Family Car Reviews

ISOFIX positions and how easily child seats fit, rear legroom with a rear-facing seat installed, boot space with a pram and shopping, rear air vents and charging ports, the safety rating and which features each variant includes, ride comfort, fuel consumption and the cost of servicing and insurance. We also note how the car handles gravel roads.

Usually mid-range variants of popular compact and medium SUVs, which combine essential safety features, comfort and space without the cost of the flagship. Our reviews identify the sweet-spot variant in each range. Buying through Car4Less below the manufacturer's retail price lowers the amount financed and, with it, the monthly instalment.

An MPV usually offers more usable space, sliding doors and a better third row for the money; an SUV offers a higher seat, ground clearance for rough roads and stronger resale. Families who prioritise practicality and carry many passengers often prefer the MPV; those who travel rural roads or want a more fashionable shape choose the SUV. Our reviews cover both.

We look at the number and location of ISOFIX anchors and top-tether points, whether a child seat fits without compromising the front passenger, the presence of rear side and curtain airbags, child locks, and the model's independent crash rating including its child-occupant score where available. We also note practical details like the height of the rear door opening.