Most preferred family cars in Kenya 2023

Any vehicle can be a family car but some vehicles make better family cars than others. A good family car should have ample seating capacity, have child safety features, have good luggage storage capacity, is cost effective, great fuel efficiency, durable, passenger safety features and of course some form of entertainment system. Overall affordability should include insurance, maintenance and availability of spare parts.

Use of the car and your terrain are a big deal too, in the city sedans usually work well, on a farm you could consider a pick up truck, in the countryside an SUV. Safety features such as airbags, auto emergency braking, reverse and parking monitor definitely enhance the vehicle experience. Consider the accessibility for people with limited mobility such as the aged, PLWD, and young children. At least four doors with boot access and child safety locks are most preferred. 

Here are a some of the preferred family car options in Kenya at the Moment:

Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover has enjoyed decades of being a popular large SUV choice for many people around the world, it is a reliable, safe and comfortable choice for your family with effortless all-terrain capability. The dynamic exterior and surprisingly spacious interior of the Discovery epitomises modern family life. It's spacious enough to seat 7 adults comfortably on your family trips including the off road adventures. 

Nissan Maxima

A spacious family vehicle with great fuel efficiency, very popular for its handling and performance. Has nice safety features like traction control, anti lock brakes, and front-side airbags. It's a very comfortable 5 seater.

Mitsubishi Outlander

Great SUV for off road adventures. Comes with a seating capacity of 5 to 7 seater options, the seven seats reduce boot space. Comfortable seating especially on the front and mid seats. Reasonable fuel consumption for an SUV with a low maintenance budget as spare parts are available. 

Mercedes E class Sedan

The Mercedes E class offers a sedan with a luxurious interior that can carry 5 passengers comfortably with adequate boot space. Fuel consumption is manageable for light commutes. Maintenance cost is usually high due to the overpriced spare parts. 

Mazda CX5

The Mazda CX-5 is a popular choice for families, it's a crossover SUV with decent ground clearance and spacious cabin and boot with seating capacity of the CX-5 is 5 people. This works well for countryside travel. It is advisable to go for the petrol engine since the diesel engine has been reported to have problems globally, the petrol engine is also reliable and maintenance cost is low. 

Toyota Noah and Voxy

These are 7 and 8 seater minivans quite similar save some changes in the exterior design. Very suitable for large families, the first and second rows of seats are spacious, and the third row a bit tight. The boot space can be extended by folding the rear seats. Both cars have fuel economy, are reliable, available spare parts, affordable and easy to maintain. 

The vehicles have great safety features like passenger airbags, side curtain airbags, anti lock brakes, and stability control.

Subaru Legacy

Definitely a well designed and popular choice in Kenya, the vehicle has great safety features like anti lock brakes, traction control, and front-side airbags. Depending on the model, you get five or more seats. Also good on fuel economy. 

Honda Accord

Honda Accord is a reliable sedan that is quite easy to maintain. Has engine options from 1500cc to 2300c with a seating capacity of 5. The maintenance cost is low since spare parts are available, not forgetting its great fuel efficiency. 

Audi A6

A luxury sedan suitable for a small family with a seating capacity of 5 people. As with the classic Audi quiet luxury style, its interior is made with a premium finish to ensure a comfortable ride in this car. Comes with adequate boot space, reasonable fuel consumption but outrageous maintenance feed! Do not break anything in this car, if you need any parts replaced, just prepare your heart, mind and wallet beforehand.

Other popular options include:

1. Honda Fit

2. Toyota Rav4

3. Honda CR-V

4. Toyota Highlander

5. Mazda 3

6. Toyota Sienna

7.Toyota Innova 

8. Honda BR-V 

9. Toyota Highlander

10. Subaru Crosstrek

11. Mazda CX-5

12. Subaru Outback

13. Honda Odyssey

14. Nissan Rogue

15. Toyota Alphard

16. Subaru XV

17. Volkswagen Tiguan

18. Toyota Landcruiser VX

19. BMW X5

20. Nissan Latio