best 7 seater suv 2023

Hunting for the best 7-seater SUV of 2023 in Australia? The field’s stacked, but each heavy-hitter has a party trick and at least one awkward dance move.

• Kia Sorento: Pros—spacious, feature-packed, keen pricing; Cons—firm ride on big wheels, supply niggles.
• Hyundai Santa Fe: Pros—comfort, warranty, family-friendly tech; Cons—third row tight for adults, smallish boot with all seats up.
• Toyota Kluger Hybrid: Pros—sips fuel (~5–6 L/100 km real-world); Cons—stiff pricing and wait times.
• Mazda CX-9/CX-8: Pros—classy cabin, sharp drive; Cons—petrol can be thirsty, CX-8 third row narrower.
• Ford Everest/Isuzu MU-X: Pros—towing up to 3,500 kg and off-road cred; Cons—ute-based ride and bigger running costs.

Shortlist by budget and rear-row comfort, then test with your tallest passenger and a pram—reality checks beat spec sheets every time.