MPV Cars on the UP

I've noticed on my car comparison sites stats', the number of visitors arriving via searches for MPV cars has been steadily increasing this year. They're second to searches for small cars.

Although most interest has always been in small cars it's never backed up by sales figures. Another point to bear in mind is medium/small cars such as the Astra, Focus and Golf are strongly supported by sales to business. The interest in MPVs is more valid.

There are many reasons why the MPV continues to grow in popularity. MPVs perform better than SUVs with similar drive trains. MPVs are the most versatile type of car on the market with interiors being especially well thought out by the manufacturers. They also have more space and comfort for their size.

I'll be producing a one-page fuel consumption comparison table for MPVs fairly soon. However on first look almost all popular cars seem to be returning good mpg these days. It's a shame the oil companies are taking this advantage from us with high pump prices.

The feature that seems to have promoted the MPV is improved styling. Some manufacturers have gone for the dynamic lines whilst other have taken the Tonka-Toy style. Although car buyers never admit it in surveys, style is important. I can remember suggesting MPVs to buyer for them to dismiss the idea on the basis of looks. I imagine responses are changing now.

So it seems MPVs are worth a look. Check out my MPV comparisons.

Regards
Ralph.