🏆 Top Trim Showcase — Fully Loaded 7-Seat PHEVs (Ireland 2026, under €80k)
Range-topping spec for every genuine 7-seat plug-in hybrid available NEW in Ireland under €80k OTR. Five qualifiers: three SUVs (Sorento, CX-80, Santa Fe), the cheapest-by-far Ford Grand Tourneo Connect MPV, and the only AWD option — VW Multivan eHybrid. Click any image to enlarge. Tap "Full equipment list" for the manifest.
Kia
Sorento Plug-in Hybrid AWD 7-Seat Special Edition
PHEV · 261hp · AWD · 57km EV
Top-trim OTR
€67,800
⚡ 57 km WLTP EV
7 seatsAWD standardPanoramic roofBOSE 12-speakerTwin 12.3" screensBVM/SVM1,500kg tow€140 tax
- Seats
- 7
- Engine
- 1.6 T-GDi + e-motor · 261 PS / 350 Nm combined
- Battery / EV
- 13.8 kWh · 57 km WLTP
- Drivetrain
- 6-spd auto, Dynamax full-time AWD
- Dimensions
- 4,815 × 1,900 × 1,700 mm
- Boot (7/5/2)
- 175 / 604 / 1,988 L
- Towing
- 1,500 kg braked
- CO₂ / Tax
- 38 g/km · €140/yr
Marquee features (8)
- Panoramic curved twin 12.3" displays (cluster + infotainment)
- Panoramic sunroof with tilt & slide
- BOSE Premium 12-speaker with subwoofer
- Heated & ventilated 'Premium Relaxation' front seats with memory
- Highway Driving Assist 2 + Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
- 360° Surround View Monitor + Blind-Spot View in cluster
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto + Kia Connect + OTA + Digital Key 2
- PHEV AWD 7-seat at €140/yr motor tax (38 g/km CO₂)
Full equipment list
Comfort
- Dual-zone climate with rear vents
- Heated & ventilated front seats + driver memory
- Heated 2nd-row outer seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Smart Power Tailgate (hands-free)
- Panoramic sunroof with tilt & slide
- Ambient mood lighting
- Acoustic-laminated windshield
- Wireless smartphone charging
- 60:40 sliding 2nd row · powered 50:50 third-row release
Tech
- Dual 12.3" curved Panoramic Display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- BOSE 12-speaker + subwoofer
- 12" Head-Up Display
- Kia Connect telematics with OTA
- Digital Key 2 (smartphone + NFC card)
- Fingerprint recognition for start/profile
- USB-C ports across all 3 rows
- Wi-Fi hotspot capability
Safety
- 9 airbags incl. front centre
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA2)
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve
- Lane Following / Keeping Assist
- Blind-Spot + Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance
- Safe Exit Assist
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
- Remote Smart Parking Assist 2
- 360° Surround View Monitor + Blind-Spot View Monitor
Drivetrain
- 1.6L T-GDi turbo petrol · 180 PS / 265 Nm
- 66.9 kW (90 PS) e-motor
- Combined 261 PS / 350 Nm
- 13.8 kWh Li-ion polymer battery · 57 km WLTP EV
- 6-speed automatic
- Dynamax full-time AWD + Terrain Modes (Snow/Mud/Sand)
- EV / Hybrid / Auto operating modes
- 3.3 kW AC on-board charger (Type 2) — ~3h 25m on 7kW wallbox
- 0–100 km/h ~8.7 s · 193 km/h top speed
Exterior
- Cube-design 4-projection LED headlights
- LED DRL + vertical 'Star Map' tail-light signature
- High-gloss black grille with chrome accents
- Chrome front & rear skid plates
- Privacy glass (rear)
- Roof rails
- Body-coloured mirrors with LED indicators
- Snow Pearl White standard; metallic options available
Wheels
- 19" machine-finished two-tone alloys
- Continental 235/55 R19 tyres
- TPMS (individual)
- Temporary spare wheel
Dealer notes: Ireland sells the Sorento PHEV in a SINGLE 'Special Edition' grade (€67,800) — no K3/K4/GT-Line split for PHEV. This IS the top trim. Eligible for €500 SuperValu Gift Card + Free Home Charger promo. PCP from €601/mo @ 3.9% APR via Kia Credit. 7-year/150k km warranty. 8–12 week delivery. PHEV no longer SEAI-grant eligible (2026).
