BUYING GUIDE Large MPVs
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VW Sharan
VW’s version of the
last Ford Galaxy, the
Large MPVs
Sharan gets replaced
this year but this
time, there’s no
joint-venture project
With enough space to swallow the entire family and their
involved. The VW
badge ensures strong
baggage, these monsters of the road are the ideal choice if
residual values, while
the diesel engines on
your life is expanding quicker than you expected
offer are real belters.
Opt for a 130bhp TDI
and you’ll be amazed
at the fl exibility.
Mazda CX-7
It may not be a
traditional MPV, but
the quirky Mazda
CX-7 is an interesting
seven seater package
that combines a large
Ford Galaxy £20,163-£26,377
Chrysler Voyager £25,456-£32,308
cabin with a sporty
If you liked the old car, you’ll love the new version. For years, the Voyager was something of an outsider
4x4 drivetrain. The
Unlike the Mk1 Galaxy, which was built as part of a in the UK people-carrier market. With a range of
only engine option
joint venture with Volkswagen, the second generation thirsty petrol engines and a clumsy seat arrangement,
is a thirsty but
model is all Ford’s own work. The Blue Oval has nimbler European designs ran rings around it. Now,
rapid 2.3-litre unit,
ramped up the quality and given the cabin a much however, the American giant is back at the sharp end
but there’s a diesel
more upmarket feel. However, don’t worry that the of the sector with an all-new model. Although the
version on its way
new Galaxy has suddenly shot up in price – in some blocky looks do it few favours, the vastly improved
early next year.
cases, models are cheaper than the outgoing ones! cabin makes it a viable alternative to the class leaders.
Ford S-MAX
Take a Ford Galaxy,
add an even sportier
chassis and sleeker
looks and you get
an S-MAX. Designed
to appeal to family
motorists who still
Mitsubishi Grandis £16,637-£21,531 Peugeot 807 £20,065-£27,112
enjoy driving, the
If you let the kids choose, chances are they’ll opt for
Joint-ventures are commonplace in the world of
S-MAX is based on a
the Grandis. Thanks to its space-age looks and sporty
MPVs, and the big Peugeot 807 shares much of its
Mondeo platform yet
overtones, the Grandis is for the MPV driver who
design with the Citroen C8 and the Fiat Ulysse. As
still has space inside
still wants to maintain a sense of style. Although the
such, it’s pretty hard to say which is best – it all boils
for seven seats. Cabin
engine range is pretty limited, the cabin is truly vast
down to what badge you want on your driveway. The
quality is great while
and the build quality is up to Mitsubishi’s usually
807 is a vast improvement over the old 806 and offers
the range of engines
high standards. It’s also great value for money with a
twin electric sliding doors which makes getting the
and trims is enormous.
comprehensive range of standard equipment.
family in and out an absolute doddle.
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