Need a family car that can carry 3 kids

I'm a "car guy" moving his wife and three kids from the United States to Bristol later in the summer. I'm loving all of our "new car" choices but quite frankly am feeling overwhelmed. I hoped you could guide me with a few recommendations.

We have three small children, but none are in car seats any more. Ideally, we would desire a vehicle with what I believe they call "+2" in the UK. A wagon / hatchback / SUV style with two additional split-fold tiny seats behind the second row between the rear wheels (this is often call "jump seats" or "third row seating" in the US).

This would allow us multiple seating options for the occasion we have guests or give folks a ride somewhere. We're also looking for a roof rack so we can mount our car-top carrier for long holidays.

What do you recommend?

Asked on 15 January 2015 by Kevin Collins

Answered by Honest John
A current Ford S-Max would probably be ideal, but there is a new S-Max about to arrive. The S-Max can justifiably be called a seven-seater sports car. But it's probably better with the 2.0 petrol turbo engine than a diesel.
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