The Palisade is available in one beautifully appointed model, the Calligraphy. You can choose between seven or eight seats, and we tested the seven-seat version with mid-row captain’s chairs.

There’s one petrol hybrid engine option, and it strikes a lovely balance between being powerful enough for family road trips while still remaining economical for everyday mum life.

Inside, the Palisade feels spacious thanks to its long wheelbase and large SUV design. The rear doors open wide, which makes installing a baby seat and putting a sleeping bub in the seat much easier — something every mum will appreciate.

Of course, there are ISOFIX and top tether points for added safety and peace of mind.

There are even pull-up window shades to help protect little ones from the harsh sun.

If you need to sit in the second row, the captain’s chairs mean you’re slightly further away from the other seat, but they’re roomy, comfortable, and supportive — ideal for longer trips.

The third row is surprisingly practical too.

With slide and recline functions, plus heated seats, it doesn’t feel like an afterthought.

It’s clearly designed for regular use, whether that’s older kids, grandparents, or carpooling.

When used as a four-seater, there’s plenty of boot space for prams, nappy bags and all the baby gear that somehow multiplies overnight.

If you’re using all seven or eight seats, luggage space does reduce, but it’s still better than many other large SUVs.

Around town, it can feel big in tight car parks. Otherwise, it’s smooth, quiet, and easy to drive, which is exactly what you want when you’ve finally got a sleeping baby in the back.

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As such it ticks the boxes for a new mum car.

To be specific we had the CX-90 B 8A G50E AZAMI TAKUMI AWD. This included the optional package with all white leather – perhaps not the best for babies, and captains’ seats in the middle row.

Wide opening doors allowed easy access for placing bub in the baby seat. Installing the baby seat is easy with isofix and top tether points. There is still plenty of room for the front seat passenger. Zoned air conditioning allows drivers to tailor the airflow to the back for more comfort.

Third row seats are for two smaller people only and access is tight. Using them also restricts boot space and packing  a pram and other gear becomes more difficult. As a four or five seat SUV its excellent.

Being the top model Mazda has every luxury, comfort, and safety feature in there that you could ask for. That’s comforting for families.

Next week we will chat about safety and engine choices.

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Firstly, I really like the styling. The Rexton hasn’t always been known for good looks, but that has definitely changed. It now looks quite stylish and well proportioned.

Inside, it’s spacious and comfortable, with a level of luxury that feels well suited to family life. That said, it does fall a little short in terms of technology and digital design. While it’s not a deal breaker, some buyers will notice the more basic approach to the dashboard and screens.

One thing I do miss is wireless smartphone connectivity, as using a cable can mean messy wires around the cabin. I also found that the Apple CarPlay controls sit on the far left side of the screen, which requires a bit of a reach to use while driving.

As I’ve mentioned before, the turbo-diesel engine is strong enough for everyday driving and delivers reasonable fuel economy.

While most new families probably won’t be towing anything heavy, it’s worth noting the Rexton is rated to tow up to 3,500 kilograms.

Priced from around $64,200 drive-away, the top-spec model represents outstanding value.

That said, it’s worth looking at the lower-spec versions, as buyers can save close to $3,000 by skipping the Sport Pack and deciding which features they’re happy to trade off.

Aside from a few small niggles, the KGM Rexton Ultimate Sport 4WD gets the mum-and-bub approval.

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One of the first things I look at as a mum is how easy it is to install a baby seat. In the Rexton, this was refreshingly simple, with ISOFIX and top tether points, and doors that open wide enough to make access easy — especially when you’re lifting a sleeping baby.

There’s more rear-seat space than I expected too, which means plenty of room for me to sit back there when needed. The boot is large enough to handle all the baby gear and then some.

Like most SUVs in this class, though, once all seven seats are in use, boot space is limited.

Access to the third row is also a little tight, with restricted leg room.

Around town, the Rexton is easy, comfortable, and economical to drive, more like a family SUV than a traditional four-wheel drive.

While the Rexton is certainly capable off-road, it’s probably best suited to families who want a comfortable, spacious wagon for everyday life, with 4WD capability if needed.

That’s exactly how we used it — no off-roading, just reliable family transport.

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Lets chat about safety. Something all parents think about for their bubs.

The Peugeot comes with all the usual features like emergency braking, anti-lock braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection and stability control amongst many others.

There are a couple of features that I particularly like.

First is the curtain airbags for both rows of rear seats.

Second is automatic hazard light activation under heavy braking. It lets the drivers behind know you are stopping quickly.

Third is the Lane Departure Warning with unmarked  road edge detection. This is ideal for country roads or even some of our terrible suburban roads.

