Family car reviews

Looking for a new family car? You’ve come to the right place - we have thousands of family car reviews to help you decide which model will suit you and your children best. 

Whether you’re looking to buy a family estate car, or want a family car for cheap car tax, read through our extensive reviews to find your favourite. 

Our family car reviews look at how much space you’ll get in your car, whether the boot can carry all the stuff your little ones come with, and how many car seats you can fit in the back. 

Browse through our reviews of seven-seater family cars, family saloon cars, and fast family cars that you can still enjoy driving even when they’re full of pushchairs and shopping bags. 

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  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

    Tech-filled premium hatchback remains impressive

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    New price: £31,300 - £46,000

    PROS

    • Striking interior design
    • Good economy from all engines
    • High-tech features

    CONS

    • Some cabin quality concerns
    • Reliability concerns reported from owners
    • Not quite as good as the BMW 1 Series
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  • Citroën C4 Cactus Hatchback (2018 - 2020) Review

    Comfortable and easy to live with, but too flawed for most drivers

    Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    Used price: £4,239 - £10,334

    PROS

    • Light, efficient and distinctively styled
    • Useful levels of practicality
    • More comfortable than old Cactus
    • Good value for money

    CONS

    • It's lost some of its character
    • Handling takes some getting used to
    • Over-reliance on touchscreen
    • Lacks rugged build quality of some rivals
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  • Nissan Leaf Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

    Off the pace when it comes to modern electric car tech - and soon to be replaced

    Parkers rating: 2.5 out of 5 2.5
    New price: £28,505 - £32,005

    PROS

    • Quiet, refined and easy to drive 
    • Intuitive one-pedal driving mode
    • Nissan has lots of electric car experience

    CONS

    • Plenty of rivals with greater range 
    • Outdated infotainment and cabin
    • Lacks latest fast-charging capability
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  • BMW 5-Series Touring (2017 - 2024) Review

    Has BMW created the perfect estate car?

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Used price: £10,760 - £42,896

    PROS

    • As comfortable and satisfying as the saloon
    • Spacious, high-quality interior
    • Intuitive, advanced infotainment

    CONS

    • Lacks high performance version
    • A bit less refined than the saloon
    • Mercedes E-Class has a bigger boot
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  • Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo (2017 onwards) Review

    2024 campervan update makes the Marco Polo a top choice

    Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    New price: £92,775 - £97,425

    PROS

    • Beautifully crafted luxury campervan
    • Easy to handle, clever suspension
    • Comfortable to drive and to sleep in

    CONS

    • Ride a little abrupt at times
    • Limited choice of engines and options
    • Accessing the top bed requires gymnastics
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  • Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer (2016 - 2021) Review

    Spacious Astra estate is a good all-rounder, but lacks badge appeal

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £2,286 - £13,455

    PROS

    • High tech levels
    • Better than ever to drive
    • Improved interior space
    • Reduced running costs

    CONS

    • Doesn’t set any class standards
    • Rivals are roomier
    • Lacks enticing image
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  • Volkswagen California (2015 - 2024) Review

    Camping icon deserves all the attention its cult status commands

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Used price: £21,838 - £71,390

    PROS

    • Stunning piece of product design
    • Comfortable and easy to drive
    • Lots of clever packaging and storage

    CONS

    • Not cheap – but still good value
    • Unsurprisingly not that nimble to drive
    • Limited engine range
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  • Volkswagen Caravelle (2015 - 2022) Review

    Loads of space, surprising grace and now even more tech

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £13,970 - £49,100

    PROS

    • Blends spaciousness, practicality and versatility
    • Surprisingly refined and comfy to drive
    • Van-based underpinnings should last well

    CONS

    • Expensive, but feels very plush
    • Its height can limit where you can park
    • No disguising the van-like styling
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  • Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life (2015 - 2021) Review

    The van-based people carrier with VW quality

    Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    Used price: £7,461 - £17,764

    PROS

    • Very spacious for seven and luggage
    • Frugal engines with plenty of torque
    • Standard kit covers all the basics
    • Good build quality – for a van

    CONS

    • Bouncy ride
    • Limited choice of trim and engine
    • Not cheap
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  • Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2015 - 2021) Review

    Economical and good to drive, but patchy reliability

    Parkers rating: 3.3 out of 5 3.3
    Used price: £2,243 - £14,011

    PROS

    • Low running costs from turbo petrols and diesels
    • High levels of standard equipment
    • Surprisingly fun to drive, but still comfortable

    CONS

    • Rivals offer more space in the rear seats
    • No all-out performance version
    • Interior starting to feel dated
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