What does MPV mean in cars?

[TravisMarie]

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, typically featuring a two-box structure that can seat 7-8 people. MPVs are versatile vehicles suitable for various users. Companies can use them for short to medium-distance business trips or as employee transport vehicles. MPVs are also ideal for family use, easily handling daily commutes, weekend shopping, and holiday trips. MPVs offer the advantages of practicality, comfort, and safety. MPVs can be classified in many ways. For example, by usage, they can be divided into family MPVs and commercial MPVs. By seating capacity, they can be categorized into 5-seater MPVs, 7-seater MPVs (such as the Nissan NV200 and Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi), and larger MPVs like the Toyota Granvia. From a development platform perspective, some MPVs are based on sedan platforms, while others are derivatives of light passenger vehicles.