As the time passes, the need to upgrade to a family car comes up. You may be compelled to dispose of your small car to upgrade to a bigger one that can accommodate your growing family. People generally opt for a sedan as they are considered bigger than hatchbacks however sedans, no matter how big will be able to accommodate only 5 passengers.
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Thankfully nowadays you can go for Multi-Purpose Vehicles, commonly known as MPVs, which are more suitable for bigger families. They are sort of minivans that come with third-row seating and have a bigger cabin space resulting in a more spacious headroom and legroom for passengers. MPVs are convenient for larger families because of their significant seating capacity of up to 8 passengers, depending on the make & model.
In recent years, the global trend of owning MPVs has been on the rise. These vehicles provide practicality with ample space for both passengers and luggage. Additionally, the latest models, which feature stylish designs and resemble crossover SUVs, have made MPVs increasingly popular among consumers.
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In our country, however, the story is a little bit different. Due to very limited options & obsession with resale, most people prefer to stick with the market cars. You can see a family of 6, squeezed into a car dragging on a busy road, brushing all sorts of speed breakers on its way but will rarely find a family traveling in a spacious MPV in a prestigious manner.
Also in recent years, the prices of ordinary hatchbacks & sedans have crossed the limits of sanity, as a result of which unconventional choices such as crossover SUVs and MPVs have become a lot more attractive than before. That’s also the reason why most newcomers have MPVs in their pipelines, Changan has been putting up the A800 MPV on display at various local auto events, Proton has been seen testing the Exora MPV whereas Sazgar is also in works to take in the BAIC M50 MPV in their lineup.
Currently, the Honda BR-V is the highest-selling & the only locally assembled MPV in Pakistan. FAW Sirius was pulled out of the contest a couple of years ago whereas the imported Toyota Avanza and Suzuki APV are there just for the sake of being there. The problem again with these (imported ones) is the outrageously high price tag, however keeping in view the new SUVs in the market which are bleeding into the league of sedans does give us hope that logically priced MPVs can still be introduced in Pakistan that can shake up the conventional sedan market.
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Given a chance, would you prefer buying an MPV for a family of 6 instead of a conventional resale-friendly sedan? Let us know with your comments. To know more about the advantages of MPVs, read our earlier article here.
A computer animation professional with over 23 years of industry experience having served in leading organizations, TV channels & production facilities in Pakistan. An avid car enthusiast and petrolhead with an affection to deliver quality content to help shape opinions. Formerly written for PakWheels as well as major publications including Dawn. Founder of CarSpiritPK.com
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