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Fast and Roomy: Best Sporty-Style 7-Seaters For A Family Trip

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Oftentimes, an experienced driver has to choose between the driving pleasure and the needs of a large family. But fortunately, car manufacturers take into consideration the interests of such customers and are ready to provide them with 7-seater vehicles.

The ability to combine the practicality of a minivan with the dynamics of a sports car is a separate occasion for pride, since in this case it’s not necessary to sacrifice neither spaciousness nor speed and controllability of the vehicle. This is a complex equation, which, it would seem, contains mutually exclusive variables, but, nevertheless, it’s completely solvable. So, in the following list you’ll find the best sporty 7-seater cars for a family trip…

Range Rover Sport

S8 ESL, a Stobart Group Range Rover Sport HSE.

The five-liter turbocharged 503-hp V8 engine of Range Rover Sport is the best way to impress passengers. The pass ability of the car is excellent, which allows you not to worry about the quality of the road surface, especially when you travel far from big cities. Range Rover Sport also features beautiful 22-inch wheels and eight-speed automatic transmission. The effort on the steering wheel has been significantly increased to ensure the best handling. Plus, the modernized roll stabilization system allows passing steep turns much faster.

Volvo XC90 T8

2015 Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine

Traditionally, the Swedish company was considered to be a car manufacturer for solid persons. However, there are really fast cars in its model line. Of course, the XC90 is not an extremely fast model, but T8 modification can really impress you.

It’s a twin-engine hybrid, the power unit of which consists of a modest 2-liter turbocharged internal combustion engine and an electric motor driving the rear axle. Depending on the situation, you can get either a noiseless vehicle moving on electric traction, or drive along the suburban highway realizing the total power of 401 hp.

The average fuel consumption is only 2.1 liters/100 km. If you switch to an electric motor, the car will travel about 43 km. So, the Volvo’s engine has five different options, which allows you to set records in terms of economy and sports dynamics.

 

Audi SQ7

SQ7 can safely move around the city streets, providing maximum comfort for the driver and passengers, as well as its ordinary version Q7. But if you drown the gas pedal to the floor, the character of the ride is changed rapidly, and your unsuspecting passengers will be amazed by the dynamics provided by the 429 hp power unit with a torque of 900 Nm.

In’s noteworthy that for the first time in the history of the brand, this model uses an electric boost system. According to the manufacturers, this is the most powerful diesel crossover in the world.

BMW X5M

BMW X5M

If we talk about dynamic cars, the Bavarian concern is simply obliged to be present in this list. Combining power and great capacity, BMW X5M is equipped with a 4.4 l turbocharged engine providing 567 hps. The ground clearance of this modification is reduced from the standard 209 mm to 194 mm in order to increase stability at high speed.

Despite the impressive weight, the developers didn’t save on finishing materials and comfort elements, so in addition to the driving pleasure, comfort and spaciousness, X5M also has a status of a business class car.

 

Mercedes-Benz GL

Mercedes-Benz GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Sport-Paket AMG (X 166) – Frontansicht, 31. Dezember 2012, Düsseldorf

Under the hood of this beast you’ll find a V8 turbocharged engine with a capacity of 5.5 liters. The power of such an engine reaches 550 hp, and the sound of its exhaust is so pleasing to fans of powerful cars that they will probably prefer to start it in closed parking to enhance the effect.

The third row of seats is designed mainly for children, but the second one will comfortably accommodate 3 adults. As for convenience, effective noise insulation and soft suspension provide the same sensations as when you’re traveling in a business-class sedan.

Chevrolet Tahoe RST

As befits a large SUV, under its hood you’ll find 6.2 l V8 turbocharged engine with 414 hps. The car is equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission, 22-inch wheels and an exhaust system, the internal resistance of which is reduced by 28% comparing to the standard version. Therefore, Tahoe RST needs less than 6 seconds to reach the speed of 100km/h.

In order to ensure the proper level of stability, the car features a Magnetic Ride suspension, which uses shock absorbers filled with magnetorheological fluid.

Tesla Model S

Charging Tesla Model S

Tesla Model S is a slightly different example. Just imagine the third row of seats in this car, which was designed for two children’s seats installed against the direction of movement. This will allow you not to be distracted by their endless games and focus on getting pleasure from the driving process.

Providing great power and enough space for passengers, each of these cars will be an excellent choice for a family trip. So, in case you like roomy SUVs with a sporty character, just choose any of them to fully enjoy driving. Need a car in a specific location? No worries, you’ll be able to rent a 7-seater in Montreal or any desired destination.

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