Mazda
CX-80 PHEV Homura Plus AWD (7-seat)
PHEV · 327hp · AWD · 60km EV
Top-trim OTR
€68,280
⚡ 60 km WLTP EV
7 seats (no-cost)327hp combined60km EVPano sunroofBose 12-speakerBlack Nappa2,500kg towLongest at 4,995mm
- Seats
- 7 (Homura Plus default is 6 captain chairs — 7-seat bench at NO cost)
- Engine
- 2.5L e-Skyactiv PHEV + 129kW e-motor · 327 PS / 500 Nm
- Battery / EV
- 17.8 kWh · 60 km WLTP
- Drivetrain
- 8-spd auto (wet clutch), i-Activ AWD
- Dimensions
- 4,995 × 1,890 × 1,710 mm (longest here)
- Boot (7/5/2)
- 258 / 566 / 1,971 L
- Towing
- 2,500 kg braked
- CO₂ / Tax
- 35 g/km · €140/yr
Marquee features (8)
- Most powerful 7-seat PHEV here at 327hp combined
- 60 km WLTP EV range from 17.8 kWh battery (largest in shortlist)
- True 7-seat configuration — bench middle row at NO extra cost
- Panoramic glass sunroof (Homura Plus exclusive)
- 12-speaker Bose Centerpoint surround sound
- 360° View Monitor with See-Through View
- Black Nappa leather + 20" black metallic alloys
- 2,500 kg braked towing (tied for best in shortlist)
Full equipment list
Comfort
- 7-seat layout (60:40 bench + 50:50 3rd row) at no cost — default is 6-seat captain chairs
- Black Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated & ventilated front seats + power memory
- Heated 2nd-row outer seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Tri-zone climate with 3rd-row vents
- Panoramic glass sunroof with electric sunshade
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Driver Personalisation (facial recognition → auto seat/mirror/HUD)
- Frameless auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Tech
- 12.3" centre display with Mazda Connect + rotary commander
- 12.3" digital driver cluster
- Colour HUD (Active Driving Display)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Wireless phone charging pad
- 12-speaker Bose Centerpoint
- DAB+ radio, 4× USB-C
- Embedded nav with cloud traffic, 3yr connected
- OTA software updates
- 7.2 kW AC charger (Type 2) — 0–100% in ~2h 20m
Safety
- 360° View Monitor with See-Through View
- Cruising & Traffic Support (Level-2 hands-on highway)
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Smart Brake Support with intersection assist
- BSM + Rear Cross Traffic Alert with auto-brake
- Lane-Keep Assist + Emergency Lane Keeping
- Driver Attention Alert + Driver Monitoring (facial)
- Traffic Sign Recognition + Intelligent Speed Assistance
- 9 airbags incl. centre + 3rd-row side airbags
Drivetrain
- 2.5L Skyactiv-G petrol · 191 PS / 261 Nm
- 129 kW e-motor integrated in 8-speed auto
- Combined 327 PS / 500 Nm
- 17.8 kWh lithium-ion battery
- i-Activ AWD (rear-biased)
- Mi-Drive: Normal / Sport / Off-Road / Towing / EV
- Kinematic Posture Control
- 0–100 km/h ~6.8 s · top speed ~189 km/h
Exterior
- Homura signature gloss black grille + 'flying' chrome wing
- Gloss black mirrors, roof rails, window surrounds
- LED Adaptive Front-Lighting System (matrix beam)
- Signature LED DRL + sequential indicators
- LED rear combination lamps
- Privacy glass (rear)
- Panoramic sunroof (Homura Plus exclusive)
- Heated power-folding mirrors with memory
Wheels
- 20" black metallic alloys (Homura design)
- TPMS
- Tyre repair kit (no spare — PHEV battery layout)
Dealer notes: Homura Plus is the top 7-SEAT trim (Takumi Plus is 6-seat ONLY). 7-seat bench is no-cost option vs default captain chairs. Verified by live dealer stock at Trinity Motors Wexford. Order autumn 2026 delivery (252-plate). 6-year/150k km warranty + 1yr Euro roadside. Annual motor tax €140 (35 g/km).
