Buying Guide
Buying your next family car can be a daunting experience, but with new brands, new technology and even more choice available than ever before, it should be a really exciting experience! Let us help you understand what's available and what can make your new family car the best one yet!
- Family Cars Top Picks
- 7 seaters
- Family Cars under $50k
- Family Cars $50K – $75K
- Family Cars over $75K
- Family EVs and Hybrids
Double-cab utes still dominate the top of the sales charts, but the compact MG ZS and a range of mid-sized SUVs keep a family focus at the top of the sales race. Our 3-year ownership costs in the table below include registration, servicing, insurance and fuel/electricity. For more details see our full list of 2023 Best Value Cars.
Best Value Family Cars 2023
| Model | Seats | Price from (MRLP)* | 3-year cost of ownership | |||||
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 | BYD ATTO 3 2023 BYD ATTO 3 Standard SUV FWD | 5 | $48,011 | $10,643.11 | View | |||
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 | Mitsubishi Outlander 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES 2.4L SUV 4WD Hybrid | 5 | $56,490 | $10,817.53 | View | |||
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 | Kia Niro 2023 Kia Niro HEV S 1.6L SUV FWD Hybrid | 5 | $44,930 | $10,824.69 | View | |||
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 | Hyundai Kona 2023 Hyundai Kona 2.0L SUV FWD | 5 | $32,000 | $10,873.44 | View | |||
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| BYD ATTO 3 2023 BYD ATTO 3 Extended SUV FWD | 5 | $51,011 | $10,959.70 | View | |||
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See Drive's full list of the best value Australian cars for 2023
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