Volkswagen 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 Volkswagen 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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Volkswagen MPV / People Carrier car reviews
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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life (2010 - 2015) Review
Used price: £2,461 - £9,067Read full reviewPROS
High quality cabin, spacious interior, can seat seven people, good value
CONS
Van-like appearance, interior feels spartan
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Volkswagen Sharan (2010 - 2021) Review
Used price: £2,313 - £21,832Read full reviewPROS
Better looking than predecessor, frugal and eco-friendly engines, seven seats as standard
CONS
Servicing costs higher than rivals
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Volkswagen Touran (2010 - 2015) Review
Used price: £1,935 - £9,176Read full reviewPROS
Good range of efficient engines, sharp handling, good build quality, seven seats as standard
CONS
Fairly generic styling, doesn't engage the driver as much as the competition
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Volkswagen Golf Plus (2009 - 2013) Review
Taller Golf offers more room for less money
Used price: £956 - £4,567Read full reviewPROS
- Easy to drive and park
- Plenty of rear passenger room for two
- Good choice of economical engines
CONS
- Not much roomier than hatch
- Some engine reliability issues
- Underpowered 1.4-litre engines
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Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life (2008 - 2010) Review
Used price: £1,391 - £4,454Read full reviewPROS
High quality cabin, masses of passenger space, can seat seven, large boot, sliding side doors
CONS
Van-like appearance, rearmost seat difficult to remove, other people carriers are more user-friendly inside
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Volkswagen California (2005 - 2015) Review
Possibly the ultimate adventure wagon – at a price
Used price: £9,481 - £35,173Read full reviewPROS
- Less expensive than a coachbuilt motorhome
- High quality interior fittings
- Strong TDI engines
CONS
- Lacks the charm of the original VW camper
- Costs much more than a converted van
- UK T5 Californias are actually quite rare
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Volkswagen Caravelle (2003 - 2015) Review
Used price: £2,135 - £26,814Read full reviewPROS
Comfortable and spacious interior, well equipped, high quality, strong TDI engines, sliding rear side doors
CONS
Firm ride, expensive for a van-based people carrier, dated dashboard design
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Volkswagen Touran (2003 - 2010) Review
Used price: £454 - £4,495Read full reviewPROS
Excellent build quality, seven seats as standard, comfortable cabin, economical diesels
CONS
Lacks the style of some alternatives, not very exciting to drive
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Volkswagen Sharan (2000 - 2010) Review
Used price: £554 - £5,533Read full reviewPROS
Strong build quality, plenty of interior room, can carry seven adults, Bluemotion version available
CONS
Boxy styling, starting to look dated inside, rear seats don't fold flat
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Volkswagen Sharan (1995 - 2000) Review
Used price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
Everything, especially the assurance of the badge.
CONS
Some niggling minor faults.
