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Best cars with three ISOFIX points in 2026
The best cars with three ISOFIX points - or more - aren’t just family-friendly boxes on wheels anymore, coming in a wide range of body styles with multiple engine and motor combinations to choose from. The dinky little Peugeot 208 and the understated Skoda Superb liftback are two examples of smaller cars with three anchor points.
For more interior space, however, you’ll be hard pressed to find better cars than the BMW X7, Land Rover Discovery or Hyundai Ioniq 9 - though they’re all massive. The Skoda Elroq offers a great trade-off between roominess inside and a sensible exterior size.
Our expert reviews team have comprehensively tested every car on sale in a variety of scenarios, to put together this list of the ten best child-seat friendly choices:
2026
Comfortable Cruiser Award
Winner
Battery range up to 385 miles
Best for: interior real estate
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is an impressive, all-electric family SUV that offers road-trip friendly range and a comfortable drive alongside an enormous interior that’s packed with storage spaces and space in every direction. Those looks aren’t for everyone, though, and you’ll have to watch your driving to come near its claimed efficiency.
The styling is the most contentious part of the Ioniq 9, because while it’s mechanically similar to the Kia EV9 under the skin, it’s far smoother at the front yet more slab-sided, with a near-vertical rear end that features an arch-like, wraparound taillight. We’re not quite as convinced by its looks as the Kia, but it’s certainly going to turn heads on your local high street.
Interior quality is high in the big Hyundai, with a chunky, solid-feeling cabin that isn’t quite as outrageously-styled as the exterior. There are a lot of straight lines and wide surfaces, and the dashboard is topped by a huge widescreen featuring a trio of displays for the driver, infotainment and an awkward climate control panel in between.
Most importantly, the Ioniq 9 offers an impressive four ISOFIX child seat anchor points across its last two rows. Given the enormous doors which open wide and the sheer amount of space inside, you won’t struggle to fit even the bulkiest of child seats in any of the Ioniq 9’s rows - especially as the middle seats fold far forwards.
You’ll find numerous storage spaces inside the Ioniq 9, with big door cards, plenty of cupholders across all three rows and - with the third row of seats folded away - over 900 litres of boot space.
There’s a single battery option for the hefty Hyundai, with a claimed range of up to 370 miles to a charge. That being said, you’ll have to drive like a saint in order to get anywhere near that far, as is often the case with large electric SUVs.
Yet the motorway is still where the Ioniq 9 feels most at home, as its enormous size makes tight city streets feel a bit too small, and its soft suspension does an excellent job of smoothing out bumps at high speed.
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is an impressive, all-electric family SUV that offers road-trip friendly range and a comfortable drive alongside an enormous interior that’s packed with storage spaces and space in every direction. Those looks aren’t for everyone, though, and you’ll have to watch your driving to come near its claimed efficiency.
The styling is the most contentious part of the Ioniq 9, because while it’s mechanically similar to the Kia EV9 under the skin, it’s far smoother at the front yet more slab-sided, with a near-vertical rear end that features an arch-like, wraparound taillight. We’re not quite as convinced by its looks as the Kia, but it’s certainly going to turn heads on your local high street.
Interior quality is high in the big Hyundai, with a chunky, solid-feeling cabin that isn’t quite as outrageously-styled as the exterior. There are a lot of straight lines and wide surfaces, and the dashboard is topped by a huge widescreen featuring a trio of displays for the driver, infotainment and an awkward climate control panel in between.
Most importantly, the Ioniq 9 offers an impressive four ISOFIX child seat anchor points across its last two rows. Given the enormous doors which open wide and the sheer amount of space inside, you won’t struggle to fit even the bulkiest of child seats in any of the Ioniq 9’s rows - especially as the middle seats fold far forwards.
You’ll find numerous storage spaces inside the Ioniq 9, with big door cards, plenty of cupholders across all three rows and - with the third row of seats folded away - over 900 litres of boot space.
There’s a single battery option for the hefty Hyundai, with a claimed range of up to 370 miles to a charge. That being said, you’ll have to drive like a saint in order to get anywhere near that far, as is often the case with large electric SUVs.
