5 Best 8-Seater Cars in Australia.

When it comes to family cars, many people are looking for a car with a lot of space and seating. A car that can fit up to eight people is perfect for families with children, or even adults who are always on the go.

Please do not consider below numbers as ranks.

The following vehicles are some of the best 8 seater cars in Australia:

1. Toyota Granvia.

Toyota Granvia.

Toyota Granvia has flexible seating options for families and a place to stow luggage on all

grades. It's for everyone because it offers six or eight seats in all grades. Comes with Adjustable seats with in-arm storage and folding tables, 8” touchscreen multimedia, Toyota Safety Sense (TSS).

Toyota Granvia Models, Prices, Specs and Features.

Toyota Granvia.

• 2.8L turbo diesel engine.

• 8.0L/100km

• 6-speed automatic transmission.

• 17" alloy wheels.

• Apple CarPlay

• Android.

• 8" color touchscreen display.

• There are 6 seats for people to seat comfortably. There are cloth fabric seats with Power Driver lumbar Support and 4 captain’s chairs. It also comes in an 8-seater option pack. You'll have the convenience of 2nd and 3rd row captain's chairs or the choice of 4th row 2-seatial bench.

• Toyota Safety Sense including Active Cruise Control (ACC), Pre-Collision Safety System (PCS) with Pedestrian detection, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Road Sign Assist (RSA) and Auto High Beam (AHB).

• Smart Entry and Start System. Comes with Manual dual sliding side doors only.

• Comes with reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors without a panoramic view monitor (PVM)

• Complimentary Toyota Connected Services offers security ranging from automatic collision notification, the SOS emergency call service and the stolen vehicle tracking system for 3 years.

• Comes with Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) & Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

• 9 SRS airbags

• 8‑seater option pack (upgrade from 6‑seater)2nd and 3rd row Captain's chairs (x2) and 4th row 2‑seater bench.

• BRAKED TOWING CAPACITY 1,500kg

• Price From $70,848 AUD

Toyota Granvia VX.

• Power of 2.8L turbo diesel engine.

• Fuel Economy 8.0L/100km

• 6-speed auto transmission.

• Size 17" alloy wheels.

• Connect with Apple CarPlay

• Connect with Android devices.

• For Entertainment and navigation 8" color touchscreen display installed.

• Premium Sound 12 Pioneer Speakers.

• The 8-seater option pack is an upgrade to the standard 6-seater. There are 4 power-adjustable captain's chairs, which are all upholstered in quilted leather. The driver seat includes 8-way power adjustment and lumbar support.

• Toyota Safety Sense including Active Cruise Control (ACC), Pre-Collision Safety System (PCS) with Pedestrian detection, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Road Sign Assist (RSA) and Auto High Beam (AHB).

• The Smart Entry and Start System in Toyota Granvia VX lets you open the dual power sliding side doors to your car with a key or by pressing a button.

• This has a rear-facing camera, front and rear parking sensors, and a panoramic view monitor for the first person to see what's going on around them.

• Complimentary Toyota Connected Services offers security ranging from automatic collision notification, the SOS emergency call service and the stolen vehicle tracking system for 3 years.

• Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Digital rear view mirror with Automatic dimming with Panoramic View Monitor to help during glare.

• When you upgrade from a 6-seater to an 8-seater, the third row of seats is replaced with a rear bench. The option also deletes power adjustable seats on the 2nd and 3rd rows and heated seats across all rows.

• Installed 9 SRS airbags for injury prevention.

• Towing Capacity 1,500kg Braked.

• Price starting from $82,681 AUD

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2. The Hyundai Palisade Elite.

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The Hyundai Palisade is a luxury car with 8 seats. It comes with two models in 8-seater options Elite and Highlander. It represents the latest in innovation and design, making it some of the most sophisticated SUVs on the market today that can be used as a family car.

Hyundai Palisade Elite Specs and Features starting price of $71,319 AUD.

• The Hyundai Palisade Elite offers an 8-seat layout with a

• Engine & transmission: 2.2 Diesel 8-Speed Automatic AWD and 3.8 Petrol 8-Speed Automatic FWD options.

• Comes with 7 airbags including a front centre airbag.

• Wheels: 20” alloy wheels with full size spare wheel

• Seating: Leather appointed seats & steering wheel

• Transmission: Shift-By-Wire transmission

• Ignition Start: Smart key with push button start.

• Parking: Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

• Entertainment: Wired Apple CarPlay & Android compatible.

• 15 W Wireless charging pad included.

