15 Family Cars That Are Genuinely Fun to Drive in 2022
Hauling around your family doesn't have to be boring.
The RS 6 comes from a long line of good-looking Audi wagons with tons of capability and plenty of space. It’s no surprise the newest one drives as well as it does. And thanks to that 4.0-liter V-8 under the hood, it sounds lovely.
The Taycan Cross Turismo takes everything great about Porsche’s first modern electric car, the Taycan sedan, and puts it into a more practical, taller wagon format. It drives just as well, and looks amazing.
The Gladiator is everything you want in a Wrangler pickup truck. It’s composed on the road, and plenty capable when you decide to venture onto rougher terrain. It’s also really long, which means plenty of space for your family and all their stuff.
The CT5-V Blackwing is a big luxury sedan with lots of room that just happens to have the 668-horsepower supercharged V-8 engine from the Corvette Z06. Seems like a good pairing to us.
Don’t count out the Kona N just because it’s a crossover. With 276 hp, a dual-clutch transmission, and some seriously impressive chassis tuning, there’s legitimate fun to be had behind the wheel of this Hyundai. Factor in the 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty, and you’ve got yourself a serious contender.
Yes, the name is a mouthful, we know. But the top-level Panamera certainly delivers. A sleek body paired with the practicality of a wagon and the powertrain from a supercar make for one fantastic all-rounder.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio is one of the most aggressively tuned SUVs on sale today. It’s probably a bit much for some people, but it’s packed with personality and it’s quick as hell on track.
The 315-hp Honda Civic Type R is a front-wheel-drive riot. It punches way above its weight in performance, all while sacrificing none of the practicality of a regular Civic Hatchback. And while you might think that wing makes the car look childish, your kids will probably dig it.
The BMW M5 is one of the quickest four-door cars we’ve ever tested, and it gets back to the ideals that made us love BMW M cars so much in the first place. And there’s even a 617-hp Competition version and a 621-hp CS. You can’t go wrong, no matter which trim you choose.
Jaguar’s first try at an all-electric car is a winner. Though it’s heavy, it moves just like a Jaguar should. We’re also partial to its looks, as it tackles the idea of a low-slung crossover done right.
The WRX STI might be dead, but the standard WRX is still alive and kicking. It’ll safely cart around your family of four or tear up a gravel rally stage thanks to a standard turbo boxer-four and all-wheel drive.
The Porsche Macan may share a platform with the Audi Q5, but it’s much more of a driver’s car than the Audi. As with most Porsches, the GTS is the trim to get.
Thanks to a big hatch and an optional rear-facing third-row seat, the Tesla Model S Plaid is deeply practical for a sedan. And thanks to 1020 hp going through three electric motors, it’s also the quickest-accelerating sedan on the planet.
The Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon is the most powerful station wagon you can get in the U.S., so that easily earns it a spot on this list. Its 603-hp V-8 and all-wheel-drive rocket this estate from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds, and it has more trunk than you’ll ever need.
The Charger Hellcat is a four-door Dodge sedan that just happens to have 707 horsepower. It’s just as practical as a normal Charger—just a lot faster. If you need to get your kids to soccer practice as quickly as possible, it’s hard to go wrong with a Hellcat.
