X5 seats 6 and 7 any good?

[Murph7355]

Just drawing up a shortlist for replacing our 2010 D5 XC90...wasn't going to include the X5 as I can't see the rear most seats being anywhere near as good as rivals. Right decision or not?

How usable are the rears?

Will be organising long test drives but don't want to get my name down with dealers if it's a no go as want to minimise the amount of calls I get

[Carmo99]

Back 2 seats are ok for kids 10yr and up to about 1.50m (5ft). Boot space with the seats up is however small. We did day trips with 4 adults, 3 kids and it was fine. You'd need a roof box if you have more than a few backpacks.

[Origin Unknown]

Exactly as above OP. We did have a 14 year old taking both 3rd row seats for a trip to Italy and Switzerland which worked fine. Did require a roof box but you can still sit 2 x carry-on sized suitcases and a small amount of other stuff behind the 3rd row. The seats work out fine for my 5 and 8 year old when we carry another 1 or 2 adults, the view is a little limited on the 3rd row although no complaints of motion sickness.

[Murph7355]

Thanks guys.

Am going to scrub it from the list I think. The other options can all manage more and the ability not to bother with top boxes will be worth slightly less car like dynamics...