These are the best family cars in South Africa

From compact yet spacious hatches, to high-end luxury 4x4s, South Africans have a range of top family vehicles to choose from, says AutoTrader.

The online automotive classifieds advertising website noted that selecting the right car for you will obviously depend on your family requirements.

It therefore suggested considering the following points when shopping for a family vehicle, starting with the number of occupants, both two and four-legged.

• Body style; you may have a passion for SUVs, for instance.
• Storage areas; from cup holders to the luggage capacity.
• Safety features; always important when transporting your loved ones.
• Economy; if budget is a consideration.
• Lifestyle of the family; for example, city slickers or bush lovers.

And taking into consideration the above factors, AutoTrader suggests the following cars as good options:

Budget conscious

Mazda CX-5: from R386,600

Ford EcoSport 1.5L Ambiente: from R257,900

Hyundai Tucson 2.0 NU Premium manual: from R384,900

Sedan

Audi A4 Sedan 1.4 TFSI S tronic: from R533,800

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan C180: from R531,320

BMW 3 Series – from R517,100

Big spacious, and seats a lot of people

Toyota Fortuner 2.7 VVTi: from R454,500

Volkswagen Kombi Trendline 2.0 TDI: from R556,600

Luxury cars over R1 million

Land Rover Discovery: from R976,200

Porsche Panamera: from R1,411,000

Maserati Levante – from R1,650,000

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