What is a Family Car?
A family car is a car classification used in Europe to describe normally-sized cars. The name comes from the marketed use of these cars to carry a whole family locally or on vacations.
Family Cars In South Africa
1. Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson is not only good-looking but very spacious and extremely comfortable. Depending on the model you choose, you can go for a six-speed manual or auto transmission across the range.
The Tucson is a well-equipped family car that can cope well in all road conditions. This SUV has a massive boot and more than enough storage compartments, which makes it an ideal family car.
2. Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 was ranked as one of South Africa’s best family cars in 2017 and is still a top favorite in the family car segment.
It was also selected as one of the top three candidates for 2018 World Car of the Year. This family SUV is a great choice because it’s not only spacious and enjoyable to drive, but it’s also not too pricey – for the budget-conscious.
3. Ford EcoSport
The updated Ford EcoSport is another favorite in the South African family car market. This popular compact family car’s price range starts from R264 000 and tops at R339 900, according to Cars.co.za, making it a good value for money in the family car segment.
With an improved standard safety feature specification, Ford’s EcoSport ranks as one of the safest cars in the segment.
4. Toyota Fortuner
This big, functional family car is the best-selling 7-seater SUV in South Africa. The Toyota Fortuner’s safety offering includes driver’s knee airbag, dual front airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), and Trailer Sway Control (TSC), which is something worth noting for family car buyers.
Which car is most loved in South Africa?
Top selling car models in South Africa 2023, by number of units sold. As of June 2023, the top-selling car model in South Africa was the Toyota Hilux, with 3,249 units sold.
The VW Polo Vivo followed, with almost 2,700 units. Ranking third was the Ford Ranger, with 2,413 cars sold in the country.