![]() ![]() ![]() Yes, there’s genuine space for seven adults to sit comfortably within the X7 – and even when you do, there’s still a reasonably useful boot at the back for a few soft luggage bags. But on the other hand, it has significant road presence and that enormous structure liberates a considerable amount of interior space. There’s the extremely expensive Bentley Bentayga and the hulking Mercedes-Benz GLS, but we’d take the X7 over both of them. There’s absolutely no escaping that its styling is very divisive, from the enormity of its grille to the sheer, vertical surfaces of its bodywork. If you’re looking for a very high-end SUV with seven seats you’ll soon discover you’re not spoilt for choice. Those more concerned about emissions might consider the all-electric Mercedes EQB variant. If performance is your thing, there’s a rorty Mercedes-AMG GLB35 model, which does the curious thing of combining hot hatch speed with seven-seater flexibility. As with the other smaller models on this list, it's tight in the rear, but the boxy shape means it doubles as a capable load hauler when both rear rows are folded flat.īeing based on the A-Class and related family of models, the GLB has a stylish dual-screen dashboard, an efficient range of 1.3-litre petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines, slick automatic transmissions, and the option of 4Matic four-wheel drive should you want it. The result is a chunkily attractive yet remarkably compact machine that's keenly priced and quite often available with excellent finance deals. Enthusiasts of this upmarket German brand will immediately work out that it slots into the range between the GLA and GLC, yet it manages to squeeze in a third row of chairs - something the bigger GLC can't accommodate. The Mercedes GLB is one of the newer seven-seater entrants in the SUV market. The only real sticking point is its high price – but this is a premium machine and for many, it’ll be a cost worth bearing to drive one of the safest, coolest and most desirable family SUVs on the market. The plug-in hybrid models are also thumpingly fast. The interior is a delight too, being of superb build quality and with a cool, calm, Scandinavian air to the styling. Of course, what good is a safe SUV if it’s not practical to use? Thankfully, the XC90 offers seven adult-sized seats (as ever, the third row is a bit of a squeeze) and lots of practical storage solutions. It’s fair to assume a great number of seven-seat SUV customers will be families with children, and what’s more important to those kinds of customers than safety? Volvo has always been at the forefront of safety technology, pioneering advancements such as the three-point seatbelt, and its XC90 SUV continues that legacy with a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating as well as bags of clever tech to not only protect occupants during a crash, but help them avoid having one in the first place. Many buyers will still prefer the more modern interior design of the SEAT, however, and all told it represents an excellent package that can often be found on finance for a bargain monthly price. It's also priced competitively versus the also related Skoda Kodiaq, but the Skoda is a slightly roomier vehicle inside. The engine range is a little limited - you can choose from a single petrol and diesel option at the moment - but there are lots of trim levels to choose from.Ĭompared with the closely related VW Tiguan Allspace, the Tarraco is great value, too. The rear seats are small, but fold neatly into the boot floor when not needed. Though not quite as practical as SEAT’s traditional Alhambra MPV (now discontinued), it’s a far more stylish thing, good to drive and very capable. We can entirely vouch for the versatility, capability and value of the SEAT Tarraco – we ran one on our long-term fleet, and minor gripes aside have been very impressed with it. ![]()
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