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Cars that fit 3 car seats?
Hello all, I was just wondering what cars people with 3 kids have? We're expecting our third bubs in June and will need a car that fits a baby seat, group 1 forward facing seat and a high backed booster, all ideally with isofix although the booster can work with just the seatbelt if necessary. Current shortlisted includes the ford smax, Toyota verso and Renault scenic (although I'm not totally sure of the scenic's middle seat is full sized?) Anyway, any advice, experiences or tips much appreciated 
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We have the 7seat Ford Grand C-Max which comfortably seats our 2girls in their carseats & me in the middle of them. You have the option of folding away the middle seat to allow access to the rear seats (though the rear aren't isofix).
Vauxhall Zaffira is another car I know friends use with familys of 6 & 7.
It will largely come down to the models you have as all car seats vary in shape/size. It would be a snug fit but is theoretically possible with the right choice of car seat.
I think you'll struggle to get isofix across all 3 seats I have seen 3 seats go across the middle on the bigger peugots. Other option would be something like the vw transporter combi or caravelle though they are expensive even 2nd hand - at least around here cos of the surfer dude thing!. We've also got a merc vito that we are considering putting rear seats/windows in which is very easy to drive.
Verso - know nothing about it sorry! Smax - have friends who say good things about it.
I wouldn't personally go for the scenic - we looked at one and the middle seat is tiny - barely a seat at all imo.
If I were to change from my beloved landy I would go for an older 7 seat mercedes - built like a tank and still looks smart. Have car envy with one of the mums at school over it! Even tho its a good 10 years older than mine!