Purchasing a new vehicle for your family can be a daunting experience. It’s a major purchase and there are a few factors that need to be taken into consideration when you decide which car is the right one for you, your family and your lifestyle.

Safety

The number one factor is safety. You want to ensure your family is safe and you want to reduce your risk of getting into an accident. And if you are, you want assurance that both you and your family will be protected. Before you take the plunge and purchase, do some research on the vehicles you have in mind. Ask questions like what the drive-assist features are, what is the chance of the vehicle rolling, and how well it will weather in an accident.

Comfort and Space

You definitely want enough space, storage, and comfort when it comes to your new family car. The convertible you have always dreamt of might not exactly be the most practical car for your vehicle. With a family, you want a car that makes your family as comfortable as possible.

Fuel economy

Everyone is pinching their pockets in the current state of the economy, and even more so when you have mouths to feed. Trying to navigate the rising cost of fuel is one of the hardest financial challenges. Try and establish the running costs of the vehicle and the fuel economy when making your car purchase.

The Nissan Qashqai
 

The #CityProof Nissan Qashqai 1.2 Turbo Acenta Auto has recently been crowned the winner of the Compact Family Car Category at the 4th annual Cars.co.za Consumer Awards. The Qashqai comes equipped with several Nissan Intelligent Mobility features such as forward emergency brake, blind spot intervention, cross-traffic alert, and forward-collision warning. It’s spacious enough for two adults and two teenagers, or three smaller children and its 430-litre boot increases to 680-litres with the rear seats folded down.

The Qashqai offers an improved ride, handling and steering for a smooth ride.

The Nissan X-Trail

If your family are after adventures, then the Nissan X-Trail the vehicle you need! It is packed with Nissan safety features and makes the perfect family vehicle. Its Nissan Intelligent Mobility capabilities give you a smooth ride. If offers value for money, comfort, space and makes even the most mundane trips an experience!