2012-2016 Honda CR-V Few small SUVs are as outright practical as the roomy Honda CR-V. It has comfortable seating for five and plenty of cargo space. The best word to describe the CR-V is “easy.

” It’s easy to drive, park and see out of. Only one engine is offered, but it gets good fuel economy. All-wheel drive is optional.

It’s a great pick for an all-around SUV that also gets high marks for reliability. Look for: Honda redesigned the CR-V in 2012, and updates in 2015 brought a more efficient engine, more modern infotainment and additional driver-assist features. The 2016 CR-V Special Edition is a particularly good value.

Midsize car 2013-2017 Honda Accord For decades, the Honda Accord has been a benchmark car, and the 2013-2017 coupes and sedans are no different. You can get this Accord with a four-cylinder or V-6 engine and with a manual or automatic transmission. Both engines provide sporty acceleration and pleasing fuel economy.

Other Accord highlights include a roomy interior, responsive handling and easy-to-use controls. Look for: An Accord Hybrid became available for the 2014 model year. It might be worth seeking out if high mpg is a priority for you; otherwise, stick with the standard Accord.

In 2016, a new touchscreen infotainment system arrived with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Midsize SUV 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander The Highlander is the best vehicle on this list for big families. This SUV has three rows of seats, plenty of cargo room, and a choice of fo.