Top Family Cars for Safety and Comfort In India

Family cars are different from other cars because of the features they offer. They are made with higher and more safety features for the safe ride of a family while providing comfort.

Finding the right and best family car for you and your family would require you to know what to look for during your search. There are some features you need to add to your priority list aside from the space or number of seats that the car you want to get has.

Some of the factors you need to consider when looking for luxury family cars or any other type of family cars are as follows:

• The space of the car is something that will help narrow down your options. Does the car have enough seats for you and your family and maybe room for more?

• Safety is a priority, seat belts and child safety are very important in a family car.

• Anti-lock brakes and stability control come in handy during emergencies and are good to have as a last-minute resort.

• Reversing cameras come in handy when you have kids roaming around your home and street. This will allow you to get a 360-degree view.

• Mercedes has one of the best driver fatigue systems that notify the driver when he/she needs to take a break from driving as they appear tired.

• Rear-cross-traffic alert and blind-spot assist are also great features that the best family cars have.

• Autonomous Emergency Brakes (AEB) prevent you from hitting a car when it suddenly stops in front of you.

• Adaptive cruise control and auto-parking are other great features to have in a family car.

Best Family Cars for Large Families

Large families need more car space. The size of the family is the most important factor to consider when selecting family cars. 9/10 seater cars are perfect for large families to travel long distances. This allows room for you and the little ones to feel comfortable during the trip. These family 10 seater cars are great to transport your family easily and would save you having to make 2 or more round trips.

Here are our top 5 luxury family cars with around/above 9 to 10 seats.

• VITO MERCEDES-BENZ:

This family van is a 119 CDI Sport 9-Seater 9G-Tronic with 9 seats. This is a 2021 model that has rear-wheel drive and OM 654 4-cylinder diesel engine. It also has a twin door, 19" Alloy wheels, Velour floor mats, and leatherette seat upholstery. The safety features include a reversing camera, Vulnerable Road User Auto Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Active Brake Assist, Active Distance Assist Distronic, Attention Assist, Crosswind Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring. Its average price is around ₹71.05 Lakh.

Can Buy: Mercedes pre-owned cars

• Toyota Hiace:

This is another one of the many luxury family cars. The 2016 model is a 12-seater vehicle with three doors. This luxury car has a 3.0L Diesel Turbo 4 engine with 100 kW power and 300 Nm torque. This model has an Engine Immobiliser, Air Conditioning, Low Fuel Warning, Cruise Control, Mobile Phone Connectivity, Door Pockets - Front Seat, and Power Steering.

Its safety features include Auto Emergency Braking - Interurban, Electronic Stability Control, Lane Keep Assist, and Driver Attention Detection. This luxury vehicle goes for about ₹9.57 Lakh.

Can Buy: Used Toyota cars

• Hyundai STARIA Lite:

The Hyundai STARIA Lite 2022 model is a great family 10 seater car with a 2.2 litre turbo-diesel engine. It has a smart power tailgate, a heated steering wheel, a shift-by-wire, and a power sliding door. The safety features include Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Lane Following Assist (LFA). It goes for around ₹20 Lakh.

• Volkswagen Transporter 6.1 shuttle:

This luxury car is a good family 9 seater car with a 2.0 L BiTDi twin-turbo I4 engine. This car has a Climatic air-conditioning, Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel (3-spoke), Dimming breakaway interior rearview mirror, Radio "Composition Colour" with a 6.5-inch touch screen, and App-Connect. The safety features include Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, and Driver Steering Recommendation.

Crosswind Assist, Side Protection, and Lane Assist. It goes for around₹25.28 Lakh.

• Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 XS:

This 2006 land rover model is a 9 Seater Station Wagon 

10.5L/100km Diesel Turbo 5 engine with 300 Nm torque and 90kW power.

Its safety features include High-beam Assist, Child Lock, Seat Belt Warning, Anchor Points for Child Seat, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Overspeed Warning, Anti-theft Engine immobilizer, Flashing Emergency Brake Light, Middle rear three-point seatbelt, and Central Locking. It goes for about ₹ 88.77 Lakhs.

Can Buy: Range Rover second hand

Best Family Cars for Luxury

Luxury family cars are a lifetime investment and therefore need to be chosen with care. Luxury cars offer you the best quality in regards to everything from materials used to upgraded features that you can find in other car models.

