Need a car that can double up as a van

I currently own a Vauxhall Meriva, which is very handy as the fold flat seats convert it into a small van. I now need to buy a new car. Are there any larger vehicles which have this facility?

Asked on 27 June 2016 by Jonro

Answered by Honest John

Yes, with various degrees of success. Belingos, Partners and Doblos are slightly bigger. Galaxys, Alhambras and Sharans are significantly bigger. In Ford Connect Grand Tourneos the folded seats leave a slightly higher load deck. Most are tested in www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/ All are covered in www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar

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