Family car reviews

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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. 

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  • BMW 2-Series Coupe (2021 onwards) Review

    BMW's smallest coupe is intriguing and fun to drive

    Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    New price: £38,040 - £51,740

    PROS

    • Powered by very impressive engines
    • Shares its tech with the 3 and 4 Series
    • M240i xDrive is a thrilling drive

    CONS

    • Rear head and legroom is tight
    • Limited range of trims and engines
    • You'll have to wait for the high performance M2
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  • Peugeot 308 Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review

    “Looks well-rounded on paper – but it’s a bit of a Marmite motor”

    Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    New price: £31,805 - £42,270

    PROS

    • Clever infotainment system
    • Upscale interior and good build quality
    • Punchy plug-in hybrid systems

    CONS

    • Uninspiring driving experience
    • Appalling driving position for tall drivers
    • Firm and unsettled suspension
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  • DS 4 Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review

    France's alternative to the Audi A3 frustrates and delights

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    New price: £32,450 - £45,880

    PROS

    • Comfortable ride, quiet at speed
    • Plush interior
    • Eye-catching inside and out

    CONS

    • It's not cheap
    • Confusing interior
    • Brakes are inconsistent in response
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  • Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review

    Competent hatchback with a surprising dash of desirability

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    New price: £24,795 - £41,050

    PROS

    • Pokey and frugal petrol engines
    • Impressive interior quality
    • Surprisingly fun to drive

    CONS

    • PHEV doesn't handle as well as petrol version
    • Just one diesel engine available
    • Rear leg and headroom are tight
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  • Peugeot 308 SW (2021 onwards) Review

    “The 308 estate is a more appealing purchase than the hatchback”

    Parkers rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7
    New price: £33,025 - £43,470

    PROS

    • Longer wheelbase improves ride over the hatch
    • Upmarket interior and excellent build quality
    • Loads of boot space – 1,634 litres in total

    CONS

    • Not particularly engaging to drive
    • Seating position won’t suit taller drivers
    • PHEVs aren’t as efficient as Peugeot claims
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  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon (2019 onwards) Review

    The perfect premium saloon for those who feel a C-Class is too big

    Parkers rating: 3.1 out of 5 3.1
    New price: £32,710 - £46,485

    PROS

    • Attractive cabin design
    • Clever infotainment system
    • Refined petrol and diesel engines

    CONS

    • Not especially practical
    • Rather cramped interior
    • Some interior quality issues
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  • Mazda 3 Saloon (2019 onwards) Review

    Compact saloon with a superb interior but limited engine choice

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    New price: £29,305 - £30,855

    PROS

    • More passenger space than 3 hatch
    • Lovely, high-quality interior
    • No compromise in the driving experience

    CONS

    • Just one engine available
    • Smaller tailgate opening
    • Fidgety ride on bigger wheels
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  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

    Tech-filled premium hatchback can challenge the best

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    New price: £30,730 - £45,890

    PROS

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

    CONS

    • Some cabin quality concerns
    • Plug-in hybrid no longer available for hatch
    • 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: £4,703 - £11,939

    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

    Archetypal electric family car can't keep up with modern rivals

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    New price: £28,495 - £31,995

    PROS

    • Quiet, refined and easy to drive 
    • Reasonably priced
    • Intuitive one-pedal driving mode

    CONS

    • Plenty of rivals with greater range 
    • Outdated infotainment and cabin
    • Lacks latest fast-charging capability
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