The spacious interiors and exclusively great performance with seven seats for a family, an SUV can offer all these features along with a fascinating driving position which is relatively higher than a normal car’s driving position.
These vehicles have a van like cargo and passenger carrying capacity. But at the same time, there are several vehicles which are a bit squashed on the third row of seats. These vehicles also great for carrying seven passengers but the third row has a relatively uncomfortable position.
SUVs also capturing the massive part of the modern automotive market and they are stealing the share from old-school family cars. As the demand of SUVs increased in the past, they become hard to select the best SUV in the market. We have created a list of best seven seater SUVs available in the UK market. Let’s start with the best SUV in class.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 3.0 TDI QUATTRO 8AT (272 HP)
CYLINDERS: V6
DISPLACEMENT: 2967 cm3
POWER: 200.1 KW @ 3250-4250 RPM, 272 HP @ 3250-4250 RPM, 268 BHP @ 3250-4250 RPM
TORQUE: 443 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM, 600 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: Turbocharged Common Rail
FUEL: Diesel
CO2 EMISSIONS: 159 g/km
TOP SPEED: 145 mph OR 233 km/h
ACCELERATION: 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH)6.3 s
CITY: 36.2 mpg US OR 6.5 L/100Km
HIGHWAY: 40.6 mpg US OR 5.8 L/100Km
COMBINED: 38.6 mpg US OR 6.1 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic)
The largest vehicle ever designed and developed by the German automaker Audi, it is the Q7 SUV makes and squashes seven seats in its smart body style. It is a handsome e-shape SUV with many advantages and features. Passengers from front to the rear has ample space and luxury to enjoy. It is designed to suit the family needs and it settles the kids on the back, adults can face difficulties in the sixth and seventh seat. The sixth and seventh seat can be folded to claim some extra room space. The interior is a result of some top quality materials and it feels fancy with the MMI Infotainment system. A virtual cockpit digital dials offered on the model.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 3.0 V6 TD6 8AT (258 HP)
CYLINDERS: V6
DISPLACEMENT: 2993 cm3
POWER: 189.8 KW @ 3750 RPM, 258 HP @ 3750 RPM, 255 BHP @ 3750 RPM
TORQUE: 443 lb-ft @ 1750-2250 RPM, 600 Nm @ 1750-2250 RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: Turbocharged Common Rail
FUEL: Diesel
CO2 EMISSIONS: 189 g/km
TOP SPEED: 130 mph OR 209 km/h
ACCELERATION: 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH)8 s
CITY: 25.7 mpg
HIGHWAY: 34.4 mpg
COMBINED: 32.7 mpg US OR 7.2 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: 8-speed automatic
Land Rover is a pioneer of manufacturing the off roading vehicles since an early 20th century. Land Rover Discovery is a best option to carry seven people on any kind of terrain. The discovery has an even spacious cabin than Audi Q7 SUVs. It is actually designed to carry all seven adults with their cargo or baggage as well. By folding last two seats you can claim more than 2000 litre cargo space.
Apart from all other features, the discovery is not even close to the quality built standards set by the Q7. But it still has an excellent cabin to sit in and travel with. The air suspension given to the discovery models is another plus point that makes the SUV more comfortable on the go.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 2.0 T6 8AT AWD (320 HP)
CYLINDERS: L4
DISPLACEMENT; 1969 cm3
POWER; 236 KW @ 5700 RPM, 320 HP @ 5700 RPM, 316 BHP @ 5700 RPM
TORQUE; 295 lb-ft @ 2200-4500 RPM, 400 Nm @ 2200-4500 RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: Supercharged and Turbocharged Direct Injection
FUEL: Petrol
CO2 EMISSIONS: 179 g/km
TOP SPEED: 143 mph OR 230 km/h
ACCELERATION: 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH)6.9 s
CITY: 22.4 mpg US OR 10.5 L/100Km
HIGHWAY: 39.2 mpg US OR 6 L/100Km
COMBINED: 30.5 mpg US OR 7.7 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: 8-speed automatic transmission
The Swedish automaker has designed and developed some luxury vehicles and the XC90 is the best example of those excellent design and performance led marvels. The Volvo XC90 has a handsome body and high tech performance led the family of engines to power the XC90. This SUV also has seven full-sized seats and a portrait oriented plush cabin. The central console has a touch screen controlled multimedia on infotainment system. The top end model is powered by the 407hp engine and returns 35 miles per gallon on average.Â
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 2.0 TDI 7AT AWD (190 HP)
CYLINDERS: L4
DISPLACEMENT: 1968 cm3
