You are looking at a buying Plug-in-Hybrid (PHEV) for your new family car so you have the best of both worlds; You can use electricity to power your everyday driving, school drop-offs and commutes and have the engine for peace of mind when you do longer family road trips!
We know when you are looking for your families next car it can be overwhelming! There are so many options available to choose from, you have your budget and as well you have to make sure the car can fit everything and everyone in your family onboard!
Having a plug-in-hybrid you get the benefit of being able to do the majority of your commuting and school runs etc on just electricity but have the petrol engine for longer trips at weekends etc.
Whether you have one child, or three, having the flexibility of being able to put three child seats across in the back seats is really important so you can fit friends or families children in the back too.
We have done the hard work for you. I have test driven many plug-in-hybrids (PHEV) cars on the market with my family to see if you can fit three child seats across in the back seats and to see how family friendly they are!
Here is a list of all the plug-in-hybrid PHEV cars that I have reviewed and found would fit three child seats across the rear seats, for all budgets
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Audi Q5 PHEV
The Audi Q5 PHEV is a luxury five-seater SUV. The Q5 is enjoyable to drive while being practical and economical for families looking for a luxury PHEV BabyDrive for those looking at luxury electric cars but remain concerned about charging on road trips. Three child seats fit across the back seats at a squeeze with good legroom. See the full Audi Q5 PHEV review here.
Kia Sorento PHEV
The Kia Sorento PHEV is a great seven-seater family SUV. There are ISOFix in the two outer second-row seats and in both third-row seats and top tether anchorages in all five rear seats in the Sorento PHEV. Three child seats fit really nicely across the second row of seats and also two child seats in the third-row seats in the Kia Sorento PHEV. There are no airbags in the third-row of seats however which is a consideration for families. See the full Kia Sorento PHEV review here.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a practical five or seven-seater family SUV. There are ISOFix in two outer second-row seats and top tether anchorages for all three second-row seats but none for the third-row seats in the seven-seat models. SO you can not put any child seats in the third-row seats. Three child seats fit across the second row of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, it is a bit of a squeeze so you do need to check your child seats fit first. With a rear-facing infant capsule installed in the back a 186cm driver could fit in front of it. See the full Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review here.
Range Rover Evoque PHEV
The Range Rover Evoque PHEV is a stylish, luxury five-seater family SUV. Being a plug-in-hybrid you get the benefit of being able to do the majority of your commuting and school runs on just electricity but have the petrol engine for longer trips at weekends etc. Three child seats fit really nicely across the second row of the Range Rover Evoque PHEV. The Evoque is a great luxury car for tall families because legroom is very good. With a rear-facing infant capsule installed in the back a 186cm driver could fit in front of it.
MG HS PHEV
The MG HS PHEV is a great five-seater SUV, affordably priced between $30,000 – $47,000 (while stock lasts as it's been discontinued). Three child seats fit across the rear seats. To read more about the child seats in this testing click here. The MG HS PHEV has around a 52km electric range which I found a practical amount for daily driving on battery alone. See the top three family-friendly features of the MG HS PHEV here.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV is a great five-seater plug-in-hybrid SUV priced between $47,000 – $54,000 (while stock lasts as it's been discontinued). Three child seats fit really nicely across the rear seats with a good amount of legroom in the front too. To read more about the child seats in this testing click here. The Eclipse Cross PHEV did around 50km to a charge which I found a practical amount for daily driving on battery alone. See the top three family-friendly features of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV here.
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