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2024 Honda CR-V - 8.5/10
With wide-opening doors, a large cargo and a host of safety equipment, the 2024 Honda CR-V is a prime model for New Parents. The SUV also benefits buyers with its available hybrid powertrain, which, for an small upfront surcharge, allows owners to spend less at the pump in the long run, while also giving them a horsepower boost. The CR-V is also comfortable and easy to clean. Three car seats can fit and be latched securely across the rear seat.
2024 Honda HR-V - 7.7/10
Though it doesn't score as high as the CR-V in this category, the Honda HR-V has a lot for New Parents to like. It starts at just over $25,000 and for that you get a host of standard features and technology including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and automatic climate control. Upgrade to a higher trim level and add heated seats, more driver assist tech and fancier seats. The HR-V is less powerful and smaller than the CR-V, and it doesn't come with a hybrid variant. But, it does have available all-wheel drive.
2024 Toyota Prius Prime - 7.6/10
New Parents know how much babies cost. The fuel-sipping 2024 Toyota Prius Prime saves on gas with the ability to run over 40 miles on battery power alone. It's easy to drive in the city or on the highway, with quicker acceleration and more power than the last-generation version of the car. The Prius Prime comes with some bells and whistles that make it a winner for parents, like keyless entry, which is particularly great when your hands are full. Beware, this Prius is notoriously short on headroom.
2024 Subaru Crosstrek - 7.5/10
With ample passenger and cargo space, and standard all-wheel drive, the Subaru Crosstrek ticks many boxes for New Parents. It also wins points for being able to go a particularly long distance between fill-ups and being easily equipped with a rooftop storage box. Subaru's suite of driver assistance and safety technology helps ensure families get from Point A to Point B safely. And, it starts at just a budget-friendly smidge over $25,000.
2024 Nissan Rogue - 7.5/10
The Nissan Rogue is a direct rival to the Honda CR-V, and both are great choices for families. In its highest grades, the Rogue looks and feels a little plusher than the CR-V. Rogue comes standard with a laundry list of driver assist and safety technology called Nissan Safety Shield 360 and is available with all-wheel drive. It also has great cash test results and the Divide-N-Hide storage system which allows owners to keep goods out of prying eyes. The motion activated liftgate helps for when New Parents have their hands full.
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge - 7.4/10
The Volvo XC40 Recharge will be renamed the Volvo EX40 in 2025, but it will still have much of the same equipment at makes the model such a good fit for New Parents. Its 200+ miles of all-electric range, available all-wheel drive, and comfortable seats make getting back and forth to doctor's appointments and running errands a breeze. The no-emissions model allows little noise to permeate the cabin, allowing for less disturbed nap time for your little ones. Volvo's strong commitment to safety extends to the XC40 Recharge.
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 - 7.3/10
A large cargo area, spacious seating and zero-emissions powertrain are big selling points for the Hyundai Ioniq 5. New Parents will like its quiet cabin and interior design, which allow them to easily reach into the back seat to replace a pacifier or vacuum up a floor where Cheerios have been artfully strewn by their little bundle of joy. Ioniq 5's quick recharging time means charging stops aren't a burden.
2024 Ford Maverick - 7.3/10
Ford's low-end pickup truck is high on this list because it's low price, fuel economy and features make it an attractive pick for New Parents. Under the second row of seats is a large space that easily holds a diaper bag, cooler, and road trip necessities, all at the same time. The Ford Maverick proves easy to clean and it sports just enough off-road prowess to inspire confidence on trails to a campsite. It also comes with a good towing and hauling capacity, and long list of standard and available safety and driver assist technology.
2024 Lincoln Corsair - 7.1/10
The Lincoln Corsair has a tremendous amount of upside for New Parents who aren't quite as budget conscious as some, but also want a lot of bang for their buck. The premium offering offers comfort, convenience, safety and technology in an appealing package. Parents will be comfortable in the front seats. The cargo area is spacious. A long list of safety and driver assist technology is standard, and hands-free, eyes-on BlueCruise driving tech is available.
2025 Subaru Forester - 7.1/10
Long known for producing some of the safest vehicles on the market, the newly redesigned Subaru Forester continues that legacy. It comes standard with all-wheel drive in addition to a long list of safety and driver assist technology. It has 8.7 inches of ground clearance for going over rough terrain while the 11.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.