Top 10 best seven-seat cars: driven and ranked

Do you have people, things and people with things to move? A seven-seat car is the simplest and best solution to your problem.

A decade ago, this market looked slightly frumpy, due to the MPV. But today, most of the best seven-seaters are fashionable SUVs, meaning you won’t feel silly in the school car park.

Some cars on the list have a third row best suited for occasional use and massive boots. Others can comfortably carry a group of adults but sacrifice some luggage capacity. A few manage to do both. 

Despite its age, we think the Volvo XC90 is still the best seven-seater on sale in the UK today. This is thanks to its blend of practicality, technology and material quality, but it’s also great to drive. 

Our list features several other great seven-seat options, so read on to find out which cars can challenge the Swedish stalwart.