What's the point of 3rd row in modern MPVS?

Herzlos

I'm seriously considering either a Zafira or an Insignia estate, to handle all the crap that comes with 2 kids. Leaning towards the Zafira because of the extra row, but I'd I can't put kids in them and adults don't really fit, do they serve much purpose now?

motorguy

Why cant you put the kids in them?

wgl2014

Sorry but I don't get it?

You're leaning towards the Zafira because of a feature it has that you don't need and can't use.

photome

I am also confused.

Nodding_Donkey

motorguy wrote: »

Why cant you put the kids in them?

I think you can but it has to be the ones you don't like very much in case someone shunts you up the rear.

Ebe_Scrooge

Nodding_Donkey wrote: »

I think you can but it has to be the ones you don't like very much in case someone shunts you up the rear.

Not sure I understand. Surely the car wouldn't be allowed on the roads if it didn't meet minimum safety and crash-test standards ?

Nodding_Donkey

Put it this way,

I always preferred my kids to have a crumple zone behind them rather than BE the crumple zone.

If an adult wants to sit in the back then that is there choice and they can weigh up the risks.

poppy12345

Herzlos wrote: »

I'm seriously considering either a Zafira or an Insignia estate, to handle all the crap that comes with 2 kids. Leaning towards the Zafira because of the extra row, but I'd I can't put kids in them and adults don't really fit, do they serve much purpose now?

You're totally contradicting yourself by saying this. Therefore your post makes no sense what so ever.

Warwick_Hunt

Nodding_Donkey wrote: »

Put it this way,

I always preferred my kids to have a crumple zone behind them rather than BE the crumple zone.

If an adult wants to sit in the back then that is there choice and they can weigh up the risks.

Same could be said for a few so called four seater cars.

missile

Hired a Zafira when on holiday with some friends and their two kids. The third row is useable for kids and there is still some spare behind.

Zafira or an Insignia estate, to handle all the crap that comes with 2 kids.

I can't understand why OP why "needs" a seven seater for a four person family? Surely the kids would go in the second row and "all the crap" should go in the boot?

neilmcl

C'mon Herzlos, we all need some clarification as this doesn't really make any sense at the moment.