Best people carriers and MPVs

People carriers, also often called 'Multi Purpose Vehicles' or MPVs for short, are all about interior space - and the more they have, the better!

The best cars in this class have lots of clever ways to stow passengers and luggage.  Although their large size can make them difficult to maneuver, it also makes them more comfortable than smaller cars, and therefore ideal for longer journeys. There are plenty to choose from, and several brand new people carriers have been launched very recently, including the Ford C-MAX and Vauxhall Zafira Tourer. Our list features ten of the best MPVs around, with different characteristics to suit different tastes.

The class-leading Ford S-MAX is best for performance, and it has a high-quality interior to match its pace. The most comfortable car is the Renault Grand Scenic, which has a soft set-up designed to make driving as relaxing as possible. Best for practicality is the new Vauxhall Meriva, it may only have five-seats, but the rear-facing passenger doors make loading and unloading a simple task.