Best Family Cars for 2008

Have you wondered which cars made the list of the best of the best in family cars for 2008? Parents magazines and Edmounds.com recently did some research and some surveys on this subject. They took in factors such as: kid friendliness, comfort levels, price, and don't forget that all important gas mileage.

Here are the winners:

In the Best crossover list.

HONDA CR-V

Price is generally $20,700 to $29,035

Gas mileage is 20 mpg in the city limits and 27 mpg on the highway.

Offers such features as:

Reclining rear seats
8 cup holders
A dozen or more storage nooks
Anti lock brakes
Side curtain airbags are standard

NISSAN ROGUE

Price is $19,250 to $21,879
Gas mileage is 22 mpg in the city 27mpg on the highway.

Offers such features as:
Lots of storage compartments
Room for three car seats in back
Advanced transmission for quiet ride and quick acceleration
Side curtain air bags

TOYOTA RAV4

Price is $21,250 to $27,505
Gas mileage is 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway

Offers such features as:

Lots of storage space
Cushy front seats
Side curtain air bags
Reclining rear seats that also slide forward

Optional third row

BEST SUV'S

SATURN OUTLOOK

Price is $28,995 to $33,405
Gas mileage is 16mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway

Offers such features as:

Room for eight
Has a middle row bench seat
Third row is actually big enough for grown ups
Great storage capacity
Second row seats slide forward
Stability control
Side air bags
Rear seat temperature controls

HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Price is $26,900 to $36,445
Gas mileage is 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway

Offers such features as:

Rear A/C controls
Cushy carpet
Side curtain air bags
Stability control
Deep cargo capacity
High and commanding view of the road

TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

Price is $27,300 to $40,636
Gas mileage is 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway

Offers such features as:

Simpler controls for temperature and wiper settings
Backseat comfort
Rear heat vents
Second row seats recline and slide forward and backward
Middle section of second row seats coverts into a console
Stability control
Side curtain air bags.

BEST MINIVANS

HONDSA ODYSEEY