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Best 7-seater hybrid cars of 2023

Seven-seaters are practical but they can be large and heavy too – and therefore not particularly economical. These seven-seat hybrids combine petrol or diesel engines with electric power to help reduce fuel consumption without losing any usability.

Dacia Jogger

1. Dacia Jogger

9/10
Dacia Jogger review
There aren’t many true bargains anymore, but the Dacia Jogger is an exception. The regular petrol model is even cheaper, but the Hybrid 140 is more powerful and fuel efficient. Dacia has done a brilliant job of squeezing space for seven into a car of this size, and the ride is very comfortable. Go for the Extreme SE model and you enjoy lots of kit for relatively little cash.
Range Rover

2. Range Rover

8/10
Range Rover review
Battery range up to 30 miles
Buy a new Range Rover in long-wheelbase form and it comes with extra seats in the boot — the first time that a ‘full-fat’ Range Rover has been offered as a seven-seater. Obviously, few cars are more luxurious than this, and the P440e plug-in hybrid version gets an impressive 70-mile electric range. It is massively expensive, though.
Volvo XC90

3. Volvo XC90

8/10
Volvo XC90 review
Battery range up to 28 miles
The XC90 is ageing a bit now, and is due to be replaced by a new all-electric model soon, but for the moment this T8 plug-in hybrid version is still worth seeking out. The third-row seats aren’t the biggest, but it will do a potential 41 miles on a full charge of the battery. 455hp isn’t to be sneezed at, either.
Kia Sorento

4. Kia Sorento

8/10
Kia Sorento review
Kia’s handsome Sorento will - genuinely - have you questioning the need to spend half as much again on the Volvo XC90. It’s not quite as roomy as it could be in row three, but the rest of the cabin is exceptional in both quality and layout, and the plug-in hybrid system can go for 35 miles on a full charge. There’s a simpler (not plug-in) hybrid too, which is impressively frugal.

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Volkswagen Multivan

5. Volkswagen Multivan

8/10
Volkswagen Multivan review
The Multivan is the forgotten car in the Volkswagen range. With all the fuss about the electric ID Buzz, the Multivan gets overlooked. But it’s an excellent people carrier, especially if you go for the plug-in hybrid model. You can use electricity alone for short journeys with the 150hp 1.4 TSI petrol to fall back on for longer drives.
Ford S-Max

6. Ford S-Max

7/10
Ford S-Max review
Ford only offers the S-Max in hybrid form now, and it’s one of the few remaining seven-seat MPVs on the market. It probably won’t get a direct replacement either, as Ford - like most - is moving to more and more SUVs in its lineup. That’s a shame as the S-Max is still terrific to drive, and very spacious. The hybrid engine is frugal, too, offering better than 45mpg on a long run. The third row isn’t the most spacious, but there’s an answer for that…
Ford Galaxy

7. Ford Galaxy

7/10
Ford Galaxy review
Like an S-Max, but taller and bigger inside. The Galaxy, as with its lower-slung brother, is hybrid-only now and all the better for it without a rattly diesel engine making you feel like a minicab driver. The third row here is properly adult sized, and grab one while you can — Ford will discontinue the Galaxy in the next year or so, leaving us without any large seven-seat MPV left on the market.
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

8. Toyota Highlander

7/10
Toyota Highlander Hybrid review
Toyota’s big Highlander looks and feels rather American, which we’d normally like. It uses the same hybrid 2.5-litre engine as the smaller RAV4, so it’s a bit thirstier than the RAV, and quite a bit more expensive. The third row seats are also really quite small, so if you don’t really need them, the RAV4 is a better choice.
Hyundai Santa Fe

9. Hyundai Santa Fe

7/10
Hyundai Santa Fe review
The Santa Fe is basically identical to the Kia Sorento under the skin, and offers the same choice of hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions which are both impressively economical. The plug-in hybrid has a 35-mile electric range, but we like it a little less than the Kia mostly because it’s just not as handsome. The interior’s lovely, though - proper premium quality.
Nissan X-Trail e-Power

10. Nissan X-Trail

7/10
Nissan X-Trail e-Power review
The Nissan X-Trail is a very unusual hybrid, because the petrol engine never drives the wheels. It’s there to act as a generator to power the electric motor (or motors in the four-wheel-drive model) but with no need to plug in. Nissan has been very clever in packing in so many components and still leaving space for people, although if you pay the extra for the seven-seat version the third row is very cramped. There’s plenty of space in the rest of the car, though.

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7-seater hybrid cars FAQs

A hybrid car works by adding an electric motor to a petrol or diesel engine. That way, you can use a smaller, more economical engine but still have plenty of power for acceleration. The electric motor can also power the car entirely for short bursts, and that really adds up, especially around town. A plug-in hybrid gets a bigger battery, which can be charged from the mains, giving you a longer electric-only range (but more weight, so they’re generally thirstier on a long run).

Not necessarily. If it’s just a hybrid, with no plug-in function, then no it doesn’t. A hybrid will charge up its small battery by driving around, and drawing power from both the engine and from brake energy recuperation. A plug-in hybrid can also charge using the engine and regenerative braking, but to keep the bigger battery fully charged you really do does need a charging point. By charging up, you can cover short commuting distances on electric power, leaving the petrol engine for longer journeys.

That will depend on how big the battery is. Mostly, with a plug-in hybrid, you can expect to see claimed electric-only ranges of around 35 miles, but newer models with bigger batteries can potentially go much further. The new Range Rover has a massive battery, with a claimed 70-mile electric range. A hybrid will only manage short bursts of around a mile or so on electric power, but the upside is that their smaller batteries can charge up again quickly while driving, so you get lots of those short bursts in one journey, helping to save fuel.

The Dacia Jogger Hybrid 140 is the cheapest seven-seat hybrid car. At the time of writing, prices start from £23,995. It’s not just the cheapest hybrid with seven seats, it’s also one of the best thanks to its roomy cabin, comfortable ride, and low running costs.

Probably the best bet here is the ageing Ford Galaxy, though — that’s properly roomy inside, with space for seven full-sized adults.

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