ADVERTISEMENT

10 best cars for Ghanaian families

There’s a good reason why hatchbacks and SUVs prove to be the best choices for family cars.

Most have qualities that are favourable for family use like excellent safety features, space and comfort. Cheki has reviewed some of the best Hatchbacks and SUVs to help you select a family car that suits your budget, style and family needs.

Hatchbacks Suited for Families

1. Seat Leon Hatchback

After the 2017 updates on the SEAT Leon, it is now a stronger performer and can compete with other hatchbacks and SUVs in the family-car category.

ADVERTISEMENT

The updates resulted in a more high-tech and assertive grille and front bumper. Its running gear is now similar to models like the Audi A3. This means that the SEAT Leon is not only desirable to look at, but it is also a high performer.

When it comes to safety, its strong body and standard safety kit makes it rank a full 5 stars. It also ranked 7th out of 75 cars in owner satisfaction. You can, therefore, be guaranteed of safety, performance and enough space to carry your family around to events and for errands with the SEAT Leon.

2. Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

The Volkswagen Golf is known for its impressive interiors like the handsome dashboard among other finishes. For a family car, however, the interior is low in priority because you want to be sure of the  safety and comfort of your loved ones.

You will be glad to know that the Golf has these features catered for as well. Safety features like autonomous emergency brakes ensure that you can steer the car off collisions. The hatchback model comes with extra space for all family paraphernalia, unlike its previous model.

ADVERTISEMENT

It, however, retains the attractive qualities of the previous model, like driver satisfaction, durability and performance. These are important, considering the various uses by the family.

3. Hyundai i30 Hatchback

The Hyundai i30 Hatchback was made with families in mind. The model is big on safety features. It has standard fittings, autonomous emergency braking, headlights that automatically dip and even lane-keeping assistance.

With your little ones onboard, you will find it comforting that your car offers these automatic assisting functions. The car’s safety kit is also quite impressive with a 5 star rating after independent crashing tests.

4. Honda Civic Hatchback

ADVERTISEMENT

The new Honda Civic Hatchback offers a more family-suited option. Though lower than the older model, it compensates on additional length and width; meaning more space for you to store your family’s luggage on trips.

Its many storage compartments also ensure that your luggage is held in place and out of sight, leaving more room for your loved ones to be comfortable during trips.

Apart from space, the Honda Civic is also loaded with high quality safety features including autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. However, it ranked 4 stars in the independent crash testing.

5. Mazda3 Hatchback

The Mazda3 is definitely a car to consider when shopping for a family car. Its safety features include a 5 star rating from crash safety experts, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, airbags and autonomous emergency braking. For performance, the Mazda3 ranked 31st out of 75 cars tested for driver satisfaction.

ADVERTISEMENT

The car’s low stance and coupe-like shape may be misleading in terms of space. However, you will find Mazda3 reasonably spacious for you and your loved ones to pack whatever you need for your next trip.

The boot is smaller than the other hatchbacks in the market, but this is compensated for by more leg-room and more storage options.

SUV and Vans Suited for Families

1. Toyota Rav4

When you’re in the lookout for the perfect family car, safety is key in your consideration followed by space and comfort.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Toyota 2016 Rav4 is a well-rounded car that caters for all these. Some of the safety features installed include; blind spot mirror, rearview camera, front and  rear parking sensors, forward-collision mitigation with automatic emergency braking and lane - departure warning , among others.

It also has advanced car seat installation features that support infant seat, booster seat and convertible seats. The car also has a spacious interior that allows you to store luggage needed for family trips.

The Rav4 is adventurous and sporty while maintaining a practical and reasonable aspect important for families.

2. 2017 Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V has remained popular for long due to its uncompromising utility. Its low bumper and wide hatch makes loading easy, considering luggage needed for family trips. Multiple layers on the adjustable floor also allow you to deepen the cargo area to take on more luggage.

ADVERTISEMENT

Speaking of safety, the Honda CR-V is the best in its class. It’s fittings that have been known to prevent accidents and save lives including; airbags, back up camera, stability control, forward collision warning and braking, lane keeping assist, road departure mitigation, among others.

3. Mitsubishi Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander 2017 (Exceed) exudes a bold and refined statement on Ghanaian roads and is perfect as a family car due to its  roomy interior, safety features, and comfort.

The spacious interior gives your family members generous head and legroom. You also get sufficient storage options including the rear cargo area. The Outlander 7-seater has extra space for a larger family, or your kids’ freinds who want to join in on trip fun.

The rear seats can also fold down to create more room for luggage. Safety features in the Mitsubishi Outlander include the Multi Around Monitor providing a 360 degree view of your car; front and rear cameras reveal blind spots to keep you safe; rear cross traffic alert helps detect other vehicles when backing up and a five star safety rating.

ADVERTISEMENT

4. Opel Zafira 2006

If you are looking for sophisticated space and sleek finishes in a family car, look no further than the Opel Zafira 2006.

It caters for all features that a family car may require, while maintaining a classic, elegant design. The Zafira Tourer 7-seater has flexible rear seats, meaning that your family can travel comfortably with plenty of head and legroom. Its bright interior and lighting is the perfect excuse for you to have more family trips.

The safety features of the Zafira model include; a front camera that recognises traffic signs; following-distance indicator to keep you at safe distances; lane-keep assist, automatic cruise control and side blindspot alert.

5. BMW X3

ADVERTISEMENT

If you fancy a luxurious car, your family and loved ones don’t have to be the ones holding you back.

The BMW X3 ensures you get to enjoy a sensational road experience with your family as you run daily errands together. Even though the first X3 model was quite the disappointment;  with its hard plastic interiors, not-so-appealing exterior and ridiculously firm suspensions, BMW  redeemed themselves by releasing a second generation of the X3 series.

Not only is its exterior easy on the eye and its interior the luxurious finishing BMW is known for, the X3 model is also perfect for the family. The car can comfortably carry up to five people, with the fifth person on the extreme rear seat.

When space is required for cargo, the rear seat can fold forwards to create more room. When it comes to safety, the BMW X3 has your family covered. It has front, window, side airbags to cushion against impact in case of a collision. The driver’s knees are also protected from impact by an airbag beneath the steering column.

It also has a five-star rating for safety in the independent crash test program. It also scored higher for child occupant and pedestrian protection as compared to the Range Rover Evoque

ADVERTISEMENT

When you feel ready to buy your family car, visit Cheki to view new and used cars as well as compare prices and features you feel are a priority for you and your family.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh

ADVERTISEMENT