Best Family Cars: Audi Q5
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The U.S. News & World Report has released its list of 2014 Best Family Cars. Mazda was the top manufacturer for Family friendly cars while Honda Odyssey continue to be the Best Minivan for four consecutive years.

Winners of the 2014 Best Cars for Families were categorized into Compact Cars, Upscale Small Cars, Hatchbacks, Midsize Cars, Upscale Midsize Cars, Large Cars, Luxury Large Cars, Hybrid Cars, Wagons, Compact SUVs, Luxury Compact SUVs, 2-Row SUVs, 3-Row SUVs, Luxury 2-Row SUVs, Luxury 3-Row SUVs, Large SUVs, Luxury, Large SUVs, Hybrid SUVs, and Minivans.

Below is the complete list of 2014 Best Family Cars based on U.S. News & World Report.

• Compact Cars

  

  Mazda Mazda3

  Finalists: Chevrolet Cruze, Kia Soul

• Upscale Small Cars

  

  Buick Verano

  Finalists: Acura TSX, Volkswagen GTI

• Hatchbacks

  

  Mazda Mazda3

  Finalists: Kia Soul, Toyota Prius

• Midsize Cars

  

  Mazda Mazda6

  Finalists: Ford Fusion Hybrid,Toyota Camry

• Upscale Midsize Cars

  

  Cadillac ATS

  Finalists: BMW 3-Series, Buick Regal

• Large Cars

  

  Chevrolet Impala

  Finalists: Buick LaCrosse, Toyota Avalon

• Luxury Large Cars

  

  Cadillac CTS

  Finalists: Lexus GS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class

• Hybrid Cars

  

  Ford Fusion Hybrid

  Finalists: Ford C-Max Hybrid,Toyota Camry Hybrid

• Wagons

  

  Subaru Outback

  Finalists: Ford C-Max Hybrid,Toyota Prius V

The Winners: SUVs and Minivans

• Compact SUVs

  

  Mazda CX-5

  Finalists: Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue

• Luxury Compact SUVs

  

  Audi Q5

  Finalists: Acura RDX, BMW X3

• 2-Row Midsize SUVs

  

  Jeep Grand Cherokee

  Finalists: Ford Edge, Toyota Venza

• 3-Row Midsize SUVs

  

  Buick Enclave

  Finalists: Chevrolet Traverse,Dodge Durango

• Luxury 2-Row Midsize SUVs

  

  Lexus RX 350

  Finalists: BMW X5, Lexus RX Hybrid

• Luxury 3-Row Midsize SUVs

  

  Acura MDX

  Finalists: Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Lincoln MKT

• Large SUVs

  

  Chevrolet Tahoe

  Finalists: Chevrolet Suburban,GMC Yukon

• Luxury Large SUVs

  

  Toyota Land Cruiser

  Finalists: Cadillac Escalade,Lexus LX

• Hybrid SUVs

  

  Lexus RX Hybrid

  Finalists: Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

• Minivans

  

  Honda Odyssey

  Finalists: Chrysler Town & Country, Toyota Sienna