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How to choose a family friendly car?
How do family people find the automobile that is suitable for their needs now and a couple of years down the road? The problem is that all car shopping websites ask to search by year, make, model which not everyone necessarily knows, because they are not sure which cars would be suitable for them, if they married and have a kid, and could have another one in a few years. Thus, a relatively big car is required. Does it sound familiar to you? 
The recent top rated car examples could be the 2017 Honda Accord Sedan LX CVT, 2017 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited Sedan, 2017 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T S and the 2017 Toyota Camry LE. All these cars are packed up with top of the edge safety features, like stopping with 4 wheel anti-lock braking system, vehicle stability assist with traction control, tire pressure monitoring system, hill start assist, advanced compatibility engineering body structure, six standard airbags, child safety features, pedestrian safety, reverse automatic braking and eyesight driver assist technology package, brake assist, electronic stability, control daytime running, child safety locks, integrated turn signal, traction control, front-impact, side impact, overhead and knee airbags, seatbelt pretensioner, ignition disable device, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and lane-departure alert, etc.
  
But what if these beauties are out of your budget or not matching your taste? No problem there. You can import a pretty good family car for a modest budget from Japan. And the models we offer have been tested for years by hundreds of thousands of drivers worldwide. 

First of all you have to decide your budget to purchase a family car. After determining your budget, you will be able to determine a suitable year, model and make.

 There are many family friendly cars in the market. But Japanese cars run them all, because they are reasonably priced, easy to ride, and easy to fix. and what's more important, all these automobiles have found their happy owners in NZ. So, it's safe to suggest that if you get one, you will be happy with your car too. 
Below are a few handpicked suggestions for you to consider. You can find one fitting your budget range.
Mitsubishi Outlander 
Mitsubishi Outlander 24G PREMIUM, 2.4L, 2007, done 36k kms. Around $20491 to import (basic category Outlander 2007, 26 k kms, can be had for $15374) 
Features: air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, supplemental restraint system (airbags), navigation.
An attractive small SUV that provides an entertaining driving experience and a third-row seat, the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander is a great choice for young families looking for versatility. 

The 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander offers just about everything most buyers are looking for in a compact SUV. It has a kid size third row of seats coveted by many family people. With 220 horsepower, it keeps up with most V6-equipped competitors.

The 2007 Outlander's looks have moved aside from the "toughwagon" genre towards the sporty mini-ute segment. Its side windows are tall, but the rear-leaning back window adds a feel of speed. The standard roof rack, while practical, also improves the Outlander's looks with a bit of shine on top. A roof spoiler and 18" wheels help accentuate the car's sporty intentions.

The Outlander offers a stylish exterior and a cargo capacity that's on par with others in its class.

Characteristics/ features:

5-7 seats

Audio and Cruise Control buttons on the spokes

Bluetooth for hands free phoning

Comfortable and safe ride

Comfortable and well-mannered when cruising 

Keyless entry option

Load capacity – up to 73 cubic feet with the back seats folded

Perfect for day to day driving in any weather

Roomy like an SUV inside, but drives like a normal car

Runs smoothly and is a comfortable ride even at high speeds

Shifts from the six-speed automatic transmission are crisp and well-timed

Sleek and sporty looking, but not overly expensive economic small SUV

Spacious and powerful

The engine has smooth power delivery

The steering is nicely weighted, and the brakes feel firm and progressive

Very good value for the money

Very reliable and good on gas

Well-tuned chassis gives it sporty reflexes around corners and transmits considerable feedback to the driver

All major safety features are standard on the Mitsubishi Outlander, including antilock disc brakes, stability control, a tire-pressure monitor, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Whiplash-reducing front head restraints are also standard.
Subaru Outback 
 Subaru Outback 2.5I EYESIGHT, 2.5L, 2012, done 51k kms. Around $21789 to import 
The 2012 Subaru Outback is a comfortable midsize crossover quite good for a family of 5 people. The Outback offers 34.3 cu. ft. of cargo space with the rear seats in use, or 71.3 cu. ft. of cargo with 60/40 split rear seats folded flat.

The most prominent safety feature of the car, EyeSight, is a driver assistance system that integrates adaptive cruise control, pre-collision braking and a vehicle lane departure warning.

