With the warmer weather just around the corner, many of us are thinking about hitting the road, rallying up the family and exploring the great outdoors for a UK staycation. If road trips with the family are on your agenda for the upcoming months, you might be thinking about investing in a family estate car so you can travel in comfort and style.
Family estate cars offer a whole host of benefits. Essentially a standard hatchback or saloon model with an extended rear, they provide an incredible amount of comfort, outstanding performance, and plenty of boot space to transport your belongings from A to B.
Whether you need space to transport your mountain bikes on your next adventure, or your kids don't know the meaning of traveling light, a family estate car is a great option.
To help inspire you, we've rounded up some of the best family estate cars on the market.
The BMW 5 Series Touring model is a well-loved vehicle that is dependent, aesthetically pleasing and perfectly equipped to meet your day-to-day driving demands. With a range of diesel and petrol engines to choose from, there's sure to be a model that meets your needs. Its all-round appeal, state of the art features and air suspension make this estate the perfect ride for families.
With its classic exterior, range of features and low running costs, it's no surprise that the Ford Focus is one of the most popular family estates, offering everything families need in a day-to-day car. Incredibly practical and perfect for both short and long journeys, the Ford's adaptive dampers also boost the ride quality of this vehicle.
The Mercedes E-Class Estate needs little introduction. Known for its striking body style, enviable comfort and luxurious additions, this E-Class Estate can accommodate the needs of the whole family. Offering incredible drive quality and all of the entertainment features you would need for an enjoyable ride; this car definitely deserves its place on the best family estate lists.
Robust, secure and incredibly comfortable, the Volvo V90 is one of the best motorway cruisers on the market. Offering style and comfort in equal measures, the V90 ultimately boasts four-cylinder engines and offers fantastic fuel economy, ideal for longer family trips. This stylish vehicle has not cut corners when it comes to integrating the latest entertainment features into this model.
Distinguishable due to its higher roofline, the 508 Station Wagon is spacious, performance- focused and steers with incredible accuracy. One of the most aesthetically pleasing estate cars on the market, this vehicle is also highly economical, making a great, all round family car.
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