Top Picks for Big Families

With seating for up to eight and enough Latch anchors to handle a small preschool, there is no doubt the 2013 Honda Odyssey is the ultimate family mobile, and its head-turning exterior sets it apart from other ho-hum minivans. We've been wowed by the Odyssey's intuitive technology and versatile three rows of seats. A 3.5-liter V-6 engine supplies enough power to merge onto the freeway without feeling like we're hauling the entire neighborhood (even though at times we are). It's as fun as a minivan can get, and at this stage in family life, that's all we can ask for.

If you're looking for a stylish, practical and not completely dorky way to haul a family around, the 2013 Sienna is a good bet. With its sliding second-row seats, sunroof and available all-wheel drive, all at a less-than-heart-attack-inducing price, busy families will appreciate the versatility of the uber-cool Swagger Wagon. Since most large families practically live in their cars, "living" in the Sienna is quite comfortable, thanks to its comfy standard leather seats and tons of storage cubbies. The center stack's controls are all within reach and easy to figure out. As if families actually had time to read the owner's manual!