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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Peugeot Rifter MPV (2018 onwards) Review
Practical MPV is a sensible and refreshing SUV alternative
New price: £28,155 - £33,160PROS
- Versatile interior set-up
- Seven-seat version available from 2019
- Vast interior
- Very comfortable
CONS
- Manual gearboxes are weak
- Limited petrol engine range
- Some cheap interior plastics
- Not as interesting as Citroen equivalent
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Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo (2017 onwards) Review
2024 campervan update makes the Marco Polo a top choice
New price: £92,775 - £97,425PROS
- Beautifully crafted luxury campervan
- Easy to handle, clever suspension
- Comfortable to drive and to sleep in
CONS
- Ride a little abrupt at times
- Limited choice of engines and options
- Accessing the top bed requires gymnastics
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Vauxhall Viva Rocks (2017 - 2019) Review
Little reason to buy one over a regular Viva
Used price: £3,717 - £6,864PROS
- 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 - 2024) Review
Obviously van based and none the worse for it
Used price: £9,673 - £38,697PROS
- 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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Peugeot 3008 SUV (2016 - 2024) Review
Family SUV maxes out on style, practicality and economy
Used price: £5,972 - £26,085PROS
- 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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Renault Grand Scenic (2016 - 2020) Review
Stylish improvement over its predecessor but usability compromised
Used price: £5,516 - £16,037PROS
- 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
Used price: £4,495 - £13,725PROS
- 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
New price: £104,990 - £114,990PROS
- 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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Volkswagen California (2015 - 2024) Review
Camping icon deserves all the attention its cult status commands
Used price: £21,211 - £70,730PROS
- 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
Used price: £14,425 - £49,100PROS
- 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