A family sitting in the boot of a car besides a lake
A family sitting in the boot of a car besides a lake

Starting a family is probably the biggest decision in life, one that can turn the usual daily routine upside down. With all the family commitments, the choice of a new car is also relevant. Efficient, safe, spacious & reliable? Learn in this article how to find the right family car with these tips.

The car subscription adapts to your family

For families, the requirements for a car are constantly changing. When the family grows, the small car has to be exchanged for a larger car, such as an wagon or SUV with space for child seats. Maybe even a van is needed. When the children are older, you can switch back to a more compact car. With the car subscription, you can choose the duration of your all-inclusive subscription between 3 and 48 months and thus change flexibly at any time if the family situation changes. But what needs to be taken into account when the family grows?

Security is a must!

Of course, safety should always be an important selection criterion when you want to buy a car. For a family car, this is even more important because you are also responsible for the safety of the rest of your family. The following aspects should be considered when comparing the different models you have in mind.

  • Safety systems such as airbags, ABS and ESP are a must in a family car.

  • Do you have a toddler who needs more care? If you want to secure it in a child seat in the front passenger seat and against the direction of travel, take a look at the front passenger airbag system. You have to be able to switch this airbag off!

  • Children like to push buttons and play with the electric window lifter. Make sure that you can lock the controls in the family car from the driver's seat.

  • The rear doors must be lockable with a child lock. Ideally, you can switch them on and off conveniently from the driver's door.

  • It's also worth buying and installing an extra mirror where you can see the kids in the back seat.

  • Parking sensors or rear view cameras are not a luxury in a family car, because especially small children can sometimes only see poorly or not at all from the driver's seat. With this warning system, you are warned when entering or leaving a parking space, even if the children jump behind a ball.

Space for children

A classic family car is the wagon. Many families buy this type of car because it offers many advantages over other types of family cars.

A station wagon offers plenty of storage space for families in the rear loading area. When folded up, the pram easily fits in when you go out for a walk in the countryside at the weekend. And thanks to the folding door at the rear, the stroller can be loaded and unloaded quickly. But the wagon also shows its strengths when shopping for a family for the whole week. A family of four normally consumes a lot of food and drink. Even when travelling on holiday, there is a lot to be stowed away in the family car.

Equally important is the number of seats in the family car. Especially with larger families - or when more children are on the road - you'll be happy if the number of seats can be extended. You should also make sure that these seats can be installed and removed as easily as possible and with little effort.

The width and height of the doors also contribute to the comfort of a family car. Children up to their 12th birthday - or until they are no taller than 1.50 metres - must ride in the child seat. This is prescribed by law for the safety of young people. If the doors are too small, then the strapping on of the offspring in the seats becomes a torture that you would rather save yourself. Make sure you have enough space when buying the family carriage. If you have already purchased a child seat, take it with you when you choose the future family car. Here it is worth comparing different models on the market.

If you don't have a child seat yet, you can subscribe to one - just like your car. GAIA Children is your online shop with selected products for your baby and toddler for monthly rental. There you can rent car seats, such as the Joie Baby, among other things. You can even get a 15% discount with the code "Carvolution15"*. When choosing a child seat, you should also first check a few points about the seats with the vehicle's operating instructions. Which seats are approved for use with universal child seats? Is the belt length sufficient? Is the belt buckle accessible? How many child seats fit on the rear seat?

*This discount code is only valid for residents of Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Legal action and cash payout are excluded. Not cumulative and only applicable once.

A child-friendly interior

Where there are children, dirt is often not far away - a sometimes painful experience for parents. Even in the car, the children do not always hold back. When buying a family car, you should also pay attention to the design of the interior and the materials used. How easy is it to clean them?

Especially on longer journeys - for example on holiday - you will be grateful if the family car offers further amenities. First of all, of course, it should offer enough space for the legs so that everyone can sit comfortably. But you should also consider the height of the seat. If it is rather low, it is difficult for small children to look out of the window while driving. Especially when going to unknown places, the curiosity of the offspring is great to see a lot. If you want to buy a family car, the children should also have the opportunity to try it out before buying it.

