 Opel Meriva, one of the first mini MPVs based on superminis. Mini MPV (MPV stands for multi-purpose vehicle, although the full name is never used) is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicles with a size close to superminis, fitting below the compact MPV and large MPV classifications. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...
Lloyd LT 600, a vintage minivan 05 Mercury Monterey minivan Buick GL8, sold exclusively in China A minivan, multi-purpose vehicle, people-carrier, people-mover or multi-utility vehicle is a type of automobile similar in shape to a van that is designed for personal use and has between four...
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An MPV or multi-purpose vehicle is a passenger-carrying vehicle based on a car platform, and is generally a one box design—neither a distinct bonnet (US: hood) nor boot (US: trunk), but rather a maximised interior space. ...
Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ...
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1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ...
Renault Mégane Scénic, the first car to be marketed as a compact MPV Opel Zafira, a seven-seater compact MPV A compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars (sometimes also referred to as compact cars), fitting...
A modern minivan - 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Typical early minivan (a Dodge Caravan) A minivan, people carrier, multi utility vehicle (MUV),or multi purpose vehicle (MPV) is a type of vehicle which has a body that resembles a van, but which has rear side doors, rear side windows, and interior...
The terms of Mini MPV also referer as smaller MPV but still offer more than 5 seat, it know as Compact MPV in Wikipedia. Renault Mégane Scénic, the first car to be marketed as a compact MPV Opel Zafira, a seven-seater compact MPV A compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars (sometimes also referred to as compact cars), fitting...
Differences with other vehicles A mini MPV is closely related in concept to the leisure activity vehicle, which is a passenger derivative of a panel van. The main differences regarding design are that a mini MPV has a shorter bonnet and the windshield is almost parallel to it, while a leisure activity vehicle features a more traditional bonnet and a more vertical windshield. Passengers sit more upright in a mini MPV and their centre of gravity is higher than in a leisure activity vehicle. A leisure activity vehicle is a small van, generally related to a supermini, with a second or even a third seat row, and a large, tall boot. ...
An Australian Ford panel van, based on a 1990 Ford Falcon. ...
Other differences between the two classes of cars focus on their target markets. Leisure activity vehicles are very similar to panel vans, the former tend to have less expensive materials and building quality and are offered as a supermini and small family car alternative with a better interior room for the price. In contrast, mini MPVs have more or less the same qualities as superminis. With their increased interior room, mini MPVs are usually more expensive than a supermini or leisure activity vehicle, and sometimes as much as a small family car. A Ford Focus, classed as a small family car. ...
Definition of a mini MPV If a mini MPV is defined by external dimensions, the upper length limit is more or less clear: the Nissan Note, the largest mini MPV, is 4085 mm long and the Volkswagen Golf Plus, the smallest compact MPV, is at 4205 mm. On the contrary, the lower limit is somehow blurred.[citation needed] The Renault Modus (3795 mm) and the Peugeot 1007 (3730 mm) are in a grey area between mini MPVs and city cars. [citation needed] The Nissan Note is a mini MPV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan. ...
The Volkswagen Golf is a compact car / small family car manufactured by Volkswagen. ...
The Renault Modus is a mini MPV designed and built by the French automaker Renault in Valladolid, Spain since September 2004. ...
The Peugeot 1007 is a supermini produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot since 2004. ...
The Fiat Panda, a 1980s city car A current model Toyota Aygo city car A city car (or urban car) is a small, moderately powered automobile intended for use in urban areas. ...
The dimension which is relevant to distinguish between a mini MPV and a supermini is height and engine capacity above 1500cc; this limit is not very well defined either. The Renault Modus (1590 mm) is usually considered a mini MPV, while the Nissan Micra (1540 mm) is mainly regarded as a supermini. Any vehicle of the size under 1500 mm will be almost always considered a supermini, and models above 1650 mm will never be described by that term.[citation needed] The Nissan Micra is a supermini produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motors since 1982. ...
Some people think that the differences between a mini MPV and a supermini are more related to the car's architecture, with seat and engine location as relevant elements to separate both types of cars.
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