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What options are there or a safe car with decent space for teenagers?

Our current car is an old Citroen C4 which is fine apart from a lack of space with 2 adults and 3 children. One still in a child seat (and will be for about 2 years) others are growing teenagers with long legs which seem to be growing exponentially!
In the past a Vauxhall Zafira was fine with up to seven seats. What options are there with a budget of up to £11,000 for a safe car with decent space for teenagers and a young 'un in the back of the car please?

Asked on 29 April 2025 by Grumpy GrandDad

Answered by Matt Robinson
The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso (later called 'SpaceTourer') could be worth a look. They are easily doable for a budget of £11,000, seat seven if required and have plenty of interior space. They're also cheap to run.
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