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.
Best for: daily driving
We think the Volvo XC90 is the best seven-seater car you can buy today.
The fact it has been on sale for almost 10 years is a testament to its compelling blend of space, practicality, comfort and class.
Some rivals are sharper to drive or offer more up-to-date tech, but the XC90 offers a great balance of performance, efficiency and low running costs, particularly for business users - especially in its plug-in hybrid form.
The XC90’s greatest strength is its roomy, well-equipped interior, which is high quality and smartly finished. It has enough space for seven adults to travel in comfort, with the third-row seats serving up good head and leg room.
The range opens with the B5 mild-hybrid petrol with 247bhp, but there's also the refined, bik-busting T8 plug-in hybrid model, with 443bhp and 44 miles of all-electric range.
Whichever powertrain you choose, this Volvo is composed and capable on the road. Its emphasis is on comfort and refinement, rather than an uplifting driving experience, but that's perfectly in keeping with its remit.
Read our Volvo XC90 review
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