When it comes to choosing the best family SUV, Volkswagen has a few contenders that provide you with reliability, comfort and space, and safety features to protect your loved ones as you drive in and around Bossier City, Carthage, and greater Texarkana. Before we dive into the top 3 best family SUVs, let’s look at a quick checklist to help guide you in your search.
Bossier City Family SUV Basics
Make sure you have enough room for all of the family members. Large families should look into family SUVs with a 3rd row; smaller families can opt for a mid-size SUV.
Look for the safety features you need. The more people in the vehicle, the more distractions you may encounter, and having certain safety measures, such as lane assist or auto emergency braking, can make all the difference in protecting you and your family.
Look for the performance features that provide you with the power and handling your planned drives require. If you like to travel around Texarkana on camping trips, all-wheel drive is your friend. If it’s only suburban or city driving, you can forego all-wheel drive if you’d like.
There are a few other pieces to consider, but these three should help you narrow down your search before visiting our Bossier City Volkswagen showroom located at 1975 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City, LA 71111. So, let’s start looking at the best Volkswagen SUVs for families!
Volkswagen Atlas
Starting off strong for larger families or for those who pack heavily, the Volkswagen Atlas is a 3-row SUV that can seat up to seven people comfortably. The four-cylinder, 269-horsepower engine gives you plenty of pep to navigate back roads and highways to avoid the fear of not getting enough torque to merge properly.
With all seats filled in the cabin, you’ll have 20 cubic-ft. of storage for bags and miscellaneous bags, meaning no one will feel cramped even when you’re fully loaded for a trip. A 12” infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity gives you the power to listen to your favorite (or your kids’ favorite) songs while navigating with ease. You can also choose between front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Safety features include:
- Auto emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear traffic alert
- Optional lane assist
- And it comes with a 5-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Volkswagen Taos
The VW Taos only seats five, but for those five passengers, everyone can sit and lounge comfortably, making it one of the best family SUVs for smaller units. The four-cylinder engine pumps out 174 horsepower, which is respectable and reliable for city and highway driving. Where it really shines is in the 28mpg for city driving and 36mpg for when you’re on the highway. Front-wheel drive comes standard, but for those who want to go off the beaten path in Texarkana, all-wheel drive is available.
You’ll have a bit more space behind the back row with 28 cubic-ft. of cargo storage, and back seat passengers can stretch out with 37.9” of legroom. AN 8” infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay comes standard.
Safety features include:
- Forward collision warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane assist
- Rear traffic alerts
Along with these safety features, the Taos received 4 stars from the NHTSA.
Volkswagen Tiguan
Last up in our list of best family SUVs, but by no means the least is the VW Tiguan. This one sits in between the Atlas and the Taos in terms of horsepower, once again with a four-cylinder engine that provides 201 horsepower. The 2025 model has reduced the overall weight by about 170 pounds, meaning this model is a bit sportier than its family members. The 2025 model no longer has a third row but still offers a respectable amount of cargo space for smaller families at 12 cubic-ft. behind the back row. However, due to dropping the third row, legroom has increased.
The infotainment screen comes in at 12.9” standard with an optional 15” screen available and comes with standard wireless charging options.
Safety features include:
- Forward collision warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Parking assist
- Lane assist
- 10 airbags
- A 4-star rating from the NHTSA
Test Drive a VW Family SUV
The best way to find out which VW is the best family SUV for you and yours is to visit our Bossier City Volkswagen dealership located at 1975 Old Minden Rd., Bossier City, LA 71111, and take a test drive. Once you’ve found the ideal vehicle, our finance department will help you find the best rates to purchase or lease a new Volkswagen vehicle.
Contact us today or call us at 318-746-2175 to set up an appointment.
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