More useful than the biggest estates, and good to drive. Avoid the SUV rat-race.

Every bit as convincing as the VW California. What is loses in the finer packaging details, it makes up for in quality and design.

It’s handsome, well-built and pleasant, with Kia’s monster warranty an added draw.

An excellent and eminently practical car from Ford. Clever design, good to drive.

MPV sales are down, but the stylish Scenic has every chance of reversing the trend.

Not quite as convincing as the larger S-Max, but it's now not all that far off.

A big step up from the old one, but still overshadowed by the brilliant S-Max.

Seat’s most complete car. It has no real weaknesses – but we just know you’d rather have the VW…

It’s certainly different. It’s also very practical, with enough charm to appeal.

Better than the car it replaces, but not interesting, exciting or memorable.

It’s big, expensive and not especially clever, but it is really, really good at ferrying lots of people about. Really, really quietly.

It presents enough rational arguments that it'll insinuate itself deep into many families' lives.

Epic value from Citroen here. The Berlingo majors on comfort, economical diesels and an enormous interior. Practical.

Cosier and more expensive than rivals, but appealing badge and quality

A household appliance of a car, but easy to live with and well priced.

Failed your family planning classes? You need a Hyundai i800. More budget airline than captain's chair, but needs must.