POWER: 139.7 KW @ 3500-4000 RPM, 190 HP @ 3500-4000 RPM, 187 BHP @ 3500-4000 RPM
TORQUE: 295 lb-ft @ 1750-3250 RPM, 400 Nm @ 1750-3250 RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: Turbocharged Common Rail
FUEL: Diesel
CO2 EMISSIONS: 150 g/km
TOP SPEED: 130 mph OR 209 km/h
ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH)8.6 s
CITY: 35.6 mpg US OR 6.6 L/100Km
HIGHWAY: 44.4 mpg US OR 5.3 L/100Km
COMBINED: 41.3 mpg US OR 5.7 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: 7-speed automatic
If you are not satisfied with the given options so far, just because of the price tag, this seven-seater from the house of Skoda is one of the most affordable options available in the market. It has a price tag starting from just over £20k in the UK market. Skoda builds some of the best vehicles and their build quality could just shame many in the market. The Skoda Kodiak has practical features from cabin to the engine and its space in the rear seats. It is again an SUV with ample space for the sixth and seventh seat.
The rear side of the Kodiak has enough cargo space and foldable load bay which can be extended by folding the rear seats.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 2.2 TD4 9AT (150 HP)
CYLINDERS: L4
DISPLACEMENT: 2179 cm3
POWER: 110 KW @ 3500 RPM, 150 HP @ 3500 RPM, 148 BHP @ 3500 RPM
TORQUE: 295 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM, 400 Nm @ 1750 RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: Turbocharged Common Rail
FUEL: Diesel
CO2 EMISSIONS: 159 g/km
TOP SPEED: 112 mph OR 180 km/h
ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH)10.3 s
CITY: 33.6 mpg US OR 7 L/100Km
HIGHWAY: 43.6 mpg US OR 5.4 L/100Km
COMBINED: 41.3 mpg US OR 5.7 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: 9-speed automatic
It is the second land rover in the row and second discovery too, it is a sporty version of the discovery and it borrows more from its big brother. It has hardly similar styling and well-admired legacy of the land rover to carry over. The even seat cabin is equally stylish and developed with high-end materials. Like many other models on the list, the discovery sports is also a family-focused vehicle and its sixth and seventh seats are focused for kids to get in. they are not so comfortable for the adults. Upon folding the last row of seats, you can claim a cargo space of around 1000 litres. A touchscreen controlled infotainment system is more stylish than ever before
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 2.2 CRDI 8AT AWD (200 HP)
CYLINDERS: L4
DISPLACEMENT: 2199 cm3
POWER: 147.1 KW @ 3800 RPM, 200 HP @ 3800 RPM, 197 BHP @ 3800 RPM
TORQUE: 325 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM, 441 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: Turbocharged Common Rail
FUEL: Diesel
CO2 EMISSIONS: 164 g/km
TOP SPEED: 127 mph OR 204 km/h
ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH)9.4 s
CITY: 32.7 mpg US OR 7.2 L/100Km
HIGHWAY: 41.3 mpg US OR 5.7 L/100Km
COMBINED: 37.9 mpg US OR 6.2 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: 8-speed automatic
The Sorento is not the only Kia SUV but yes it is the only stylish Kia SUV with a posh cabin, strong and powerful engine and excellent built quality and a transferable warranty of seven years. The sixth and seventh seats are again squashed in size and not suitable for adults but kids can enjoy in these seats. The cargo capacity can be increased by 660 litres by folding the last row of the seats.
From behind the steering, the Kia Sorento looks huge and strong vehicle on the road. It is powered by a 2.2 litre diesel engine which is full of torque but not an electrifying motor. Handling and fuel economy is impressive.Â
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 2.2 CRDI 6AT AWD (200 HP)
CYLINDERS: L4
DISPLACEMENT: 2199 cm3
POWER: 147.1 KW @ 3800 RPM, 200 HP @ 3800 RPM, 197 BHP @ 3800 RPM
TORQUE: 325 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 RPM, 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: Turbocharged Common Rail
FUEL: Diesel
CO2 EMISSIONS: 184 g/km
TOP SPEED: 125 mph OR 201 km/h
ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH)9.9 s
CITY: 28.3 mpg US OR 8.3 L/100Km
HIGHWAY: 37.3 mpg US OR 6.3 L/100Km
COMBINED: 33.6 mpg US OR 7 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: 6-speed automatic
It will not be wrong to claim that Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe are siblings with two different nameplates. It is because of the parts and features sharing between both models. There is a smaller difference between two models and it is their interior, Santa Fe has a modern and roomier interior and at the same time, Sorento has an old styled compact interior. The Santa Fe has a handsome interior and stylish looks.
