Good Family Cars for Sale in Indianapolis

A good family car must be practical, functional, and versatile. At the Indy Auto Man used car dealership, Indianapolis, you will find a variety of models that perfectly meet your urgent needs and prospect wishes, and can comfortably accommodate each member of your family.

A family car plays a role apart in the lineups of modern car manufacturers. For married couples with children, these vehicles stand out from others with increased convenience. They are characterized by several features that other models do not have. We prepared a list of good cars for different types of families:

1. Ford Focus
2. Volkswagen Golf
3. Honda Civic
4. Chrysler Pacifica
5. Honda Odyssey
6. Toyota Sienna
7. Volvo XC60
8. Nissan Armada
9. Ford Explorer
10. Honda CR-V

For a family of 4, a used station wagon may become the best choice. Wagons are comfortable and spacious. You will conveniently drive such a car in the urban environment of Indianapolis. Wagons will also please you with their affordability compared to SUVs and minivans.

• Ford Focus has a wide range of equipment already in the basic configuration to meet all your needs.
• Volkswagen Golf is a good example of a family car. It is affordable to maintain, has a spacious interior, and provides a decent level of comfort.
• Honda Civic. A reliable and high-quality Japanese car with a futuristic design.

Wagons also have certain disadvantages. They are not very dynamic and have low off-road qualities. But otherwise, they are considered quite a worthy option for a calm urban drive.

If you have a big family, you should consider a used minivan . The advantages of such cars are a spacious interior, especially in eight-seater minivans . Most minivans have great potential for cargo transportation, good visibility, and a high level of comfort.

• Chrysler Pacifica. This compact minivan for a large family is equipped with innovative technologies designed to make its operation easy and comfortable.
• Honda Odyssey. The Odyssey can boast a stylish design, good dynamics, and high safety ratings.
• Toyota Sienna. This vehicle is one of the market leaders in comfortable family minivans. The model was built for the US market to meet the high requirements of the buyers in design, safety, and maneuverability.

Among the disadvantages of minivans, one can note weak noise insulation, poor visibility, especially in the rear window when the car is fully loaded, high fuel consumption, a longer warm-up of the passenger compartment in winter.

In terms of safety and reliability, SUVs occupy the leading positions. All-wheel drive SUVs have increased cross-country ability, which is useful when traveling out of Indianapolis and in the snowy period. They also have a roomy trunk and a lot of space in the cabin for passengers. Some models are suitable for up to seven passengers.

• Volvo XC60. This model is positioned as the safest from the Volvo lineup. The SUV can be both front- and all-wheel drive.
• Nissan Armada. This model has gained popularity thanks to its roomy 7 or 8-seater interior. In a couple of minutes, it transforms into a camp dining room or bedroom.
• Ford Explorer. The technical characteristics of the Explorer are considered among the most powerful in the class. The SUV has excellent acceleration dynamics and high maneuverability, impeccable steering, as well as excellent stability.

SUVs, especially all-wheel drive, have a relatively high fuel consumption, and they are also less maneuverable in a city. Maintenance and repair of an FWD and AWD SUV can also be more expensive.

When choosing a family car, most buyers pay great attention to safety issues. And the majority of manufacturers provide great safety measures for their family cars. This includes various electronic assistants (ABS, ESP, ASR, and others) that help you drive in difficult conditions and special Isofix mounts for child seats.

Here are other indispensable features a good family car can’t do without:

• A spacious interior and wide rear seats. You need to take into account the height of adult passengers so that they could sit comfortably without resting their knees on the front seats.
• A functional dashboard and multi-wheel. It allows you to control various systems with one click without distracting from the road.
• Good air conditioning or climate control to prevent children from being cold in winter and hot in summer.
• A seat heater for the first, second, and third rows.
• A spacious trunk to easily fit many bags. It is also handy when the rear row of seats has a folding function, thanks to which you can increase the vehicle capacity, for example, if you need to move a lot of boxes or a large load. When choosing a particular model, you should be guided by 450 – 600 liters of usable space in the luggage compartment.

Other distinctive features of family cars are their economy and maintainability. Most of the models on the used car market have low-cost maintenance. However, some of them are characterized by impressive fuel consumption, so take a closer look at the hybrid or electric variants .

You will never choose your best family car based only on visual preferences. Visit Indy Auto Man in Indianapolis with your family members to check the vehicle you like in practice. A good test drive will help you summarize your impressions, compare the car with other models, make the final choice and buy a reliable used car that will fully meet your expectations.

Contact us right now to schedule a test drive!