Hyundai
Santa Fe PHEV 4WD Premium Calligraphy MY26
PHEV · 288hp · AWD · 54km EV
Top-trim OTR
€69,995
⚡ 54 km WLTP EV
7 seatsBoxy 4×4 lookNappa relaxation seatsBOSE 12-speakerDual 12.3" curvedHUD1,700kg towBlack 20" alloys
- Seats
- 7 (6-seat captain config no-cost on Calligraphy)
- Engine
- 1.6 T-GDi PHEV (180+91 PS) · 288 PS / 380 Nm combined
- Battery / EV
- 13.8 kWh · 54 km WLTP
- Drivetrain
- 6-spd auto, H-TRAC electronic AWD + Terrain modes
- Dimensions
- 4,830 × 1,900 × 1,780 mm
- Boot (7/5/2)
- 363 / 621 / 1,942 L
- Towing
- 1,700 kg braked
- CO₂ / Tax
- 87 g/km · €160/yr (MY26 Euro 6e-bis utility factor)
Marquee features (8)
- 288 PS H-TRAC AWD plug-in hybrid — 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s
- 54 km WLTP EV range from 13.8 kWh battery
- Nappa leather Premium Relaxation front seat with leg rest, massage & ventilation
- BOSE 12-speaker premium sound
- Dual 12.3" curved displays (cluster + nav) with Bluelink + OTA
- HUD + Surround View Monitor + Remote Smart Park Assist
- Hidden C-pillar assist handle + Calligraphy black-on-black styling
- 1,700 kg braked towing with trailer wiring pre-fit
Full equipment list
Comfort
- Nappa leather (Black mono, Ash Gray Oak garnish option)
- Premium Relaxation front passenger seat with leg rest
- Heated + ventilated front + 2nd-row outer seats
- Tri-zone climate with rear vents (1st/2nd/3rd row)
- Dual wireless smartphone chargers · USB-C all 3 rows
- UV-C sterilisation compartment (Calligraphy-only)
- Smart Power Tailgate (height & speed adjustable)
- Manual rear-door sunblinds
- Acoustic-laminated windshield + front glass
- Heated leather steering wheel
Tech
- Twin 12.3" curved display (panoramic)
- Head-Up Display
- Bluelink connected services + OTA updates
- BOSE 12-speaker
- Digital Centre Mirror (camera)
- Digital Key 2 (smartphone / NFC / UWB)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Surround View Monitor + Blind-Spot View Monitor in cluster
Safety
- 10 airbags incl. centre-front
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (junction/oncoming)
- Highway Drive Assist 2 (semi-auto lane change)
- Lane Following Assist 2 with hands-on detection
- Smart Cruise Control + Navigation-based curve adjust
- Blind-Spot + Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (reverse)
- Remote Smart Park Assist (key fob)
- Driver Status Monitor + Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Drivetrain
- 1.6 T-GDi Smartstream petrol · 180 PS / 265 Nm
- Permanent-magnet motor · 91 PS / 304 Nm
- Combined 288 PS / 380 Nm
- 13.8 kWh Li-ion polymer battery (54 km WLTP EV)
- 6-speed automatic with paddle-shift regen
- HTRAC electronic 4WD + Terrain Modes (Snow/Mud/Sand)
- Type 2 Mode-3 AC cable + emergency 3-pin (ICCB) Mode-2 cable
- 0–100 km/h: 8.0 s · top speed 206 km/h
Exterior
- 20" black alloy wheels with 255/45 R20 tyres (Calligraphy)
- Black high-gloss cladding, skid plates, pillar trims
- Hidden-type C-pillar assist handle (Calligraphy)
- H-pattern LED projection headlamps + LED DRL + LED rear
- Dynamic Welcome Light sequence
- Black-anodised H-logo and 'SANTA FE' lettering
- Calligraphy-specific radiator/intake grille
- Privacy glass on rear + tailgate
Wheels
- 20" black-finish alloys (8.5J × 20)
- 255/45 R20 tyres
- Temporary mobility kit (battery underfloor — no spare)
- TPMS with individual pressure display
Dealer notes: CO₂ jumped MY25→MY26 (37→87 g/km) due to EU Euro 6e-bis PHEV utility factor — motor tax €140→€160. Boot tight at 363L with all 7 up (battery underfloor). Type 2 cable + 3-pin both included. ~3.5h on a 7kW wallbox. 5-yr unlimited-mile warranty + 8-yr/160k km battery + 5-yr AA roadside.
