Best 7 Seater Family Cars

As a parent, you’ll know how difficult it is to travel light but when you’ve got a large family, it’s virtually impossible! Thankfully, there is a choice of brilliant 7-seater cars out there that can more than accommodate your whole family, all of their luggage and even a couple of occasional passengers when it’s your turn to drop off their friends. 

In this guide, we’ll run through our pick of the best 7-seater family cars. All of the 7-seater cars we have available are great choices for families, but the ten we’ve chosen here are firm favourites with our customers.

The Top-Ten Best 7-Seater Family Cars

Let’s get started with our pick of the best seven-seater family cars:

1. Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq is our top choice for a family seven-seater. It is a large SUV with a spacious cabin, premium feel and massive boot. It’s made for family life with room for your children and their friends, as well as plenty of storage space in the boot.

At a glance:

• A five-star Euro NCAP rating
• Available in a choice of five and seven-seaters to suit your family
• Award-winning with a huge boot and spacious cabin
• Available in a choice of engines including a plug-in hybrid with an electric range of up to 75 miles

Why families love the Skoda Kodiaq:

It’s not just the size that we love about the Kodiaq. As standard, it has an incredible kit with wireless connectivity, wireless charging for two, driver assistance like blind spot detection and more.

The Kodiaq is an incredibly comfortable car, meaning it’s great for long and short distances. The seven seats are spacious, comfy and easily accessible, something you don’t always find in bigger cars. It also has a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

The finishing touches complete the Skoda Kodiaq. There are phone holders in the back seats, tiered upper and lower glove compartments and even a built-in ice scraper in the fuel tank - because who wants to be searching for a scraper before doing the school run?

1. Dacia Jogger

Just missing the top spot is one of the most affordable seven-seaters on the market, the Dacia Jogger. This family car is made to suit your family, with adjustable seating and space. Whether you’re doing the school run, a trip to the tip or commuting, it simply works.

At a glance:

• No Euro NCAP safety rating available yet for the 7-seater
• The Dacia Jogger combines high build quality and practicality at an affordable price 
• It’s made for families but for practicality rather than show
• The Jogger is adaptable - with two to seven seats and a massive boot up to 2,085 litres

Why families love the Dacia Jogger:

Very few seven-seaters, or family cars in general, are as affordable as the Dacia Jogger. It’s not the most luxurious car but it still looks great, has a very high build quality and some top tech.

The cabin is spacious, even in the back. The downside is the boot is a little small when all seven seats are in use - which isn’t a massive problem unless you’re a family of seven.

For a low-price car, the Jogger still has plenty of driver aids. Lane assist, advanced braking and more are available. The engines are also efficient, especially the hybrid options, giving you a more economical drive.

1. Peugeot 5008

A step up from the Dacia in terms of price but still pretty reasonable, the Peugeot 5008 is a bigger version of the Peugeot 3008. It’s functional, spacious and sure to be perfect for your family, available in all-electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.

At a glance:

• An impressive five-star Euro NCAP rating
• Available in all-electric with a range of up to 347 miles, or with a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or traditional engine.
• The 5008 has a modern and eye-catching look
• Seven usable seats with a decent boot when they’re all in use

Why families love the Peugeot 5008:

The Peugeot 5008 has been completely redesigned for the eco-conscious driver. Available in electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid, the new electric 5008 has a range of just under 350 miles in the standard version and 400+ in the extended version. That’s more than impressive considering the size of the car.

It’s capable of rapid charging, giving you up to 62 miles in ten minutes, perfect for a quick pit stop on a family road trip. 

The 5008 is packed with tech. Take the effort out of parking with an HD reverse camera and parking assist, keyless entry and three-tiered climate control. And that’s just a few of them - there’s plenty more for your family to enjoy.

1. Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender is a true luxury car. The Defender 110 is available as a 7-seater and the 130 as an 8-seater, perfect as a family SUV. The Defender is practical yet high-end, ideal for everyday life or going off the beaten track - there are no limits.

At a glance:

• A five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
• Two options giving you seven or eight seats
• Fantastic off-road capability, perfect for family adventures
• A practical yet luxurious car with a choice of impressive plug-in hybrid engines 

Why families love the Land Rover Defender:

Land Rovers are a true staple on the UK roads. They’re luxurious workhorse vehicles, with a distinctive look and durable drive. When you choose the Defender, that’s just what you get.

If you’ve ever been in a Land Rover, the drive is really second to none. With a high road position and real off-road capabilities, the Defender is made for all types of driving. Your drive is also more economical than ever before with a choice of hybrid and plug-in hybrid models.

The cabin is luxurious, with high-quality materials and spacious seats. There’s loads of tech, like vehicle tracking, a fantastic speaker system, instant connectivity and so much more.

1. Kia Sorento

The Kia Sorento is a remarkable 7-seater SUV. It’s versatile and perfect for families, as it’s packed with smart features to make driving even better. With a heads-up display, you can focus on the road whilst you drive in style.

At a glance:

• A five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
• Industry-leading tech and top-comfort levels
• A huge focus on safety with a suite of driver-assistance features
• A choice of hybrid and plug-in hybrid options

Why families love the Kia Sorrento:

The 2024 Kia Sorento facelift has greatly improved the look and feel of the SUV. It’s stylish and luxurious without any pretence.

