LIFESTYLE FAMILY CARS
Clockwise from top
back. It can also pull three ponies in a horse trailer. A real jack Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (yes, spelt DRIVe) and the Ford left: Land Rover
Discovery; Peugeot
of all trades and possibly a master as well!” Focus 1.6TDci 90 ‘Econetic’. While these may not harness 5008; Ford Galaxy
For Heseltine, another reason for choosing the Land Rover the hybrid technology boasted by the Toyota Prius (all being
interior; Skoda
Fabia Estate 1.4 Tdi
is the safety element, particularly on small country lanes diesel), they are as ‘green’ as you are likely to get for a car this size.
PD80 ‘Greenline’;
Mercedes-Benz E-
which carry the highest road casualties. “It’s one of the reasons So, what family car does Rob Widdows drive? “We started
Class estate interior
(taken from the back);
I don’t drive a smaller car,” she continues. “I know my children with a Renault Espace, followed by a Ford Galaxy,” he says.
Volvo XC90.
are safer in a large car, even if it’s not very PC to say so.” “But my favourite is the Saab 9-3 Sport Wagon estate. It’s out-
When considering your child’s safety, it’s not just about dated now but for driving pleasure and comfort with style, this
which car. It’s as much about which child seats and boosters solid Swedish workhorse gets my vote. And the way things are
you choose to fit in it. “Child seats have come a long way, looking for Saab, it may yet have rarity value.” %
the best taking only a few minutes to fit or remove,” says
Widdows. “The market is competitive but the Maxi Cosi
Rodi XP is a reasonable benchmark.” The winner of Practical
Recommended: At a glance
Parenting magazine’s ‘best multi-stage seat’ 2007/08, it will fit
People Carriers �Vol�vo XC90 �For�d Focus 1.6TDci 90
children aged 3-12. The latest winning seat for infants aged
�Ren�ault Espace �Peu�geot 5008 ‘Econetic’
nine months to three years is the Maxi Cosi Axiss, followed
�Ren�ault Scenic �Saa�b 9-3 Sport Wagon �Toy�ota Prius
�For�d Galaxy All-terrain Child car seats
by the Britax King Plus. As with all car seats however, you do
Estates and MPVs �Lan�d Rover Discovery (3-12 years)
need to check if they will fit in your car. �BM�W 520D Touring Greener options �Ma�xi Cosi Rodi XP
If environmental concerns influence your car of choice,
�Au�di RS6 Avant �Sko�da Fabia Estate 1.4 9 months - 3 years
�Me�rcedes-Benz Tdi PD80 ‘Greenline’ �Ma�xi Cosi Axiss
What Car? magazine reckons the greenest cars in this class
E-Class estate �Vol�vo V50 1.6D DRIVe �Brit�ax King Plus
are the Skoda Fabia Estate 1.4 Tdi PD80 ‘Greenline’, the
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