One of the most common questions we get asked by our customers is, “Which Toyota SUV is the best for my family?” Of course, the answer depends on a few key factors, including how big your family is and your family’s lifestyle, as well as whatever other must-have features are on your list.
The good news? Toyota has an absolutely massive selection of quality SUVs to choose from, and at Family Toyota of Arlington, we have an excellent selection of the best new models. Here are some of our top picks if you’re in the market for your next family SUV.
Best Hybrid SUV for Families: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
The RAV4 has been the most popular SUV in America for some time now, and the upcoming 2026 model is getting a complete redesign as a hybrid-exclusive model. Official fuel economy specs have yet to be released, but thanks to the latest Toyota Hybrid System tech, it’s reported to get even better gas mileage than the previous generation. The RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid is set to see some major improvements as well, including an estimated electric range of up to 50 miles, making it among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the entire lineup.
Apart from its updated powertrain, the all-new RAV4 looks like it’s going to carry on many of the features that made it a major hit in the first place, including available all-wheel drive for added off-road capability. It’ll also come with advancements in tech, including an updated software platform and the first-ever implementation of the next-gen Toyota Safety Sense™ 4.0.
Best Three-Row SUV for Families: Toyota Grand Highlander
The ever-popular Toyota Highlander is a big-time seller thanks to its spacious three-row body style, impressive capability, and well-appointed interior. So, how can you possibly improve on that? Enter the Grand Highlander, which has even more space for seating and storage, more features, and more power.
The Grand Highlander has plenty of legroom for full-grown adults in all three rows, plus nearly a hundred cubic feet of max storage capacity with the rear seats folded, making it extremely handy for shopping, moving, camping, and more. It also has gobs of standard amenities like the large 12.3-inch center touch screen display, three-zone climate control, and quality upholstery, to name a few. To top it off, it has three engine options to choose from, including the fuel-efficient hybrid and robust Hybrid MAX with 362 combined horsepower.
Most Affordable SUV for Families: Toyota Corolla Cross
If maximizing value is what you’re after, you can’t do much better than the Corolla Cross, which has a starting price of under $25,000, making it ideal for young families and frugal shoppers near Fort Worth.
Like its sibling the Corolla Sedan, the Corolla Cross gives you impressive bang for your buck. It offers a choice between an 8.0-inch or a 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, as well as standard features like the full range of Toyota Connected Services, multiple USB ports, and Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0. Shoppers looking for even more value can opt for the Corolla Cross Hybrid, which gets up to 46 MPG in the city and 39 MPG on the highway, some of the best numbers you can find in any SUV brand.
Best Minivan for Families: Toyota Sienna
All right, so this one may not technically be an SUV, but we’ve included it here because it’s close enough, and it also happens to be one of the best family vehicles in the entire Toyota fleet. This is largely thanks to the enormity of interior space the minivan body style affords—it has a total passenger volume of up to 162.5 cubic feet and up to 101 cubic feet of storage capacity, so if you need the most room for the whole crew and then some, the Sienna is your best bet.
Aside from a cavernous interior, it also has plenty of exciting extra features available, including a built-in Vacuum & FridgeBox™, four-zone climate control, and 12-speaker JBL sound system. The Sienna also comes standard with a hybrid engine that delivers 36 combined MPG, which makes it perfect for family road trips.
Best Adventure Vehicle for Families: Toyota Land Cruiser
Is your family obsessed with the great outdoors? Camping, overlanding, and off-roading is some of the liveliest fun you can have with loved ones, and in order to make the most of it, you’ll need a vehicle that allows you to tackle the backcountry with confidence. The Land Cruiser is the perfect candidate, with a powerful 326 horsepower engine, standard full-time 4×4, Crawl Control, available Multi-Terrain Select, and a host of other stellar features.
It also has a decidedly opulent vibe that allows it to fit right in when you return to civilization. Unlike the 4Runner’s spartan, utilitarian interior, the Land Cruiser is more upscale, and it can be decked out with all sorts of amenities like a 12.3-inch center touch screen display and digital gauge cluster, wireless phone charging, leather-trimmed seats with heat and ventilation settings, and much more.
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Whether you’re looking for a world-class adventure-mobile, an eco-conscious gas saver, or just an affordable way to get the kids to band practice, our Toyota dealership in Arlington has the goods, with a wide selection of new Toyota models to browse and easy online shopping with SmartPath.
Still not sure which SUV is right for you? Call us at 682-418-3310 or contact us online, and we’ll point you in the right direction and set you up with a test drive.
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