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What's the best family car that will fit three car seats?

What car would you recommend that can comfortably accommodate two booster seats and a baby seat in the second row? Or is it better looking for a 7 seater which will grow with three boys? Budget of around £20K but can stretch to about £30K max. Ideally, a car with high spec (pan roof, camera, front and rear sensors, android auto, 360 cam desired) and an automatic. Have been looking at Sorento and Sante Fe, but unsure of buying diesel due to ULEZ concerns. Or is it better to lease/PCP a car?

Asked on 4 October 2023 by rifuddinC250

Answered by Andrew Brady
Take a look at the Citroen C5 Aircross. It's a comfortable and practical family SUV, with three individual seats in the rear providing enough room for three child seats side-by-side. Modern diesels will be fine for ULEZ, but we wouldn't recommend one for regular short journeys or lots of town driving. You can get the C5 Aircross with petrol power, though, or as a plug-in hybrid - the latter could be ideal if you can charge a car at home. Alternatively, a seven-seat SUV like the Skoda Kodiaq or Hyundai Santa Fe/Kia Sorento could be a good choice - just be mindful of how little luggage capacity they offer with all seven seats in use.

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