Best seven-seaters on the market today
They’re ideal for growing families and harsh day-to-day life, but which seven-seaters are the best on the second-hand market?
The Cazoo editorial team
Published on 06 August 2025 | 1 min read
If you have a growing family, you might want to consider looking at a seven-seater.
Seven-seaters are the perfect choice for those who carry lots of people and need a vehicle that can be practical, versatile and affordable to run.
The cars on this list come with spacious interiors, are affordable to run and are all available through Cazoo.
We’ve compiled a list of the best seven-seaters you can buy right now on the second-hand market.
Volvo XC90
The Volvo XC90 is a great car for those who need to carry lots of people, with the added benefit of comfort and safety.
The latest version has been around since 2015, so there are plenty of affordable second-hand examples out there on the market.
To drive, this big Volvo focuses more on refinement and luxury with the seats being like armchairs and the third row of chairs is a decent size, which even adults will be more than comfortable sitting in for short journeys.
With all seven seats in place, there is a boot capacity of 302 litres, which makes it extremely roomy for hauling a large family and their belongings around.
Used prices will vary due to the car’s age, but if you look for a three-year-old example with under 40,000 miles on the clock, prices start at around £34,300.
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Nissan X-Trail
Nissan’s X-Trail is a capable and dependable family car that has slipped under the radar in recent years.
That’s not because it’s a bad choice, but the huge increase in SUVs has meant that older models, such as the X-Trail have been left on the back foot.
However, that shouldn’t put you off as the car’s excellent levels of interior space, high equipment list and frugal powertrain makes this a great seven seat family car.
Also, three-year-old cars all come with Nissan’s e-Power hybrid system, which consists of a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to an electric motor, which returns a claimed 48.7mpg.
Second-hand prices are tempting as well, with 2022 cars covering low mileage are priced from just £25,900, or around £28,200 if you want one with less than 20,000 miles on the clock.
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Ford S-Max
The Ford S-Max is an MPV for those who have a large family, but also enjoy driving.
Behind the wheel, the S-Max’s sporty setup means that it handles really well with direct and accurate steering.
There is a choice of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains, and there is enough space in the third row of seats for children.
The design may be a little dated in places, but you can’t ignore the fact the S-Max is a great car for families and second-hand prices are extremely tempting.
The used market is flooded with examples, but a 2021 car with less than 30,000 miles on the clock can be yours for £23,250 with the 2.0-litre diesel engine, and £27,000 for a hybrid car.
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Skoda Kodiaq
The Skoda Kodiaq is one of best seven seat family SUVs on the market today and used examples make this great option even better.
Inside, the Kodiaq’s plush interior materials makes it feel premium, there are lots of handy storage areas dotted about the place and the second row of seats are very spacious, with lots of head and legroom for occupants.
The third row of chairs will be best suited for children, but boot space with all seven seats in place stands at 270 litres, which isn’t too far off the larger Volvo XC90.
There is a choice of efficient and punchy petrol and diesel engines, while all cars come with a decent amount of standard equipment.
If you’re looking for one of these great family wagons, then three-year-old cars with less than 40,000 miles can be had for just £19,000 or £25,000 if you need a diesel.
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Peugeot 5008
The Peugeot 5008 is a smart and stylish seven seat SUV that comes with the firm’s small steering wheel and futuristic interior design.
The second-generation 5008 is one of the best-in-class when it comes to driving dynamics with precise handling and limited body lean around the twisty bits.
The second row of seats can slide forwards to increase the third row of passengers’ knee room and the seats in the back are just about manageable for small children.
Under the bonnet, there is a choice of petrol, diesel and mild-hybrid powertrains and they should all be efficient and cheap to run.
Second-hand prices for 2022 examples with low mileage start at £17,500 for a petrol car, or £18,200 for a diesel. However, if you want a mild-hybrid, you’ll have to spend more, with the cheapest coming in at £26,000 for a 2024 car with 5,000 miles on the clock.
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Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento is one of the Korean firm’s longest-running models and it shows no sign of stopping.
In fact, the latest generation is one of the most sophisticated on the market, with its vast amount of interior space, high levels of standard equipment and restrained driving experience, making the Sorento a great seven seat family car.
Powering the vehicle, there is a choice of a hybrid with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to an electric motor or a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel unit.
In terms of prices, if you want a low mileage hybrid car, look to spend around £27,000 or a diesel example will set you back £30,700. However, diesel cars seem to be quite a rare option, with a majority of Sorentos available in hybrid guise.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
It runs off of the same underpinnings as the Kia Sorento, but the Hyundai Santa Fe is another great choice if you want a seven-seater.
Under the bonnet, there is just the option of a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The former comes fitted with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine mated to an electric motor which manages a claimed 44mpg and the latter features the same petrol engine and electric motor, but has the addition of a 13.8kWh battery. Hyundai claims the PHEV car can travel a distance of 31 miles on electric power.
The Santa Fe comes with lots of standard equipment, is spacious inside for occupants and should prove to be reliable and dependable.
Used prices start at £26,400 for a three-year-old hybrid car with 35,000 miles on the clock, but a plug-in hybrid model will cost you more, with the cheapest example priced from £29,995 with 25,000 miles.
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