Set The Wheels In Motion: Best Family Cars

If you're looking for a family car this year, whether it is in Sligo or nationwide, be prepared to be flexible, widen your horizons and if you are considering shopping online and make sure to buy from a trusted dealer. We have compiled a list of the three ‘best’ family cars on the Irish market, according to the AA Car Awards 2023.

Top Considerations for a Family Car
Before exploring the best family cars in Ireland, let’s consider the following:

• Size and Space: Look for a car with adequate seating capacity and cargo space to accommodate your family comfortably.
• Safety Features: Prioritise cars with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and collision mitigation systems.
• Fuel Efficiency: Choose cars with good fuel economy to minimize running costs and reduce environmental impact.
• Reliability: Go for reputable brands known for their reliability and dependability.
• Budget: Your budget will play a significant role in your decision. Remember to factor in the cost of insurance, fuel, and maintenance in addition to the purchase price.
• Entertainment and Connectivity: Consider cars offering entertainment systems, Bluetooth connectivity, and other features to entertain your family during journeys.

Top Three Family Cars in Ireland
1. Best EV Family Car: The Skoda Enyaq also features in our top electric cars blog post, and there’s a reason why it won the best EV family car, as it comes with excellent range, good charging and plenty of space. There is 585 litres of luggage space in the boot - loads of room to cater for young families with buggies!

Range: 380-566km
Price: From €51,710

2. Best Family Hatchback: The Ford Focus is the winner of the best family hatchback. The Focus has always stood for sensible motoring, but it is a model that always changes to suit buyers needs and wants. The Ford Focus is available in mild-hybrid petrol and diesel.

Price: From €32,294

3. Best Large Family Car: The Skoda Superb continues to be a huge hit with Irish customers, due to its practicality and large interior space. As with all Skoda models, innovations have centered on drive-assist systems to over cutting-edge functions.

Price: From €45,000

Sligo Credit Union Car Loan
If you have decided on the right family car for you, but questioning what kind of finance to go for, you can figure out the pros and cons of taking out a PCP or a Car Finance loan by reading our blog post.

You can also check out our Loan Calculator to figure out how much you can borrow for your new car from Sligo Credit Union. Taking out a car loan with us has several benefits:

• Quick Decision: Your loan is approved locally, so there's no waiting around.
• Flexible: Sligo Credit Union offers weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payments. You can pay off your loan early or make lump sum repayments - you do it your way.
• Interest Rate: 8.75% and (9.11% APR).
• Green Car Loan Rate: If you are on a mission, we also offer a Green Car Loan rate to members looking to buy an electric vehicle.

*Terms and Conditions Apply. Sligo Credit Union Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. WARNING: If you do not meet the repayments on your loan, your account will go into arrears. This may affect your credit rating which may limit your ability to access credit in the future.

**All prices and ranges are quoted from car websites but are subject to change depending on age, time, range, currency etc.