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SIX OF THE BEST SEVEN-SEAT MPVs

THE BEST MPVs have a lot going for them as tow cars. Roomy, cleverly designed interiors offer the ultimate in flexibility: you can cram the whole family - and a couple of friends - inside to make use of every seat, or stow the seats away to enjoy van-like luggage capacity. Although generally lighter than an SUV, these are heavy cars and make sensible matches for a variety of family caravans.

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Our favourite 2.0 EcoBlue 190PS Titanium AWD Auto Price £39,520 Kerbweight 2019kg 85% match figure 1716kg Legal towing limit 2000kg Noseweight limit 90kg

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