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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Vauxhall Combo Life (2018 - 2022) Review
Every realistic requirement for a family car in one box - literally
Used price: £7,263 - £18,931PROS
- Impressive safety equipment
- Spacious and comfortable
- Room for three child seats
CONS
- A little uninspiring to look at
- Even high-end models quite basic
- In-house rivals have braver design
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Vauxhall Viva Rocks (2017 - 2019) Review
Little reason to buy one over a regular Viva
Used price: £3,755 - £6,939PROS
- 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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Mercedes-Benz V-Class Marco Polo (2017 onwards) Review
2024 campervan update makes the Marco Polo a top choice
New price: £90,435 - £95,085PROS
- 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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Peugeot Traveller MPV (2016 - 2024) Review
Obviously van based and none the worse for it
Used price: £9,985 - £39,910PROS
- 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: £6,094 - £26,418PROS
- 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: £5,617 - £16,875PROS
- 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: £4,362 - £14,450PROS
- 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 Caravelle (2015 - 2022) Review
Loads of space, surprising grace and now even more tech
Used price: £14,840 - £50,100PROS
- 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
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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life (2015 - 2021) Review
The van-based people carrier with VW quality
Used price: £7,313 - £18,010PROS
- 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