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 onwards) Review

    2024 campervan update makes the Marco Polo a top choice

    Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    New price: £92,775 - £97,425

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £3,410 - £6,400

    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 - 2024) Review

    Obviously van based and none the worse for it

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £8,652 - £34,618

    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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  • Peugeot 3008 SUV (2016 - 2024) Review

    Used family SUV is a practical but potentially sketchy pick

    Parkers rating: 3.2 out of 5 3.2
    Used price: £5,393 - £24,753

    PROS

    • Varied engine lineup
    • Spacious, well-finished interior
    • Hybrid option is frugal and reliable 

    CONS

    • Touchscreen controls are annoying
    • Automatic gearbox can be slow 
    • Noted issues with both petrol and diesel options 
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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: £5,350 - £15,575

    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: £4,318 - £13,337

    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: £104,990 - £114,990

    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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  • Volkswagen California (2015 - 2024) Review

    Camping icon deserves all the attention its cult status commands

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Used price: £21,838 - £71,390

    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: £13,970 - £49,100

    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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