For families that need maximum passenger capacity and maximum room for cargo, the best bet is a minivan like the Honda Odyssey. It's large enough to seat up to eight passengers but handles like a much smaller vehicle — this king-size hauler is surprisingly nimble on the road. Fuel efficiency is just as impressive, at 22 mpg combined (19 city/28 highway). This Honda's cabin is quiet enough to easily facilitate chats with the kids and its second row may be configured to suit your needs — you can remove sections to create an aisle down the center or leave the seat as is to accommodate up to three car seats. Bluetooth, a rearview camera and text-to-speech functionality are standard, while options include a chilled storage box, a blind-spot camera system, a forward-collision warning system and a lane-departure warning system. Parents familiar with the struggle of keeping a family vehicle clean will appreciate the Odyssey's optional integrated vacuum cleaner. It's located in the rear of the minivan but its hose is long enough to allow you to clean the first row.