A growing family usually means it’s time to get a family car that can grow with you, so it’s reassuring to know that there’s a wealth of excellent used cars out there that fulfil this brief.
Indeed, finding the best car for a family of five is made simpler by Vertu’s vast range of quality-assured used cars.
Whether you’re looking for a large boot, a spacious interior, electric power, a plug-in hybrid model or a lavish specification, there is a used family car at Vertu that will be perfect for you.
To help you narrow it down though, here are our recommendation for those seeking the best used cars for families of five.
Renault Scenic
The original Renault Scenic is credited as a pioneer of the family car class, giving rise to the era of the mini-MPV that became a staple of every mainstream manufacturer’s line-up during the mid-90s.
Fast-forward 30 years and the segment has morphed into the immensely popular SUV class, so it’s fitting that the latest evolution of the Scenic of today has moved with the times too.
In fact, it’s a truly modern take on the original’s formula for providing interior flexibility in a frugal and reasonably sized package. As such, the latest Scenic is a pure electric vehicle with up to 381-miles of range, a vast interior for five people and a massive 545-litre boot.
It’s little wonder that it has won a string of awards, including What Car? Electric Family SUV of the Year, Top Gear’s Best Family EV and the motoring press’ European Car of the Year in 2024.
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Volkswagen Golf
With models like the Polo, Beetle and Kombi, Volkswagen knows a thing or two when it comes to family cars.
However, it is the Volkswagen Golf that remains the German marque’s most enduringly popular model.
The Golf’s formula has changed remarkably little over the decades, its reputation for premium quality, practicality and dynamics simply evolving to assert new standards as the best in class.
The latest generation Golf has never been more accomplished with a wide range of engine and trim levels to choose from, but whichever you opt for you’re guaranteed to get a comfortable interior, a refined driving experience and plenty of space for five.
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BMW X3
If BMW’s are the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’, the BMW X3 is arguably the marque’s ‘Ultimate Family Car’.
Boasting the tempting combination of a spacious and plush interior with sporty and engaging performance, the BMW X3 holds a lot of appeal for both driver and passenger.
Now in its fourth generation, the BMW X3 is bigger than ever, enabling families to capitalise on a flexible and generously kitted out interior, while the 570-litre boot is larger than most rivals.
A premium SUV through-and-through, the X3 will allow you and your family of five to travel in style and luxury.
CUPRA Formentor
Buying a high-quality family car for five doesn’t have to mean you can’t turn heads – take the stylish CUPRA Formentor, for example.
The first stand-alone model to come from SEAT’s sportier, more dynamic sub-brand, the CUPRA Formentor SUV has quickly established itself as an immensely popular choice for those seeking a dash of flair with their family runabout.
Beyond the trendy design, the Formentor complements its exterior aesthetics with a similarly striking interior that combines premium quality with generous practicality for five.
Better still, the Formentor boasts a five-start EuroNCAP safety rating and a 450-litre boot, while the comprehensive range includes front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive and plug-in hybrid models.
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BYD Seal U
BYD has been making big waves since its arrival in 2023, annexing a sizeable portion of the UK car market in little more than two years.
Much of that success can be attributed to the BYD Seal U, the firm’s top-selling plug-in hybrid SUV that has attracted customers with its flexible PHEV range, vast interior, five-star EuroNCAP safety rating and generous equipment levels.
Depending on the trim you opt for, the combination of a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a battery (either 18.3kWh or 26.6kWh) gives the Seal U up to 700 miles of fuel/electric range.
It’s spacious too with a 425-litre boot and generous head and legroom in the rear, while the sophisticated interior is both comfortable and laden with kit, including a 15.6 central touchscreen that rotates, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera.
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