XTrails are on the list too Bloom, just making a shortlist now! We had one as a hire car when we went to Tassie a few years ago & loved it!!

Onyx- We currently have a ford wagon and it's not very often we fill the back. Not all wagons are ruled out, I really like the Mazda 6 wagon (not sure if they will accommodate 3 seats though) I also don't mind Holdens. So many cars & it's hard to know which one is best for us!

Ahurani- Can you convince my DH? How do you find it on fuel? That's his concern.