Adventurer's Choice Award: Volvo XC90
"Ideal for adventures with the whole clan"
"The Volvo XC90 has always been an outstanding choice for a family car - and thanks to four-wheel drive and a really practical, flexible, seven-seat interior, it’s ideal for taking adventures with the whole clan. Thanks to the Google-based software, you’ve got the best mapping for the road less travelled, and the plug-in hybrid version gives the adventurous driver real flexibility - efficient electric power one minute, the capability and punch for a tougher road the next." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert
Highly commended: Volkswagen California
"The ultimate expression of van life"
"Van life is one of the ultimate expressions of adventure, and the Volkswagen California is the ultimate expression of van life. It perfectly balances being a usable everyday car during the week, and collecting experiences and exploits on the weekends. There’s space to sleep four - in comfort - and you can even bring a cup of tea with you. If you’re outward-bound and want the best vehicle to accompany your hobbies, this is it." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert
Highly commended: Skoda Kodiaq
“Will tenaciously take anything your family can throw at it”
"If you want almost all of the capability of a big, expensive SUV, but without the high price tag or huge running costs, then a Skoda Kodiaq is the car for you. It’s available with four-wheel drive for those times when the beaten track just isn’t enough, and its super-practical interior will tenaciously take anything your family can throw at it." - Mat Watson, Car Review Expert