Apr 7, 2016

fordfiesta

The search for the great American family car can be exhausting. There are so many options available to cater to the needs of specific types of families, such as those with small kids, those with lots of children, and families with teenagers. Fortunately, there’s one kind of vehicle that suits many small- to mid-size families who don’t need a minivan: the hatchback. Take a look at the three best Ford hatchbacks for your family.

1. Keep Your Family Safe in the Ford C-Max

The 2016 Ford C-Max seats up to five people, has front-wheel drive, and comes equipped with a 2-liter Atkinson-Cycle I-4 hybrid engine. This engine enables impressive fuel efficiency, up to a combined 40 mpg, to help families save money on gas.

The four doors allow everyone in the family easy access to the cabin. Safety is a key consideration for parents, so the Ford C-Max has 911 assist as a standard feature, enabling you to connect your smartphone to the car so a call is made on your behalf in an emergency. This vehicle earned the top rating from the government for overall side protection in crash tests.

Families particularly love the SE trim package, which allows you to integrate your smartphone apps. This opens the door to accessing music through favorite services such as Pandora.

2. Have Fun in the Ford Fiesta

Even the name of this vehicle sounds fun. This subcompact hatchback has sporty handling to complement its sporty exterior, which resonates with families that maintain an active lifestyle. Outfitted with a 1-6-liter Ti-VCT I-4 engine, this car has 120 horsepower, which will reliably take your family across town to the soccer fields or across state lines for a weekend excursion.

The optional Sync 3 package is a simple and responsive infotainment system that relies on a user-friendly touch-screen interface. Sync 3 makes it easy to connect your smartphone and enjoy apps that bring you news, music, and podcasts. That’s good news for families who like to hit the open road and need to keep the younger ones entertained.

3. Savor the Technology of the Ford Focus

The Titanium edition of this hatchback offers a full technology package that includes a blind spot alert system, rearview camera, lane monitoring, and parking assistance. There’s also an alert that tells the driver when there’s rear cross traffic. All of these features on the 2016 Ford Focus rely on the latest technology to keep you and your family safe.

When you combine the smooth ride with the car’s quiet interior, you may lull the kids to sleep on long car rides. After a nap, the kids can enjoy music through the Sync 3 infotainment system. Your family will enjoy the power of the turbocharged engine and the combined 32 mpg fuel efficiency that comes with it. This 1-liter, three-cylinder engine has an automatic transmission.

These are the three best Ford hatchbacks for families. If you want other features, Ford offers other hatchbacks to meet your needs.