Hi Fiona,

You didn't give us any indication of your budget, so we'll give you some general ideas and come back to us if you want help narrowing things down.

So, with 20,000km a year on country roads, and a large car, a diesel might still work for you, depending on your budget. People carriers have the most space and versatility, though not everyone loves their sensible image. The best include the SEAT Alhambra, Ford S-Max/Galaxy and Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. If you're buying new, or relatively new, and your budget allows, there are loads of SUV options, including larger vehicles such as the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe. Below them in size and price, but still with seven seats, are the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, Peugeot 5008 and more.