If you’ve ever tried loading three kids, a pushchair, a Labrador, and two confused grandparents into a normal car, you'll know what misery feels like. Enter the Tourneo Custom. It has eight seats, proper ones – not the sort you'd expect to find in a dentist’s waiting room – and enough space for everyone to breathe, even during long family arguments on the M25. This one is the Zetec Auto, which means you don't have to change gear yourself, which is a relief, because no one ever bought an 8-seater to chase lap times. Finished in Magnetic Grey Features include: Ford SYNC with DAB and Bluetooth – play music, take calls, ignore children Air conditioning Heated windscreen – because scraping is undignified Parking sensors and Reverse Camera – essential, unless you have the spatial awareness of a bat Cruise control – let the van do the thinking Alloy wheels – because you deserve a small reward for all those airport runs