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Is there a seven-seater better than the SEAT Alhambra for towing a trailer?

We have four children aged 17-22, all tall, and a budget of about £30,000. We want a car for travelling long distances with six of us plus luggage (some in a top box and some in the trailer). Is there anything better than the Seat Alhambra? We're after practicality and comfort and don't need off-road capability.

Asked on 16 February 2017 by Martin Sharp

Answered by Honest John
The SEAT Alhambra and Volkswagen Sharan are slightly bigger than the Ford Galaxy. However, rather than a top box and trailer, you could consider a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life, or, much better still, the excellent new Citroen Space Tourer, Peugeot Traveller or equivalent Toyota HiAce: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/citroen/citroen-sp.../

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