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Safety and Reliability: Toyota, Honda lead the pack for honours in car competition

*The US News and World Report issues annual list of Best New Cars for Families in 2021, and rates Toyota as the biggest winner for 2021 model year with four awards, and Honda closes behind with three laurels

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

In terms of rating cars for safety, reliability and space, the US News and World Report has issued its annual list of Best New Cars for Families in 2021.

The cars, SUVs, and vans were all adjudged on a combination of safety, reliability, space, convenience, and connectivity, agency report said.

Judges evaluated a total of 86 vehicles and named winners across nine categories.

ConsumerConnect gathered Toyota was the biggest winner for the 2021 model year, driving off with four awards. Honda was close behind with three.

As the eight-time winner in the competition, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid was named Best Hybrid SUV for Families for the eighth time.

The gas-only RAV4 won Best Compact SUV for Families, and the Avalon Hybrid won Best Hybrid and Electric Car for Families for the second straight year.

The gas-only Avalon won Best Large Car for Families, its third award in that category.

The Honda Passport also placed first in the category of 2-Row SUV for Families, the second time it has earned that distinction.

The Honda Accord was also a second-time winner in the category of Best Midsize Sedan for Families.

The Honda Odyssey won Best Minivan for Families for the 11th consecutive year – marking the longest winning streak in the history of the awards.

Kia and Chevrolet each collected an award. The Kia Telluride was named the Best 3-Row SUV for Families, the second straight year for that honor.

The Chevrolet Suburban was named Best Large SUV for Families, finding its way back to the winner’s circle for the first time since 2015.

Jamie Page Deaton, Executive Editor of US News Best Cars, said: “Families come in many forms, and with nine different categories to choose from, there’s a Best Cars for Families award winner that will work for any family.

“The award winners have the space, safety, and features to satisfy any family, from new parents to parents with new drivers to households that may be welcoming grandparents.”

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