Top “kid-haulers” for back to school

Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Suburban

For many families, the end of summer can mean only one thing —it’s time for school. That means they need a vehicle that’s ideal for making all of those trips to and from school, and any after-school activities.

CarGurus, an automotive shopping site in the U.S., has come out with its 10 best “Top Family-Friendly Kid-Haulers.”

These models, which fall into the midsize or large SUV and minivan classes, are rated highly for safety and offer plenty of cargo space, seating capacity, cabin comforts and modern technologies.

That’s important for families who will be spending a lot of time in their vehicles. According to a recent CarGurus online poll of shoppers with school-age kids, a third spend more than an hour in the car on a typical weekday.

“For families with school-age children, finding a vehicle that balances safety and reliability with space, comfort and convenience is important,” said Steve Halloran, Chief Editor at CarGurus, in a written release.

MSRP prices range between $22,000 U.S. up to $49,000.

Here is the list of vehicles on CarGurus’ list:

Midsize SUVs
• 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
• 2015 Toyota Highlander
• 2016 Ford Explorer
• 2016 Chevrolet Traverse
• 2015 Infiniti QX60
• 2016 Acura MDX

Minivans
• 2016 Kia Sedona
• 2015 Toyota Sienna
• 2015 Honda Odyssey

Large SUVs
• 2016 Chevrolet Suburban

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