Isofix points are built into a car’s structure to provide the safest means of mounting a child car seat. They’ve been mandatory on all new cars sold in Europe since 2014, but you’ll find them on models dating back to 2006. Cars with two Isofix points are common, but what if you require three or more? We’ve put together a list of cars with at least three Isofix child seat points, either as standard or as an optional extra. It’s by no means an exhaustive list, but it should provide a good overview of your options.
Audi Q2
The Q2 is a compact SUV with an Audi badge, which makes it one of the most desirable cars you can buy. There are two Isofix points on the outer rear seats and one for the front passenger seat, with airbag deactivation. This means you can fit three child seats in the Q2, which makes it ideal for the school run. Prices start from £24,000, so it’s not the cheapest small SUV you can buy, but you get plenty of equipment as standard.
Audi Q7
The Q2’s big brother is larger in many ways, including the number of Isofix points. The Audi Q7 has six – yes, six – Isofix points, one for each passenger seat. Prices start from around £57,500, or a little over £9,500 per Isofix point. The entry-level Q7 Sport features Matrix LED headlights, 19-inch alloys, air suspension, two touchscreens, a digital instrument panel, climate control and leather seats.
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer / Gran Tourer
The idea of a front-wheel-drive MPV with a BMW badge might upset the purists, but the fact remains: these are two of the classiest options in their respective sectors. Both the 2 Series Active Tourer and the seven-seat Gran Tourer offer Isofix points on the two outer second row seats and one at the front. The middle rear seat might be a little cramped with two child seats either side, so the Gran Tourer could actually be the best option if you intend to carry five people.
Citroen Berlingo
The Citroen Berlingo offers the kind of practicality an SUV can only dream of. There are two versions: the five-seat M and the seven-seat XL, both of which offer Isofix points on each of the three rear seats. There’s enough room for child seats to be mounted three abreast. Both versions are extremely spacious, but the Berlingo XL gives you the choice of an extra two seats or boot space to rival an estate car.
Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer
Fitting child seats three abreast in a single row is the holy grail for some parents, which is why the Citroen Grand C4 SpaceTourer is so popular with families. All three seats in the middle row have Isofix points, plus you get the bonus of two Isofix points in the third row. Because all five seats can be moved independently, it means that you can carry five child seats in the back, making this a brilliant family car. Prices start from around £26,000.
Ford Galaxy
The Galaxy might feel like an ageing product in a market obsessed with crossovers and SUVs, but Ford’s practical seven-seater proves that there’s life in the MPV yet. There are three Isofix points on the middle row of seats, with enough space in the cabin for seven adults. It’s also nicer to drive than many SUVs, although your children won’t thank you for testing this theory on the school run. Prices start from £33,000.
Ford S-Max
The Ford S-Max is the Galaxy’s sportier cousin. This has always been the people carrier for parents who demand a decent driving experience to go with the practicality. The three Isofix points in the middle row will ensure your little ones stay locked tight if you’re a little too eager through the bends. Prices start from around £30,000, although you’ll pay closer to £40,000 for the plush Vignale model.
Land Rover Discovery
The Land Rover Discovery features seven adult-sized seats, including up to five Isofix points. These can be found on the front passenger seat, outer second row seats and both third row seats. This is one of the most versatile and spacious SUVs you can buy, with the added reassurance of a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. Few cars are as accomplished as the Discovery, especially if you intend to venture off-road or tow anything heavy.
Mercedes-Benz GLB
The Mercedes-Benz GLB is a more family-friendly alternative to the larger and more expensive GLC. There are four Isofix points – two in the middle row and an extra pair in the third row. Although it’s slightly shorter and narrower than the GLC, the loftier stance creates an interior that’s spacious enough for five adults. Prices start from £37,000.
Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer
The passenger compartment of the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer can be configured according to requirements: for example with a two-seat bench in the first row and a three-seat bench in the second. In this guise, child seats with Isofix attachment points can be fitted to up to four seats. Upgrade to the Vito Tourer Pro and Isofix points are available on all seven seats.