• Satellite Navigation included.

• Smart Power Tailgate included.

• Remote start with Smart Key included.

• Passenger Talk function and Quiet Mode function included.

• USB PORTS: 6 x USB-C type ports and a USB-A type multimedia port included.

• 17 cup holders for drinks.

• PMV: Panoramic glass in third row.

• Seating: 60:40 flat-folding 2nd and 3rd row seats.

• Bluelink features and Hyundai Smart Sense comes as standard.

Palisade Highlander Specs, Features - 8-seat Starting price from $82,415 AUD

• Engine & transmission variants: 2.2 CRDi Diesel 8-Speed Automatic AWD and 3.8 GDi Petrol 8-Speed Automatic FWD options.

• 8-seat with 2-3-3 configuration.

• Wheels: 20” Highlander calligraphy alloy wheels comes with full size spare wheel.

• Seating Material: Nappa leather appointed seats

• Steering Wheel design: Two-tone leather steering wheel however excludes Black interior variants.

• 2nd row seating with wing-out headrests.

• Reverse Light Guide Feature.

• Digital Centre Mirror.

• 2 row seats with Heated & ventilated for cold weather.

• Heated steering wheel for cold weather.

• Auto Defog function to help you in foggy driving conditions.

• For Entertainment 10” Head-Up Display (HUD) included.

• Driver’s seat comes with Integrated Memory System (IMS)

• Park Assist Feature: Remote Smart Park Assist. Forward & Reverse

• 17 cup holders for passengers and driver.

• Comes with Dual sunroof with tilt function.

• Rear door window sunshades for sunny days.

• Automatic Rain sensing wipers to help clear windscreen in rainy weather.

• Comes with LED full width high mount stop light.

• LED hidden type taillight installed.

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3. Kia Carnival.

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The Kia Carnival is a family car that seats up to 8 people. It is a popular choice for families with children. The Kia Carnival was first introduced in Australia in 2002 and has been on the market since then. The latest model of the car was released in 2018 and it has been well received by the Australian public.

Carnival Grades (Models): S Petrol & Diesel, Si Petrol & Diesel, SLi Petrol & Diesel.

Kia Carnival Models (Grades or Variants), Specs and Features.

• Transmission: 8 Speed Automatic (Sports-matic)

• Fuel Economy Petrol: 9.6L/100KM Diesel 6.5/100KM

• Towing Capacity Petrol/Diesel Both: Unbraked: 750kg Braked:2000 Maximum. taw ball download: 200kg

• 17" wheel Size for Model and Grades S Petrol/ S Diesel both.

• 18"wheel size for Model and Grades S/Si/SLi Petrol and Diesel.

• Entertainment: 12.3" Touchscreen. Bluetooth® multi-connection

• Smart charging for devices.

• Integrated memory seats for comfort.

• For Quality Sound BOSE premium sound system

• 3D pattern garnish for mood lighting installed.

• Rear Occupant Alert inc.

• Puddle lamps inc.

• Dual sunroof for Sunny days/Summer.

• Heated & ventilated seats for cold or Hot Weather/Winter/Summer.

• Dual zone front AC climate control.

• Single zone rear AC climate control.

• One-touch operate open & close power doors and tailgate

• Hands-free smart operate power sliding doors and tailgate

• Spacious interior for comfort.

• Large Boot space for easy storage.

• Customize with different drive modes - Normal, Eco, Sport & Smart.

• Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) provides the driver with an additional layer of security. It uses Blind Spot Detection to prevent other vehicles from passing you when you switch lanes. However, it also uses Electronic Stability Control to help keep things stable when the driver switches lanes - this is useful for preventing crashes.

Kia Carnival Starting Prices by Grades (Models, Variants) in NSW Australia.

• S Petrol NSW $51,690.00 AUD

• S Diesel NSW $53,690.00 AUD

• Si Petrol NSW $57,390.00 AUD

• Si Diesel NSW $59,390.00 AUD

• SLi Petrol NSW $62,190.00 AUD

• SLi Diesel NSW $64,190.00 AUD

• Platinum Petrol NSW $69,890.00 AUD

• Platinum Diesel NSW $71,890.00 AUD

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4.Nissan Pathfinder.

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Nissan Pathfinder is a great 8-seater family SUV car comes with 2:3:3 seat configuration. It has 3 Grades(models) for 8 seat configurations, Pathfinder Models (Grades or variants) ST, ST-L and Ti. The all-new Pathfinder is equipped with an impressive 3.5L V6 petrol engine delivering 202kW of power and 340Nm of torque via an all-new 9 speed automatic transmission system. This powerful, smooth drivetrain has a lot of benefits to drivers. It's great for overtaking at highway speeds and many other driving tasks, plus it's even capable of towing up to 2,700 kg.

