Seven of the best seven seaters to lease

Forget the 4x4, how about a 7x7 instead? OK, so maybe that’s a bit misleading if you’re imagining some seven-wheeled beast. We’re actually talking about the perennial popularity of the seven-seater. Whether it’s an SUV or an MPV, a seven-seater is an essential part of life for many people, especially those with larger families.

With a wider variety than ever to choose from, we’ve looked at some of the best seven-seater cars available to lease in the UK right now. And because they’ve all got seven seats, we picked seven of the best to share with you, which should explain our opening line…

Seven seaters are an incredibly versatile option

They’re stylish, practical, and because most of them are based on conventional car platforms, even the largest examples are surprisingly easy to drive. If you have a big family, or a large collection of friends, you can transport more of them at a time in comfort. You’ve got the flexibility of being able to swap seating for luggage space with little more than a fold and a slide of the rear seats. And you’re not going to be short on the latest technology either.

The best seven-seater car for you will depend on how regularly you plan on using the third row of seating and who will be sitting there.

If you’re sitting adults back there, you'll be looking for something with a bit more space for heads and legs. If it’s just for occasional use, or you only need to squeeze in a few small children, you might prefer one of the more compact seven-seat models.

So, if you’re in need of something to carry a couple of extra passengers, you’re likely to find it here.

Dacia Jogger

The Dacia Jogger is without doubt the most affordable seven-seater car on the market, and that's a good reason to lease one all by itself.

It’s stylish enough to suit most tastes, the sturdy interior offers plenty of space, and it’s well equipped enough to tick most boxes. There’s an eight-inch touchscreen, a rear-view camera, LED headlights, and manual air conditioning across the range, while higher trims add things like keyless entry, heated front seats, and wireless phone charger.

Two engine options - a turbocharged 1.0-litre and a 1.6-litre hybrid - help keep running costs down, delivering nearly 50mpg in the turbo model and close to 60mpg from the hybrid. 0-62mph times in the 10-11 second range are largely irrelevant because you pick one for the space and practicality, not to go drag racing. Find our best Dacia Jogger lease deals here.

Skoda Kodiaq

The Skoda Kodiaq is a highly acclaimed mid-size SUV, and the recently launched second-generation model continues that tradition with enhanced technology, a more refined interior, and new powertrain options, including a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

It offers solid build quality, a comfortable ride, and excellent practicality with the seven-seater model boasting 340 litres with all seats in place, expanding to over 2,000 litres when folded. Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloys, LED headlights, three-zone climate control, heated front seats, and wireless phone charging. Higher trims add a 13-inch infotainment screen, Matrix LED headlights, and a 10.25-inch Virtual Cockpit.

A range of petrol and diesel engines are paired with an automatic DSG transmission across the Skoda Kodiaq range. The only downside is that the best option, the plug-in hybrid, isn’t currently available in the seven-seat version.

Hyundai Santa Fe

The latest generation of the Hyundai Santa Fe is renowned for its practicality, bold new design, and efficient hybrid powertrains. There’s no shortage of interior space, even with all the seats up, and If you’re not using all of the seats, it offers up to 1,949 litres of luggage space.

The Hyundai Santa Fe comes as standard with seven seats, ample headroom, and enough legroom to fit a grown-up in the third row. Despite being all the way at the back, the third row of seats benefits from its own air conditioning controls and USB-C ports too. Standard equipment includes a curved panoramic display that integrates the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation and 12.3-inch digital driver display, leather interior, and a smart electric tailgate.

The new Santa Fe is offered exclusively with two electrified powertrains in the UK, both built around the same 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine. You can opt for the petrol-electric hybrid with a total output of around 212bhp, or the plug-in hybrid version offering 249bhp and an electric-only range of up to 33 miles.

Kia EV9

The EV9 marked a new styling direction for the brand, as well as an introduction to the more premium end of the market. It’s a proper seven-seater electric vehicle, and it’s certainly big enough to give you all the space you could need on the inside.

The Kia EV9 is also very well-equipped. The entry-level ‘Air’ trim gets Kia’s Level 2 driving assistance, heated and ventilated front and second-row seats, an electric boot lid, a triple-screen layout including a pair of 12.3-inch screens, a wireless smartphone charger, and 19-inch alloys. It also includes Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability, allowing the car to power external devices.

You can expect up to 349 miles of range from the Kia EV9’s 99.8kWh battery depending on your chosen trim. The single-motor base model produces around 201hp, while AWD dual-motor models deliver a powerful 378hp, which gives you a 0-62mph time of just 5.3 seconds at the expense of reducing the range to around 313 miles.

Citroen Berlingo

The Citroen Berlingo is the only MPV on the list. It may be based on a van, but that just makes it straightforward and practical, and Citroen has been doing this long enough to have learned a trick or two.

Big windows offer great all-round visibility, the middle row is easily accessed through the sliding doors, and the boot space can easily be extended thanks to the third row of seats being fully removable. The Berlingo is available in two trim levels. The entry-level ‘Plus’ trim includes 16-inch steel wheels, LED headlights, air conditioning, and rear parking sensors. Range-topping ‘Max’ trim adds 17-inch alloy wheels, gloss black roof bars, and power-folding door mirrors.

You’ve also got three powertrain options. There’s a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, and a 1.5-litre Diesel with either a manual gearbox or eight-speed automatic, and a fully electric version offering a range of up to 213 miles.

Volvo XC90

Volvo was one of the first to make the connection between a practical people carrier and a stylish 4x4. The first-gen XC90 was a runaway success, and this latest version has recently been updated ready for 2026.

The Volvo XC90 is a premium, seven-seat SUV recognised for Volvo’s legendary safety standards, elegant Scandinavian design, and luxurious interior. The cabin features a large, central infotainment screen incorporating Google built-in services, with even the entry-level trim providing you with heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and front and rear park assist with a rear park camera.

The XC90 range is built on an electrified 2.0-litre turbocharged powertrain. The 48v Mild-Hybrid version produces around 250bhp, the mild-hybrid boosting efficiency to deliver approximately 33.6 mpg. The top-of-the-range plug-in hybrid option combines a petrol engine with an electric motor to boost the power to 455bhp and the fuel consumption to a very healthy 217 mpg.

Bentley Bentayga

If you’re going to get a seven-seater, do it in style. The Bentley Bentayga is an ultra-luxurious SUV that blends Bentley's famous craftsmanship with impressive performance and versatility.

The Bentayga offers multiple seating configurations, including a seven-seat version in the standard wheelbase model – although strangely, the roomier extended wheelbase model doesn’t include a seven-seat option. The opulent cabin features a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital driver's display, and advanced driver assistance systems.

Following the retirement of the W12 engine, the lineup now focuses on Bentley’s electrified powertrains. You can either have the hybrid 4.0-litre Twin-Turbo V8 Petrol that gives you almost 550bhp and 0-60 mph in around 4.4 seconds.

The 3.0-litre V6 Plug-in Hybrid offers slightly less power at 443bhp, but as a small consolation, it will reduce the fuel consumption as well as giving you an electric-only range of up to 31 miles.