Looking for a very spacious family car!

I'm looking for a 2008/2009 family car with room for three children. Need good fuel economy and low tax. What would you suggest? Can be any type, make or model. Children aged 5, 7 and 12 years all tall and need space and Dad tall also, so would need a bit of room.  About 15,000 to 20,000 miles a years.

Thanks

Sue (Tipp)

Susan O'Donoghue (Tipperary)

Apr 2013 Filed under: family car

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Expert answer

Hi Sue,

I think you might need to look for a big seven-seat MPV, so. Have a look for a Ford S-Max or SEAT Alhambra. Both are exceptionally roomy, and both are reliable and good to drive. A touch on the thirsty side though. The only ‘conventional’ car I can think of that might fit the bill would be a Volvo S80 or V70, which have just about enough space across the back seat for three child car seats, and plenty of legroom up front.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
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