Santa Fe offers the comfortable ride to all seven adults from front seat to rear seats, all of them offer excellent comfort and spacious head and leg room.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 3.0 V6 8AT (306 HP)
CYLINDERS: V6
DISPLACEMENT: 2993 cm3
POWER: 225.1 KW @ – RPM, 306 HP @ – RPM, 302 BHP @ – RPM
TORQUE: 516 lb-ft @ – RPM, 700 Nm @ – RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: Turbocharged Common Rail
FUEL: Diesel
CO2 EMISSIONS: 185 g/km
TOP SPEED: 130 mph OR 209 km/h
ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH) 7.3 s
CITY: 26 mpg
HIGHWAY: 36 mpg
COMBINED: 33.6 mpg US OR 7 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: 8-speed automatic
It is the third land rover in the row, the range rover sports id s perfect vehicle for the seven adults to go for off roading with style and luxury. It is the only vehicle that offers all luxury and comfort without sacrificing any space or style. In the five seat setup when you fold the rear two seats, there will be a space of around 600 litres for luggage and cargo.
The range Rover sports is an upscale vehicle and its interior is full of leather and wooden trims however different metal effects also offered in the interior to make it even more stylish and luxurious. Although the design and overall styling are utmost still the Q7 is in the leading position.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS   –  XDRIVE25D 8AT (218 HP)
CYLINDERS: L4
DISPLACEMENT: 1995 cm3
POWER: 160 KW @ 4400 RPM, 218 HP @ 4400 RPM, 215 BHP @ 4400 RPM
TORQUE; 332 lb-ft @ 1500-2500 RPM, 450 Nm @ 1500-2500 RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, Common Rail direct injection
FUEL: Diesel
CO2 EMISSIONS: 157 g/km
TOP SPEED: 137 mph OR 220 km/h
ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH)8.2 s
CITY: 34.6 mpg US OR 6.8 L/100Km
HIGHWAY: 43.6 mpg US OR 5.4 L/100Km
COMBINED: 39.9 mpg US OR 5.9 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: Eight-speed automatic with Steptronic
BMW always offer excellent styling and luxurious interiors on its vehicles. The X series is one of the best SUV series and the X5 is the pick of the bunch. It is an exclusive example of the best family SUVs offered in the market. It has a seating capacity of seven adults and a cargo space of 650 litres with folded sixth and seventh seats. The BMW X5 is an exclusively stylish and quiet SUV with a range of strong engines.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS   –  350 D 4MATIC 9AT (258 HP)
CYLINDERS: V6
DISPLACEMENT: 2987 cm3
POWER: 190 KW @ 3400 RPM, 258.3 HP @ 3400 RPM, 255 BHP @ 3400 RPM
TORQUE: 457 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM, 620 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM
FUEL SYSTEM: Turbocharged Common Rail
FUEL: Diesel
CO2 EMISSIONS: 199 g/km
TOP SPEED: 138 mph OR 222 km/h
ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KPH)7.8 s
CITY: 28.7 mpg US OR 8.2 L/100Km
HIGHWAY: 32.7 mpg US OR 7.2 L/100Km
COMBINED: 30.9 mpg US OR 7.6 L/100Km
DRIVE TYPE: All Wheel Drive
GEARBOX: 9-speed automatic (9G-TRONIC)
Meet one of the most luxurious, stylish and powerful SUV from the house of Mercedes-Benz. It is Mercedes-Benz GLS with the exclusively wide body and massive space for seven adults, even in the rearmost seats.
The GLS has an exclusively large body and a tall landing for confident and inspiring outside view. With the 3.0 litre V6 diesel engine, it is more than capable SUV. All the engine power transferred over the 9-speed 9G-TRONIC transmission that accelerates to relax its all seven passengers.”
