What does MPV car mean?

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MPV stands for Multi-Purpose Vehicle, which evolved from station wagons. It combines the spacious passenger area of a station wagon, the comfort of a sedan, and the functionality of a van into one. Typically featuring a two-box design, it can accommodate 7 to 8 people. MPVs are primarily designed for family use, offering more space than sedans of the same displacement, with varying size specifications, though not as detailed as sedans. Modern MPVs must have a two-box structure, based on a sedan layout, often using the sedan's chassis and engine directly, thus resembling sedans in appearance and providing similar driving and riding comfort. With the engine compartment located at the front, it effectively cushions frontal impacts, ensuring the safety of front-seat passengers.