Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) are among the most versatile forms of transport you can find, majoring on space, practicality and people-carrying.Â
Thanks to their extremely efficient use of space, they usually offer more value than vehicles with a similar footprint. They also tend to be packed with clever and handy features that reduce the stress of transporting families.
Traditionally, MPVs are seen as seven-seaters, but the sector also includes five-seat models and some even go up to nine seats. They’re also perfect for those who rarely need to carry extra passengers but do want the space and thoughtful design.
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With SUVs continuing to surge ahead in the sales charts, though, the number of people carriers on sale in the UK is dropping. We’ve lost the Ford S-Max, Ford Galaxy and Volkswagen Sharan in the past few years, but don’t worry: the MPV hasn’t slipped into obscurity just yet.
Our top MPV pick is the Dacia Jogger, which offers by far the best value for money and supreme practicality. But which other models should you consider buying? Read on to find out about the top 10 MPVs and people carriers…