October 2025
Here at Lodge Automotive we see every make and model that’s popular, so we’ve put together our real-world guide to the best family cars for 2026.
- Hyundai Santa Fe – the new seven-seater hybrid with a huge boot, silky ride on our potholed B-roads, and 40+ mpg.
- Skoda Kodiaq – still the king of space and value.
- Kia EV9 – if you want full electric and three proper rows of seats, this is the one (and the new chargers in Haslemere and Petersfield make it practical).
- Dacia Jogger – under £23k for a seven-seater hybrid. Perfect for bigger families who don’t want big bills.
- Toyota Corolla Touring Sports – bullet-proof reliability for the daily errands.
All of these have five-star safety ratings, ISOFIX everywhere, and boots big enough for hockey sticks, dogs and half of Forest Mere spa.
Thinking of changing? If you need any advice, we’re happy to help.
