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What are the best cheap 7-seater cars of 2024?

In this article we discuss our picks of the best cheapest 7-seater cars of 2024. All 7-seater cars on this list are used cars for under £15,000.

15 May 2024

Best cheap 7-seater cars - our top picks

If you’re in the market for cheap 7-seater cars, this is our list of the best cheap used 7-seater cars that we have in stock on our website. Whether you need additional space for your growing family or extra seats for your friends on adventures, affordable 7-seater cars aren’t always the easiest to find. We’ve compiled this list based on the criteria that these 7-seaters are available to purchase for under £15,000 and are all second-hand.

Vauxhall Zafira

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Our pick quick facts

A used Vauxhall Zafira is a prime example of the affordable 7-seater cars currently available at Arnold Clark. The Zafira was introduced to market in 1999 and by 2002 it was rated one of the most popular cars of its size on the market. Choose a petrol 1.4-litre, 2018 Zafira Design with five doors and prices start around £8,998*. This version can achieve up to 41.5mpg**.

With seven seats in three rows of seating, the Zafira offers impressive cargo space. Both the third and second rows of seating are collapsible, while, folding down the third row of seats gives you up to 1,820 litres of boot space. That means it offers 13 more litres of boot space than a 2022 Dacia Jogger. The Zafira is cheap, comfortable and competent on the roads, with parking sensors, cruise control and steering wheel-mounted audio controls for added driver convenience.

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Citroën Grand C4 Spacetourer

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Our pick quick facts

If you’re looking for cheap 7-seater cars, a used Citroën Grand C4 SpaceTourer is another great example. This model was originally called the Grand C4 Picasso right up until 2018. You may still find some examples of used Grand C4 Picasso cars for sale, too. With all seven seats in use, there is 165 litres of boot space on offer. Fold the third row and this expands to 632 litres. With the second and third rows folded, the Grand C4 SpaceTourer offers an amazing 2,181 litres of cargo space.

If you opt for the 2018-plate Grand C4 SpaceTourer Touch Edition with a 1.6-litre BlueHDi 120 diesel engine and five doors, prices can start around £9,498*. This engine can return up to 74.3mpg**; not only is the Grand C4 SpaceTourer affordable at point of purchase, it’s also the most frugal car at the pumps on this list! In terms of cheap-to-run 7-seater cars, this one is a definite contender.

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Kia Carens

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Our pick quick facts

The Kia Carens is classed as a compact SUV, and it’s one of the best cheap used 7-seater cars on this list. The Carens has been around since 1999. However, when it first arrived, in 1999, it was not a 7-seater. It was not until 2006 that the Carens came with seven seats as standard in the UK. You get 100 litres of space with all seven seats in use, fold the rear bench flat and this boosts to 492 litres. You can fold both the second and third rows down for up to 1,650 litres of space.

A used 67-plate Kia Carens with a 1.7-litre CRDi ISG diesel engine achieves up to 58.9mpg**. Some of these models may also come available with a sunroof, perfect for sunny summer days. This particular model offers a host of driver convenience features, including rear parking cameras and sensors. Prices for this model can start around £10,998*.

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Ford Grand C-MAX

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Our pick quick facts

A used Ford Grand C-MAX is another great example of the best affordable 7-seater cars on the market. Sitting between the 5-seat C-MAX and the S-MAX in Ford’s model line-up, the Grand C-Max offers drivers MPV-convenience with great value for money. The Grand C-Max was discontinued by the manufacturer in 2019. However, you can still find used versions in stock.

If you opt for the 2017 plate Zetec trim with 1.5-litre TDCi diesel engine, you’ll get up to 64.2mpg**. This version offers 65 litres of boot space with all seats in use, but you can fold away the third row for an additional 448 litres of space. If you need even more space than this, you have the option to fold the second row flat, too. This expands the boot space again to 1,715 litres. For this version, prices can start around £12,998*. For added convenience, the model features Ford’s iconic Quickclear heated windscreen, meaning waiting for your windscreen to defrost on cold winter mornings is a thing of the past!

