A minivan (American English), people carrier (British English), or MPV (multi- purpose vehicle ) or MUV (multi-utility vehicle ) is a vehicle size classification describing a high- roof vehicle with a flexible interior layout. Smaller sizes are mini MPV and compact MPV classifications.
The minivan combines a high- roof, five- door one- or two- box hatchback body configuration with a mid-size platform, engine and mechanicals; car - like handling and fuel economy; unibody construction ; front- wheel or all- wheel drive and greater height than sedan or station wagon counterparts. The design offers higher h-point seating, two or three rows of seating, easy passenger and cargo access with sliding wide-opening rear doors and large rear hatch, and a re-configurable interior volume with seats that recline, slide, tumble, fold flat or allow easy removal—enabling users to reprioritize passenger and cargo volumes.
