Best cars for a family of 6
If your family is not going to fit on five seats, the 7-seater MPV and SUV segments are where you will be shopping. We pick our favourites that offer excellent value and list them from most affordable to most expensive. They all cost less than R670 000 at the time this article was published.
Check out our best cars under R700 000 for 6-person families:
Renault Triber, from R190 900
The 1.0-litre Triber is ridiculously cheap and offers the ideal solution for cash-strapped parents with 3-5 children. You can also rearrange the seating for more cargo room if needed, and the Triber doesn't shy away from poor dirt roads and potholes.
Read my latest Renault Triber (2021) review, here.
Suzuki Ertiga, from R241 900...
... or Toyota Rumion, from 245 600
This MPV offers quality motoring on a budget. The Suzuki Ertiga has been around for a few years, but the newly-launched Toyota Rumion, an Avanza replacement, is a great alternative if you don't have a Suzuki dealership nearby, (the new Rumion is basically a rebadged Ertiga). Pricing starts from R245 600 for the 1.5 S model. Also, consider the Honda BR-V (from R292 000).
Which MPV offers the best value, Suzuki Ertiga, Renault Triber, or Datsun Go?
Read our Toyota Rumion launch report here.
Mitsubishi Xpander, from R299 995
The Mitsubishi Xpander may not be a 4x4 but it's as much of an SUV as it is an MPV, boasting a good amount of ground clearance with excellent suspension, if you like to get out of town on weekends - it's excellent on dirt and gravel.
Is the Mitsubishi Xpander good for families?
Mitsubishi Outlander, from R549 995
The Outlander is a bit of a steal at this price. Well worth it if you want something well-equipped, capable, and Japanese.
Read our Top 5 Mitsubishi Outlander articles here.
Coming soon: The new Volkswagen Caddy Kombi
The upcoming VW Caddy Kombi is ideal for larger families who desire a spacious, 7-seater vehicle from the Volkswagen Group. It's a practical, comfortable MPV and it's light on fuel, too. Pricing is yet to be confirmed.
Find out what you need to know about the new Volkswagen Caddy Kombi, here.
Did you know? The Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 Crew bus retails from only R339 900.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, from R561 600
The Tiguan Allspace has become a bit of a status symbol in the last couple of years. it's priced from R61 600 and is a hit with parents. It's also due for a facelift, so good deals on current models (pictured above) should be widely available.
Read our Top 5 Tiguan Allspace articles, here.
Ford Everest, from R558 600
The Ford Everest is one of SA's most popular body-on-frame SUVs, and with good reason. The Everest is available in a multitude of trims, but entry-level models also offer great value. Also consider the Toyota Fortuner (From R599 000) which is still the top-selling large SUV in SA. (The Mitsubishi Pajero sport, another firm favourite, is priced from R634 995.)
Read our top 5 Ford Everest articles, here.
Peugeot 5008, from R624 900
Those who appreciate the finer things in life will fall in love with the 5008's French charms. Featuring a sports steering wheel and stunning European design, you will find joy in the most mundane daily tasks that require driving. The 5008 has already been facelifted overseas, so yet again, it's a case of looking for a good deal for the outgoing model (pictured above).
SUV shootout: Mitsubishi Outlander vs. Peugeot 5008 vs. Tiguan Allspace
Ford Tourneo Custom, from R639 000
Is there anything more convenient for larger families than a mini-van? The Tourneo Custom is one of our favourites in the segment.
Read our latest (2021) Ford Tourneo Custom review here.
Also consider the Volkswagen Transporter 2.0TDI Crew Bus (LWB) from R651 900.
Haval H9, from R669 900
Being GWM's premium brand, Haval has made sure to equip its spacious H9 with all the modern conveniences that larger families need. It may be a little thirsty, but it compares favourably to much more expensive and established nameplates.
Haval H9 vs. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport vs. Toyota Prado: Here's our winner.