Yet the motorway is still where the Ioniq 9 feels most at home, as its enormous size makes tight city streets feel a bit too small, and its soft suspension does an excellent job of smoothing out bumps at high speed.
2026
Family Values Award
Highly Commended
Battery range up to 355 miles
Best for: value for money
The Skoda Elroq is one of our favourite cars on sale, having earned a Highly Commended gong in the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards. It’s very comfortable and practical inside with a clever boot, but it’s not very exciting and there are a few scratchy plastics in key areas inside.
While it’s not exactly a head-turner in the way a new Kia is, the Elroq is a handsome, understated car. All of the safety sensors at the front are hidden behind a sleek black panel which joins up the slender LED running lights, while the sharp creases down the sides and pointy taillights are pleasant to look at.
Where the Elroq really excels is inside, because it’s very spacious for passengers both front and back, with comfortable seats and plenty of storage cubbies. The dashboard is low-set and swoopy in its design, with a floating infotainment touchscreen and an instrument display set into the dash behind the steering wheel. Skoda’s physical buttons below the central monitor are pleasant to the touch, too.
The Elorq comes with three ISOFIX points, one in the front passenger seat (which is handy if you’re a solo parent travelling with an infant) and two in the outermost rear seats. Tall adults won’t struggle to get comfortable either, and the 470-litre boot is large enough for most families’ luggage.
Battery options vary from the entry-level ‘50’ model, all the way up to the range-topping Edition and Sportline which offer the most range at 355 miles to a charge.
Around town the Elroq is hard to fault, with light steering, strong regenerative braking and great forward visibility making it a breeze to navigate city streets in. The suspension soaks up ruts and potholes well, but it can feel a bit too wallowy on larger bumps. It’s quiet and composed on the motorway and on a country lane, but twisty roads are best taken at a steady pace.
The Skoda Elroq is one of our favourite cars on sale, having earned a Highly Commended gong in the 2026 Carwow Car of the Year Awards. It’s very comfortable and practical inside with a clever boot, but it’s not very exciting and there are a few scratchy plastics in key areas inside.
While it’s not exactly a head-turner in the way a new Kia is, the Elroq is a handsome, understated car. All of the safety sensors at the front are hidden behind a sleek black panel which joins up the slender LED running lights, while the sharp creases down the sides and pointy taillights are pleasant to look at.
Where the Elroq really excels is inside, because it’s very spacious for passengers both front and back, with comfortable seats and plenty of storage cubbies. The dashboard is low-set and swoopy in its design, with a floating infotainment touchscreen and an instrument display set into the dash behind the steering wheel. Skoda’s physical buttons below the central monitor are pleasant to the touch, too.
The Elorq comes with three ISOFIX points, one in the front passenger seat (which is handy if you’re a solo parent travelling with an infant) and two in the outermost rear seats. Tall adults won’t struggle to get comfortable either, and the 470-litre boot is large enough for most families’ luggage.
Battery options vary from the entry-level ‘50’ model, all the way up to the range-topping Edition and Sportline which offer the most range at 355 miles to a charge.
Around town the Elroq is hard to fault, with light steering, strong regenerative braking and great forward visibility making it a breeze to navigate city streets in. The suspension soaks up ruts and potholes well, but it can feel a bit too wallowy on larger bumps. It’s quiet and composed on the motorway and on a country lane, but twisty roads are best taken at a steady pace.
3. BMW X7
BMW X7 review
Best for: posh family road trips
The long-standing X5 and the new iX3 may be the darling cars of BMW’s SUV range, but the plus-sized X7 is by far and away its most practical model on sale. There’s enough room inside for seven adults to sit comfortably, it’s great to drive and the cabin is super posh, but it’s mighty expensive to buy.
It’s neither as well known nor as attractive as BMW’s smaller SUVs - iX aside - because the slender running lights and taillights can’t disguise the X7’s awkward proportions and oversized features. Massive grilles, a very boxy silhouette and strange, low-mounted headlights do it no favours compared to its alternatives.
Step inside, though, and things improve massively - not just because you can’t see the car anymore. The X7’s cabin is one of the most premium on the market, full of plush, trimmed surfaces and soft-touch materials. BMW’s curved, widescreen display setup is going to be replaced soon, but it’s still one of the best looking units around.
