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​10 Best Minivans for Soccer Moms

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Having to deal with your kids and at the same time tackle the chores for your home while still needing to work is tough. Moms really have it tough some times. Those super women who manage to cram all of the chores of taking care of a home, raising their kids and still being able to come to work on time is truly exceptional. But sometimes the easiest way to manage all those things is having a perfect vehicle.

A minivan is usually the go to car when it comes to soccer moms. They can fit in your kids and fit your kids’ friends and allow you to pack all the groceries and gets you to any place that you need as well.

Organizing a carpool, taking your kids to hockey or soccer practice and even being able to go to a shopping mall and buying a month’s worth of groceries can be achieved in any minivan, but not all of them make you look good while doing so. Here is a list of 10 best minivans which soccer moms will appreciate as it provides both style and comfort while at the same time achieving the primary objective of a minivan.

2016 Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer provides an all-around package for moms. Additionally, if you want a powerful car this one will give you all the power you need thanks to the V-6 engine which it comes with. But the inside is quite favorable as well.

Besides the usual spaciousness the power folding third row enables us to quickly transform our car and add it more space on the inside. That way you will get to pack a bigger load and make one trip to the grocery store instead of two. But what really excites is its price as it is really affordable compared to some other models on the market.

2017 Audi Q7

With the newest Audi Q7 you get everything that you need and more. Besides the usual roominess and comfort the car boasts great driving ability and has the best road manners out of all other SUV vehicles. The inside is actually what moms will appreciate the most.

It is roomy, we know that, but it also appoints expanded comforts and a technology package which will keep your kids entertained while you yourself have a quiet ride for their soccer practice. Another thing which people look at when buying their minivans is safety and this one has been given a Top Safety Pick + but the IIHS comity and assures you that nothing can go wrong while you are driving with your family.

2016 GMC Acadia

This is a perfect model for carpooling. The advantage of the GMC Acadia is that it provides the most amount of room and cargo space inside. It is equipped to pack in eight full sized adults so packing your kinds inside is not a problem. It is a perfect vehicle if you need to drive your kids and their friends to a game or an event.

It will also keep them busy as there is a Wi Fi internet connection available using 4G LTE and it also comes standard with all models. When you are done with the kids you can pack in everything that you need on your way home as you can utilize 24.1 cubic-feet of cargo capacity provided for you.

2016 Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback brand is a versatile and all-around vehicle. It is considered as one of the more down to earth offers in the SUV segment and does not try to attract you with flashiness but does so by offering you utility and usability. This is a perfect option for moms who are looking for a vehicles to get the job done.

It has plenty of room inside and does come with a suitable interior but what is even more interesting is the powerful engine which comes with all-wheel drive. The Outback is getting an update which will go even further than the given option and give us more things to look forward to. You can read about the newest updated version of the Subaru Outback here.

2016 Kia Sorento

Kia Sorento has a lot of things going for it that will attract many buyers. In fact let’s start with the price. It is priced at around 30k and is the only three-row car on the list which offers that kind of pricing. With the price you get the standard offer as in any SUV model, but here you also get a very quiet cabin with luxury and premium additions on the inside.

The price also includes a 5-year warranty offered in exceptional conditions and not the mention the high safety which the car comes with. For the end we can also say that the car has a very logical and easy to use control cluster which does not distract you and also makes it easier for you to control during your driving.

2016 Honda Pilot

Perhaps the obvious option for many moms is the Honda Pilot. But this model has earned its acclaim based on the offer that it has. There is a reason why this model is the go to vehicle for many moms and families as their SUV vehicles. The car is able to give you everything that you need. It has a powerful engine with AWD which helps to tackle any obstacle on the road that you can encounter.

It has a fully furnished inside with not only the comfortable seats but also many storage compartments to boot. The interior volume is exceptional and also the cargo bay as well. The safety features have earned it a Top Safety Pick + so you do not have to worry as your family is safe. But what exceeds this model compared to the other ones is its sound fuel economy which is much better than anything else the competition has to offer.

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

The list would not be complete without a Mercedes entry and the GL-Class models are the perfect ones. Although they are planning to change the name of the 2017 versions the 2016 still has the GL-Class monocle on it. The vehicle gives the usual Mercedes-brand luxury inside but ups the ante with more space and comforts.

The cabin is roomy and great to use and the added level of luxury makes it even better. What is great about this model is that it provides a choice between four engines choices. The versatility is endless with this car and the only down part about it could be the price.

2015 Mazda CX-9

The prospect of owning a Mazda CX-9 also enables us to have a vehicle which is very fun to drive. There are not many SUVs or minivans out there which can provide the same kind to steering and maneuvering that the CX-9 car and it also boasts with great acceleration specifications. But besides this the car will also give us the usual trinkets inside, with all the comfort and spaciousness that only an SUV has.

But keep in mind that what is under the hood matters the most for this one so it can allow you to weave through traffic easily. A more fuel-efficient version is announced for the next release so it may update the offer that the Mazda CX-9 brings.

2016 Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 truly defines what it means to look good in an SUV. For all those moms out there who want a little bit of style and fashion, the XC90 is the perfect model for them. It has been voted numerous times as the best looking SUV in the segment and it does not only go for the exterior of the car.

The interior is packed with luxurious and feel-good elements and it makes sure that the beauty for the XC90 is found both on the inside as well as the outside. The top safety pick is also given to this car and with the combined luxury makes it a great choice.

2016 Toyota Highlander

The Highlander is a good car in so many ways. First of all, it is usually found in almost every top 10 list regarding SUVs and people haulers. It has good specs and good reviews about it across the board and almost every part of it is suitable for the segment. It gives us the usual comfort and driving enjoyment but tops things off with a Top Safety Pick + as well.

Let’s not forget the AWD system which also gives more versatility to this car than just driving your kids to school and it offers you a towing capacity of 5.000 pounds. All of this also makes the Toyota Highlander a car with great value for its money.

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