That means – in theory – it's more car-like to drive, and should tempt family buyers away from big, expensive SUVs. And while it still looks like a van with windows, you can jazz it up with two-tone colour schemes and wheels measuring up to 19-inches in diameter. There are petrol and diesel engines...

The 2 Series Gran Tourer is the seven-seat, three-row alternative to the five-seat BMW 2 Series Active Tourer. That was the company’s first MPV: this stretched, elongated version was its second. And we actually think it makes the most sense – because of that seven-person capacity.   It’s no classic...

When the original Volkswagen Touran was launched in 2003, the MPV was still a popular choice for families. Fast-forward two decades and the rise of the SUV has left MPVs as a niche choice in the new car market. From the outside, the Volkswagen Touran is not likely to get any pulses racing. It...

The Volkswagen Golf SV is a square peg in a round hole. While the likes of the Tiguan, T-Roc and T-Cross dazzle you with their blend of style and practicality, the Golf SV must rely on its blend of space and flexibility. Launched in 2014, the Golf SV is based on the outgoing Mk7 Golf, which is...

The Ford Grand C-MAX does exactly what it says on the tin – it’s a Ford C-MAX, only it’s grander. That’s thanks to a pair of fold-out seats hidden away in the boot floor. Aside from that, it’s all familiar Ford C-MAX, meaning excellent handling, family-friendly practicality and a good choice of...

The Hyundai ix20 mini- MPV was Hyundai’s version of the Kia Venga and the two were even built at the same factory. Like the Kia, the Hyundai ix20 offers generous standard equipment levels, a high-quality interior and low running costs thanks to efficient engines. All of that makes it a sound used...