Best Mom Cars

When it comes to car shopping, practicality and lots of space may be a priority for moms. But that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style, performance, or fun behind the wheel just to haul the kids around. Plenty of car options combine family-friendly features with a sleek design and a bit of personality. From roomy sedans and sporty crossovers to stylish wagons, there are plenty of alternatives that give you the versatility and safety features you need with a little more spirit. Let's dive into the best mom cars that allow you to have it all.

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Best mom cars (SUVs)

2026 Tesla Model Y

The Tesla Model Y was one of the first fully electric compact crossovers to hit the market, and it's essentially the standard by which all other entrants are judged — for good reason. Moms will love the updated 2026 model's comfy interior for passengers and lots of space to store stuff. It's decently fun to drive, too, with quick acceleration and over 300 miles of driving range. And while its third row is really only suitable for small children, the cutting-edge safety features, versatile cargo space and price make it a good option for families.

Edmunds Rating: 8.4 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $61,380

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2025 Honda CR-V

There's a reason why many consider the Honda CR-V the gold standard of small SUVs for families. Redesigned in 2023, the CR-V continues to be great for hauling luggage and kids' sports- and school-related gear thanks to its 39.3-cubic-foot cargo capacity behind the second row. Plus, its seats are generously padded and there is ample space for the whole brood, making for a comfy ride. Bonus: The CR-V gets great gas mileage, so those frequent trips driving the family around town won't empty your pocketbook. The middle and upper trims even come standard with a hybrid powertrain if fuel economy is a top consideration.

Edmunds Rating: 8.1 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $31,450

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2025 Porsche Cayenne

The Porsche Cayenne is one of the most fun-to-drive crossovers in its class and backs it up with an impressive interior and plenty of opportunity for customization. In typical Porsche fashion, it is expensive, but there's nothing better if you need a family-friendly car that combines performance with the practicality and versatility busy moms need. The Cayenne offers plenty of space for kids, groceries and gear, with a spacious interior and a large cargo area that easily accommodates strollers, sports equipment or shopping bags. Despite its family-friendly size, it retains the sporty, dynamic handling that makes Porsche cars fun to drive, so you don't have to give up excitement on the road.

Edmunds Rating: 8.0 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $86,695

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2025 Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback is a rugged all-wheel-drive wagon that offers plenty of space for kids, groceries and outdoor gear. It combines a station wagon's practicality, comfort, easy-driving character and fantastic outward visibility with the ground clearance, ride compliance and all-weather sure-footedness of an SUV. Backseat passengers are treated to excellent headroom and legroom, and the cabin feels airy and open. The big windows also make for easy visibility all around. Plus, it also has impressive safety features, like Subaru's EyeSight driver assist technology, and the Outback provides a comfortable ride with off-road capabilities for weekend adventures.

Edmunds Rating: 7.7 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $30,430

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If you've narrowed your search to SUVs, check out our full list of the best SUVs for moms.

Best mom cars (sedans)

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid

You're going to find a lot to like with the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. Not only did it win Edmunds Top Rated Car for 2025, but it also snagged the Best of the Best title because of its ideal combination of practicality, performance and value. This roomy sedan offers a hybrid powertrain that gets an estimated 49 mpg, making getting around town a breeze. The touchscreen interface also has a logical menu structure that's easy to use while driving. Plus, all Civics come standard with a full suite of driver assistance technologies, making the sedan a great family hauler for the price.

Edmunds Rating: 8.2 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $25,345

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2025 Toyota Prius

The Toyota Prius boasts stellar mpg — up to 57 mpg in real-world driving — but that's no longer the only reason to buy a Prius. It's enjoyable to drive and is fitted with many helpful features. Plus, the hatchback hybrid has over 20 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats. Parking with kids in tow also can be tricky, so moms can take advantage of the Prius' Advanced Park feature to help steer the car into parking spaces, making parallel and tight-space parking easier.

Edmunds Rating: 8.0 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $29,845

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2025 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord is a solid choice for a family sedan. It's roomy, practical and easy to drive. It's also impressively fuel-efficient if you opt for the hybrid powertrain that's standard on all but the base LX and SE trims. It has advanced safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assistance and automatic emergency braking, ensuring peace of mind on busy school runs. Even though some of the Accord's newest tech and features are exclusively available on the more expensive trim levels, it is still a standout, well-rounded family car.

Edmunds Rating: 8.0 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $29,390

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2025 Audi A4 Allroad

For moms who value style and substance, the Audi A4 Allroad delivers on all fronts. It combines the practicality of a wagon with the performance and handling of a luxury sedan. This is a comfortable, well-trimmed, capable and quiet car that's ideally suited for long drives. It offers all-wheel drive, a spacious and well-designed interior, and plenty of tech features like Audi's Virtual Cockpit and advanced safety systems. The lifted Allroad is also the only way to get an A4 as a wagon.

Edmunds Rating: 8.0 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $48,895

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2025 Kia K5

The Kia K5 is a stylish midsize sedan with almost everything a family could want. It's comfortable, easy to drive, and packed with features, and it has 15.6 cubic feet of cargo space. Plus, the wide and low trunk opening makes for easy loading of bulky objects, while the second-row seatback releases make it convenient to load longer items. The cabin also offers plenty of spots to store personal items, including a charging pad, a rubberized phone tray and a big center armrest bin. Fitting a large infant seat should pose no problems since the anchors are easy to access.

Edmunds Rating: 7.9 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $28,365

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Best mom luxury cars

2025 BMW i5

The BMW i5 seems to have been designed with families in mind, offering ample space and versatility. This luxury EV features one of the largest trunks in any sedan. Additionally, if you're navigating school drop-offs or heading out on a family road trip, everyone will have plenty of room to sit comfortably. The BMW i5 also strikes a great balance between luxury and functionality. It has a large infotainment screen that works great for navigation, plus a whole suite of driver aids, including a hands-free highway driving system.

Edmunds Rating: 8.4 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $68,275

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2025 Lucid Air

When you think family hauler, the Lucid may not come to mind. But this luxury EV has a smooth ride, ample cargo space, good technology and driver aids to boot. But this luxury EV has a smooth ride, ample cargo space, and good technology and driver aids to boot. The spacious interior allows for kids to fit comfortably in the back, while the well-shaped trunk and bonus frunk make space for all their gear. Everything is also easy to see and reach, and visibility is generally good thanks to large windows and lots of cameras.

Edmunds Rating: 8.4 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $71,400

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2025 Mercedes Benz E-Class

Luxury and comfort are the undisputed strengths of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It has an incredibly smooth ride, a classy and well-built cabin, and the latest technology features, including Active Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist and Attention Assist, which monitors driver fatigue and provides alerts when needed. The E-Class is more expensive than its rivals, but it's easy to see why.

Although it is not as large as an SUV or a wagon, the E-Class sedan offers plenty of space in its well-designed interior. There is ample room for car seats in the back and a sizable trunk to handle everyday errands and sports gear. Rear passengers will enjoy lots of legroom, making family outings or carpools comfortable. And if you want a wagon, there's a lifted All-Terrain model available.

Edmunds Rating: 8.2 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $63,600

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2025 Volvo V60 Cross Country

The Volvo V60 Cross Country may not be as performance-oriented as the standard V60, but it offers appreciable gains in both on-road comfort and off-road ability thanks to more ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive. This well-rounded luxury wagon has a sleek design, plenty of cargo space, and all-wheel drive for extra stability. The advanced safety suite with lane keeping assistance, collision avoidance and pedestrian detection adds to the appeal for families.

Edmunds Rating: 7.9 (out of 10)
Starting MSRP: $51,495

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