Best Family Cars of 2012 – High-Mileage Cars: Honda Civic Hybrid

You make decisions all day long (“Should I let the baby cry it out?” “What can I cook tonight?”), but picking a set of wheels is one of the most crucial ones you’ll make. So for a fifth year we’ve teamed up with Edmunds.com, the top online car-buying resource, to help you sort through the dozens of models to find the ideal one for your family and your wallet.
 
As always, safety is our primary concern. For that reason, every vehicle on our list is equipped with antilock brakes, electronic stability control, and a minimum of six air bags. Plus, a record 14 of our recommended cars earned a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To help you save money, we’ve favored vehicles that get great mileage and represent the premier value in their class. We paid close attention to kid-friendly features while also keeping in mind that a smooth, stylish ride makes everyone happy.

Honda Civic Hybrid

Starts at $24,200
MPG: 44 city/44 highway

The redesigned Civic Hybrid is a pleasure to drive and is sleek inside and out. A cool digital readout lets you display mileage, speed, or radio stations. And the loaded version, with on-board navigation and leather seats, clocks in at under $27,000, making it among the most affordable full-feature hybrids.

Features: Steering-wheel audio controls standard, IIHS Top Safety Pick, USB jack standard, Bluetooth capability standard, 5 passenger capacity, 2 car-seat capacity 

 

Courtesy of Parents.com