The big Beemer’s cabin is also huge, and the party trick is that in seven-seater guise the X7 comes with a whopping five ISOFIX points, while the six-seater version makes do with only four. Tall adults will easily fit into every seat, and you’ll be able to haul six six-footers with no fuss.
The 750-litre boot (with the last two seats folded) may not be as big as in cheaper alternatives, but it’s still mighty spacious and offers a handy split-opening tailgate.
Whether in petrol or diesel guise the X7 is a fantastic car to drive. BMW has a habit of making its largest cars feel like a sporty hatchback on stilts, and the X7 is no different. It’s genuinely fun to drive on a country lane, while it soaks up motorway miles with ease and positively irons out rough roads around town.
The long-standing X5 and the new iX3 may be the darling cars of BMW’s SUV range, but the plus-sized X7 is by far and away its most practical model on sale. There’s enough room inside for seven adults to sit comfortably, it’s great to drive and the cabin is super posh, but it’s mighty expensive to buy.
It’s neither as well known nor as attractive as BMW’s smaller SUVs - iX aside - because the slender running lights and taillights can’t disguise the X7’s awkward proportions and oversized features. Massive grilles, a very boxy silhouette and strange, low-mounted headlights do it no favours compared to its alternatives.
Step inside, though, and things improve massively - not just because you can’t see the car anymore. The X7’s cabin is one of the most premium on the market, full of plush, trimmed surfaces and soft-touch materials. BMW’s curved, widescreen display setup is going to be replaced soon, but it’s still one of the best looking units around.
The big Beemer’s cabin is also huge, and the party trick is that in seven-seater guise the X7 comes with a whopping five ISOFIX points, while the six-seater version makes do with only four. Tall adults will easily fit into every seat, and you’ll be able to haul six six-footers with no fuss.
The 750-litre boot (with the last two seats folded) may not be as big as in cheaper alternatives, but it’s still mighty spacious and offers a handy split-opening tailgate.
Whether in petrol or diesel guise the X7 is a fantastic car to drive. BMW has a habit of making its largest cars feel like a sporty hatchback on stilts, and the X7 is no different. It’s genuinely fun to drive on a country lane, while it soaks up motorway miles with ease and positively irons out rough roads around town.
Best for: a sensible saloon car
The Skoda Superb is an excellent example of a car that has stood the test of time against the wave of family-friendly SUVs currently dominating the sales charts. It’s practical, solidly built and takes motorway mileage in its stride, but the Superb isn’t particularly exciting.
That applies to its styling, too, because while it’s not an ugly car by any means, it’s just a little dull to look at. It features a broad grille, sharp headlights and slim taillights, but otherwise it’s relatively anonymous.
It’s better from behind the wheel, because the cabin has more defining features than the exterior does. The two-spoke steering wheel looks and feels classy, while the trimmed dashboard is elegant, swooping down below the touchscreen infotainment system. The highlights are the clever control knobs for the heater and air con, which feature customisable click-and-twist control knobs.
You won’t struggle for space inside, either, with loads of room and wide-opening doors, handy for the trio of ISOFIX points spread across the front and back seats. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a lift-back saloon with a bigger boot, as the Superb has a generous 645 litres to offer.
Whether fitted with a petrol or diesel engine, the Superb is easy to drive. There are more comfortable options around town, but it positively glides over rough motorways and hangs on well when you’re really pushing it down a country lane.
The Skoda Superb is an excellent example of a car that has stood the test of time against the wave of family-friendly SUVs currently dominating the sales charts. It’s practical, solidly built and takes motorway mileage in its stride, but the Superb isn’t particularly exciting.
That applies to its styling, too, because while it’s not an ugly car by any means, it’s just a little dull to look at. It features a broad grille, sharp headlights and slim taillights, but otherwise it’s relatively anonymous.
It’s better from behind the wheel, because the cabin has more defining features than the exterior does. The two-spoke steering wheel looks and feels classy, while the trimmed dashboard is elegant, swooping down below the touchscreen infotainment system. The highlights are the clever control knobs for the heater and air con, which feature customisable click-and-twist control knobs.
