Our choice: Top MPVs
The cars in our MPV shortlist are proof that having lots of children doesn’t mean you have to settle for a car that lacks style or excitement. They’re cars that are spacious and versatile enough to make every day life that little bit easier. However, we feel they also have lots more going for them besides!
Citroen C3 Picasso
The Citroen C3 Picasso proves that you don’t have to be big to be clever. Ok, it might only have five seats but it still provides generous space for all of its occupants. The clever seating arrangement means that it’s almost as versatile as many 7-seaters. The whacky design both inside and out also means that it has plenty of style while being affordable to buy.
Our pick: Puretech 110 Edition
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
The seats in the Citroen Grand C4 Picasso can be likened to a Swiss army knife in how versatile and fiendishly clever they are. 6 of the 7 seats will fold down in a number of different configurations. In addition to this most of them also slide and recline individually to really suit your individual needs. The funky styling certainly isn’t for the shy and retiring and with a driving experience that’s both smooth and comfortable it really is perfect for family life.
Our pick: Feel BlueHDi 120 manual
Ford S Max
With seven individual chairs and a vast variety of sliding and reclining options the seating arrangement in the S Max is as clever and as versatile as it is in any of its rivals. Even though it’s very competitive for space, where this big Ford marks itself out is that it’s by far and away the most enjoyable car of its type to drive. This is mainly due to its strong grip, tight body control and responsive accurate steering. Importantly though the fun doesn’t come at the expense of comfort.
Our pick: 2.0TDCi 150 Titanium
Volkswagen Touran
The Touran gives you all of what you expect in a decent MPV. So, what you get care lever seats, huge indoor space and a massive boot. However, the VW Touran also has one of two other aces up its sleeve with the first of these being quality. It really does feel like a plusher car than the majority of its rivals. What this does is make the Touran more desirable which helps your resale value and as a result your long term running costs.
Our pick: 1.6 TDi 110 SE
SEAT Alhambra
Sometimes there’s just no substitute for size. This is why the SEAT Alhambra is one of the finest MPVs money can buy. The space it provides is simply massive and the seats are super-clever as well. Throw in the neatly finished and well equipped cabin, a driving experience that’s easy and a surprisingly amount fun then what you get is all the family car you’ll ever need!
Our pick: 2.0 TDi 150 Ecomotive SE
