Attractive 7-seat family car models

Choosing a car that meets the needs of all family members is not easy because it must meet the requirements of safety for children, comfort for the elderly, convenience for the driver, and suitability for family finances...

Understanding these needs, most car manufacturers have launched car models with designs suitable for this customer segment. Among a "forest" of multi-purpose cars on the market today, customers may have a bit of difficulty in choosing.

Some highly rated 7-seat family car models recently can provide practical suggestions for those who are preparing to buy a new car.

1. Toyota Innova

Outstanding with its convenience combined with a very competitive price, Toyota's Innova has long been a popular name for cars in Vietnam with sales always leading compared to other products. In 2014, Toyota improved many features of the Innova model, from the exterior to the interior, to bring the most satisfaction to customers.

As the most typical model of family car, Innova 2014 makes a strong impression with its meticulous exterior design, more angular and sharper than the old versions, all the changes help the new Innova model have a sophisticated feel, perfect for modern families.

The interior of the 2014 version stands out with its spacious interior space with comfortable capacity and many amenities such as 8-inch DVD screen, MP3 port, USB/AUX/WWA, airbags, ABS anti-lock braking system, steering wheel integrated audio control, rearview mirror integrated turn signal...

In addition, Innova 2014 is also equipped with a 2.0L four-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC gasoline engine, VVT-I intelligent variable valve timing system, producing a maximum capacity of 136 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and maximum torque of 182Nm at 4,000 rpm.

Toyota Innova 2.0V automatic transmission 2014 is currently being introduced with a price of about 817 million VND.

2. Mitsubishi Grandis

This is the most popular family car because of its luxury, comfort and performance. The first attraction of the top Mitsubishi model is its eye-catching appearance with harmonious design between the hood and the body, impressive "blue eye" HID headlight system, helping to increase visibility and reduce the load on the car's electrical system.

The interior of the Grandis can satisfy any customer thanks to a modern space with elegant designs, luxurious black color, wood-paneled center console, three-stage illuminated dashboard, rear camera system with LCD screen.

The powerful 2.4L MIVEC engine combined with advanced safety equipment such as ABS anti-lock braking system combined with EBD electronic brake force distribution system, dual airbag system, belts with automatic belt tensioning mechanism and Mitsubishi's RISE chassis structure... are capable of protecting passengers at the highest level.

Mitsubishi Grandis is currently being introduced at a price of about 939.4 million VND.

3. Toyota Sienna 2014

This minivan model is one of the most important names in the segment and is a completely imported car model that is popular in the Vietnamese market thanks to its advantages in both brand and convenience (the interior space alone is almost unbeatable).

In terms of overall design, although there are not many changes compared to the previous generation, the car has added some practical details such as the electric side sliding door system, there is also a cargo version and the standard Towing Package option for all versions of Sienna 2014.

With a length of more than 5m and a body width of about 2m, the 2014 Toyota Sienna is a truly large MPV. The space for passengers on the car is very comfortable, including the 3rd row of seats.

Regarding the engine, with the 2014 version, Toyota has completely eliminated the four-cylinder engine which was considered "a bit weak", instead it is equipped with a 3.5L VVT-i V6 gasoline engine as standard on all versions.

This engine produces a maximum capacity of 266 horsepower, combined with a standard six-speed automatic transmission, helping the 2014 Sienna to meet all the needs of the user. The car has the ability to operate flexibly in all situations with fuel consumption not too high for a V6 engine.

The 2014 Toyota Sienna is currently being introduced with prices ranging from $26,920 to $41,710 depending on the version in the US market.

4. Kia New Sorento 2014

Overall, the Kia New Sorento 2014 has been improved a lot from the exterior to the interior, creating a stronger and more dynamic quality than previous versions.

Modernity is shown through the upgrade of interior amenities such as steering wheel, seat covers, LCD screen for the control cluster, automatic dual-zone air conditioning system... The plus point for family needs on this car model is the legroom in the second row of seats is expanded by 30mm and the third row of seats is also increased by 9mm, helping passengers have more comfortable space on long journeys.

However, the most outstanding feature of the New Sorento 2014 is the 2.2LCRDi Diesel engine, automatic transmission, New Sorento can reach a maximum speed of up to 190km/h, confidently leading the segment in terms of fuel economy with 5.9 liters/100km in the manual version or 6.7 liters/100km with the automatic transmission.

In the 2.4-liter Theta II gasoline engine version, the New Sorento produces 174 horsepower at 6,000 rpm. Both the manual and six-speed automatic transmissions of the New Sorento allow smoother gear changes than other models in the same segment.

In addition, New Sorento is also fully equipped with safety systems such as electronic balance ESP, automatic cruise control, ABS anti-lock braking system, camera displayed on DVD screen, front or rear parking assist sensors and six airbags (four airbags more than the previous version)...

The Kia New Sorento 2014 is currently being introduced at a price of about 998 million VND (diesel engine) and 970 million VND (gasoline engine).

5. Honda Odyssey 2014

It can be affirmed that this is an ideal car for families because it is fully equipped with convenient equipment suitable for the movement of the majority with the spacious space of a large minivan. The 2014 version is equipped with a sliding rear door, a lower floor and a higher ceiling.

Safety equipment on the vehicle includes front airbags and curtain airbags, rear camera, hill start assist system, ABS, EBD, BA brakes, emergency stop signal systems, TCS traction control, TPW tire pressure warning, VSA electronic balance.

The VTi-L version is also equipped with a smart parking assistance system, a 360-degree camera, a blind spot warning system and a cross-traffic warning system... In addition to its outstanding space and modern features, the 2014 Odyssey is also attractive with the Touring Slite package, a high-performance vacuum system called Honda VAC that makes cleaning the passenger compartment quite easy.

In terms of power, the new Odyssey is equipped with a smaller capacity engine than the traditional 3.5L V6, specifically the 2.4L I4 engine, producing a maximum capacity of 181 horsepower and a maximum torque of 240Nm. The fuel consumption of the new generation Odyssey is only about 7.6-7.8 liters/100km, a reduction of more than 14% compared to the previous generation.

According to VnEconomy