MPV Reviews

Top Gear’s guide to: MPVs

If you need to carry lots of people and stuff regularly, then you need a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

What you need to know

Not sexy

An MPV will not help you attract the opposite sex. If you drive one, you don’t need to (probably)

Research

How many people and how much stuff? MPVs vary from little to large, so look about

Practical

Most MPVs are find to drive. But don’t buy one expecting saloon levels of cornering ability

Six, eight

MPVs come in all shapes and sizes. If you’re got more people, you’ll need a bigger engine

Foldaway

The best MPVs have extra seats that neatly fold into the floor. Much more versatile

Bootspace

Some MPVs allow for people OR luggage, not both, so see what size you need
Found 10 results
8/10
Ford

S-MAX

£29,945

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

7/10
Fiat

500L

£17,625 – £18,945

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

7/10
Volkswagen

Caravelle

£41,748 – £58,242

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

7/10
Seat

Alhambra

£30,415 – £38,270

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

7/10
Volkswagen

Touran

£27,965 – £34,950

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

7/10
Renault

Scenic

£19,015 – £27,655

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

7/10
Volkswagen

Sharan

£29,910 – £40,290

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

7/10
Ford

B-Max

n/a

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

4/10
Hyundai

i800

£25,585 – £27,985

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

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