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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  • Fiat 600 SUV (2024 onwards) Review

    Clever and attractive - but not a must buy

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £23,985 - £27,985

    PROS

    • Sophisticated mild-hybrid engines
    • Generally smooth performance
    • Plenty of standard equipment

    CONS

    • Not much room in the rear – or the boot
    • Interior quality feels underwhelming
    • Fussy ride, disappointing real-world mpg
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  • Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer (2024 onwards) Review

    Spacious and a long range. Highly commended

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    New price: £52,240 - £63,770

    PROS

    • Very comfortable
    • Tremendous electric range
    • Spacious interior

    CONS

    • Expensive in top-spec trims
    • Over-reliance on touchscreen
    • GTX trim not worth the money
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  • Skoda Superb Hatchback (2024 onwards) Review

    Quiet, comfortable and highly recommended

    Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    New price: £34,885 - £46,355

    PROS

    • Just as spacious as the Estate 
    • Supremely refined cruisers 
    • High-quality interior 

    CONS

    • Mild-hybrid engine is gutless 
    • Some minor interior quality concerns 
    • Rivals are more fun to drive 
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  • Citroën C3 Hatchback (2024 onwards) Review

    Well-priced supermini more than delivers

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    New price: £17,790 - £17,790

    PROS

    • Good value for money
    • Comfortable ride
    • Spacious rear seats

    CONS

    • Doesn’t drive as well as rivals
    • Awkward boot shape
    • Quality could be better in areas
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  • Volkswagen California Campervan (2024 onwards) Review

    All-new VW campervan sets new standards for cleverness and is now much better to drive

    Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6
    New price: £64,681 - £81,697

    PROS

    • Car-based design improves the driving experience
    • Sliding doors on both sides for the first time
    • Packaging is very clever, making it even easier to use

    CONS

    • Less interior storage than before
    • DSG transmission can be jerky and tiresome
    • Mercedes Marco Polo offers self-levelling suspension
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  • Peugeot 3008 SUV (2024 onwards) Review

    The pick of the 3008 range but much better options exist

    Parkers rating: 3.2 out of 5 3.2
    New price: £40,750 - £44,550

    PROS

    • High-quality interior
    • Very stylish
    • Efficient mild-hybrid engine

    CONS

    • Disappointing lack of space from a family SUV
    • Poor interior ergonomics
    • Dim-witted automatic gearbox
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  • Peugeot 5008 SUV (2024 onwards) Review

    Peugeot’s flagship goes large and premium

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    New price: £37,745 - £46,730

    PROS

    • Spacious cabin
    • Comfortable ride
    • Premium design

    CONS

    • Engine noise
    • Tech not always intuitive
    • Seats can feel clunky
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  • Toyota Prius Plug-in (2024 onwards) Review

    Stylish and highly efficient alternative to run-of-the-mill rivals

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £37,315 - £39,955

    PROS

    • Effortlessly refined, smooth performance
    • Excellent efficiency
    • Stands out from the crowd

    CONS

    • Interior lacks design flair
    • Small model range
    • Only plug-in hybrid offered
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