Is there anything better than packing up the car and heading off on an adventure with all the family? Whether it's a trip to the beach, a visit to an attraction, or a camping expedition, there's no shortage of amazing places to go.
But it isn’t just the destination and stop-offs that make a good road trip, the car you choose is really important too. Comfort is a necessity, so the more space the better. Decent performance, economy and the latest in-car technology are also essential.© SkodaNew for 2024, the second generation of Skoda's popular seven-seater SUV is better than ever.
The award-winning Jogger, from Renault's Romanian budget brand, is quite simply the cheapest seven-seater on the market. And unlike some bigger, more expensive cars with a third row of seats, there's actually space for seven adults. Easy to drive and economical, if ever a model epitomised Dacia’s value-for-money philosophy, then the Jogger is it.Volkswagen ID.Buzz - from £59,035
Funky, functional, fun to drive, comfortable and safe, the retro-cool 100% electric ID.Buzz is expensive, but nothing comes close to it in the planet-friendly people mover market. There’s currently just the one five-seat model available with two trims, but a longer wheelbase version is coming with extra seating. With a claimed range of up to 257 miles, the ID.Buzz is amazingly nimble for its size. And even with five passengers on board, there’s 1,121 litres of cargo space .
The all-electric version of BMW's impressive new X1 SUV is a class act. It has a range of up to 270 miles and offers a winning blend of style, technology, driving engagement and quality. There's plenty of room for five with superb leg and headroom in the back for a car of its size. Boot space is a healthy 490 litres . If you're not ready, or can't switch to electric, then consider the iX1's more affordable petrol-powered sibling - the X1.