In addition, other details can make all the difference whether longer journeys are fun or torture. For example, are there holders for water bottles? With them you don't have to stop often to take care of your son and daughter.

A multimedia and entertainment system can also relax the holiday trip in a family car, if the offspring can also deal with themselves and watch their favourite film on DVD. Of course you can buy a system to install afterwards, the best thing is that the multimedia system is already permanently installed when the family car is purchased. Then it's already firmly installed and won't fly through the passenger compartment during a strong braking manoeuvre and becomes a potential risk for the safety of the passengers.

Alternatives to the station wagon

If you have more than two children, the wagon might not be the right family car for you, because there is not enough space for everyone. Alternatively, you can look at a van or even buy an SUV. For larger families, you should compare which type of car suits you and your family best as a family car. In recent years, SUVs in particular have become increasingly popular with families. Discover all the cars on subscription and find your new family car.

Which family car is right for you?

These tips will give you a few pointers to help you choose your new family car. The Carvolution car subscription offers you flexible solutions that adapt to your circumstances. If you still have questions, please feel free to contact us.


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Fiat Tipo Station Wagon
Pasodoble Red
Paprika Orange
Nero Cinema

Fiat

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CHF 34’940
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36 months | 350 km | 5’040.- Down Payment
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309.–  /mo.
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314.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
Peugeot 2008 GT
Grey Artense
Okenite White
Selenium Grey
Elexir Red

Peugeot

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426.–  /mo.
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports 2.0
Marlin Grey Metallic
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Toyota

Corolla Touring Sports

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48 months | 350 km | 6’720.- Down Payment
from  
436.–  /mo.
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192.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo
Graphite grey metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Black Magic Pearl Effect
moon white
Race Blue
Velvet Red Metalic

Skoda

Kamiq Monte Carlo

CHF 47’860
Automatic • Gasoline • Front-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 5’040.- Down Payment
from  
446.–  /mo.
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409.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
Ford Focus SW ST-Line X
Frozen White
Chrome Blue Metallic

Ford

Focus SW ST-Line X

CHF 44’550
Automatic • Gasoline • Front-wheel drive
24 months | 350 km | 3’360.- Down Payment
from  
446.–  /mo.
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522.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
Ford Puma ST-Line X
Solar Silver
Frozen White
Fantastic Red
Desert Island Blue Metallic
Agate Black

Ford

Puma ST-Line X

CHF 40’800
Automatic • Mild-Hybrid • Front-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 3’960.- Down Payment
from  
479.–  /mo.
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238.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
Skoda Octavia Combi Sportline 1.5 eTSI
Magic Black
Graphite grey metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
moon white

Skoda

Octavia Combi Sportline

CHF 57’410
Automatic • Gasoline • Front-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 5’760.- Down Payment
from  
486.–  /mo.
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395.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
VW Touran TDI
Oyster Silver Metallic
Dolphin grey metallic
Deep Black

VW

Touran TDI

CHF 65’420
Automatic • Diesel • Front-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 5’760.- Down Payment
from  
496.–  /mo.
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572.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
Alfa Romeo Tonale Sprint Edition
Alfa White
Alfa Red
Black

Alfa Romeo

Tonale Sprint Edition

CHF 42’890
Automatic • Mild-Hybrid • Front-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 5’760.- Down Payment
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498.–  /mo.
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243.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
DS Automobiles DS 4
Perla Nera Black
Cristal Grey Metalic
Platinum Grey

DS Automobiles

DS 4 Trocadero

CHF 55’430
Automatic • Plug in Hybrid • Front-wheel drive
12 months | 350 km | 1’920.- Down Payment
from  
502.–  /mo.
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597.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Audi Q3 40 TFSI Quattro
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Q3 40 TFSI Quattro

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48 months | 350 km | 5’280.- Down Payment
from  589.–
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Ford Kuga ST-Line X 4WD
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Agate Black
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Ford

Kuga ST-Line X

CHF 60’500
Automatic • Full-Hybrid • All-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 6’120.- Down Payment
from  
536.–  /mo.
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453.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Mini Aceman SE
Legend Grey
Midnight Black
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Mini

