Volkswagen calls the ID.Buzz its "most emotional electric car yet". That doesn't mean it'll cry on command, it means it's been designed from the start to be brimming with character and desirability.  It's also a firm nod to a core part of VW's history. The world-famous Type 2 was more than a simple...

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...

While the latest Mercedes B-Class isn't as versatile as traditional people carriers like the Volkswagen Touran , it does offer a little more space and a higher seating position than the A-Class. And recent updates mean it's more competitive than ever - although that isn't saying much in a class that...

Launched in 2015, the current Ford S-MAX picked up where the old S-MAX left off by offering something different in the shrinking MPV segment. It's been mildly updated a couple of times since, and as of late 2021 the S-MAX has become hybrid -only.  It’s not the most practical car in its class – the...

With its standard big wheels and chunky, SUV-inspired styling, the Renault Scenic was a far cry from dull MPVs of the past when launched in 2016. But, despite its radical new look, it still proved a sensible and capable family car, with loads of cabin space, a big boot and some clever touches....