People Carriers, MPV’s and minivans are designed to do exactly what it says on the tin, move people. Across the globe the MPV is rapidly becoming the vehicle of choice for many families intending on moving as many people, with as many possessions as is humanly possible.
Ideally suited to carry between 7 or 8 people with still enough room for luggage, these have evolved into mobile entertainment centres, with the storage capacity of a Big Yellow bunker and still have the power to pull it all. Some of the best in the class include:-
Citroen C4 Xsara Picasso 2.0, described by many users as a comfortable and reliable vehicle, clean lines and stylish roomy interior. Although the Picasso is aging somewhat these days it still manages to hold its own and proves to be a good price and holds its value.
Vauxhall Zafira GSi turbo, reliable well-respected Vauxhall, offers good value per mile covering on average 30mpg and goes from 0-60 in a respectable 7.3 seconds. It has excellent storage space and comfortable seating for all passengers; reviewers say it is a versatile, nippy car for its size. The Zafira GSi is cheap, easy to maintain and keep on the road and many users say it’s a keeper.
Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI seven seat MPV. Well liked by the ‘people carrier’class, has a Golf engine and provides great mpg. Many reviews rate it highly on performance, comfort and reliability. The VW Touran is an all round, good choice as a large modern family car.