What estate car for a new family? My wife and I are expecting our first baby and are in the market for a new car. We also have a dog and have come to the conclusion that we need an estate. We have £10,000 to spend and like Audis or VWs. With a baby, an MPV is better than an estate because it means less bending to lift the child in and out and hence less risk of a back injury. A Ford C-Max, VW Golf Plus, Toyota Verso, Renault Scénic, Mazda5 or VW Touran would be much better than an estate car.