These Cars May Be Family Models but They Pack Some Speed
Family cars are supposed to be safe, practical, and, now, fast? Yes, some of them may look boring, but they hide serious speed under the hood. Let’s check out 35 cars that have space for the kids and the groceries while also making your heart race.
Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
Dodge’s Durango is an SUV that’s a mix of family hauler and drag-strip beast. It packs the same supercharged V8 engine as Dodge’s muscle cars. This means room for seven passengers and 700+ horsepower. It’s over-the-top, sure, but families who want speed love it.
Tesla Model Y Performance
The Model Y is Tesla’s family SUV. The Performance version, however, has instant acceleration and great handling that makes it feel like a sports car in SUV clothing. Families enjoy the space, and drivers enjoy the thrill every time they hit the accelerator.
Audi RS6 Avant
Audi’s RS6 Avant looks like a practical wagon, but it’s really a rocket in disguise. It has a twin-turbo V8 engine and all-wheel drive. It hauls kids, dogs, and groceries while also hitting those sports car speeds. It’s proof that family life doesn’t mean giving up on the thrills.
BMW M340i
BMW’s M340i is the sleeper of the BMW family. It looks like your regular run-of-the-mill 3 Series, but hides serious power in the form of a turbocharged straight-six engine. It’s extra smooth, fast, and roomy enough for the whole family.
Volvo V60
The Volvo V60 is Polestar Engineered, and is safe, stylish, and practical. Oh, and it’s also fast. It comes with hybrid power and sporty tuning, and is a wagon that really surprises anyone who thinks that Volvos are boring and just play it safe.
Honda Civic Type R
Yes, the Civic Type R is a hatchback, but it’s spacious enough for a small family. It’s super fast with a turbocharged engine and sharp handling. It’s the type of family car that really doesn’t feel like one.
Genesis GV80 3.5T
The Genesis GV80 is a big luxury SUV. But that 3.5T engine gives it surprising speed. Families love it for its space and safety features. It looks great, and just proves that luxury SUVs can still give you a thrill while doing the school run.
Ford Taurus SHO
The Ford Taurus SHO is gone now, but it earned a reputation as a fast family car. It had a turbocharged V6 and all-wheel drive, and looked like a normal car - one that packed a serious punch. Everyone loved that it was comfortable and secretly quick.
Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance
Lexus’ IS 500 looks like a regular classy car, but under the hood is a big V8 engine. It’s loud when you want it to be, and seriously quick. Families love the reliability and comfort, and drivers love the excitement the car gives them every time they drive it.
Mazda 6 Turbo
The Mazda 6 is seen as a normal family sedan. The turbocharged version changes everything you knew about the Mazda 6. It feels sporty and quick while still offering comfort and reliability. And for many drivers, it’s got that fun factor that’s usually missing in sedans.
Kia EV6 GT
An electric family car with torque and sports-car-level speed? Yes, please! Kia’s EV6 GT has it all - tech, space, and a quiet ride. But it’s the thrilling and powerful acceleration that turns your grocery run into something a bit more fun.
Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon
The Merc-AMG wagon is the ultimate family car that doubles as a rocket ship. It has a twin-turbo V8 engine and is hands-down one of the fastest wagons in the world. It’s got space and supercar-level thrills in one sexy package.
Honda Accord 2.0T Sport
Honda’s Accord Sport with its 2.0T engine is way quicker than people expect it to be. It looks like a normal family car, but its turbocharged power makes it a blast to drive. Drivers love the space, comfort, and speed of the Accord Sport.
Audi S4
The Audi S4 balances comfort and performance perfectly. Sure, it looks like any other family car, but it comes alive with a turbocharged V6 engine. It’s smooth, fast, and still practical enough for the school runs or taking the dog to the vet.
Tesla Model S Plaid
Tesla’s Model S Plaid is one of the fastest cars in the world, period. The best part is that it’s also a family car with four doors and a spacious interior. It’s got great tech, great range, and jaw-dropping acceleration. What more could you want?
BMW M550i XDrive
If it’s a luxury car with a bit of muscle you’re after, the BMW M550i xDrive is it. It looks incredibly classy while hiding a V8 that puts out M5-level performance. It’s roomy enough for the family, and quiet when cruising.
Hyundai Santa Fe Turbo
The Santa Fe is a great family car. The turbo version, however, adds surprising pep. It’s not a sports car by any means, but it feels quicker than most people expect. Drivers appreciate the speed while families love the comfort, safety, and space.
Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400
Infiniti’s Q50 Red Sport 400 is hiding something you’d never expect - 400 horsepower that makes it one of the quickest cars in its class. It’s got space and luxury for the family, and a thrill for drivers every time they hit the gas.
BMW X5 M50i
The BMW X5 M50i is a big SUV that handles more like a sporty sedan. Its twin-turbo V8 will launch you forward with shocking speed. It’s proof that SUVs don’t have to be boring, and it comes with plenty of space and driving excitement.
Chrysler 300C
The Chrysler 300C feels like a rolling lounge chair. But it hides some muscle under its hood. It cruises smoothly on long drives, but when you press the gas, the HEMI V8 wakes up and reminds you it’s not just about comfort.
Hyundai Elantra N Line
The Elantra N is that kid in class who looks quiet but turns out to be the life of the party. It’s big enough for running errands, but the turbo engine and sporty exhaust make you smile every time you drive it.
Porsche Panamera 4S
Think of the Panamera 4S as a Porsche that decided to go more practical. It’s sleek and stylish, but has four doors, a trunk, and space for the kids. The catch? It drives like a sports car. It’s the kind of family car that makes you feel like James Bond.
Ford Explorer ST
Ford’s Explorer ST is a family SUV that sneaks in a rebellious streak. It doesn’t scream “muscle,” but when you push it, the twin-turbo V6 kicks in and delivers a punch. It’s great for road trips with the family, school runs, and having a bit of fun.
Genesis G70 3.3T
The G70 is perfect for any situation. It looks great, is luxurious inside, and takes off when you tap the gas. It’s the perfect car if you want something stylish enough for family life without feeling stuck in a “boring dad car.”
Lexus RX 500h F Sport
The RX is known for comfort and reliability. But the RX 500h F Sport adds a bit of fun to the mix with a zippy hybrid system. It’s also surprisingly athletic for a SUV of its size, making it the perfect car for families who want speed and style from their car.
Subaru WRX
Subaru’s WRX is a family car that moonlights as a rally car. It’s practical, has all-wheel drive, and plenty of space in the back. But it thrives best on winding roads and rainy days. Families love the safety, but drivers know it’s built for excitement.
Mercedes-AMG GLS 63
The GLS 63 looks like a giant luxury SUV, but press the accelerator and it moves like a much smaller car. It’s surprising to feel that much power in something with three rows of space for the kids, the dogs, and all the groceries.
Polestar 2 Performance
The Polestar 2 doesn’t necessarily seem fast when you look at it, but hit the pedal and it zips forward like a rocket. It’s super smooth, quiet, and eco-friendly, and perfect for families who want a green car that’s not boring.
Audi SQ7
The SQ7 is the kind of SUV that tricks you. On the outside, it’s all family luxury. But, under the hood, it has a twin-turbo that has no problem leaving traffic behind. It’s super practical, but also ready for some fun.
Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing
Cadillac’s Blackwing is America flexing its muscle. The CT5-V looks like a big luxury car, but the moment you fire up the V8 engine, you realize it’s built to scare off sports cars. It’s loud and bold, and yet still has enough room for the car seats.
Mazda CX-90 Turbo S
The CX-90 is Mazda’s big family hauler. The Turbo S version gives it a bit of personality. It’s spacious and smooth, but there’s plenty of punch if you need it. It’s an SUV that balances family comfort with mischief under the hood.
Hyundai Sonata N Line
Even family cars can have a wild streak, and Hyundai’s Sonata N Line is the perfect example. It looks practical, but has a turbo engine, sport-tuned suspension, and quick response that make it a fun daily driver with space for the whole family.
Toyota Camry TRD
The Camry is a sedan most people think of as calm and reliable - and it is. But the TRD version has a sporty V6, stiffer suspension, and a growl that makes it surprisingly fun. It’s still a family car, only faster than you’d expect.
Chevrolet Impala SS
Chevrolet’s Impala is known as a family car. The SS trim, however, is pure muscle car DNA. It gives you space for everyone but still brings serious speed. For many Chevy drivers, it’s the sleeper family ride everyone should own.
Kia Stinger GT
The Kia Stinger GT shocked people when it first arrived. It’s roomy, practical, and has a cute hatchback design. But it’s the twin-turbo V6 that makes it fly. It feels like a true sports car, but still works as a safe and practical family car.
