Family haulers aren’t restricted to MPVs any more. These are the 10 best seven-seaters you can buy today
Not that long ago seven-seat cars came in all shapes and sizes. Buyers could choose from estate cars, rugged off-roaders and even converted commercial vehicles. Yet the most popular way to transport seven was with an MPV, or multi-purpose vehicle.
Spacious and versatile, these machines were perfect for growing families. Not only could they accommodate more people, they were packed with extra storage and often boasted handy features such as sliding side doors.
Yet tastes change and, with assistance of individuals such as Jeremy Clarkson lambasting MPVs for being ‘uncool’, seven-seat cars have undergone a significant transformation. Previously lauded and highly practical machines such as the Ford Galaxy, Volkswagen Sharan and Renault Espace (the car that started it all) are largely gone, and today’s best seven-seaters are now predominantly fashionable SUVs.
Yet there are some outliers in this sea of rugged-looking pseudo 4x4s (although some do have some serious rough road talent), such as utlitarian vans with windows and a budget-friendly alternative that is more an enlarged estate cars than an SUV.
Either way, our top 10 list features also features cars with varying characteristics: some offer a third row best suited for occasional, while others comfortably accommodate a group of adults and all their luggage.
While seven-seaters are gradually disappearing from the UK market, there’s still a solid list of options you can add to your shortlist. So read on, as we dive into the top 10 best seven-seaters on sale today.