You won’t struggle for space inside, either, with loads of room and wide-opening doors, handy for the trio of ISOFIX points spread across the front and back seats. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a lift-back saloon with a bigger boot, as the Superb has a generous 645 litres to offer.
Whether fitted with a petrol or diesel engine, the Superb is easy to drive. There are more comfortable options around town, but it positively glides over rough motorways and hangs on well when you’re really pushing it down a country lane.
5. Land Rover Discovery
Land Rover Discovery review
Best for: all-terrain ability
The Land Rover Discovery may be a bit overshadowed by its uber-desirable Defender and Range Rover counterparts, but none of the others can match it for sheer practicality and comfort.
It isn’t, however, as handsome as the aforementioned alternatives. The stepped-up roofline and enormous rump are necessary for the spacious cabin, but look awkward from the outside. Not as awkward as the off-centre licence plate recess at the back, that being said.
The interior is better to look at, but now feels a bit dated compared to other JLR products. The infotainment display is set into the tall dash, and while there are plenty of upholstered, soft-touch surfaces around you, the Defender’s chunky styling and Range Rover’s sleek dashboard look more modern.
You’ll forget all about that when you load five child seats into the ISOFIX anchor points across all three rows of seats. The enormous doors make it a breeze to fit them into the car, and with the rear two seats stowed away you have an enormous boot to load up with luggage.
Pick a diesel engine and you’ll have a relaxing, effortless journey in your Discovery, with plenty of low-down shove to get up to speed around town or on the motorway. It’s comfortable anywhere you take it, and being a Land Rover, you really can take it on the road less travelled - and make it back with no fuss.
The Land Rover Discovery may be a bit overshadowed by its uber-desirable Defender and Range Rover counterparts, but none of the others can match it for sheer practicality and comfort.
It isn’t, however, as handsome as the aforementioned alternatives. The stepped-up roofline and enormous rump are necessary for the spacious cabin, but look awkward from the outside. Not as awkward as the off-centre licence plate recess at the back, that being said.
The interior is better to look at, but now feels a bit dated compared to other JLR products. The infotainment display is set into the tall dash, and while there are plenty of upholstered, soft-touch surfaces around you, the Defender’s chunky styling and Range Rover’s sleek dashboard look more modern.
You’ll forget all about that when you load five child seats into the ISOFIX anchor points across all three rows of seats. The enormous doors make it a breeze to fit them into the car, and with the rear two seats stowed away you have an enormous boot to load up with luggage.
Pick a diesel engine and you’ll have a relaxing, effortless journey in your Discovery, with plenty of low-down shove to get up to speed around town or on the motorway. It’s comfortable anywhere you take it, and being a Land Rover, you really can take it on the road less travelled - and make it back with no fuss.
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Battery range up to 349 miles
Best for: head-turning looks
Not one for the wallflowers out there, the Kia EV9 is a striking-looking, enormous SUV with an excellent electric powertrain and massive cabin. It’s more desirable than its badge might suggest, but it’s also rather expensive.
We’re running out of space-age analogies for the EV9, but it really does look like a Star Wars ship on wheels. The dramatically tall lights, crazy angles and creases and contrasting black details mean it looks like nothing else on the road - aside from its smaller Kia counterparts.
Don’t expect the same levels of madness inside, because seats aside, the EV9 has a really rather…normal interior. There are pleasant materials all around you, the multi-tier dashboard is handsome and the triple display setup is crisp, but the climate controls are irritating to use.
Still, it’s cavernous in there, and with four ISOFIX points across seats in rows two and three, there's plenty of room for the little ones to sit comfortably - and with enough distance between them to keep bickering to a minimum.
There’s a single battery option to choose from in the EV9, but range varies depending on whether you choose the rear-wheel drive or the far more powerful all-wheel drive model.
A plethora of cameras and sensors help when using the EV9 in town, but it’s still a massive car - and it feels it, always. It’s also a bit jiggly at low speeds, but it makes for an excellent motorway cruiser. Watch your speed on a twisty road, though, as the big Kia wobbles about on bumpy corners.
