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Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 These cars have plenty of space onboard.
NEED A CAR with room for ‘junk in the trunk’? If you are looking for a motor that can cope with all of your stuff we’ve done some research to bring you a list of motors with decent amounts of carrying capacity – no matter what size the car itself is.
With these cars you’ll be able to pack everything from golf clubs, luggage to baby buggies and even the kitchen sink.
Under €45k
2017 BMW X1, €44,995
The BMW X1 is a handsome five-seat SUV that is engaging to drive. It has a roomy cabin and a large boot that can hold 505 litres with the rear seats in place and 1,550 litres when you fold the back seats. That’s a lot of space to play with.
Under €35k
2017 Volkswagen Passat, €34,995
This is the estate version of the Volkswagen Passat and it can hold 650 litres in the boot when the rear seats are in place and a massive 1,780 litres when those rear seats are tumbled. The cabin itself is also very roomy and you can fit the whole family and all their gear in this motor no problem at all.
Under €30k
2017 Volkswagen T-Roc, €30,000
If you are looking to buy a crossover style of vehicle then the new T-Roc from Volkswagen is a decent choice as it offers plenty of headroom for taller passengers and a good sized boot. You’ll be able to stuff 445 litres of luggage in the boot or up to 1,290 litres if you fold down those back seats. This is one trendy and practical motor option.
Under €25k
2016 Kia Sportage, €24,995
The Kia Sportage is a great option if you regularly carry three passengers in the back – there is plenty of leg and headroom back there. Plus you’ll fit all their gear in the 503-litre boot, which is actually above average size for this class of vehicle.
The boot swells to a generous 1,492 litres when you fold the back seats making trips to Swedish furniture shops a breeze.
Under €23k
2017 SEAT Leon, €22,995
The SEAT Leon ST is a good looking, good to drive, practical and well priced family car. Its boot can hold 587 litres with the back seats in place and expands to 1,470 litres with the seat folded flat.
You really do get a lot of car for your money. It is a sensible and solid family car.
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