The system uses two cameras mounted inside the car's upper windshield to identify vehicles travelling in front, as well as other obstacles such as pedestrians, bikes, and traffic lanes. Once detected, the information is sent to the EyeSight computer, which is also linked with the car's braking system and electronic throttle control. When travelling less than 30 km/h, if EyeSight detects an object in front of your vehicle and you don't do anything, the system kicks in, applying the brakes and actually stopping the vehicle to avoid an accident.

Other Safety Features: curtain airbags, driver’s knee airbag, dual front airbags, dual side airbags, reversing camera, three-point A/ELR rear centre seat belt, electronic stability control, and the added security of all-wheel-drive.

Characteristics/ features:

19 mpg (miles per gallon) city/27 mpg highway (manual); 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway (CVT)

Great car media centre 

The engine is nicely responsive at all speeds and ride and handling is excellent

Braked towing capacities unchanged at 1500kgs

Get out and get away vehicle

Go-anywhere capability

Great value for money

Improved fuel efficiency

Improved refinement of the Subaru Outback (NVH down by 10 percent)

Improved steering response (the ratio improved from 16:1 to 14:1)

MacPherson strut front, double wishbone independent rear suspension

Off-road

Quite refined over bumps and responsive and predictable when cornering

Real world versatility 

Six-speed manual or CVT auto

Subaru build-quality

The only SUV alternative with Subaru symmetrical full-time AWD, the SUBARU BOXER engine, and a long-travel suspension system tuned to handle the rough stuff and the smooth sailing

The Outback’s strengths of interior space

The vehicle boasts car-like handling and fuel efficiency
Toyota Alphard
Toyota Alphard AS 2 HDD, 2.4L, 2008, done 90k kms. Around $19,803 to import.
Equipment: automatic air conditioning (climate control), anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, supplemental restraint system (airbags), television, navigation. 
The Alphard is Toyota’s luxury 8 seater minivan / MPV / people carrier, and a good spacious car for family transportation. If you don’t have the need for speed, and if you don’t want to go off-road (as it’s a bit low), the car’s nice interior, plenty of specifications, easily available spare parts, and the great audio with HDD, will make you and your family members happy. And also, if you want to feel like a big boss when you drive, the car is a great choice. 

Characteristics/ features:

2 LCDs

5 doors

A superbly well-built vehicle

Adjustable arm rests

Best MPV in its class

Big rims

Can be converted into a campervan

Dimmable ‘room’ lighting

Dual zone climate control, with separate controls for the rear seat passengers

DVD MP3 MD Bluetooth HDD 30Gb

Front and rear AV screens with headphone sockets

Front blind spot cameras

Good cornering performance

Good on fuel

Good overall engine performance for daily use and less cost of ownership & maintenance

HID headlights (dipped beam) and driving lights

Huge interior

Hugely flexible and comfortable seating arrangements for up to 8 people

Lane assist

Luxury and comfortable

Much flexibility in the seating arrangements: bed, cafe, table, straight forward 3 rows and a boot space big 
enough for a chest freezer

Power sliding rear doors

Powerful, smooth and quiet, with the option of four wheel drive

Reversing camera and/or parking sensors

Side mirror turning signals

The 2.4 litre 4WD has 85 bhp/tonne (and 144 lb.ft torque)

Toyota quality

Works quite well as a drivable office

Safety Features:

Driver and passenger airbags (plus side/curtain airbags on some models)

2 x ISOFIX points (on the outer middle row seats)

ABS

The rear seat passengers aren’t sat right up against the boot lid – much safer should something crash into the back of the car .
Toyota Sienta G
Toyota Sienta G, 1.5L, 2006, done 89k kms. Around $6,746 to import. 
Equipment: air conditioning, anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, supplemental restraint system (airbags). 
The car’s name is composed of the Spanish word "seven» (siete) and the English word "entertainment». The car has 7 seats capacity, and the name suggests that this family friendly beauty can bring out a family of seven or, if you have a smaller family, you can take your friends. The Sienta is a classic bonnet minivan with a vertical interior architecture. The seat of the second and third row can be parted, which helps to vary the passenger and luggage space. The car boasts wide sliding rear doors for easy entry to the second and third row of seats. The legroom between the second and third rows is enough to comfortably accommodate even king size passengers. High second-row seats can climb and slide along the longitudinal axis. Cargo space is expanded by folding back the third row of seats.
  
