Choosing the right vehicle for your family can sometimes be challenging. If you want to keep your loved ones safe while on the road, it's important that you choose your next car wisely. Here's a look at a few of the best family-friendly cars of 2012.

2012 Chevy Sonic Sedan.

Few family-friendly cars are as safe or as affordable as the 2012 Sonic Sedan. With an MSRP of $13,735, the Chevy Sonic Sedan truly is in a class all its own. Unlike other cars, the Sonic Sedan features an astonishing 10 standard air bags. Parents will like the rear door child security lockout feature and OnStar support.

2012 Ford Fusion.

The 2012 Ford Fusion is great for the environmentally-friendly family. Unbeknownst to many people, this top 2012 car features an estimated 41 miles per gallon! Besides boasting an impressive fuel economy, the 2012 Ford Fusion also features eco-friendly cloth seats and a regenerative braking system. Parents will enjoy the car's rear view camera and reverse sensing system. They will also like the car's MyKey feature. MyKey basically helps teens drive more responsibly. Besides allowing the parent to set the audio volume, MyKey also grants parents the unique opportunity to place a limit on the car's speed. The 2012 Ford Fusion starts at an estimated $20,200.

2012 Dodge Avenger.

Starting at an approximate $18,995, the 2012 Dodge Avenger is bold in style and affordable in price. Parents will like the car's generous cargo area, driver-controlled power windows, and one-of-a-kind media center. Children will like the car's spacious door bins. The entire family will enjoy the car's estimated 31 miles per gallon!

2012 Chevy Cruze.

For a compact car, the 2012 Chevy Cruze is surprisingly spacious. Parents will enjoy the rear parking assist feature and child safety locks feature. The most attractive feature of the 2012 Chevy Cruze is its extremely affordable price. Its estimated MSRP is $16,720. The 2012 Chevy Cruze is indeed a great choice for the family on a tight budget.

2012 Ford Focus.

The 2012 Ford Focus is another top 2012 family-friendly vehicle. Unbeknownst to many people, the 2012 Ford Focus is very spacious. The trunk alone is 13.2 cubic feet. In addition to being spacious, a family-friendly vehicle must also be safe. Besides featuring front seat passenger airbags and front seat-mounted side airbags, the 2012 Ford Focus also boasts rear side curtain airbags.

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