Ford
Grand Tourneo Connect Active PHEV (LWB, 7-seat)
PHEV · 150hp · DSG · FWD · ~117km EV
Top-trim OTR
~€55,754
⚡ ~117 km WLTP (148 km claimed) EV
7 seats std (LWB only)Cheapest PHEV here1,720 L boot (5-up)Sliding side doorsMPV practicalityVW Caddy platform€140 taxWireless CarPlay
- Seats
- 7 standard (LWB Grand only — SWB PHEV is 5-seat)
- Engine
- 1.5 EcoBoost turbo petrol + e-motor · 150 PS / 350 Nm
- Battery / EV
- 25.7 kWh (~19.7 usable) · ~117 km real / 148 km claimed
- Drivetrain
- 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic, FWD
- Dimensions
- 4,853 × 1,855 × 1,838 mm (tall MPV)
- Boot (7/5/2)
- 650 / 1,720 / ~2,900 L (rear seats removable)
- Towing
- 1,500 kg braked
- CO₂ / Tax
- from 11 g/km · €140/yr
Marquee features (8)
- Cheapest qualifying PHEV here by €12k+ — €55,754 fully-loaded (incl. VRT)
- 1,720 L boot with 5 seats up — comfortably the most cargo per €
- TWO sliding rear doors — kerbside-safe for kids & dogs in tight car parks
- Sit-up-high MPV driving position with huge glass area
- VW Caddy MQB platform — same powertrain & cabin tech as VW group
- Active trim: rugged cladding, roof rails, two-tone alloys
- 10.25" digital cluster + 10" touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- Rear seats are FULLY REMOVABLE — true van DNA for max-haul days
Full equipment list
Comfort
- Dual-zone climate control
- Heated front seats
- 10-way driver seat with lumbar adjust
- Sliding rear doors (both sides)
- Removable 2nd & 3rd row seats — true van flexibility
- Column-mounted gear selector frees console space
- Hands-free power tailgate (optional)
- ISOFIX × 3 (2nd row outers + front passenger)
Tech
- 10.25" digital instrument cluster
- 10" colour touchscreen infotainment
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Voice control + DAB+ radio
- Cloud-connected navigation
- FordPass connected services
- Wireless smartphone charging (Tech Pack)
- USB-C front + rear
Safety
- Pre-Collision Assist with AEB
- Lane-Keeping Aid + Blind Spot Information (BLIS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (Driver Assist Pack)
- Cross Traffic Alert with brake
- Driver Alert + Intelligent Speed Assist
- Hill Start Assist + ESC + roll-over mitigation
- Rear-view camera
- Front + rear parking sensors
Drivetrain
- 1.5 EcoBoost 4-cyl turbo petrol + traction motor
- 150 PS / 350 Nm combined
- 25.7 kWh battery (~19.7 usable)
- EV range ~117 km real / 148 km claimed
- 6-speed DSG dual-clutch
- Front-wheel drive
- AC charging 7.2 kW
- WLTP CO₂ from 11 g/km
Exterior
- Active styling: lower bumper cladding, roof rails, two-tone alloys
- LED headlamps + LED DRL
- LED tail lamps
- Privacy glass (rear side + tailgate)
- Heated electric mirrors with integrated indicators
- Body-coloured bumpers (Active blacks specifics)
- Length 4,853 mm / Width 1,855 mm / Height 1,838 mm
Wheels
- 17" two-tone alloy wheels (Active)
- TPMS
- Tyre repair kit (no spare — battery layout)
Dealer notes: GRAND (LWB) PHEV is the ONLY 7-seat PHEV Tourneo Connect — SWB PHEV is 5-seat only (battery packaging eliminates the optional 3rd row). Price € is a real ford.ie configurator quote: list €50,184 + Ink Black €790 + Driver Assistance Pack €592 + Comfort Pack €790 + VRT/delivery €3,398 = €55,754 OTR. Cork dealers: Cork City Ford Centre, Johnson & Perrott, Kearys, Abernethys, Bandon Motors. Built on VW Caddy MQB platform at VW Poznań, Poland.
