What Are the Best SUVs for Families?
Deciding on a new family SUV in Munster can be difficult. There are so many features and options to consider– where do you start? What are the best SUVs for families, and how do you find them? The best family SUV will always be the one that meets your specific needs, whether that be seating, cargo room, or safety features. Read about some of the most popular Ford SUVs on the Schererville roads and see which meets all of your family’s needs with this guide from Webb Ford!
Ford’s Best Family SUVs
Two of the most important features of your next best family SUV will be seating and cargo capacity. Adults, kids, and furry family members all need to fit in for those exciting road trips out of Griffith! Read up on the dimensions of three popular Ford SUVs and see which has enough space for your whole crew.
Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is a compact SUV, roomy enough for smaller families and nimble enough to fit into busy Munster parking lots. With seating for up to five and a decent amount of overall cargo space, the Ford Escape could be perfect for your growing household.
- Seating Capacity: Up to 5
- Cargo Space (All seats in place): 37.5 cubic feet
- Cargo Space (Maximum): 65.4 cubic feet
Ford Edge
The Ford Edge is a step up from the Escape, boasting more cargo space and a roomier cabin. It can also be equipped with an available towing package, allowing you to bring everyone’s favorite gear on the road.
- Seating Capacity: Up to 5
- Cargo Space (All seats in place): 39.2 cubic feet
- Cargo Space (Maximum): 73.4 cubic feet
Ford Explorer
If space, seating, and power are what you need to bring along the whole brood, then consider the Ford Explorer. With seating for up to seven and a maximum towing capacity of 5,600 pounds, there’s nothing that can stop your family’s adventures when you drive an Explorer.
- Seating Capacity: Up to 7
- Cargo Space (All seats in place): 18.2 cubic feet
- Cargo Space (Maximum): 87.8 cubic feet
The Best Family SUVs: Features
When you shop around for the best family SUVs, you’ll want to consider more than just the cargo space and seating capacity. Important features like fuel efficiency, safety technology, and entertainment can’t fall by the wayside! Here are some of the available features across the Ford Escape, Edge, and Explorer that will make your daily drives perfect for the whole household:
- A selection of traditional gas and hybrid powertrains available to meet your power, towing, or fuel-efficiency needs
- Versatile seating with PowerFold® seats, 60/40 split seating, and sliding seat options
- Ford Co-Pilot360™ Safety suite which includes features such as Pre-Collision Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane Keeping Systems, and more
- Digital rearview cameras and 360-degree cameras with split-view displays
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capabilities
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wireless charging options
- Premium sound systems
- And more!
Find the Best Family SUVs at Webb Ford!
No matter what your criteria for the best family SUV are, you’re sure to find it among the Ford SUV lineup at Webb Ford! Reach out to us to set up a test drive of your favorite model and we’ll be sure to walk you through all the features and options that will make your family safe, comfortable, and happy on all your Highland drives. Need something a little more affordable? Browse our used SUV inventory and find the best family SUV that fits into your family’s budget.