Aceman SE

CHF 60’740
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48 months | 350 km | 8’640.- Down Payment
from  
565.–  /mo.
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241.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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575.–  /mo.
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Volvo EX30 Ultra Twin
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EX30 Ultra Twin

CHF 52’650
Automatic • Electro • All-wheel drive
48 months | 350 km | 9’120.- Down Payment
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585.–  /mo.
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605.–  /mo.
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Tourneo Custom Titanium

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Automatic • Diesel • All-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 7’560.- Down Payment
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645.–  /mo.
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XC40 Recharge P8

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48 months | 350 km | 10’080.- Down Payment
from  
645.–  /mo.
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292.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Automatic • Diesel • All-wheel drive
48 months | 350 km | 10’560.- Down Payment
from  
675.–  /mo.
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509.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Dual Motor
Solid Black
Quicksilver
Pearl White Multi-Coat

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Model Y Long Range

CHF 56’140
Automatic • Electro • All-wheel drive
48 months | 350 km | 10’560.- Down Payment
from  
675.–  /mo.
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159.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Volvo XC60 T8 Ultimate Black
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XC60 T8 Ultimate Black Edition

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Automatic • Plug in Hybrid • All-wheel drive
24 months | 350 km | 5’280.- Down Payment
from  
675.–  /mo.
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1134.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
Skoda Enyaq iV 80x Sportline
Black Magic Pearl Effect

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Enyaq iV 80x Sportline

CHF 72’170
Automatic • Electro • All-wheel drive
24 months | 850 km | 5’280.- Down Payment
from  
684.–  /mo.
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823.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
VW New Tiguan R-Line TDI 4Motion
Deep Black
Dolphin grey metallic
Oyster Silver Metallic
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Oryx White Pearl Effect

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Tiguan R-Line

CHF 74’850
Automatic • Diesel • All-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 7’920.- Down Payment
from  
685.–  /mo.
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418.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Audi Q5 50 TFSI e quattro S line
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Automatic • Plug in Hybrid • All-wheel drive
24 months | 350 km | 5’520.- Down Payment
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724.–  /mo.
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CHF 88’890
Automatic • Gasoline • All-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 8’280.- Down Payment
from  
724.–  /mo.
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808.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra Dark
Platinum Grey
Onyx Black
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CHF 129’030
Automatic • Plug in Hybrid • All-wheel drive
18 months | 350 km | 4’320.- Down Payment
from  
754.–  /mo.
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1606.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Crystal White Metallic

Volvo

XC60 T6 Plus

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Automatic • Plug in Hybrid • All-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 9’000.- Down Payment
from  
764.–  /mo.
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723.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Onyx Black

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Automatic • Plug in Hybrid • All-wheel drive
36 months | 350 km | 9’720.- Down Payment
from  
823.–  /mo.
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847.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
BMW iX
Black Sapphire metallic

BMW

iX xDrive40

CHF 139’010
Automatic • Electro • All-wheel drive
12 months | 350 km | 3’960.- Down Payment
from  
1’012.–  /mo.
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1849.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Myth black
Daytona gray pearl effect

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Q8 50 TDI quattro

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Automatic • Diesel • All-wheel drive
18 months | 350 km | 6’480.- Down Payment
from  
1’092.–  /mo.
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Dravitgrau metallic

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X5 40d

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Automatic • Diesel • All-wheel drive
48 months | 350 km | 19’680.- Down Payment
from  
1’241.–  /mo.
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363.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Brooklyn Grey

BMW

X5 40d

CHF 142’920
Automatic • Diesel • All-wheel drive
48 months | 350 km | 19’680.- Down Payment
from  
1’241.–  /mo.
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403.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Daytona gray pearl effect
Myth black

Audi

SQ8

CHF 179’630
Automatic • Gasoline • All-wheel drive
24 months | 350 km | 11’040.- Down Payment
from  
1’390.–  /mo.
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1486.– /mo.  cheaper than  Leasing
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Daytona gray pearl effect
Myth black

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SQ7

CHF 167’390
Automatic • Gasoline • All-wheel drive
18 months | 350 km | 8’280.- Down Payment
from  
1’390.–  /mo.
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