Family SUV buyers are inundated with choice. In 2020 there are literally dozens of five- and seven-seat SUVs available in a wide variety of sizes. Most offer all-wheel drive and most come with a solid safety score. But in between, there are shades of grey… especially when it comes to the ownership experience. It’s why the team at carsales.com.au decided to host an annual award recognising the best of the best of family-sized SUVs. Here we look at family-sized SUVs under $70,000 and assess the field against weighted criteria that includes cabin and cargo space; child safety and accommodation; connectivity, infotainment and technology; driveability and performance; style; and cost of ownership factors.