Not one for the wallflowers out there, the Kia EV9 is a striking-looking, enormous SUV with an excellent electric powertrain and massive cabin. It’s more desirable than its badge might suggest, but it’s also rather expensive.
We’re running out of space-age analogies for the EV9, but it really does look like a Star Wars ship on wheels. The dramatically tall lights, crazy angles and creases and contrasting black details mean it looks like nothing else on the road - aside from its smaller Kia counterparts.
Don’t expect the same levels of madness inside, because seats aside, the EV9 has a really rather…normal interior. There are pleasant materials all around you, the multi-tier dashboard is handsome and the triple display setup is crisp, but the climate controls are irritating to use.
Still, it’s cavernous in there, and with four ISOFIX points across seats in rows two and three, there's plenty of room for the little ones to sit comfortably - and with enough distance between them to keep bickering to a minimum.
There’s a single battery option to choose from in the EV9, but range varies depending on whether you choose the rear-wheel drive or the far more powerful all-wheel drive model.
A plethora of cameras and sensors help when using the EV9 in town, but it’s still a massive car - and it feels it, always. It’s also a bit jiggly at low speeds, but it makes for an excellent motorway cruiser. Watch your speed on a twisty road, though, as the big Kia wobbles about on bumpy corners.
Best for: number of cupholders
The Santa He is Hyundai’s biggest petrol-powered car, and it’s so good that it won our Car of the Year Awards in 2025. It looks great, offers a smooth hybrid engine and has near-unmatched interior storage space, but the Santa Fe is boring to drive.
It’s far from boring to look at, that being said, with the boxiest styling of any car this side of a Lego set. Pixel-themed headlights, square corners, huge wheel arches and a ‘floating’ roof (black pillars) all contribute to what is a handsome car. It comes in some funky colour options, too.
The interior is just as chunky and solid-looking, with plenty of straight lines and padded surfaces on the dashboard, door cars and even the centre console. Hyundai’s triple-screen display is sandwiched between the steering wheel and dash top, and though it’s not as posh to look at as German alternatives, it feels suitably premium.
Big families rejoice, the Santa Fe also features four ISOFIX anchor points across the second and third rows of seats and there’s a huge amount of space to get comfortable in. There are storage cubbies galore, and a whopping 17 cupholders to choose from inside.
You can choose from a petrol, self-charging or plug-in hybrid engine for your Santa Fe, and all versions are pleasant to potter about in. The square corners make it surprisingly easy to place around town, yet it’s quiet on the motorway for such a bluff-nosed SUV. It’s surprisingly capable on a twisty road, too, though don’t go expecting any sportiness.
The Santa He is Hyundai’s biggest petrol-powered car, and it’s so good that it won our Car of the Year Awards in 2025. It looks great, offers a smooth hybrid engine and has near-unmatched interior storage space, but the Santa Fe is boring to drive.
It’s far from boring to look at, that being said, with the boxiest styling of any car this side of a Lego set. Pixel-themed headlights, square corners, huge wheel arches and a ‘floating’ roof (black pillars) all contribute to what is a handsome car. It comes in some funky colour options, too.
The interior is just as chunky and solid-looking, with plenty of straight lines and padded surfaces on the dashboard, door cars and even the centre console. Hyundai’s triple-screen display is sandwiched between the steering wheel and dash top, and though it’s not as posh to look at as German alternatives, it feels suitably premium.
Big families rejoice, the Santa Fe also features four ISOFIX anchor points across the second and third rows of seats and there’s a huge amount of space to get comfortable in. There are storage cubbies galore, and a whopping 17 cupholders to choose from inside.
You can choose from a petrol, self-charging or plug-in hybrid engine for your Santa Fe, and all versions are pleasant to potter about in. The square corners make it surprisingly easy to place around town, yet it’s quiet on the motorway for such a bluff-nosed SUV. It’s surprisingly capable on a twisty road, too, though don’t go expecting any sportiness.
2026
Adventurer's Choice Award
Highly Commended
Best for: a diesel runaround
The Kodiaq isn’t only the biggest car that Skoda builds right now, it features one of the roomiest interiors of any car on sale - and yet it’s one of the more affordable cars on this list. It’s also comfortable and features a smart interior, but you can’t get the hybrid model with seven seats.
