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What Car? Personal Shopper: best petrol-powered seven-seater for less than £26,000

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The reader

Dear What Car?,

My wife has recently found out she's having twins, and because we already have three children we're looking for a new car with seven seats. I don't mind whether it's an MPV or an SUV, but I need it to have a petrol engine because almost all of our driving is done in town. As well as seven seats, I need a decent amount of space. My budget is about £26,000 – can you help?

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James

Drives: Nissan Qashqai

The brief

  • Car with seven seats
  • Petrol engine
  • Less than £26,000

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