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Renault Grand Scenic

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Our pick quick facts

Next on our list of the cheapest 7-seater cars is a used Renault Grand Scenic. The Grand Scenic was launched to market in 2003. The Mk4 version was introduced in 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show. Like the Ford Grand C-Max, this model has now been discontinued in the UK, but you are still able to purchase used versions of the Grand Scenic Dynamique Nav and Dynamique S Nav.

Our pick is the 2018-plate, 1.5-litre diesel engine version. This variant can achieve up to 70.6mpg and prices for it tend to start around £11,698*. It’s a great contender for long journeys and is another example of cheap-to-run 7-seater cars. This model is available with 233 litres of boot space with all seven seats in use, 765 litres with the rear bench folded, and 2,067 litres with the third and second rows folded. For added style and sophistication, the model sits on 20-inch Silverstone alloy wheels.

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SEAT Alhambra

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Our pick quick facts

On our roads since 1996, the SEAT Alhambra is another affordable 7-seater car that you can purchase for under £15,000*. Built on the same platform as the Volkswagen Sharan, this MPV is trusted, reliable and practical. The Mk2 Alhambra was launched in 2015 with an updated infotainment system and additional safety features.

The Alhambra trumps all other cars in this list with 267 litres of boot space on offer with all seven seats in use. With the third row of seats folded, 809 litres become available. With the second and third rows folded, up to 2,297 litres are available. Choose the 2017-plate SE trim, 2.0-litre diesel engine version and prices can start around £12,698*. This engine can achieve up to 55.4mpg**. This version also has tinted privacy glass at the rear for enhanced security and privacy.

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Toyota Verso

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Our pick quick facts

Introduced in 2009 and discontinued in 2018, the Toyota Verso had a short lifespan. However, it’s still one of the cheapest 7-seater cars available to buy. Classed as an estate, this model is a practical all-rounder on the roads. It’s a perfect car for growing families: attractive, able and affordable.

Our pick is the 2017-plate Verso Design with a 1.6-litre V-Matic petrol engine, which offers up to 41.5mpg**; prices for this variant can start around £12,998*. In terms of boot space, 178 litres are available when all seven seats are in use. Fold the third row of seats for 440 litres, fold the second as well for 1,696 litres. Features like a panoramic sunroof, lane-departure warning system and reversing cameras are what make this model such good value for money.

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Volkswagen Touran

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Our pick quick facts

Another fantastic example of cheap 7-seater cars is a used VW Touran. The Touran is a stylish and steadfast MPV SUV which you can purchase for under £15,000*. The second-generation Touran is only available with a 1.5-litre TSI EVO petrol engine which can achieve up to 38.7mpg**.

Choose a 69-plate SE Family version of the Touran and prices can start around £14,798*. This specific version comes with a glass sliding panoramic sunroof for additional luxury. With all seven seats in use, the Touran offers 137 litres of boot space. With five seats in use, you get 927 litres, and if you fold the third and second rows down, you get 1,857 litres of cargo space. This model is perfect for hobbyists who need plenty of space for equipment or families needing more space for little ones.

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BMW 2 Series

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Our pick quick facts

Although the estate version of the BMW 2 Series can be hard to find, we had to include it on this list. In terms of the best cheap second-hand 7-seater cars of 2024, this model is the perfect contender. If you’re looking for luxury, affordability and performance all wrapped into one for under £15,000*, then this could be the perfect option for you. The 2 Series was launched in 2014 to strike the perfect balance between practicality and performance.

Our pick is the 2018-plate 2 Series M Sport estate version with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. This can achieve up to 41.7mpg**. Classed as an estate, this version offers up to 1,820 litres of boot space with five seats in use. The M Sport trim adds a host of additional features which you wouldn’t usually see at this price point, including heated sports seats and 18-inch alloy wheels.

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