It features split-level headlights, a wide grille and a rear light bar with c-shaped ends, but it’s not as stylish as the Hyundai Santa Fe - or any of Skoda’s electric offerings.
Things look up once you step inside, though, as the Kodiaq’s chunky dashboard is well upholstered and features a cool, pinched-together central section behind the large infotainment display. Build quality is solid, too, but it’s interior space where the big SUV excels.
There may only be three ISOFIX points, even in seven-seater versions, but the Kodaiq offers plenty of room for even the bulkiest of rear-facing child seats. The front passenger seat features an ISOFIX point, too, which is handy for those of you travelling with infants.
A choice of engines means the Kodiaq suits a variety of needs, though we’re partial to a diesel in a big SUV, because a quiet engine with low-down grunt suits its character - and struggles less than a small petrol engine when fully laden.
You can certainly feel the Kodiaq's size around town. It’s not the easiest car to manoeuvre into tight spaces, but it settles down into a relaxed motorway cruise. Your passengers will be grateful for you taking it easy on a twisty road, because it’s far from a sporty drive.
The Kodiaq isn’t only the biggest car that Skoda builds right now, it features one of the roomiest interiors of any car on sale - and yet it’s one of the more affordable cars on this list. It’s also comfortable and features a smart interior, but you can’t get the hybrid model with seven seats.
It features split-level headlights, a wide grille and a rear light bar with c-shaped ends, but it’s not as stylish as the Hyundai Santa Fe - or any of Skoda’s electric offerings.
Things look up once you step inside, though, as the Kodiaq’s chunky dashboard is well upholstered and features a cool, pinched-together central section behind the large infotainment display. Build quality is solid, too, but it’s interior space where the big SUV excels.
There may only be three ISOFIX points, even in seven-seater versions, but the Kodaiq offers plenty of room for even the bulkiest of rear-facing child seats. The front passenger seat features an ISOFIX point, too, which is handy for those of you travelling with infants.
A choice of engines means the Kodiaq suits a variety of needs, though we’re partial to a diesel in a big SUV, because a quiet engine with low-down grunt suits its character - and struggles less than a small petrol engine when fully laden.
You can certainly feel the Kodiaq's size around town. It’s not the easiest car to manoeuvre into tight spaces, but it settles down into a relaxed motorway cruise. Your passengers will be grateful for you taking it easy on a twisty road, because it’s far from a sporty drive.
Best for: stylish city driving
A small car that’s capable of taking three child seats safely and securely? Yes indeed, because the Peugeot 208 features three ISOFIX anchors in its dinky little body. That being said, the interior is cramped enough without bulky child seats, so it’ll be a squeeze fitting them in there.
Though who needs practicality when the car looks this good, because the 208 might just be the most attractive small car on sale at the moment. With its swept-back and lion’s claw-themed LEDs at both ends, chunky wheel arches and retro window line, it’s a very handsome hatchback.
The interior is even easier on the eye, and feels like it’s been pinched from a much larger, more expensive car. Material quality is - on the whole - fantastic, the displays are funky and the piano-key controls on the dash are pleasant to use. It’s a shame the infotainment is a bit of a faff to use.
It’s also very cramped in the back of the 208, so considering all three ISOFIX points are in the rear bench, your little ones are going to feel very cosy in there - and it’ll be a bit of a challenge loading them into the car.
You can opt for a petrol, self-charging hybrid or the all-electric e-208, all of which are most at home in town thanks to the little hatchback’s dinky dimensions. It’s fuss-free on the motorway, too, and it can even put a smile on your face on a twisty road.
A small car that’s capable of taking three child seats safely and securely? Yes indeed, because the Peugeot 208 features three ISOFIX anchors in its dinky little body. That being said, the interior is cramped enough without bulky child seats, so it’ll be a squeeze fitting them in there.
Though who needs practicality when the car looks this good, because the 208 might just be the most attractive small car on sale at the moment. With its swept-back and lion’s claw-themed LEDs at both ends, chunky wheel arches and retro window line, it’s a very handsome hatchback.
