although as one Vauxhall marketing boss noted: “Ford’s Kuga has been falling back lately.” I’d also add in Skoda’s excellent Kodiaq, which can be specified as a seven-seater, the Mazdas ...

However, for most families, we suspect that conventionally powered seven-seat MPVs, such as the Volkswagen Touran or Vauxhall’s own Combo Life will prove better options because of the Vivaro-e ...