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Honda has been a powerful force in the motoring industry for some time now, on a global scale. More often than not, the models from this storied Japanese brand that get discussed in the spotlight are sporting heroes, like the NSX, and the wide array of Type R Civics and Integras.

However, this time, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the best Honda cars for families, which means turning away from horsepower figures and lap times, and instead focusing on rear passenger comfort and cargo capacity. If you need a practical Honda, these are the top models worth considering.

8 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback

Even for those of you who are not Honda fans, the Civic hatchback will require little introduction. First debuting to the American public in the 1970s, the Honda Civic has stayed true to its roots ever since, offering affordable, reliable, and economical transport to small families.

While the sedan is more affordable, with a starting price of $3,200 lower, the lack of that rear hatch also means it can’t really compete in terms of family-focused practicality. The Civic hatch offers owners an impressive 24.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity in the trunk, and much more with the seats folded down too, although Honda has not yet confirmed a figure. With the seats in their normal positions, rear passengers benefit from a comfortable amount of head and legroom, although the sloping design of the hatch does dampen the Civic’s ability to comfortably accommodate taller folk in the back.

The great thing about the Civic, though, is its versatility. For the more cost-conscious, lower trims tick all the boxes of a sensible family car, while more luxurious trims cater to the needs of those who value the finer things. Furthermore, the Honda Civic Type R is not only the perfect gearhead weekend toy, it’s also just as capable as the lower trims when it comes to family duties.

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7 2025 Honda Passport

Whereas most other SUVs of this size have three seating rows, the Passport prioritizes excellent second-row space and ample cargo capacity by forgoing a third row. First, the basics – Honda’s Passport boasts 2.9 inches more rear headroom than the Civic hatch, in addition to a rear legroom increase of 2.2 inches. So, it’s roomy enough to be a proper family car. The 2025 Honda Passport has plenty of space for luggage, too, with 41.2 cubic feet available behind the rear seats.

Where the Passport really comes into its stride, though, is in its adventurous spirit. Powered by a dependable 280-horsepower V6 engine and equipped with a torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system and off-road tuned suspension (TrailSport trim), the Passport is perfect for families who prefer to take the less-trodden path.

At $42,400, the Honda Passport is not cheap, but it is a surprisingly specialist and capable tool, and so should make great sense for the few, if not for the masses.

6 2025 Honda Ridgeline

The Honda Ridgeline is the brand’s only pickup truck. Available from $40,150 for the 2025 model year, the Ridgeline is more expensive than key competitors such as the Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger, although it does offer benefits that the lower trims of those trucks don’t, such as a powerful V6 engine. The other significant difference between the Ridgeline and these rivals is the Honda’s unibody construction, giving it superior ride comfort but less ultimate capability when it comes to towing.

Naturally, being a truck, the Ridgeline won’t have the greatest of storage facilities in the cabin, but instead offers a practical bed. The total bed capacity is 33.9 cubic feet, and the benefit of a truck over a car is that you can load a wider range of cargo here. In addition, the Honda Ridgeline also comes as standard with 7.3 cubic-feet of storage available in a lockable bed-trunk. The Ridgeline may not make as much sense to many families as an SUV would. However, if carrying bikes, camping gear, or other leisure activity items is high up on your list of wants, the Ridgeline might just be the best option out there from Honda. If you want the toughest version, consider the Ridgeline TrailSport.

5 2025 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord is never going to win prizes for being the most exciting car on the road, but where it really excels is offering as much as possible, for as many people as possible, for the lowest price possible. A simple brief, and one that Honda has been working hard to deliver upon for the 2025 Accord.

Astonishingly, even with destination charges added to the base MSRP, the 2025 Honda Accord is still available for less than $30,000, in LX trim. This cost-conscious sedan also comes packed with plenty of space in the second row, and respectable trunk space of 16.7 cubic feet. Sure, headroom is lacking in comparison to SUV models, such is the nature of a sedan’s design. However, for those that don’t gel with SUVs, the Accord is arguably the best Honda family car out there right now – especially for the money.

4 2024 Honda Prologue

The Honda Prologue is the first all-electric SUV by the brand, and so it’s a pretty important car. Sporting a starting MSRP of $47,400, the Prologue is more expensive than other comparable gas-powered Honda SUVs, but that’s quite typical for an electric model. It does, however, offer a 296-mile range, which is very respectable, and should be more than enough for what most families would ask of the Prologue on any given day.

A sloping roofline means rear headroom is a little tight, at 36.7 inches (applicable to models with the panoramic moonroof), although legroom is impressive, at just 0.6 of an inch shy of 40 inches. At 25.2 cubic feet, the cargo space behind the second row isn’t as generous as we’d have expected for an SUV of the Prologue’s size. With the rear seats folded, customers have access to 57.5 cubes. Unfortunately, the Prologue does not offer a frunk, as the area which would usually occupy an engine is not empty, but instead hosts other mechanical components.

3 2025 Honda CR-V

Honda has now been selling the CR-V for 25 years, and it’s easy to see why the model has endured so much success. The starting price of $30,100 is remarkably affordable, and the CR-V appears to cut no corners in achieving such an accessible entry cost.

Rear passengers will have no issues with comfort, thanks to the abundance of head and legroom on offer, and cargo space is ample too. The trunk itself offers 39.3 cubic feet of space, which is almost doubled when the second row is laid down. For families that prioritize space and cash in the bank, the CR-V is a seriously tempting proposition.

2 2025 Honda Pilot

Reach deep enough into your pockets to find an additional $10,100, and Honda will upgrade you from a compact CR-V and into a mid-size Pilot. That extra cash buys you a whole lot more Honda, both figuratively and literally. The Pilot is the cheapest Honda to offer a third row of seats. While legroom is compromised back here, limiting the space to mainly younger children, the headroom is still enough to challenge almost any other Honda in the current lineup.

The second row is undeniably spacious, and, when not needed, can be folded down, along with the third row, providing a colossal 111.8 cubic feet of storage space. In all-wheel-drive trims, such as the capable TrailSport trim, the Pilot also makes a great off-roader, perfect for adventurous family days out.

1 2025 Honda Odyssey

In the end, though, there truly can only be one model that takes the crown when considering the best Honda models for families. While suave sedans, helpful hatchbacks and spacious SUVs are brilliant tools for families, nothing comes close to the versatility of a minivan.

Sliding doors, three rows of seats, a hands-free tailgate and cavernous amounts of both storage and passenger space mean the Honda Odyssey is the best family car by the brand. There is enough room for adults in any of the seats, and, with them folded flat, the Odyssey provides enough space to get lost in – 155.8 cubic feet. Prices start from $41,920, although pricier trims come equipped with rear entertainment, wireless phone chargers and heated seats.

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