Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Cars

Welcome to Cars - check out our Discover page for more

Original poster

7 or 5 seater suv

8 replies

Unluckykarma · 06/04/2025 21:31

So following a similar post I made a few weeks ago….
my husband has taken on my 7 seater (discovery)and is the main family car.
I am replacing the other car as the repair cost outweighs its value.
I have three teens (oldest is 14) and a toddler. I think I have narrowed to either a Tiguan all space or a MG hs? We also looked at a 5 seater xtrail. This car will be primarily used for the school run but I am conscience of not having a 7 seater option for the school holidays when they have a friend or two over. We like the option of fold away seats for a big boot.
Please can you help me decide on which car to choose?
thank you

OP posts:
CuriousGeorge80 · 07/04/2025 01:42

We have an MG SUV as a a temporary car and it is horrible. Have you test driven it? It’s cheap quality, not a great drive, some stupid design faults, and I really would not recommend at all.

Original poster
Unluckykarma · 07/04/2025 06:04

CuriousGeorge80 · 07/04/2025 01:42

We have an MG SUV as a a temporary car and it is horrible. Have you test driven it? It’s cheap quality, not a great drive, some stupid design faults, and I really would not recommend at all.

Do you have any recommendations for suv you have enjoyed?

OP posts:
TheWayTheLightFalls · 07/04/2025 06:14

We have a tiguan allspace. It’s fine but I’m not blown away tbh, my kids are younger than yours and it doesn’t feel spacious. Our previous car was a Citroen Berlingo (there’s a seven seater model) and ugly/functional as it was it was more spacious. Keep in mind that Tiguan is being discontinued so if you buy a new one now it will be a (near identical afaik) Tayron.

Could you not swap with DH when you need the seven seater?

MG - god no!

mrssunshinexxx · 07/04/2025 06:21

Another disco . Love mine . 3 kids 4 and under and it’s at capacity

snoopyfanaccountant · 07/04/2025 08:28

We had an MG as a hire car last summer and it felt cheap and plasticky. DSM has one and it has been unreliable.
I would avoid Nissan. They are unreliable and the company is in danger of disappearing. A colleague had an X-Trail and had no end of problems with it.

Original poster
Unluckykarma · 07/04/2025 09:33

TheWayTheLightFalls · 07/04/2025 06:14

We have a tiguan allspace. It’s fine but I’m not blown away tbh, my kids are younger than yours and it doesn’t feel spacious. Our previous car was a Citroen Berlingo (there’s a seven seater model) and ugly/functional as it was it was more spacious. Keep in mind that Tiguan is being discontinued so if you buy a new one now it will be a (near identical afaik) Tayron.

Could you not swap with DH when you need the seven seater?

MG - god no!

He absolutely loves it and I don’t wish to take it off him as he has waited so patiently while I get a car. Also the insurance for me is high though i have considered being a 2 x disco family but worried about 2 lots of maintenance and repairs. Though I’d argue on a Tiguan or equivalent I would still have high cost tyres etc x

OP posts:
CuriousGeorge80 · 09/04/2025 01:41

Unluckykarma · 07/04/2025 06:04

Do you have any recommendations for suv you have enjoyed?

Show quote history

We have a Volvo XC40 and about to change to an XC90 7 seater. Volvos are exceptional in my experience and I would highly recommend.

Original poster
Unluckykarma · 09/04/2025 07:39

Hi. Thank you everyone. We have ended up going with a hybrid Qashqai. Hopefully we will be fine with it. Thanks again xx

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread