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A big car means big bills, right? Not if you pick one of these versatile MPVs that manage to combine penny-pinching economy with huge practicality

MPVs

A big car means big bills, right? Not if you pick one of these versatile MPVs that manage to combine penny-pinching economy with huge practicality. We’ve tracked down a trio of family friendly people carriers, including a compact supermini-MPV and a spacious seven-seater. Each aims to provide fuss-free motoring for growing families without crippling the household budget.

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