{"id":3517,"date":"2016-08-23T06:56:46","date_gmt":"2016-08-23T06:56:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.carro.sg\/?p=3517"},"modified":"2025-11-18T17:21:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T09:21:51","slug":"five-popular-cars-family-outings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/five-popular-cars-family-outings\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Most Popular Family Friendly Cars in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"When you finally settle down and have a family, the choices you make prioritise practicality. Every family needs a family friendly car. When one starts to ponder on which types of cars are suitable for their needs,\u00a0the following important factors will come to mind: safety, size, affordability, functionality,\u00a0and form.\r\n\r\nBy evaluating a wide variety of cars based on the factors mentioned above, our car experts have handpicked the top five most popular cars that we believe are the most optimal choices for your family.\r\n

1) Mitsubishi Outlander<\/h2>\r\n
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Photo Credit: suv2016.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nPrice<\/strong>:\u00a0$125,999, including COE\r\nPros<\/strong>:\u00a0Better efficiency and refinement, quality outlander interior, cargo capacity, improved straight-line stability\r\nCons<\/strong>: Lackluster power of the base engine, slow acceleration, lacking engine performance\r\n\r\nIn 2015 alone, the Mitsubishi Outlander\u00a0registered 693 units.\u00a0Improvements to the drivetrain have resulted in better fuel efficiency, while\u00a0upgrades to the suspension\u00a0allows it to\u00a0handle more like a large hatchback instead of a small lorry.\r\n\r\nSize-wise, the cabins feature more comfortable seating even in the third row and there are more amenities on board, such as rear air-conditioning, power points for gadgets, panoramic sunroof and powered tailgate.\r\n

2) Peugeot 308 SW<\/h2>\r\n
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Photo Credit: Peugeot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nPrice<\/strong>:\u00a0$122,900, including COE\r\nPros<\/strong>:\u00a0Spacious boot, economical engines, comfortable suspension\r\nCons<\/strong>: Those touchscreen-averse are relegated to the base model\r\n\r\nLaunched at the Singapore Motorshow in 2015, the Peugeot 308 SW\u00a0is among the best compact estates on sale (partly because it isn\u2019t really compact at all).\r\n\r\nCompared to the 308 hatchback, the wheelbase sees an increase of 110mm thanks to longer rear doors, giving more back-seat legroom as well as a larger boot, which can expand up to 1,775 litres when the seats are fully folded down.\r\n\r\nIf you want a car with a capacious boot in a small package, and yet will fulfil its family duties well, then the 308SW is a a good choice.\r\n

3)\u00a0Nissan Sylphy<\/h2>\r\n
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Photo Credit: Carlist<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nPrice<\/strong>:\u00a0$109,300, including COE\r\nPros<\/strong>:\u00a0Spacious boot, economical engines, comfortable suspension\r\nCons<\/strong>: Those touchscreen-averse are relegated to the base model\r\n\r\nThis car is consistently ranked as one of the top selling cars in Singapore, and there is little mystery as to why this is the case.\u00a0One of the Sylphy\u2019s strongest suits is its good interior build quality and laundry list of standard equipment. Additionally, the base version features rear air-conditioning vents, push start ignition, and dual-zone air-conditioning, making it a brilliant bang-for-your-buck.\r\n\r\nIn the practicality aspect, the Sylphy\u2019s commodious cabin can accommodate five occupants comfortably while the boot has more than enough space for their weekend bags. We especially love the back seats that offer acres of legroom and plenty of support, making long journeys comfortable.\r\n

4) Honda Civic<\/h2>\r\n
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Photo Credit: motortrend.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nPrice<\/strong>: $103,300, including COE\r\nPros<\/strong>: Loads of standard equipment, safety features (better braking, new suspension) and edgier new styling\r\nCons<\/strong>: More expensive than some rivals\r\n\r\nThe 2016 Honda Civic is perfect for families who want a spacious sedan that is more manoeuvrable and less expensive than a full-size sedan. Unlike its predecessors, however, it's fairly quiet inside at speed, and its ride is more compliant than ever.\r\n\r\nThe Honda Civic\u2018s reputation for reliability holds a lot of weight. Because of its larger interior, the 2016 Honda Civic Sedan is now a more capable family vehicle. The car\u2019s excellent fuel economy and improved handling\u00a0makes it a popular choice amongst families.\r\n

5)\u00a0Toyota Camry<\/h2>\r\n
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Photo Credit: cargurus.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nPrice<\/strong>: $149,888, including COE\r\nPros<\/strong>: New dashboard and stylish materials,\u00a0revised steering, suspension tuning and braking, refined automatic transmission\r\nCons<\/strong>:\u00a0Older engines and features,\u00a0fixed rear headrests could inhibit the proper securing of a child resulting in safety risks\r\n\r\nThe Toyota Camry has been topping the total sales figures in the luxury sedan segment for over the past decade. The design of the Toyota Camry is conservative\u00a0yet\u00a0able to emanate\u00a0a premium outlook with its extensive use of chrome materials and modern headlights. Although the Toyota Camry can only accommodate up to 5 passengers, its relatively long overall length and wide wheelbase provide passengers with ample of space to remain comfortable throughout a long journey.\r\n\r\nSome useful features of the vehicle include reverse sensors and camera, Anti-Lock Braking System, Vehicle Stability Control, Cruise Control System, Infotainment System, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, and more.\r\n\r\nIf you have a small family and has a special preference over sedans,\u00a0we believe that the Toyota Camry will be the perfect car for your family.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you finally settle down and have a family, the choices you make prioritise practicality. Every family needs a family friendly car. When one starts to ponder on which types of cars are suitable for their needs,\u00a0the following important factors will come to mind: safety, size, affordability, functionality,\u00a0and form. By evaluating a wide variety of …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3531,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[721,658],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-car-buying-tips","category-car-reviews"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3517","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3517"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3517\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16025,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3517\/revisions\/16025"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3517"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3517"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carro.co\/sg\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3517"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}