NEW YORK — Parents magazine and Edmunds.com today revealed their list of the Best Family Cars for 2012. And for the fifth consecutive year, car experts from both organizations scrutinized hundreds of vehicles focusing on safety and reliability as top priorities.

Vehicles were also judged on performance, interior and exterior styling and family-friendly features. Every car on the list is equipped with antilock brakes, electronic stability control and a minimum of six air bags. Plus, a record 14 vehicles recommended by Parents and Edmunds.com earned a "Top Safety Pick" designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Here is the list by category:

HIGH-MILEAGE CARS 

• Toyota Prius V

• Honda Civic Hybrid

• Chevrolet Cruze Eco

BUDGET

• Chevrolet Sonic

• Ford Focus

• Hyundai Elantra

CROSSOVERS

• Mazda 5

• Kia Sorento

• Honda CR-V

SEDANS

• Volkswagen Passat

• Toyota Camry

• Kia Optima

LARGE VEHICLES

• Dodge Durango

• Toyota Sienna

• Honda Odyssey

To read more about the 15 Best Family Cars, click here.