Owners should note that the third row seats are not designed to take a baby seat.

Other subtle safety features that I like are the clear reverse camera that allows excellent vision. And the headlights certainly light up the night.

One aspect we haven’t spoken about yet is the engine and performance. On paper the 1.2 litre, three cylinder turbo hybrid petrol engine may seem underpowered. However, on the Its quiet and smooth to drive and seems to scoot along nicely.

I never really noticed it wanting for performance and the economy is outstanding. I averaged around 6 litres per 100 km over the weeks I had it and that really helps with tight budgets.

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Peugeot always make stylish cars and the 5008 is no exception.

It comes in two models the Allure and top spec GT Premium, which I drove.

The Allure comes well equipped. However, the GT Premium has all the little extra luxuries like

• Leather interior
• Front seats with heating, ventilation and 10 way electric adjustment
• Rear outer seats have heating as well.
• There is a panoramic sunroof.

Two practical luxuries that I absolutely love are

• the multi point massage function for the front seats and
• The hands free electric tailgate with foot sensor opening

Perfect for when you have your arms full and need the boot opened. Every mum will appreciate these two.

Fitting the baby seat is easy with two isofix and top tether points. The rear door opens wide enough for comfortable access.

Rear seat room is a little cramped and the front passenger seat has to move forward a touch. I can sit in the back with bub, but it’s tight.

Boot space is also tight. The pram and carrier take up most of the room. There would be more room if it was a five seat version.

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Now we all know how popular the Landcruiser is for families but is it suitable for new mom duties.

The Sahara is a seven seat version with luxuries like

• heated and ventilated front seats,
• dual rear entertainment screens,
• Large central touch screen,
• Leather interior and more.

It certainly is big on the outside, but that doesn’t always flow through to interior space.

The baby seat fitted easily with isofix and top tether points. However, it meant that the front seat has restricted leg room.  This is a problem for taller passengers.

The other issue is that the rear screens interfere with the baby seat. We had to place a cloth between them to prevent scratching the screens.

Being a seven seat there is also smaller boot capacity.  It did swallow the baby gear and luggage for three people and bub for the weekend, but it was tight.

I believe a five seat version without the rear screens, like the GR Sport would be a slightly better choice.

Of course, the V6 engine and 10 speed automatic transmission allowed for plenty of performance and reasonable economy.

Im a big fan of the Toyota Landcruiser, but perhaps it’s better suited to a family when the kids are out of baby seats.

Currently Toyota has a driveaway pricing deal of around $150,000 for the LandCruiser Sahara.

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This mid spec model comes with a 2.5L 4-cylinder petrol engine with Toyota Hybrid Electric System and Auto CVT. It was surprisingly responsive but not a sport SUV.

Its smooth, quiet, and economical. Our fuel use was 6.5L/100K over the week. That’s outstanding for a vehicle this size.

The Kluger has a spacious interior with plenty of room for both front and mid row seats. The third row is a little tight for knee and leg room. However, with flat folding seats the luggage area can be cavernous.

The front seats are especially comfortable. The central screen is a 12.3-inch touchscreen. There is wired Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay connectivity but no wireless charging tray. The GXL comes with the full Toyota Safety Sense system.

The Toyota Kluger has been around for a long while and remains a reliable, safe, and practical family SUV. That’s why they are so popular. Priced from around $70,400 plus the usual costs the Kluger GXL is possibly the pick of the range.

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This large seven seat Audi is the pinnacle of a family luxury SUV.

The model I drove came with a few option packages as well. These added features like sports seats with integrated headrests, ventilated front seats and heated outer back seats and more.

What I really love about the Q7 is the space and practicality.

The front seats are particularly comfortable. In front of the driver its typically Audi. Well laid out and functional.

The middle seats are great for two people. There are two isofix and top tether points for a baby seat. There is also enough room for the baby seat to fit behind the front seats. That’s often a limiting factor.

The boot has the extra two seats when needed. It also has plenty of room for baby pram, and all the gear new mums seem to need to take with them. Both back rows of seats can fold flat if needed.

So, there is room for all the family along with baby.

The three litre turbo V6 petrol engine is so smooth and quiet to drive. Its also amazingly economical as well.

Audi Q7 55 TFSI is priced from $136, 815 dollars. But the options on the car I drove took that up to $148,915 dollars plus the usual costs.

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What is good?

• Subtle exterior styling
• Performance, ride and handling
• Interior layout, space and practicality

What is not so good?

• Cramped third row seats
• Starting to feel its age a touch
• No full size spare tyre

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