The choice of an ideal car brand is dependent on several factors which include the capacity and your budget.
Car manufacturers endeavour to stand out and beat competition on the designs to accommodate more passengers whilst maintaining an appealing model.
The current automotive industry is flooded with van models that have consistently grown in popularity due to their passenger capacity.
In addition, comfort is also an important aspect to consider when choosing a car for family trips. Kenyans.co.ke looks at some of the leading brands ideal for family trips.
Noah
Toyota Noah has been in production since the early 2000s. The brand has established its prominence in the minivan category owing to the features it offers to the market.
Noah vans have a capacity of eight passengers and ample luggage space. The car is fitted with two sliding doors on either side of the passenger seats and two doors at the front.
In addition, the Noah has elevated seats which help to give normal sitting positions and comfort for the passengers, especially for long-distance trips.
According to Toyota, the Noah minivans have been popular through the years, especially for families.
Voxy
Voxy and Noah are almost identical with most of their features resembling. The model is described as the sports version of Toyota Noah.
Voxy vans have the same seat capacity and provide ample luggage space as well. They have foldable side tables in both the cabin space and the captain's seats to provide more convenience for passengers while travelling.
In addition, the model is fitted with seat heaters which help to regulate the temperature inside the van.
The new models have been improved to offer a universal step which aids to make it easy for passengers to access the van, especially for children and the elderly.
Honda Stepwagon
The Honda Stepwagon, though not as popular as the Toyota brands, is gradually gaining prominence in Africa. The model has a passenger capacity of eight.
Notably, the Stepwagon is more spacious as compared to some of the models in the category of minivans hence providing the requisite comfort and convenience.
The Stepwagon also comes with a spacious boot hence ideal for luggage. Further, the latest models of Stepwagon are fitted with foldable tables hence providing more convenience.
Alphard
The Toyota Alphard has been described as a luxurious family van or executive business car. Despite its resemblance to the other vans in the global market, the Alphard comes at a higher price due to its luxurious features.
It has a capacity of 8 of 7 passengers. However, the Alphard has bigger legroom and elevated leather seats. for hence more comfortable.
Further, its seats come with leg supports which qualifies the brand as a luxurious model.
However, Toyota Alphard cars have a lower ground clearance than the Voxy and Noah which.
Elgrand
The Nissan Elgrand is among the earliest models in the minivan category. Its features closely match those of the Toyota Alphard. Several car magazines have stated that the Alphard was founded to offer competition to the Nissan Elgrand in the luxurious Elgrand category.
It has a capacity of eight passengers and offers ample legroom.
