Top 6 Toyotas for New Moms and Dads

Does this sound familiar? - you wake up and think I am getting out of this house today. Me and the baby are going to take a walk in that fancy jogging stroller and I am going to take the dog too as he has been putting on a few extra pounds since our 6 am runs have been on hold.

You go to put the baby seat, the stroller, and the dog in the car and realize that the trunk won't close with the stroller in it. Funny this trunk always seemed huge before. The dog is drooling on the baby which makes the baby cry, scratch that scream. You see yourself driving down the street with a stroller hanging out the trunk, a screaming baby and a dog gleefully wagging his tail in the baby's face. Hmmm...on second thought, it just may be time to trade in your coupe for something with a little more space. Family cars have evolved beyond the wood paneled land yachts of the past. Check out these options at our Greensboro Toyota store.

Our list represents a variety of body styles and price ranges. All have great safety features, family-friendly conveniences, attractive styling and are roomy enough to fit child safety seats without sacrificing too much space up front.

1) Toyota Venza
It's a wagon. It's a crossover. It has cartoony 19-inch dubs, yet has a ride your grandmother would like and a name she'd confuse with a drug she saw advertised during Jeopardy! The 2011 Toyota Venza is a strange creation, one rife with contradictions and difficult to properly define. There is one thing we're sure of, though; it makes a great family vehicle.Browse new Toyota Venza's

2) Toyota Highlander


The Toyota Highlander is a midsize crossover SUV that can seat up to seven passengers. The third-row seat is smaller than most competitors and is really only suitable for children. However, the middle section of the Highlander's 40/20/40 second-row bench folds away into its own receptacle, leaving you with a pair of captain's chairs -- just like in a minivan. Browse new Toyota Highlander's

3) Toyota Sienna

Buyers looking for a safe choice in the minivan segment will undoubtedly find themselves considering the Toyota Sienna. Since its introduction in 1998, the Sienna has posted some of the best crash test scores of any minivan on the market. That fact alone makes it a good choice, new or used, for buyers who prize safety above all other attributes when shopping for a family vehicle.
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4) Toyota Sequoia
As the largest SUV in the Toyota lineup, the full-size Sequoia is designed to accommodate families who need three real rows of seating, a fair amount of off-road capability and the ability to tow a boat or other trailer. The Sequoia has become a popular choice due to its refined road manners and comfortable interior. Browse new Toyota Sequoias

5)Toyota 4Runner


Owners have been pleased with the 4Runner's excellent off-road ability and strong V6 engine. It's also useful for carrying people and cargo thanks to its available third-row seat and 90 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. Browse new Toyota 4Runner's

6) Toyota RAV4
In terms of the space, the RAV4 is cavernous, boasting more cargo room than some midsize SUVs. With its large swing-out tailgate (which can now be had with or without the mounted spare tire) and a low floor, loading bulky items into the RAV is quite easy. Optional third-row seats that fold flat into the trunk take up some of that cargo room, but at least provide a place for an extra set of children.Browse new RAV4's