I have three married children each with 2 children. Ages range from 1-9 years. When we go out as a family with each family unit we number 6. Obviously a 5 - seater is not sufficient to all fit in one car.

When we want to go out as a family with each family unit on any kind of outing, we need to take 2 cars. I have owned a 7 seater (Vauxhall Zafira) in the past which was fine as far as seating was concerned but because the 3rd row of seats takes up so much of the boot space, there is little space for the usual paraphernalia that is needed when a family goes out for the day or on holiday.

I am also very concerned that, in the event of an accident, the person sitting in the rearmost seat(s) could easily be trapped as there was no easy exit. Also, in the event of a rear end shunt, there is very little space between the rear of the vehicle and the passenger. Ideally I am looking for a 6 seater car in 2 rows of seats. The Honda FR-V, which I believe is no longer produced, seemed to have the right layout.

Are there any other 6 seater cars being produced? If so, what would you recommend? I have a budget of £10K + 2010 Honda CRV 2.2 Deisel which I would part exchange. I am willing to consider a nearly new car e.g. ex-demo.