A spacious interior is obviously a prerequisite here, but we also expect an upmarket feel, easy access and a sizeable, well-shaped boot. Seven-seaters are mostly private buys, so pricing and finance need to be competitive. And while comfort and refinement are more important than handling, a car mustn’t be so sloppy that it’s difficult to drive.
1 Hyundai Santa Fe
THERE’S LOADS TO like about the latest Santa Fe, including its huge boot and practical interior with seating for up to seven adults. The regular hybrid version that we recommend offers the best trade-off between price and running costs, and even entry-level Premium trim comes with many of the luxuries that are available only on high-end versions of the closely related Kia Sorento, making it fantastic value for money.
Our pick 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid 4WD Premium
List price £44,945
Target Price £41,030
MPG 40.4 CO2 159g/km
For User-friendly interior with seven seats suitable for adults; huge boot; loads of standard kit; long warranty
Against Performance is only average; some wind noise at motorway speeds; top trim is expensive
WHAT CAR? SAYS ★★★★★
BEST FOR LUXURY