Features: 

AC (air conditioner) 

7 passenger seating capacity 

PS (power steering) 

PW (power windows) 

AB airbag(s) 

ABS 

AWs (factory original alloy wheels)

Aftermarket car navigation system
 
LEFT power sliding door 

HID headlights.
Toyota Vanguard
Toyota Vanguard 240S, 2.4L, 2009, done 50k kms. Around $17436 to import.
Toyota Vanguard is quite famous in New Zealand, so as such it doesn’t need much introduction. The 2009 is one of the most successful model years of this line; hence we’ve included it as an example. According to Toyota, this model combines the features of an SUV and a sedan car simultaneously. This car actually combines the support of the active lifestyle and the comfort for up to 7 people. Driving it is as simple as driving a normal sedan. It has the coveted third row of seats, and, if you need a lot of space in your trunk, they can be removed completely under the floor, which is a huge advantage on the shopping days.
 
Characteristics/ features:

ABS brakes

Active Torque Control 4WD

Air conditioning

Alloy wheels

Central lock 

Cruise Control

Driver Airbag

Intelligent system

Passenger Airbag

Power Steering

Reduced fuel consumption (average 25mpg)

Spacious and comfortable crossover

Steering, brake system and drive system of the vehicle are integrated with the stability mechanism

Torque distribution between the axles depending on road conditions and the Stability S-VSC
VW Golf GTI
VW Golf GTI, 2.0L, 2006, done 91k kms. Around $9,571 to import. 
Equipment: automatic air conditioning (climate control), anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, sun roof, supplemental restraint system (airbags)
The European manufacturers’ motto “Think Small” turned out to be not a small thing as WV has been a flagman of the automobile production for a few decades. The GTI model is the back-to-the-roots one, which means it’s small and light with 4 cylinder engine and front-wheel-drive powertrains. Nevertheless, it’s a good family option for those who love sports cars. 

The interior is extremely well put together and business oriented. This implies the combination of comfort and simplicity for both the passengers and the driver. However, simplicity doesn’t mean anything essential is missing.

Characteristics/ features:

“Easy Entry System” for the rear occupants

18 cubic feet of cargo and the 60/40-split rear seatbacks fold to provide additional cargo space

2.0-liter FSI turbo-charged four cylinders engine, matching the 2.8 VR6’s power output and exceeding its torque
5 doors

Adequate space for four adults with seating for 5 provided

Alloy Wheels

Anti-lock brakes

Basic tried-and-true independent McPherson strut architecture

Chip-resistant polycarbonate headlight lenses with well-disguised washer system

Excellent cornering

Fully Automatic Transmission

Good engine electronics

Good value for money

Great Audio/ FM/ Satellite Radio options

Impressive brakes

Power steering

Power windows

Sports car styling

Sports designed seats with ample bolsters for the demands of more spirited driving

The car is stable and glued to the road even at high speeds

The everyday practicality of a hatchback

The upright styling of the GTI allows occupants to sit more vertically than in most small cars

Safety Features:

Crash active front headrests

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

Driver and front passenger front airbags

Driver and front passenger side thorax airbags

Next-generation Electronic Stabilization Program

Side Curtain Protection® supplemental restraint system
Volvo XC90
Volvo Xc90 5D 4WD 2.5T, 2.5L, 2004, done 66k kms. Around $10411 to import
Do you want to experience the famous Volvo quality and incredible comfort level? Then this awesome running 7 seater is just for you! 

Characteristics/ features:

7 seats

Air conditioning

All Wheel Drive Car Alarm

Alloy wheels

Audio Steering Wheel Control

Brilliant road visibility

CD

Central locking

Child seat anchor points

Cruise Control

Digital Display

Dual Climate Control

Electric Mirrors (Retractable)

Finger-tip steering

Floor Mats

Fog Lights

Fold-away rear seats

Great for family transportation

Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Immobilizer

Power steering

Rear ventilation ducts

Rear Wiper

Remote locking

Seat Memory

Side Roof Rails

Sunroof

Telescopic Steering Wheel

Tow Bar

Traction Control

Trip computer (in ENGLISH)

Safety Features:

Driver air bag

Passenger airbag

ABS brakes

Parking sensors

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