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Until a few years ago, the world of MPVs was a dreary one. But as the likes of Ford's C-Max, Vauxhall's Meriva and Citroen's C4 Picasso demonstrate, manufacturers have cottoned on to the fact that they don't have to look rubbish. You can have practical and posey. Flash and carry.

This, dear internet, is a wonderful thing. It makes our roads prettier and parents cooler. And, by the looks of the last few months' worth of MPV concepts, the roster will grow.

To show our support for garnishing this dreary niche with pretty outlines, we've selected ten of the best funky MPV concepts.

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