Our ancient Renault Scenic is regularly costing us a small fortune, so we figure we're probably better off upgrading.
We only have 2DCs, but often take an extra adult... or two, and if we had the space we'd be taking extra children/adults etc. more often. So we figure a 7 seater would be our best bet, and the huge boot (when the 2 extra seats aren't in use) would be very useful as we holiday by car (cornwall, scotland, france etc.) often and it's always a struggle to fit everything in.
We'd like a seven seater that really is - i.e. 3 proper seats across the back. i.e. didn't like the mini-seat in the Grand C-Max, because if MIL came out with us, we'd have to put a back seat up and then wouldn't be able to get much in the boot (a buggy, for example).
We're considering:
Ford S Max
Nissan Qashqai +2
Toyota Verso
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
But we're open to suggestions...
I don't especially want to drive too much of a bus... or be tarred with the 'chelsea tractor' brush. (We don't live in chelsea or own a farm...)
Any suggestions? I figure our requirements are hardly unique and some of you must have been looking for a similar spec...
Any help/experiences/warnings gratefully received!
Thanks in advance,
db
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