Car advice

Hi everyone, expecting twins in November by which time my toddler will be 2 years and 3 months old.
Now all my research is telling me I need a 7 seater car. If that’s correct then fair enough. We need to fit 3 rear facing car seats and have space for all their paraphernalia and pram etc.
But can anyone recommend any large 5 seater cars that can fit 3 car seats across the back? The middle seat would need to be a proper seat I imagine.
And for those who have 3 children - what car did you opt for in the end and would you recommend?
Thank you in advance!

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Im sure there’s a few cars that allow this configuration, the thing to be mindful of is if the middle seat has a raised platform as that may limit options. Most I know of from looking ourselves were actually 7 seaters but the smaller ones like ford S-max.
We have a 4 year old and due twins VERY soon. We went with a 7 seater in the end as for us, we’re not 100% sure this is us done expanding our family. Plus we have one car between us and wanted to buy outright as opposed to have monthly payments coming out with twins arriving and my wage dropping significantly (I earn more and get statutory maternity). Xx

Honestly, I’d say you probably need the boot size of a 7 seater. we’ve got a Peugeot 5008, I can’t say I love the car but even the boot on that gets filled very easily with the double pram and various bits and bobs. It has to be the slightly older model though to have 3 full seats, ours is a 20 plate. We’ve got an axkidd, a besafe stretch and a Britax all rear facing, my front seat is all the way back even with the besafe behind

So we haven’t bought it yet but we’re changing cars from a 5 seater to a 7 seater. I think we need bigger space overall and the option for myself or hubby to sit in the back with the kids. The two we are considering are Volvo xc90 and the Audi q7.

Side note, I’m 5 mins from Chislehurst! I’ve got a 2.5yr old and expecting twins sometime in September. I’m going to message you now x

We have 4yo and 7wks old twins and got Mercedes GLE 7seater..if u want 3 isofix in the back then the Peugeot 5008 is ur car really

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