MPV / People Carrier car reviews

If you need to fit lots of people in your car, have a lot of luggage to transport, and like a high driving position, then a people carrier is the car for you. 

People carriers, also known as MPVs, are ideal if you need a lot of space, and have up to six passengers. Luckily, if you’re looking for a new people carrier to buy, we have loads of MPV reviews. 

Our expert advice will help you choose the right people carrier for you and your family. 

Read our people carrier reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.

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MPV / People Carrier car reviews

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  • Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo (2017 - 2019) Review

    Mercedes has upped the ante with its glampervan

    Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    New price: £49,900 - £59,240

    PROS

    • Glitziest luxury camper van yet
    • Beautifully crafted camping gear
    • Undaunting to drive day-to-day
    • Double bed very comfortable

    CONS

    • Up to five seats but only four beds
    • Much pricier than VW California
    • Sliding door on wrong side for RHD
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  • Vauxhall Viva Rocks (2017 - 2019) Review

    Little reason to buy one over a regular Viva

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £4,716 - £8,585

    PROS

    • Funky styling
    • Surprisingly good to drive
    • Comparatively spacious cabin
    • Cheap to run

    CONS

    • Small boot
    • Just one engine on offer
    • Lack of advanced safety kit
    • Poor value compared with regular Viva
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  • Peugeot Traveller MPV (2016 onwards) Review

    Obviously van based and none the worse for it

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £35,875 - £43,175

    PROS

    • High driving position, nicely appointed dashboard and interior
    • Efficient and punchy engine range – even at entry-level
    • It takes eight people – rare at any price

    CONS

    • Not exciting to drive – but should you expect it to be?
    • With all the seats in place, the boot is cramped in standard version
    • Lower-spec versions' front seats are rather unsupportive
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  • Renault Grand Scenic (2016 - 2020) Review

    Stylish improvement over its predecessor but usability compromised

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    Used price: £6,292 - £18,210

    PROS

    • Unconventional yet elegant design
    • Higher quality interior fittings
    • One-touch rear seat folding
    • Generous equipment levels
    • Hybrid addition to engine range

    CONS

    • Rear seating very cramped and not as flexible
    • Complex touchscreen multimedia slow to react
    • Excessive door mirror wind noise
    • Lumpy low speed ride quality
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  • Renault Scenic (2016 - 2019) Review

    Renault’s MPV better looking and more practical than ever

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £5,372 - £15,390

    PROS

    • Sharp-suited elegant design
    • Much improved interior styling
    • One-touch rear-seat folding
    • Generous equipment levels

    CONS

    • Rear seating not as flexible
    • Complex touchscreen multimedia slow to react
    • Excessive door mirror wind noise
    • Lumpy low-speed ride quality
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  • Tesla Model X SUV (2016 onwards) Review

    Capable, roomy and fast, with street theatre rear doors

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £98,480 - £131,080

    PROS

    • Zero exhaust emissions, silent running
    • Sports car acceleration, all-wheel drive
    • Quick charge times, growing network

    CONS

    • Driven hard, real-world range drops below 200 miles
    • Unsettled ride quality on bigger wheels
    • Below average fit and finish
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  • Peugeot 3008 SUV (2016 onwards) Review

    Family SUV maxes out on style, practicality and economy

    Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    New price: £34,450 - £37,950

    PROS

    • Sharp and striking exterior styling
    • Slick, distinctive interior design
    • Punchy engines

    CONS

    • Touchscreen controls are annoying
    • Interior storage poor
    • Hybrids are expensive
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  • Volkswagen California (2015 onwards) Review

    Iconic camper is pricey but brilliant

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    New price: £60,829 - £80,863

    PROS

    • Stunning piece of product design
    • Comfortable and easy to drive
    • Lots of clever packaging and storage

    CONS

    • Not cheap – but still good value
    • Unsurprisingly not that nimble to drive
    • Limited engine range
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  • Volkswagen Caravelle (2015 - 2022) Review

    Loads of space, surprising grace and now even more tech

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £15,718 - £56,030

    PROS

    • Blends spaciousness, practicality and versatility
    • Surprisingly refined and comfy to drive
    • Van-based underpinnings should last well

    CONS

    • Expensive, but feels very plush
    • Its height can limit where you can park
    • No disguising the van-like styling
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  • Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life (2015 - 2021) Review

    The van-based people carrier with VW quality

    Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    Used price: £8,779 - £21,930

    PROS

    • Very spacious for seven and luggage
    • Frugal engines with plenty of torque
    • Standard kit covers all the basics
    • Good build quality – for a van

    CONS

    • Bouncy ride
    • Limited choice of trim and engine
    • Not cheap
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