Top Fives Mini-MPVs

1. Skoda Yeti 1.2 L13,990

Is this Skoda‘s best car yet? It could be. Only the odd styling quirkand strongish pricing stand in its way. It may be a crossover, Dut the compact and comfortable Yetidoes the job of a standard hatch better than many big sellers in its price range through its excellent compromise of size and packaging. Low sales look likely in the UK, which is a shame, given itsability to make modern motoring hassle-free. Opt for the auto if you must, but given the decent equipment list the 1.2 TSI manual Yeti is probably the best variant.

Skoda Yeti

2. Vauxhall Meriva 1.4T 140 L11,895

The new Meriva remains a good all-round car, one that manages tc be as practical as intended with a welcome extra dose of maturity and refinement (most of the time) over its predecessor. But rivals offer the same for less money.

Vauxhall Meriva

3. Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDI L14,895

True, the C3 Picasso holdsnothing for the enthusiast driver. But great looks, top-notch space efficiency and outstanding quality are what matter most to those who shop in this class, and the C3 Picasso ticks all these boxes.

Citroen C3 Picasso

4. Nissan Note 1.5 dCi L19,325

The gap between superminis and family hatches is now narrower than ever, but in the tiny sliver of daylight that remains, there isstill room for the Note, which offers plenty of space, comfort and cabin versatility.

Nissan Note

5. Citroen Berlingo Multispace L12,295

Fven if you measure the Berlingo Multispace against conventional passengercars and small MPVs, it acquits itself well enough. However, ordinary MPVs do still have the edge dynamically. The problem is that it is highly sensitive to specification.