Soccer Mom Cars for Moms that Don't Want to Drive Soccer Mom Cars

There seems to be an on-going stereotype that, "soccer moms", should drive certain cars like minivans and large unattractive vehicles. But what if these women want to step outside of this barrier and decide to pursue automobiles that project style, power, and still have the room and space that they had before. This is something that a number of different manufacturers have addressed as we see more products becoming larger, including more special features, and an attention to detail has been intensified as well. These changes have allowed for the, "soccer moms", to pursue the type of vehicles that they really want.

Not So Soccer Mom Cars

 

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2012 Volkswagen Touareg

One that any mother should be able to do is ride in style and luxury which can be offered when they're behind the wheel of a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. This is one of the more luxurious SUVs that don't come with an overly expensive price tag at $43,375 when compared to its competitors, but it does include some awesome features that any mom would enjoy. From Bluetooth capability to a navigation system Volkswagen has made the Touareg an excellent option for women who want to cruise around town in a quality automobile. It's also very spacious for children despite the presence of a third row of seats, and is also very fuel efficient for its size at 16 city and 23 highway miles per gallon. (back to list)

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2012 Dodge Journey

If you're a mom who isn't too concerned about high levels of luxury, and would like to have more seating options the 2012 Dodge Journey could be the perfect match for you. This American SUV is much more affordable at $18,995 and still offers some excellent qualities. The Journey possesses a much more elegant interior when considering its price, as well as a very strong 3.6L V6 engine or you can choose the 2.4L four-cylinder engine that get about 19 city/26 hwy mpg. Dodge has also made this sports utility vehicle much more family friendly with the additional third row of seats, storage bins, and integrated child seats that most of its competitors may neglect to include. (back to list)

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2012 Subaru Forester

When it comes to having a number of affordable options in an SUV there are few that are like the 2012 Subaru Forester for soccer moms. With six different trims that start as low as $20,595 the Forester is a practical expense for most families as it presents plenty of cabin and cargo space. Each version adds more features like Bluetooth capability, navigation, and even the option to get your vehicle turbocharged. This Subaru SUV is also all-wheel-drive and fuel efficient as it comes with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that is capable of getting 21 city/27 highway miles per gallon. (back to list)

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2012 Ford Escape

There are plenty of compact crossovers that are available but one of most popular choices for moms is the 2012 Ford Escape. This auto has a great deal of technological features that places Ford on top of its competitors with their Ford SYNC and other entertainment packages. And even though the 2012 Escape is a great buy, the 2013 model has been drastically improved to have better fuel economy, be more stylish, more family friendly, and introduce more features for only $22,475. (back to list)

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2012 Land Rover LR2

For those mothers who like to enjoy the outdoors with their family, but want to still have some luxurious features the 2012 Land Rover LR2 can give you just that. The LR2 was perfectly built to hit various terrains and weather conditions as it nearly unmatched with off-road capabilities. Then once you factor in some of its great features like navigation, Bluetooth, and Sirius Satellite Radio with the lavish interior it's hard to believe this Land Rover is selling for $35,700. As a mom you'll also be able to enjoy it on the everyday basis as it drives great around the city while getting 15 city/22 hwy mpg. (back to list)

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2012 Dodge Durango

Another large SUV that is both sleek and spacious is the 2012 Dodge Durango which has a redesigned look on the inside and out. In some cases you can look at the Durango as larger and more powerful version of the Journey. The manufacturers at Dodge have placed a big 3.6L V-6 engine with the option to get a 5.7L V-8 which will increase the towing capability and get some additional power to work with. There also is a third row of adult sized seats which makes seating up to seven people easily while having a number of feature packages to choose from. (back to list)

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

As nice as SUVs can be we understand that not every mom wants to drive something so large, this is where the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen comes into play. There are no other wagons that are capable of offering what VW has as it combines a stunning exterior and interior with a large amount of cabin and cargo space. This makes piling in the family a simple act, and the addition of so many standard features makes it that much more likeable. Then there is the great gas mileage at 24 city/33 hwy mpg from a 2.5L engine or you can opt for the diesel version which offers a boost in power and 30 city/42 hwy mpg. (back to list)

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2012 Jeep Compass

The last vehicle on this list is for soccer moms to consider is the 2012 Jeep Compass which is one of the most affordable off-road SUVs. At a starting out price of $19,295 you receive a vehicle that has great gas mileage at 23 city/29 hwy from a small four cylinder engine. Also despite the engine size the Compass handles going off-road better than some of its competitors while remaining a great city car as well. (back to list)

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These prices maybe at the top of some of your budgets but with some financial assistance in the form of an auto loan they can be yours. All you will need to do is make a small monthly payment and finally drive the type of car a soccer mom deserves to have.

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