Pathfinder Models (Variants) Specs, Features, Price)

ST (2WD) 3.5L9 SP AUTO starting from $58,915 AUD (Below Prices may differ by location)

ST Features:

• powered by a 3.5-litre petrol V6 engine

• 9 speed automatic transmission

• 8-seat configuration 2<3<3

• Auto tri zone climate control installed.

• Size 18" alloy wheels

• seating system with Latch and Glide.

ST-L (4WD) 3.5L 9 SPD Automatic starting from $61,790 AUD.

ST-L Features and specs:

• ST-L Includes All features of Grade ST and plus below features.

• intel 4x4 with seven drive & terrain modes

• ProPILOT⁺

• Intel Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection

• Remote engine start

• Power tailgate

• Privacy glass (second row & rear windows)

TI 2WD 3.5L 9 SPD Automatic, Price starting from $65,910 AUD

TI 4WD 3.5L 9 SP Automatic. Price starting from $70,030 AUD

TI (2WD & 4WD) Features:

• Ti Includes All ST-L features plus/or below features:

• Leather-accented seat trim.

• For Entertainment 13 speakers of Bose premium audio system with dual subwoofer installed.

• Wireless smartphone charger installed.

• Heated second row outboard seats for winter and cold weather.

• Built-in rear door sunshades for sunny days and hot weather.

• Size 18" alloy wheels

Fuel Economy 10L/100KM Petrol

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5.Hyundai Staria.

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The new Hyundai STARIA people mover is the perfect Family car to get you from A to B. The interior is spacious and nicely designed, while its exterior features a sleek design. Hyundai Staria has a futuristic exterior design and 8 seats. It also includes recent safety and technology upgrades, plus optional all-wheel drive.

Hyundai Staria Models, Specs, Prices.

Hyundai Staria comes in three models Staria, Elite and Highlander.

Commercial

Load 2S 2.2D Liftback 2.2L Diesel 8 SP SEQ AUTO from $45,700 AUD

Load 2S 2.2D Twin Swing 2.2L Diesel 8 SP SEQ AUTO from $45,700 AUD

Wagon

Staria 2.2L Diesel 8 SPD Automatic Starting price from $51,600 AUD

Staria 3.5L ULP 8 SPD Automatic Starting price from $48,600 AUD

Elite 2.2L Diesel 8 SPD Automatic Starting price from $59,600 AUD

Highlander 2.2L Diesel 8 SPD Automatic Starting price from $56600 AUD

Highlander 2.2L ULP 8 SPD Automatic Starting price from $66,600 AUD

Highlander 3.5L ULP 8 SPD Automatic Starting price from $63,600 AUD

Staria Starting from $52,990

Engine & transmission

• 3.5 L Petrol 8-Spd Automatic FWD

• 2.2 L Diesel 8-Spd Automatic AWD

Key Specifications

• Seating: 8-seat with 2:3:3 configuration.

• 7 airbags and front center airbags for injury prevention.

• 18” size gray alloy steel wheels with spare wheel.

• 8” multimedia touchscreen for entertainment.

• Wireless Apple Carplay & Android Auto

• Multi-Bluetooth Connectivity.

• 6 speakers audio sys.

• Electronic Parking Braking system.

• Transmission Shift by Wire.

• Paddle shifters incl.

• Keyless entry with remote window operation.

• Switch Driving Modes Comfort, Eco, Sport & Smart

• 4.2” supervision cluster incl.

• Wireless smartphone charger for phone charging.

• Heated & power folding exterior mirrors helps during foggy or cold weather.

• Luxury Leather appointed steering wheel

• 6x USB charge ports 2x Front, Rear and 3rd Row

• 16 cup holders for drinks.

• Flat folding 2nd & 3rd row seats incl.

• 3rd row tip up and slide functions

• Auto up/down front windows with anti-pinch safety

• LED daytime running lights & positioning lights

• Roof mounted rear spoiler incl.

• child restraints : 2nd row 2 of them.

• Top tether child restraint anchors: 2nd row 2 of them.

Read more: 18 best Family Cars in Australia.

Conclusion

In conclusion, we have seen the best 8-seater cars in Australia. All of these cars are great choices and would be a good addition to any family or for moving people around. All cars have their unique features. Decide which car suits your needs.

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