Some of the best family cars are:

• Toyota Fortuner:

This goes for around ₹ 32.58 - 50.34 Lakh. It has features like 5 Star (ANCAP), Seat Belt Warning, 7 Airbags, Child Lock, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Anchor Points for Child Seat, Anti-theft Engine immobilizer, Overspeed Warning, Middle rear three-point seatbelt, and Central Locking.

• BMW M340i:

This goes for ₹ 69.20 Lakh. It has safety features like 5 Star (Euro NCAP), High-beam Assist, 6 Airbags, Seat Belt Warning, Anchor Points for Child Seat, Child Lock, Overspeed Warning, Anti-theft Engine immobilizer, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Middle rear three-point seatbelt, Central Locking, and Flashing Emergency Brake Light that makes it perfect for your family.

Can Buy: Bmw second-hand car

• Audi A4:

You can get this for around ₹ 43.81 - 51.85 Lakh. It includes features that are family safe like 8 Airbags, 5 Star (Euro NCAP), Seat Belt Warning, Anchor Points for Child Seat, Child Lock, Overspeed Warning, Anti-theft Engine immobilizer, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Middle rear three-point seatbelt, Central Locking, and Flashing Emergency Brake Light.

Can Buy: Used Audi cars

• Jeep Compass:

Get this for ₹ 19.27 - 32.67 Lakh. This model has a 5 Star (Euro NCAP), Central Locking, 6 Airbags, Child Seat, Seat Belt Warning, Anchor Points for Overspeed Warning, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Lock, Anti-theft Engine immobilizer, and Flashing Emergency Brake Light.

Can Buy: Used Jeep

• Mercedes-Benz G-Class:

This luxury family car is around ₹ 1.50 - 2.55 Crore. This has safety features like 9 Airbags, Child Lock, 5 Star (Euro NCAP), Forward Collision Warning, High-beam Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking, Seat Belt Warning, Anchor Points for Child Seat, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Overspeed Warning, Anti-theft Engine immobilizer, Flashing Emergency Brake Light, Middle rear three-point seatbelt, Lane Departure Warning, and Central Locking.

Luxury family cars provide higher-quality materials and features you can’t get in other lower-priced family car models. They are also fuel efficient when the right type of gas is used; that is, premium gas. The most important factors when searching for the best family car are the space it provides and the safety features. You can’t put a price on safety.

Conclusion

Finding the best family car requires consideration of various factors beyond just the number of seats. Safety features such as seat belts, child safety, anti-lock brakes, and reversing cameras are essential. Additional features like driver fatigue systems, rear-cross-traffic alerts, and adaptive cruise control can make driving easier and safer. For large families, cars with nine or ten seats are ideal for comfort during long trips. Luxury family cars offer upgraded features and materials and are a lifetime investment. Overall, choosing the right family car depends on your family's needs and priorities. 

You can also buy pre-owned luxury family cars from ABE.

FAQs For Family Luxury Cars

What is the difference between a family car and an SUV?

A: Family cars are any brand or type of car that can contain a family. An SUV can be a family car as it has three rows of seats rather than the regular two rows. Sedans have two rows of seats and can also be a family car. It depends on the family and how much space they prefer.

What features are important in a family car?

A: There are quite a few features that are important when picking out a family car. Some of them are anti-lock brakes, stability control, autonomous emergency brakes (AEB), blind spot assist, child safety, seat belts, and lots more.

What are some luxury family cars on the market?

A: Some of the brands that you can get luxury family cars from are Toyota, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Mini Cooper, Land Rover, Kia, etc.

What makes a car a luxury family car?

A: A luxury family car is the best family car when it not only has the features of a family car but is made with higher-quality materials with features that aren’t readily available in other car models. So, a luxury family car is made of higher quality materials with better safety features for your family.

Which car brands provide the best 10-seater family cars in India?

A: The most common brands in India with the best family 10-seater car cars are Kia and Mahindra. Other brands are 9/10 seater vehicles and they include BMW, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, Tata, Honda, MG, etc. Other brands have lower than 9/10.

What is the average price of a family car in India?

A: Depending on your budget for which best family car you want to go for and the brand you decide to go for. There are different variables to consider which would affect the average price. The cheapest family car you can get is above 3 Lakhs but under 5 Lakhs. The most expensive family car, a luxury car, is around/above 40 Lakhs. Between that, the average price of all brands of family cars is around 23 Lakhs. So, there is a wide window of options to go for between that price range.

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