Mini Countryman
The Mini Countryman is bigger and more expensive than before, and is sure to divide opinion just like the original. In many ways, the latest model is far more convincing than the old one, and you’ll find two Isofix points in the back and an optional third Isofix point in the front. This costs £100 and comes with passenger airbag deactivation.
Nissan Micra
If you’ve got three children but you don’t want a large car, the Nissan Micra is an excellent choice. There are two Isofix points in the back, a third Isofix point in the front, plus a comprehensive suite of safety systems. The list includes emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, high beam assist, lane departure warning and intelligent lane intervention. All of this comes as standard, even on the £14,500 entry-level Micra.
Peugeot 3008
Nothing encapsulates the crossover boom quite like the Peugeot 3008, which has ditched the dowdy MPV styling of the old model, replacing it with something more akin to an SUV. A particular highlight is the well-made and clever interior, which just happens to include three Isofix points, one in the front and two in the back. A recent update makes it better than ever, with prices starting from £27,000.
Peugeot 5008
The 3008 is upstaged by its big brother, the Peugeot 5008, which manages to squeeze three Isofix points along the middle row of seats. You get an excellent level of standard equipment, including 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, LED headlights, LED rear lights, eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and seven seats.
Peugeot Rifter
The Peugeot Rifter shares a platform and engines with the Citroen Berlingo, so you get the same level of versatility. It’s available as a five- or seven-seater, and in two lengths (standard and long). If anything, the Rifter feels a little more upmarket than the Berlingo, thanks to its SUV-like styling and classy interior.
Peugeot Traveller
We didn’t include the Citroen SpaceTourer, but the specs are broadly similar to the Peugeot Traveller. Three Isofix points are fitted across the second row, but up to six Isofix points can be specified for larger families. The Traveller is available in standard or long length, with prices starting from £37,000. All-electric versions offer a range of 148 miles.
Renault Zoe
All versions of the Renault Zoe electric car come with three Isofix points: two in the back and one in the front. Standard features include LED headlights, air-conditioning, keyless start, cruise control, seven-inch touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a free wallbox home charger.
Skoda Kodiaq
The Skoda Kodiaq is available as a five- or seven-seater and comes fitted with two Isofix points as standard. For a modest £45, you can equip the front passenger seat with an extra mounting point. The Kodiaq range starts from £26,500, with the cheapest seven-seater available for just under £28,000.
Tesla Model X
Tesla claims that the Model X is the safest SUV ever built, with a huge array of active and passive protection features. There are up to seven seats on board, four of which include Isofix mounting points. The middle seats are mounted on a single post and recline independently.
Toyota Proace Verso
The Toyota Proace Verso shares much in common with the Peugeot Traveller and Citroen SpaceTourer, but you get the added benefit of Toyota’s five-year warranty. You can select from three grades: seven-seat VIP, eight-seat Family or nine-seat Shuttle. The VIP model comes with a rail-mounted rear passenger lounge table, so your children can host their own meeting on the move.
Vauxhall Combo Life
The Vauxhall Combo Life is the less fancy alternative to the Peugeot Rifter and Citroen Berlingo. Edition and SE models come with a 60/40 split-folding rear seat in the middle row, but a three-person 33/33/33 layout is standard on the Elite and optional on the others. Even the seven-seat Combo Life Elite costs less than £29,000, which makes it a bit of a bargain.
Vauxhall Grandland X
The Vauxhall Grandland X is based on the Peugeot 3008, so it’s no surprise to discover that it offers the same number of Isofix points: two in the back and one in the front. The Peugeot in a Vauxhall frock is available from a little under £25,000. The Elite Nav Premium costs £30,000 and offers the kind of equipment you’d associate with a premium car.
Volkswagen Sharan
Although it’s no longer possible to buy a new Seat Alhambra, its platform-sharing Sharan sibling remains on sale. There are three Isofix points along the middle row, plus the benefit of two additional seats in the third row. The Sharan is showing its age, but few cars offer the same blend of quality and seven-seat space. Prices start from £33,500.
Volkswagen Touran
The Touran might be smaller and less practical than the Sharan, but it has one or two aces up its sleeve. Crucially, it offers five Isofix points, with anchor points on all second and third row seats. For many families, this will make it one of the best MPVs you can buy.
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