What is an MPV car? – different types of vehicles to know 2025

What is an MPV car?

MPV is the short form of Multi-purpose vehicle and as the name represents, you can use this vehicle for multiple purposes. MPV cars are famous for having enough internal space and comfortable seats. A huge trunk is another feature of this type of vehicle. You can simply fold the back seats to make it a great place for resting and it is the best for inter-city trips. However, many PCO drivers would like to rent these types of cars to have more comfortable rides during the day or take the clients in groups.

Pros of MPV car

Child-friendly vehicle
Safe for families
Seven seater option
Costs much less than SUVs but somehow in the same shape and size

Cons of MPV car

Not much powerful engine
Not as sporty as other vehicles
If you choose the 7-seater option, it means less space in the vehicle

What is an SUV car?

SUV stands for sport utility vehicle which is another spacious vehicle looking like estate cars while it is a great choice for off-road. However, many PCO drivers prefer to have an SUV to join rideshare apps because they want to have their dream vehicle as the main tool of their career. Like you are crazy about the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and you would like to have this car but you can’t afford it. Renting it as a PCO car can help you reach your goal.

Pros of SUV car

Comfortable and cabin and seats
Stylish look
Versatility
A better view of driving
Spacious trunk

Cons of SUV car

Price
Parking always is a deal
Fuel consumption and cost

What is a sedan or saloon car?

Sedan is the American name and saloon is the British name of the car with the highest popularity in the world. (popularity here doesn’t mean people like to have a saloon car rather it means most of the people have saloon cars currently). Saloon is a derivative of French to English (from salon) which means a long large room.

Pros of saloon car

Affordable prices
Various models and sizes
Easy to park
Less fuel consumption

Cons of the saloon car

Not as spacious as MPV and SUV
Non-electric ones produce too much CO2

What are minivans and vans?

While vans are not usually rented as PCO cars in the UK, minivans are popular PCO cars. Sometimes, van may also refer to minivans; however, the minivans are a bit smaller. You may also hear 7 seater PCO cars for minivans and 9 seater PCO cars for minivans. Sometimes MPV cars are called minivans too.

Pros of minivan

Enough seats for all the passengers
Great for airport pickups and drop-offs
The price compared to the spacious room is affordable
Passengers can easily get in and quit the car

Cons of minivan

Parking is a disaster
Not suitable for all rides
Less powerful engine
Not fuel efficient
Not suitable for heavy snowy days

What is a hatchback car?

Hatchback cars are those with the least trunk capacity possible. These cars are great for daily trips all over the city as they are small, fast, and handy.

Pros of hatchback car

The best for parking
Small size offers you the flexibility to drive it everywhere (even the narrowest alleys)
Economical fuel consumption

Cons of a hatchback car

Not much spacious
Low trunk capacity

Top MPVs to rent in London

As we are here to learn more about MPV cars for PCO rental in the UK, it is worth mentioning a list of top MPV rental cars in London as well. Note that here at G&M Direct Hire company, you can simply find good MPVs as well.

Here at G&M Direct Hire, we have two of the best MPV PCO rental plans for you and you can choose either of them based on your preference. If you want a hybrid MPV to be an eco-friendly driver, we highly recommend you Toyota Prius+. You also have the opportunity to hire a diesel one, the Volkswagen Sharan PCO car.

Other popular MPVs in the UK can be listed below which are mostly rented by PCO drivers:

Volkswagen Touran
Vauxhall Combo Life
Ford Galaxy
Ford S-Max
Citroen Berlingo

So, which one is better to use as a PCO car?

The point is it is all up to you to choose your favorite type of car to rent for joining PHV operators. Just before deciding what to have as a rental PCO car, please make sure you have a clear view of the vehicle and then sign the contract because some PCO car rental companies have a minimum contract length. If you don’t choose the right car and sign the contract, you need to pay for the minimum rental plans! That’s your responsibility.

Now you are completely aware of different types of vehicles and we offer you to take a look at our rental car page to see if you find the right one to rent. Hope reading this article will be helpful to you.