WATCH: Packing for a holiday or fetching the kids at school - Here's why these five MPVs are rated as some of the best

The MPV has become slightly unfashionable compared to the plethora of new crossovers and SUVs now available in South Africa. However, there are still some brilliant people-movers on sale in Europe, and some as rare second-hand vehicles in the local market, albeit as private sales.

Doing the duty

Volkswagen's Touran still remains a favourite abroad, even though it is no longer sold locally. A few others like the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Citroen C4 are also more popular in European markets.

WATCH: Peugeot reveals its new Rifter MPV

Many people still prefer SUVs for their robustness and nifty features but MPVs get the job done - whether its loading for a long trip or accommodating a bunch of kids after soccer practice or a ballet concert.

The Peugeot Rifter is another well-loved vehicle.