Acknowledged to be one of the finest MPVs on the road, it is massively practical with an exceptionally well-built, spacious cabin where there is a versatile seating system. It can easily seat seven adults and still have acres of leg and head room, and there’s an impressively big boot there for storage even with the back seats in use. The seats can fold down to the floor should you wish to increase the load space, at which point it can compete with most vans in terms of storage capacity. Not only is the cabin spacious, it is also comfortable and packed full of standard kit and safety features. It’s a huge car so it requires extra concentration when parking, but having said that, it handles well, the ride is supple, and the gear-change is seamless. One more major factor here is that it is relatively cheap to buy and to keep on the road.

•  Look out for leakages in the older models

•  Has a vast amount of passenger space in the cabin

•  There are some very economical diesel engines

•  Good quality, well-built interior. Lots of standard spec too.

•  It drives more like a car rather than a big people carrier

•  Great all-round visibility and driving position

•  It is starting to look a bit dated now in comparison to newer models