Sporty family cars

By Chris Perkins and Brian Silvestro. Safe, good to drive and with a truly spectacular interior, the A-Class is one of the most appealing family cars on sale today. And while the entry-level diesel (A180d) makes most sense for the.

What are the best family cars? Are sports cars any good?

The Amay not have moved the needle in technology, powertrain, or segment. Traditionally, family cars came with a big engine, big boot and enough seats for four or five passengers. The Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat are two classic examples.

Modern family cars come in a greater range of shapes and sizes than ever before, with SUVs, estate cars and affordable hatchbacks proving amongst the most popular. Mercedes ’ latest take on the compact family hatchback is a more conventional car than A-Class regulars may be used to, but in the ways that will count to most owners, it’s certainly none the worse.

Is the Vauxhall Insignia Grand-Sport the best large family car? We pick the best sports -oriented family cars.

We suggest the best family car is something a little more familiar. So, here is the Motorway breakdown of the best family cars currently available in the UK.

Superminis are larger than a city car – like the Fiat Pando or Toyota Aygo - and smaller than family hatchbacks such as the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. The European car industry also classifies these cars by segment, and superminis fall into the B-segment, between city cars in the A-segment and midsize family hatchbacks in the C-segment.

Below are our top family hatchbacks currently on sale. With the launch of the MkGolf, Volkswagen has reclaimed what many would consider its rightful spot at the top of the.

While both use a 335bhp 3. Supra feels more like a sports car while the Zis the better long-distance cruiser. Provided the car has a complete service history, it should be good for the same distance again.

The rest of the family may not thank you for choosing it, but the Impreza WRX sports wagon is a hoot to drive. Best for: Avoiding fuel.

Think of it like a budget VW Golf, or a Ford Mondeo on Focus money. Octavia made it to our list. We’ve analysed the market as it appears to family car buyers.

Looking at hatchbacks, SUVs, MPVs, saloons and estates we’ve come up with a definitive list of the best family cars on sale right now. All of the cars chosen by our experts in the list below are excellent sports cars that are sure to bring a smile to your face and all of these sports cars cost less than £3000.

Family cars with power SKODA OCTAVIA RS. Using the same engine as the Golf GTI, it’s got the practicality of a wagon, lots of equipment and the.

It’s got good safety, perfect for the family lifestyle with the space of a wagon and the turbocharged. HOLDEN COMMODORE SS.

There are some brilliant sporty cars on sale and going for a used one can save you quite a lot of cash compared to a new model. Here are the best used sports cars on sale.

The Mazda MX-is a brilliant all-round two-seat sports car with sharp looks and incredibly engaging handling. It’s offered in fabric soft-top guise or with a folding metal hard-top but, in both, there’s a decent amount of interior space for two and a 130-litre boot that’s just big enough for a. Daring to define all that a compact sports car can be, Audi’s second generation TT RS range adds RS credentials to the iconic TT design, for road scorching performance.

With distinctive motorsport-inspired looks and soun the TT RS Coupé and TT RS Roadster feature fixed rear spoilers, a bold honeycomb front grille and a double pipe exhaust that produces an unmistakable RS roar. The Volkswagen Tiguan is a firm family favourite thanks to its combination of space, comfort and practicality. Time again it’s ranked as one of the best mid-size SUVs – and it’s easy to see why.

When it comes down to it, the Tiguan is incredibly comfortable. Thanks to a number of manufacturers offering sport variations alongside their standard models, there is a wide choice of affordable sports cars. Options like the Honda CR-Z and Mazda MX-offer maximum fun and excitement for minimum cost.

Buying a used sports car is a further step towards ensuring an excellent price.