Consumer Reports recommends best buys for families

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March 11, 2004

Consumer Reports recommends best buys for families

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Yonkers, New York - The April 2004 issue of Consumer Reports (CR) takes a first-ever look at the best cars for children of all ages. CR analyzed their test results for 182 cars and trucks to see how well they serve today's family-travel needs. CR examined auto-safety studies and the latest US crash data to learn how well 25,853 children fared in accidents involving a fatality in 2002. Additionally, CR rated vehicles on safety factors including crash-test results from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well as convenience factors such as a rear-seat DVD player.

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Quick Picks Among New Cars (prices in US dollars)


When you need space:

Honda Pilot (SUV) $33,360
Honda Odyssey (minivan) $30,480
Toyota Sienna (minivan) $29,145


In the sedan class:

Honda Accord (V6) $28,890
Toyota Camry (V6) $29,285
Volkswagen Passat (V6) $31,430

All these models have comparable family-friendly features with all the power that drivers will want for a family sedan.


For teenage drivers:

Honda Accord (4-cyl.) $23,290
Subaru Forester (SUV) $22,370
Volkswagen Passat (V6) $31,430


Later models of these vehicles and of the Honda Civic and Toyota Camry are also worth considering.


Full story link: http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/040311-1.htm