The best seven-seat cars – driven and ranked

Big family haulers aren't restricted to MPVs any more. These are the 10 best seven-seaters you can buy today Two decades ago, the seven-seater class was dominated by a fleet of unapologetically boxy MPVs that, despite their appearances, made ideal family cars.  ‘Multi-purpose vehicles’ such as the Renault Espace and Ford Galaxy were very popular, offering endless versatility, space and load-lugging ability. But now they’re largely gone and today’s best seven-seaters are mainly on-trend SUVs.  While SUVs are the main baton carrier of the class, though, there are some outliers that remain popular, such as commercial passenger vans and rugged 4x4s.  Our list below features a number of different seven-seaters from a variety of segments. Some major on third row comfort and space, while others attempt to accommodate people as well as their luggage.  Right now our top pick is the Dacia Jogger. By blending estate, MPV and SUV forms, Dacia has created a roomy and versatile family car that’s