Volkswagen
Multivan Life eHybrid SOH (Short Overhang)
PHEV · 245hp · 4MOTION · ~95km EV
Top-trim OTR
€73,450
⚡ ~95 km WLTP EV
7-capable245hp 4MOTIONMPV practicality11kW AC / 50kW DCSliding doorsModular seatsMassive headroomT7 platform
- Seats
- 7-capable (T7 defaults to 5 — spec the 6th + 7th rail-mounted seats at order, no extra cost)
- Engine
- 1.5 TSI + 2× e-motors · 245 PS combined
- Battery / EV
- 19.7 kWh usable · ~95 km WLTP
- Drivetrain
- DSG auto, 4MOTION AWD
- Dimensions
- ~4,973 × 1,941 × 1,907 mm (SOH)
- Boot (7/5/2)
- 469 / 1,844 / 3,672 L (seats removable)
- Towing
- 1,600 kg braked
- CO₂ / Tax
- ~9-12 g/km · €140/yr
Marquee features (8)
- Only AWD PHEV under €80k on this list — 4MOTION standard
- DC fast charging up to 50 kW (rare on PHEVs — most are AC-only)
- ~95 km WLTP EV range from 19.7 kWh usable battery
- T7 Multivan platform — full passenger car DNA, not a van conversion
- Twin sliding rear doors — class-leading kerbside access
- Rail-mounted modular seats: slide, swap, remove individually
- Versatile cabin: table can mount in row 2 for face-to-face seating
- 245hp combined — most powerful PHEV on this list after the CX-80
Full equipment list
Comfort
- Modular rail-mounted seating system (rows 2 & 3 fully removable)
- Twin sliding side doors (passenger + driver side)
- 3-zone climate control
- Heated front seats
- Adjustable centre table (optional, slides on rails between rows)
- Folding picnic tables in front seatbacks
- Power tailgate (optional)
- Panoramic 'XL' sunroof (optional)
Tech
- 10" digital cockpit cluster
- 10" infotainment touchscreen (Discover Media)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- We Connect Plus 3-year subscription
- USB-C × 4 (front + rear)
- DAB+ radio, voice control
- Wireless phone charging
- Optional Harman Kardon premium audio
Safety
- Front Assist with AEB + cyclist/pedestrian detection
- Lane Assist + Side Assist (BSM)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (Travel Assist Pack)
- Park Assist Pro with rear camera
- 9 airbags incl. centre
- Dynamic Road Sign Display
- ISOFIX × 4 (more than any SUV here)
Drivetrain
- 1.5 TSI 4-cyl turbo petrol
- Twin electric motors (one front, one rear) for 4MOTION
- Combined 245 PS
- 19.7 kWh usable battery
- 6-speed DSG dual-clutch
- AC charging 11 kW (Type 2)
- DC fast charging up to 50 kW (CCS)
- WLTP EV range ~95 km
Exterior
- Two-tone roof option (Energetic Orange / Mahogany / Bay Leaf Green over black)
- Full-LED matrix headlights (IQ.LIGHT optional)
- Full-width LED tail-light bar
- Body-coloured bumpers (Life)
- Roof rails standard
- Length ~4,973 mm SOH (5,173 mm LOH option)
- Tall MPV silhouette — 1,907 mm height (massive headroom)
Wheels
- 17" alloy wheels standard (Life)
- 18" / 19" optional
- TPMS
- Tyre repair kit (no spare)
Dealer notes: OTR €73,450 confirmed via VW IE MY26 commercial vehicles pricelist (Life SOH eHybrid, model code STMGH9). LOH (Long Overhang) variant +€2,045 = €75,495. Style trim starts €83,395 — over €80k, out of scope. T7 platform passenger MPV, NOT to be confused with the older T6.1 commercial Caravelle. The 7-seat config is a no-cost order option but DEFAULTS to 5 — explicitly request 6th + 7th seats at order. Dealers: VW Commercial Vehicles network (Joe Duffy, MHC, Windsor). Wolfsburg-built, 12-18 week delivery typical.
