Click to read the full Volkswagen Multivan review
Seven-seater SUVs are all well and good, but never underestimate the power of a box when it comes to transporting people. Volkswagen’s Multivan is just that – but it’s a very plush box that makes for comfortable and relaxing transport for up to seven adult-sized passengers.
The Multivan is comfortable to drive, quieter and more refined than the old van-based Caravelle ever was, and gains access to a whole host of technology from sophisticated safety kit to an impressive plug-in hybrid powertrain. It’s all about the interior with a people-carrier, though, and we’re happy to report that the Multivan’s seats provide enough space for half a rugby team. Plenty of cars have seven seats these days, but few are true seven-seaters… this one is.
The Multivan isn’t cheap, but it makes up for it with generous space, equipment, and luxury. We can’t think of many better ways to go long-distance with lots of people. Short of buying two Range Rovers, that is.
Based on a 43year old Male the VW Multivan would cost £595.19 to insure
*Insurance quotes are from mustard.co.uk in September 2022 and are based on a 43-year-old, employed married male living in Stowmarket with 9 years NCD and no claims or convictions. Insurance quotes will vary depending on individual circumstances.
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Click to read the full Dacia Jogger review
Seven seats for less than an entry-level supermini. Dacia’s newest model might be a bit gawky to look at, but there’s nothing else on sale today that can carry as many passengers without diving into the used market. And unlike a lot of smaller seven-seaters, the Jogger’s third row isn’t an afterthought – a six-foot adult can genuinely sit back there in reasonable comfort.
Of course, something’s got to give – and in this case it’s flexibility. The rear seats don’t fold completely flat and, if you want to put child seats in the middle row, you’ll need to wave goodbye to your third-row access. But these are forgivable foibles given the Jogger’s amazing USP. Surprisingly, it’s not even bad to drive, with a willing engine, comfortable suspension, and a sensible dashboard. A really impressive effort.
Click to read the full Land Rover Discovery review
Most seven-seat SUVs have a third row of seats only for show, or occasional use with small children. That’s not the case with the Land Rover Discovery, as each row of seats can accommodate adults – and the seats are even tiered like a cinema, so everybody gets a good view out. And no other seven-seater can go off-road like the Discovery can.
Land Rover’s legendary prowess in the rough stuff might not be much use around Kensington, but it’s still nice to know you’re driving a car capable of literally climbing mountains the next time you encounter an antisocially huge speed bump. The Discovery is posh, it’s fantastic to drive (especially with the latest six-cylinder engines) and though it has a price tag to match we reckon it’s worth every penny.