The interior is even easier on the eye, and feels like it’s been pinched from a much larger, more expensive car. Material quality is - on the whole - fantastic, the displays are funky and the piano-key controls on the dash are pleasant to use. It’s a shame the infotainment is a bit of a faff to use.
It’s also very cramped in the back of the 208, so considering all three ISOFIX points are in the rear bench, your little ones are going to feel very cosy in there - and it’ll be a bit of a challenge loading them into the car.
You can opt for a petrol, self-charging hybrid or the all-electric e-208, all of which are most at home in town thanks to the little hatchback’s dinky dimensions. It’s fuss-free on the motorway, too, and it can even put a smile on your face on a twisty road.
10. audi Q7
Audi Q7 review
Battery range up to 34 miles
Best for: unmatched child-carrying capacity
It’s getting on now, the Audi Q7, and we can’t help but wonder when Audi’s going to put the current model out to pasture. Yet no other car comes close when it comes to car-seat capability, because the Q7 has - wait for it - six ISOFIX anchor points inside. Woah.
Though it’s been on sale for over a decade, Audi’s designers have treated it to multiple facelifts - so it doesn’t look outdated when compared to newer alternatives. Big headlights, a broad grille and dark-tinted taillights make this one aggressively-styled family hauler, and it’s going to be a hard task coming up with a handsome replacement.
The interior is decidedly last-gen compared to Audi’s latest offerings, but that’s a good thing because it looks and feels excellent. Ruler-straight lines, plenty of bright silver details and reasonably-sized displays for the instruments, infotainment and climate controls are highlights - though we miss the climate control buttons from earlier Q7s.
An ISOFIX point in every single passenger seat is the most impressive party trick the big Audi can pull; if you have a huge family, or you run a particularly posh day care, you can securely fit six babies in the Q7. Ear plugs not included.
Whether in petrol or diesel guise the Q7 is a comfortable, quiet and refined way to potter about. It’s far easier to manoeuvre than other cars of this size, settles into a relaxing motorway cruise and holds its own on a country lane, too.
It’s getting on now, the Audi Q7, and we can’t help but wonder when Audi’s going to put the current model out to pasture. Yet no other car comes close when it comes to car-seat capability, because the Q7 has - wait for it - six ISOFIX anchor points inside. Woah.
Though it’s been on sale for over a decade, Audi’s designers have treated it to multiple facelifts - so it doesn’t look outdated when compared to newer alternatives. Big headlights, a broad grille and dark-tinted taillights make this one aggressively-styled family hauler, and it’s going to be a hard task coming up with a handsome replacement.
The interior is decidedly last-gen compared to Audi’s latest offerings, but that’s a good thing because it looks and feels excellent. Ruler-straight lines, plenty of bright silver details and reasonably-sized displays for the instruments, infotainment and climate controls are highlights - though we miss the climate control buttons from earlier Q7s.
An ISOFIX point in every single passenger seat is the most impressive party trick the big Audi can pull; if you have a huge family, or you run a particularly posh day care, you can securely fit six babies in the Q7. Ear plugs not included.
Whether in petrol or diesel guise the Q7 is a comfortable, quiet and refined way to potter about. It’s far easier to manoeuvre than other cars of this size, settles into a relaxing motorway cruise and holds its own on a country lane, too.
Factors to consider when choosing a car with three ISOFIX points
Front or rear anchor points?
If you frequently travel by yourself with a single child, especially an infant, then it’ll be worth choosing a car with ISOFIX in the front passenger seat - such as the Audi Q7 or Skoda Superb. You won’t have to worry about installing an extra mirror or turning around to keep an eye on them, which will make for easier journeys.
Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?
The BMW X7, Land Rover Discovery and Skoda Kodiaq can still be had with diesel engines, which really suit the character of a big, sensible - and often heavily laden - car, while also being efficient on the motorway. An EV such as the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 makes the most sense around town thanks to its quick acceleration away from the lights, and makes for a silent driving experience.
How small is too small?
Even though the Peugeot 208 can anchor in three child seats, in reality that might be too much of a squeeze for comfort. A Skoda Superb is easier to drive in town than the larger Kodiaq, and makes for a sensible middle ground between interior and exterior size.
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