda Pilot is pleasant to drive, comes with plenty of helpful tech, and has a roomy interior that's easy to reconfigure.
2023 Hyundai Palisade The Hyundai Palisade has room for eight in its upscale interior, an impressive amount of standard safety and convenience features, and a terrific warranty .
2023 Kia Telluride The Kia Telluride is Kelley Blue Book's Best Buy Award winner in the 3-Row Midsize SUV category for the fourth year in a row because of its practicality, value and overall excellence.
2023 Toyota Highlander The Toyota Highlander is the best-selling 3-row SUV in the United States, thanks to its well-laid-out interior, reliability, standard safety features and an excellent hybrid option.
2023 Toyota Sienna minivan The Toyota Sienna is Kelley Blue Book's Minivan Best Buy for 2023 because it combines the space and practicality you need in a minivan with fantastic fuel economy and available all-wheel drive.
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New-Vehicle Sales Incentives Climb Higher in July, According to Kelley Blue Book Estimates
- Average new-vehicle incentives in July reached 7.0% of the transaction price, the highest level in more than three years and nearly 60% above levels recorded one year ago.
- The average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in July was $48,401 , down 0.2% from one year ago. Transaction prices have now been lower year over year for 10 straight months.
- Electric vehicle prices in July were higher than in June but lower year over year by 1.5%.
ATLANTA , Aug. 13, 2024 / PRNewswire / -- New-vehicle prices were lower year over year for the 10 th consecutive month in July. Higher inventory levels and higher incentives have shifted the U.S. auto market to favor buyers, but high loan rates and tight credit conditions continue to hold industry sales below potential.
In July, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S. was $48,401 . New-vehicle prices in July were mostly unchanged from the revised-lower June ATP of $48,424 (lower by $23 ) and last year ($106) . According to Kelley Blue Book, new-vehicle ATPs were lower in July by 3.1% from the peak in December 2022 at $49,929 .
Healthy inventory levels – 2.91 million vehicles at the start of July, higher by 52% year over year, according to Cox Automotive's vAuto Live Market View – continue to keep downward pressure on vehicle prices. But stubbornly high auto loan rates, which make monthly payments higher, are leading many consumers to stay on the sidelines or hunt for affordable options. Only one new vehicle in July posted an ATP below $20,000 , the Mitsubishi Mirage, which will be discontinued at the end of the year.
Many popular vehicles in the U.S. market continue to transact for well below the industry's ATP. Affordable vehicles from the Compact and Subcompact SUV segments are very popular in today's market, accounting for approximately 1 in 4 sales in July. Incentive levels in these two segments are above the industry average and ATPs, at $36,621 and $29,827 , respectively, are well below the industry average.
Sales of expensive, full-size pickup trucks continue pushing the industry's ATP higher. Expensive full-size pickups accounted for 14% of sales in the U.S. last month, and the average price paid for a new, full-size truck was $65,713 . Incentive levels for full-size pickups were 8.1% in July, higher than the industry average.
The two best-selling vehicles in the U.S. in July were full-size trucks, the Ford F-series and the popular Chevrolet Silverado, which the Chevrolet Rado will possibly replace in model year 2026. The average transaction price for the F-Series in July was over $67,000 ; the Silverado ATP was over $60,000 . Last month, two all-electric pickup trucks transacted for over $100,000 – the GMC Hummer EV Pickup ($111,242) and the Tesla Cybertruck ($111,018) , the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. priced over $100,000 .
"The thing about the U.S. is its diversity, and that goes for the U.S. auto market as well," said Erin Keating , executive analyst at Cox Automotive. "There are many expensive, high-profile vehicles out there, but consumers have many good options priced well below industry average. We hear this from the large dealers all the time: No matter the budget, chances are we can make something work. This is particularly true where inventory is higher, and incentives are following."
Incentives Growing Average incentives in July rose to 7.0% of the average transaction price – $3,383 – up from 6.4% in June and the most generous level seen in 2024. Incentives are now higher by 59.1% compared to one year ago, when the average incentive package was 4.4% of ATP in July 2023 . New-vehicle incentives in July were at the highest point in more than three years.
Nearly every major brand – except for Ram – had higher incentive levels year over year in July, with the highest incentive spend among volume automakers at Infiniti, Volkswagen, Audi and Nissan. Surprisingly, despite industry-leading inventory levels, incentive spending at the core Stellantis brands – Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram – remains below the industry average.
"Not every brand is seeing sky-high days' supply, but, in most cases, where there is excess, incentives are climbing," added Keating. "The higher incentives are helping consumers, but stubbornly high interest rates and tighter credit conditions continue to make affordability challenging. If we are going to see the market live up to its potential, we will need to see rates lower, and credit loosen."
EV Incentives Track Higher as Prices Hold Steady The average transaction price for an EV in July, at $56,520 , was higher than in June but lower year over year by 1.5%. The average incentive package offered with a new EV in July was over 12% of the transaction price, the highest level in more than three years and roughly twice the level seen in July 2023 when typical incentive packages were equal to 6.0% of ATP. EV incentives in July were 73% higher than the industry average.
Average transaction prices at Tesla continue to move higher after dropping to near the industry average in December 2023 . In July, Tesla ATPs were $59,593 , up 11% from one year ago and at the highest point since February 2023 . Success of the popular new Cybertruck is likely pulling Tesla prices higher, although the volume products, the Model 3 and Model Y, have seen prices rise consistently through the year. In July, the ATP for the Model Y was $52,055 , up 5% from January, while the Model 3 was $53,878 , up a remarkable 30% from January when Model 3 ATPs were $41,531 . The Model Y and the Model 3 are the top-selling EVs in the U.S. market.
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 All of the Luxury SUVs on Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards of 2023Looking for a new SUV ? These luxury SUVs on Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards have all the technology and safety features buyers want. Most of these sport utility vehicles have engine choices and other ways to customize everything inside and outside. If something is missing on the base trim, you can always add a package to get the desired features. The 2023 BMW X1 was the best luxury SUV in the subcompact categoryIn the subcompact luxury SUV category, Kelley Blue Book thought the 2023 BMW X1 was the best of the bunch. It offers an updated look and plenty of technology to make driving easier. All-wheel drive comes standard on all trim levels, and the turbo engine is better than ever. The 2023 X1 starts at $39,100 and has a $995 destination fee. Making Kelley Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards list for the first time, BMW included blind-spot warning, forward collision warning, and a new safe exit system. While those are standard, some optional features include Traffic Jam Assistant for hands-free driving in slow traffic on some highways. The turbo four-cylinder gets 241 hp for 2023, 13 more than last year. It also has 295 lb-ft of torque over last year’s 258. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission offers a smooth ride. Price: $39,595 Fuel Economy: City 25/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG The 2023 Genesis GV70 was the best compact luxury SUVFor the best compact luxury SUVs, the 2023 Genesis GV70 is full of features. All-wheel drive comes standard, and Genesis offers two solid engine choices. Choose from a 2.5T 300 hp option or a 3.5T 275 hp engine. A 14.5-inch multimedia screen and massaging driver’s seats add to the interior tech. Genesis offers a ten-year, 100,000-mile warranty on the engine and drivetrain. Bumper-to-bumper coverage runs for five years or 60,000 miles. A limited-slip rear differential and electric traction/stability control make driving the GV70 comfortable. 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