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 EQT MPV (2024 onwards) Review

    Posh electric van-based lifestyle MPV

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £0 - £0

    PROS

    • Three-pointed star Mercedes badge
    • Quiet, comfortable ride
    • Ample space front and back

    CONS

    • Still feels like a van
    • Obvious Renault switches
    • Doesn’t feel like an EQ car
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  • Volkswagen California Campervan (2024 onwards) Review

    All-new VW campervan sets new standards for cleverness and is now much better to drive

    Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6
    New price: £64,681 - £81,697

    PROS

    • Car-based design improves the driving experience
    • Sliding doors on both sides for the first time
    • Packaging is very clever, making it even easier to use

    CONS

    • Less interior storage than before
    • DSG transmission can be jerky and tiresome
    • Mercedes Marco Polo offers self-levelling suspension
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  • Lexus LM MPV (2023 onwards) Review

    A different and uniquely Lexus approach to luxury

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    New price: £90,030 - £113,030

    PROS

    • Incredibly luxurious in the rear
    • Surprisingly good value - honestly
    • Refined and comfortable to drive

    CONS

    • No EV or plug-in option
    • Very expensive next to van-based competition
    • Not much luggage space in seven-seater
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  • Peugeot e-3008 SUV (2023 onwards) Review

    Striking SUV offers more style than substance

    Parkers rating: 2.9 out of 5 2.9
    New price: £45,950 - £52,180

    PROS

    • Fantastic, high quality interior
    • Quiet and effortless to drive
    • Long-range version coming

    CONS

    • Unsettled ride quality
    • Rivals offer more rear space
    • More expensive than key rivals
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  • Ford Tourneo Courier MPV (2023 onwards) Review

    Great-handling, good-looking MPV

    Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    New price: £25,875 - £28,395

    PROS

    • Fun to drive
    • Comfortable and quiet
    • Well-equipped as standard

    CONS

    • Fiddly, clunky infotainment
    • Awkward automatic gearbox
    • Five-seat only; boot isn’t very clever
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  • Volkswagen Multivan MPV (2022 onwards) Review

    Parkers Award-winning MPV is one of the best people carriers you can buy

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    New price: £48,790 - £64,885

    PROS

    • Easy to drive and comfortable
    • Very flexible seven-seat interior
    • Plug-in hybrid works well

    CONS

    • DSG transmission not the smoothest
    • Large size can be tricky to park
    • Touchscreen controls can be annoying
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  • Mercedes-Benz T-Class MPV (2022 onwards) Review

    New Mercedes MPV to take on Caddy and Berlingo

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    New price: £0 - £0

    PROS

    • Stylish and practical compact family car
    • Well-equipped as standard
    • Choice of petrol and diesel engines

    CONS

    • Not on sale until 2023
    • Lots of good rivals already available
    • Likely to be comparatively expensive
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  • Volkswagen ID. Buzz MPV (2022 onwards) Review

    Volkswagen's ice-cold MPV gets an upgrade

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £59,035 - £68,860

    PROS

    • Doesn’t feel like a van to drive
    • Desirable looks, attractive cabin
    • Room for seven adults with ease in LWB model

    CONS

    • Poor touch-led interior controls
    • Sporty GTX feels rather pointless
    • It certainly isn’t cheap to buy
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  • Volkswagen Caddy California (2021 onwards) Review

    VW’s third California campervan is compact, inexpensive and perfect for adventurers

    Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    New price: £35,743 - £38,361

    PROS

    • By far the most affordable California campervan
    • Five proper seats in the back
    • Comfortable double bed

    CONS

    • No lounge space without tent add-on
    • Basic kitchen
    • Irritating cab
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