Tampa families need vehicles that can handle school drop-offs, soccer practice runs, beach trips to Clearwater, and everything in between. Here are our top picks for family-friendly used cars.
Toyota RAV4 — The RAV4 is the best all-around family SUV. It offers a spacious interior, top safety ratings, excellent reliability, and enough cargo space for strollers, sports equipment, and beach gear. Toyota Safety Sense comes standard on 2018+ models.
Honda CR-V — The CR-V offers the most interior space in the compact SUV class. Families love the low cargo floor (easy to load), the spacious back seat, and Honda's reputation for reliability. The Touring trim adds luxury touches at used car prices.
Toyota Camry — The Camry offers a spacious back seat that comfortably fits car seats, a large trunk, and Toyota's legendary reliability. The fuel economy saves money on all those family errands around Tampa.
Honda Accord — The Accord offers midsize sedan space with near-luxury quality. The back seat is roomy enough for three car seats across, and the trunk is one of the largest in its class. Excellent safety ratings make it a parent favorite.
Safety features are priority one: look for automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist. Also consider the LATCH system for car seats, cargo space for your family's gear, and the total cost of ownership including fuel and maintenance.
The Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, and Toyota Camry consistently earn top safety ratings from both NHTSA and IIHS. Look for models with the manufacturer's full safety suite (Toyota Safety Sense, Honda Sensing, etc.).
It depends on your family size and lifestyle. SUVs offer more cargo space and higher seating, while sedans are more fuel-efficient and easier to park. For Tampa families who do a lot of driving, a fuel-efficient sedan might save more in the long run.
A Toyota Camry can fit two car seats comfortably in the back seat, and three across if using narrow or compact seats. The spacious trunk provides plenty of room for strollers and gear.
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