There’s a huge boot and decent-sized cabin, perfect for family life. Whether you’re off on holiday or taking the kids and their friends to school, you’ll have plenty of space.

The Sorento is filled with uncomplicated tech. There are sensors and cameras all around to make parking easy, as well as screen mirroring and wireless charging on most trims. There are also six USB ports to keep your family’s tech charged up on every drive.

1. Kia EV9

Prefer an all-electric drive? Well, Kia also offers the EV9 7-seater SUV, giving you emission-free driving and a range of up to 349 miles. It’s spacious in the cabin and boot, ideal for unpredictable family driving.

At a glance:

• A five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
• An all-electric drive with a range of up to 349 miles
• Fast charging capabilities with up to 154 miles in 15 minutes
• Adaptable swivel seating configured to suit you

Why families love the Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is an ambitious family car. It’s huge, but easy to drive thanks to the high driving position and driver assistance features. Automatic lane following, blind spot collision avoidance, advanced collision braking and so much more give you peace of mind on every drive.

There are also plenty of handy features like wireless charging, fast-charging USB ports, instant phone connectivity and so much more. And you can choose the features that are right for you, with plenty of optional additions 

The range is great but rapid charging is really where it stands out. If you are driving across the UK and do have to stop to charge, you can top up nearly half the battery in fifteen minutes - perfect for a quick toilet break and food stop.

1. Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a beautiful, luxury 7-seater SUV that perfectly combines practicality and style. It’s massive inside, perfect for large families no matter what space they need. It’s also high-tech, with Google built-in.

At a glance:

• A Five star Euro NCAP safety rating - expired
• Large boot even when all seats are occupied
• Improved economy with mild hybrid driving
• Filled with genuinely useful tech for entertainment, ease and safety

Why families love the Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is an award-winning SUV, that’s sure to impress. It’s luxurious with one of the highest build qualities you’d expect from a Volvo. From the tech to the seats, everything feels top-end.

The XC90 is a massive SUV. All the seats have a lot of space and there’s a decent boot. So whether it's a normal week with the family, time to set off on a family adventure or you’re picking something up for a weekend of DIY, you’ll not have to worry.

There’s also a full suite of simple-to-use tech. From Google built-in to a 360-camera to driver assistance like collision avoidance and drifting detection, driving an XC90 is simple. There’s even a heads-up display so you can focus on the road at all times.

1. BMW X7

The BMW X7 is a supreme 7-seater that’s spacious yet surprisingly nippy. With a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine, the X7 is powerful, especially considering its size. The seats are comfortable, the boot is spacious and it's really connective.

At a glance:

• Not yet Euro NCAP tested
• Reliable German engineering for an incredible drive
• A really high-end build quality
• It’s spacious and comfortable, perfect for all types of driving

Why families love the BMW X7: 

The BMW X7 is an impressive car. It’s stylish, powerful and spacious, ideal for family life. The quality gives you everything you love from a BMW making it one of the best high-end 7-seaters.

The tech is really second to none. Take the effort out of parking with the Parking Pro Assist, focus on the road with a heads-up display and stay safe with a suite of driver assistance tools.

You can customise your BMW X7 to suit you. Fancy a panoramic sunroof or upgraded upholstery? Add them to your X7 to make it yours. You can also drop down to six seats if you want more storage space.

1. Land Rover Discovery

Another impressive Land Rover entry on our list is the Discovery. This popular SUV is spacious with a dominant road presence and a functional yet posh feel. It’s also more than capable of carrying up to seven adults, giving you plenty of room when you need it.

At a glance:

• A five-star Euro NCAP rating
• Seven spacious seats, ideal for adults and children
• Unbeatable off-road capabilities
• Huge choice of trims and engines 

Why families love the Land Rover Discovery:

The Discovery is one of the largest family SUVs available with seven spacious seats and a decent boot. The cargo space is great, even when all the seats are in use, perfect for the versatility of family life.

Despite the luxury feel, the Discovery is still really practical. The off-road capabilities, versatile seating and more make it an unbelievable family car. 

The Pivi Pro infotainment system is industry-leading, instantly connected and capable. You can control the seats with the touch of a button and as you’d expect, there are a lot of handy driver assistance features like collision avoidance, adaptive cruise control and many more.

1. Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe is an incredible family car available in a choice of six or seven seats. It really stands out from the crowd with its stylish design and is packed with space, making it a great choice for families.

At a glance:

• A five-star Euro NCAP rating
• Ideal for city driving, country roads or the motorway
• The seven seats are spacious for both adults and kids
• Features a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty

Why families love the Hyundai Santa Fe:

The Hyundai Santa Fe has a rather unique look when compared to other 7-seaters. It’s a sharp SUV inside and out and a true find for the fashion-conscious.

The Santa Fe prioritises safety. It has up to ten airbags, enhanced collision safety tech, a surround-view and more. But there’s also plenty of handy tech like dual wireless charging and a panoramic display to name a few.

You also have a choice of standard, mild and plug-in hybrid. Choose your ideal engine to help cut your emissions. All engine choices have a powerful drive and high-driving position, letting you see more.

Decided which is the best seven-seater for you? We’ll find you the perfect deal. Get in touch with our team, who are on-hand to give you help and advice to find your perfect family car.