Car that will take 3 child seats
Discussion
In identical circumstances we ended up with the 2.2D SMax, and I've gradually come round to it. The seats are too hard and the ride is firm, torque steer is an issue and the gear ratios take a little getting used to but for a bus it's not bad to hustle along.
Almost all estates have a 60:40 split so the middle pad is only 20% of the width and not enough for a seat. Exceptions like the 407SW (I know, I bet you didn't know they did such a thing ) are too dire to consider.
Almost all estates have a 60:40 split so the middle pad is only 20% of the width and not enough for a seat. Exceptions like the 407SW (I know, I bet you didn't know they did such a thing ) are too dire to consider.
Bill said:
In identical circumstances we ended up with the 2.2D SMax, and I've gradually come round to it. The seats are too hard and the ride is firm, torque steer is an issue and the gear ratios take a little getting used to but for a bus it's not bad to hustle along.
Almost all estates have a 60:40 split so the middle pad is only 20% of the width and not enough for a seat. Exceptions like the 407SW (I know, I bet you didn't know they did such a thing ) are too dire to consider.
We have the same one. Most reviews say to go for the 2.0 Tdci, but I couldn't pass up the 2.2...Almost all estates have a 60:40 split so the middle pad is only 20% of the width and not enough for a seat. Exceptions like the 407SW (I know, I bet you didn't know they did such a thing ) are too dire to consider.
Andy
How about a Fiat Multipla/Honda F-RV?
I have a Multipla, which although it is playing up (Italian electrics, grrr) works really well. Boot is a decent size, and can get 3 child seats across (currently 10, 7 & 4) extra seat in the front is useful for stuff, or another personor one of the kids if they need separating. It is actually really short, so parking isn't that hard.
I wanted the Honda, which does all the above, but more reliable and better engines, but could not afford one (even the cheapest second hand).
I also know the Citroen C4 will fit three seats, as will the Ford C-Max which is a bit less MPV than the S-Max.
HTH
Sparks
I have a Multipla, which although it is playing up (Italian electrics, grrr) works really well. Boot is a decent size, and can get 3 child seats across (currently 10, 7 & 4) extra seat in the front is useful for stuff, or another personor one of the kids if they need separating. It is actually really short, so parking isn't that hard.
I wanted the Honda, which does all the above, but more reliable and better engines, but could not afford one (even the cheapest second hand).
I also know the Citroen C4 will fit three seats, as will the Ford C-Max which is a bit less MPV than the S-Max.
HTH
Sparks
The SMax fell at the 1st hurdle for us - we need a genuine 7 seater, and the rearmost seats are child-sized at best. However if we wanted a 5 seater it would probably have been a good contender, and the figures for the 2.5 turbo engine looked excellent. It's much more car-like than the MPV we've ended up with.
Take some seats to a dealer, make sure you can strap in your 2yo and also a large doll/ actual baby into the most awkward seat (sound stupid? wait til you've parted with £15-£20K and discovered the middle seat in inaccesible!)
Take some seats to a dealer, make sure you can strap in your 2yo and also a large doll/ actual baby into the most awkward seat (sound stupid? wait til you've parted with £15-£20K and discovered the middle seat in inaccesible!)
Hi Westtra,
I was wondering if you went for the S max as i am in the same boat - new set of twins and a 2 year old....my 5 series seat configuration doesnt allow 3 seast on the back row...
cheers for your help
I was wondering if you went for the S max as i am in the same boat - new set of twins and a 2 year old....my 5 series seat configuration doesnt allow 3 seast on the back row...
cheers for your help
westtra said:
Looking at smax and galaxy dimensions there isn't much difference between them. Only a few mm here and there with the only main difference the headroom.
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