If you’re searching the market for the best family vehicle or best family SUV for your growing family, Mazda has a whole lineup of safe SUV crossovers to choose from. Pairing a powerful performance with innovative safety technology features, Mazda drivers can go anywhere in confidence with those they love most. And, with more IIHS Top Safety Pick+ models than any other carmaker as of June 2020, choosing a Mazda family SUV is not only the smart decision—it’s your safest pick, too.
We know that every family is unique and has a unique set of needs in a vehicle. So are our latest Mazda models. No matter where you are on life’s journey, we can guarantee that Mazda has the family car model that will meet your unique individual and family needs!
1. 2020 Mazda CX-3
If you’re looking for a smaller family SUV that offers ample cargo space (42.7 cubic feet) without the bulk of a larger family SUV, the Mazda CX-3 might be a good family vehicle choice for you. The Mazda CX-3 was created for drivers who want the space and style of a traditional family SUV in a compact crossover with Blind Spot Monitoring and available I-ACTIV AWD. With a Skyactiv-G 2.0L engine and 148 hp, the CX-3 is tech-friendly, sleek and sporty, and one of the best vehicles for a family of 5.
2. 2020 Mazda CX-5
If you’re looking for a chic, subcompact crossover with high seating and plenty of cabin space for 5 passengers or extra cargo, then the Mazda CX-5 is for you. One of the safest family cars on the market, the CX-5 comes standard with Mazda’s I-Activsense driver-assist features including auto-brake, adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and more. And with a powerful 2.5L turbocharged engine under the hood and up to 250 hp, the Mazda CX-5 is as strong as it is sexy.
3. 2020 Mazda CX-30
The brand new 2020 Mazda CX-30 is a sporty, subcompact utility vehicle that is sure to be a family favorite with its wide-open spacious interior, comfortable seating, and more rear headroom, and a larger display screen than its competitors. Your family will ride in style and comfort as you listen to your favorite music, videos, or podcasts on the 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, providing maximum entertainment for every ride. And with the Skyactiv-G 2.5 engine, 186 hp, and available i-ACTIV AWD, we’re sure the Mazda CX-30 will be on the list for being one of the best new cars for a family of 5.
4. 2020 Mazda CX-9
The Mazda CX-9 is a great family vehicle that offers both practicality and a chic exterior design that your kids will be proud to jump into at the end of the day. As one of the largest family SUVs on the market, the CX-9 offers 3rd-row seating for 6 to 7 passengers with optional 2nd-row captain's chairs and plenty of cargo space for all the things you and your family need along the way. This large, luxurious, family SUV offers a 2.5T turbocharged engine with an aerodynamic exterior design that will help drivers maneuver easily through tight spaces and city traffic.
5. 2020 Mazda 3
Looking for something a little smaller? The Mazda3 was voted one of the best family cars in 2019 as “Best Family Hatch in 2019” and named the 2020 World Car Design of the Year. The Mazda 3 is a compact car that comes in both hatchback and sedan models offering comfortable seating for 5 with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine, front-wheel-drive, and plenty of space for cargo. The Mazda 3 is the family car you can depend on for your daily drive.
Whether you’re in the market for a brand new 2021 Mazda CX-3 or a gently used, older model—our team members at Bob Penkhus Mazda are here and happy to help you find the perfect Mazda to fit your family’s needs. Stop into our showroom (virtually or in-person) today and we’ll get you set up behind the wheel of the family vehicle of your dreams today!
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