Anti-Minivan Mommies

Moms,

Looking for an affordable alternative to a minivan to tote your family around and still have style? As an assistant in the corporate of office of a major automotive dealer, I get asked quite often what the best non-minivan vehicle would be for a growing family. Although I do not have children of my own (yet), I care so much about these people that I have done my homework thoroughly on this one. Nor, am I bias to any certain make as we sell numerous types of new and used vehicles. I'm simply stating my research on the topic for the Anti-minivan Movement Generation.

I've broken each one down to a bullet-point list of key factors for the family vehicle and have made suggestions for each mom's "style". Of course there are many other features for each of these vehicles, but I have focused my search on safety, child friendliness and a price tag under $30K. All of them are 4 door 5 passenger vehicles.



For the Fashionable Mom: Ford Edge

• $26,905 MSRP
• 6 Airbags with side curtains
• Top Safety pick of the Insurance Institute for Hwy Safety
• LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
• SOS Post Crash Alert System
• Rear cargo hooks with net
• Parking assistant
• Front & Rear sun/moon roof (option package)
• Navigation (option package)
• Dual DVD Headrests in rear (Ford licensed accessory)

What does this mean? The Edge is not only one of the new top safety conscious crossover vehicles, but it also has many perk packages to choose from! Plenty of room in the back for multiple car seats, cargo room for strollers and several entertainment options. Plus it looks so young and hip!


For the Classic Mom: Toyota Camry

• $25,490K
• LATCH child restraint system
• Driver knee airbag
• Front & Rear Side Curtain airbags
• Internal Trunk Latch
• Navigation (option package)
• Side Curtain Airbags
• Comes in a Hybrid version

This is the classiest model of my picks. Toyota has been successful in maintaining its safety reputation and time-honored look. This car is perfect for the mom who likes tradition, one to two children minimum and still has time to socialize.


For the Best-Bang-For-Your-Buck Mom: Hyundai Santa Fe

• $21,495K
• Named America's Best Warranty
• LATCH System
• Approx. 19.8 gal fuel tank
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 24MPG
• 8 cup holders
• Roll sensing side curtain airbags
• Effecient Eco-friendly engine

This SUV packs a punch! It looks like a luxury vehicle but has an impressive price tag. With a larger warranty than any other vehicle, you really are getting it all. The Santa Fe is also great for the traveling family.


For the Mommy on the Go: Pontiac Vibe

• $20,475K
• 54 cubic feet of cargo room
• 33 mpg Hwy EPA Fuel Test
• All wheel drive
• Floor storage
• Crash Sensor
• On Star Buttons
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

The Vibe is a family car with a sports car look and feel. It's also great for the traveling family and has great storage capacity for the working mom. With the On Star feature you have the peace of mind in knowing you can get help in an any emergency.

So, that's it. My top picks for the modern mom. For more information on these and other vehicles, go to redmccombs.com and check out them out for yourself!