Tag Archives: MPV

We experience the epic Lexus LM luxury people carrier – from the driver’s seat, and as a pampered passenger… Lexus appears to have pulled off a masterstroke with its LM (luxury mover). An exclusive niche market has been identified and LMs will soon be seen shuttling the wealthy between airports …

We road test the classy compact people carrier that is the Mercedes-Benz B-Class… OK, it’s not in the same league of revelations as ‘I’ve never seen Star Wars’, but – up and until recently – I have never driven a Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Originally introduced as a small MPV in 2005, …

If the success of a new vehicle could be judged purely on kerb appeal and cult status, then the Volkswagen ID.Buzz is a winner. This retro-cool reboot of the iconic VW camper generated more interest and positive comments from complete strangers during my road-test week than just about anything else …

If you need a seven-seater, but would prefer a handsome SUV to a sensible people carrier, then the all-new Kia Sorento could be right up your street. Starting at £38,845, this striking fourth-generation model has just been launched and the great news is that it’s better than ever. Back in …

If you’ve ever tried squeezing seven people into a so-called seven-seater SUV or MPV you’ll know that the third row is often best suited to agile, small children. We tested Vauxhall’s new Vivaro Life people carrier to see whether it’s more than just a van with windows and extra seats… …

The Fiat 600 Multipla – the original MPV – stars in the “Cars: Accelerating the Modern World” exhibition at the V&A museum in London. Part of the celebration of the 120th anniversary of Fiat, the oddball will be on show from November 23 to April 19, 2020. The exhibition focuses …

Over the last couple of years Peugeot has pulled off a masterstroke by relaunching its frumpy 3008 and 5008 MPVs as stylish SUVs. Now it’s hoping to repeat the success with the latest version of the Peugeot Partner Tepee, now re-christened the Rifter. Billed as a Leisure Activity Vehicle (we’ll …

If you’ve ever tried squeezing seven people into a so-called seven-seater SUV or MPV you’ll know that the third row is best left to small people and contortionists. So, we thought we’d road test Citroen’s impressive SpaceTourer people carrier, but is it just a van with windows and extra seats …

You can count of Citroen when it comes to launching distinctive cars, and the funky new C3 Aircross is a perfect example. Effectively replacing the quirky C3 Picasso mini MPV, the Aircross is marketed as a “compact SUV” and is up against some serious rivals in this hotly-contested sector. There’s …

A year ago Peugeot pulled off a masterstroke when it transformed the 3008 MPV into the 3008 SUV. Not only did the acclaimed new 3008 turn heads, it also featured the French giant’s game-changing digital i-Cockpit and won the 2017 European Car of the Year award. Now, a year on, …