Last checked September 2026. Prices are UK list prices; confirm availability with dealers, as some models are only just arriving.
Seven-seat cars are expensive, and that is exactly where Chinese brands are undercutting the established names hardest. You can now get a seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV for around £34,000 and a seven-seat petrol SUV for under £30,000. Here are the options, what the third row is really like, and which to choose.
Chinese seven-seaters at a glance
| Model | Type | Price from | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chery Tiggo 8 | Petrol or plug-in hybrid | £28,545 (petrol) | The cheapest Chinese seven-seater; small boot with all seats up |
| MGS9 | Plug-in hybrid | £34,210 | 62 miles electric; five Euro NCAP stars |
| Chery Tiggo 9 CSH | Plug-in hybrid | £43,105 | 87 miles electric |
| Jaecoo 8 SHS-P | Plug-in hybrid | £45,500 | 83 miles electric; 6 or 7 seats |
| Maxus MIFA 9 | Electric MPV | Check with dealer | Large electric people carrier |
| XPeng X9 | Electric MPV | £74,990 | Luxury electric MPV, arriving in the UK |
| Denza D9 | Electric MPV | To be confirmed | BYD’s premium MPV; UK prices not yet confirmed |
Best value: MGS9
The MGS9 is the pick for most families. For around £34,000 you get seven seats, a plug-in hybrid system that can cover about 62 miles on electricity, and a five-star Euro NCAP rating. With all seven seats in use the boot holds 332 litres, rising to over 1,000 litres with the third row folded. MG’s large dealer network is a bonus.
Cheapest: Chery Tiggo 8
The Tiggo 8 starts at £28,545 with a petrol engine, making it one of the cheapest seven-seaters of any brand. The third row is best for children, and with all seats up the boot is tiny, at 117 litres. A plug-in hybrid version is available from £33,545.
Most luxurious: Jaecoo 8 and Chery Tiggo 9
The Jaecoo 8 and Tiggo 9 are large, plush plug-in hybrid SUVs with electric ranges over 80 miles. They compete with cars like the Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq on size but come with more equipment. Both are priced over £40,000, so they pay the expensive car supplement on car tax. See our car tax guide.
Fully electric seven-seaters
If you want a seven-seat EV, the Chinese options are people carriers rather than SUVs. The Maxus MIFA 9 is a large electric MPV, although What Car? rated it among the weaker Chinese cars. The XPeng X9 is a high-tech luxury MPV priced from £74,990, and BYD’s Denza D9 is due in the UK. The Tesla Model Y is also now available with seven seats, from £54,490.
What to check in a seven-seater
- Third-row space: sit in it yourself. In most seven-seat SUVs, the back row is for children or short trips.
- Boot with all seats up: it can be tiny, as in the Tiggo 8.
- Isofix points: check how many child-seat mounts there are and where.
- Insurance: get quotes before buying. See our insurance groups guide.
- Warranty: Chery and Jaecoo offer seven years and 100,000 miles. See our warranty comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Chinese seven-seater?
The Chery Tiggo 8, from £28,545 with a petrol engine.
Is there a Chinese seven-seat electric car in the UK?
Yes, but they are people carriers: the Maxus MIFA 9, the XPeng X9 and the upcoming Denza D9. There is no Chinese seven-seat electric SUV on sale yet.
Is the MG S9 a good seven-seater?
It offers seven seats, a 62-mile electric range and five Euro NCAP stars for around £34,000, which makes it one of the best-value seven-seaters of any brand.
Are the third-row seats usable for adults?
In most Chinese seven-seat SUVs the third row is best for children. The large MPVs, such as the XPeng X9, have proper adult-sized third rows.