MPV car reviews

A jack of all trades for both private and professional duties... but the Kombi can't quite disguise its van origins

It might look like a van, but the Mercedes VLE is an electric MPV that’s refined, useful, stuffed with details and desirable

In the age of utility vehicle dominance, the minivan - the SUV of its time - still has legs and the Pacifica is its paragon

The Kia Carnival is an excellent example of what a minivan does better than the average SUV, but also shows what people will sacrifice for more versatility

A feelgood, immensely practical family hauler at a scarcely believable price

A campervan designed by people who actually go camping. Space for four people to travel and sleep in proper comfort

Hits its marks but doesn’t do much else besides

Enormously practical and built for family life, the Berlingo does all you could realistically ask of it

Ford has used Fiesta bits to make a proper chunky little MPV. Of course it was going to be good

The B-Class is, in essence, just a tall A-Class with more rear room. The 2023 facelift is minimal. Comfy and roomy, but not as versatile as others

Futuristic looks conceal run-of-the-mill underbits. Still, the Hyundai Staria is the acceptable face of MPVing

A desirable and hugely practical device for carrying seven people with a few annoying foibles

Still feels like the odd one out in the BMW family. Roomy and well-appointed, but doesn’t drive well enough or offer clever solutions for family motoring

A massively practical VW that isn’t an SUV. Benefits greatly from its new MQB platform

If you have a big family and aren't dead-set on a crossover, go look at an S-Max. Not glam, but good to drive and hugely practical

Yes, it’s effectively a van with windows. But it’s also magnificent

Takes the fight to the Ford Galaxy with sliding doors and an accommodating cabin.

The VW California finally has a direct rival. Merc’s Marco Polo camper is plush, well engineered and comfortable.

BMW brand diversification continues. A pricey people carrier, but a cut above

Nice to drive and with funky doors, the Meriva is very practical for such a small car. What's not to like?

Like the rest of the Kia range, the Carens is a very capable machine