Since the idea of a popular motor vehicle was conceived in the era of Henry Ford, the sheer range of vehicles available to the modern motorist has increased drastically. To illustrate this point, you just need to look through the extensive listings on a site like motors.co.uk, where you’ll find SUV’s, MPV’s, sports cars, City Cars and 4×4’s.
The motor industry has recognised that to gain competitive advantage, they must develop cars that cater for niche markets and unique purposes, convincing the motorist that their product is a vital asset to their lives.
One of the more notable developments in recent years has been the MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). Instead of the old fashioned Estate car, the motor industry has now made the case for a multi-functional cargo carrying vehicle with interchangeable seating plans, easy access, and all sorts of thoughtful storage features.
Where the estate car was just an extended version of many cars that were already available, the MPV is a design in its own right, tailored for the modern family. Many might argue that the Estate car or large saloon is still more practical than the MPV, but the price tag of a small MPV is generally much more affordable. For example, a Nissan Note or a Renault Kangoo will generally be a lot cheaper than a Ford Mondeo or a large Volvo. To view an MPV such as the Ford Kuga, look on motors.co.uk and notice the reasonable price tags on smaller models.
Of course MPV’s can also range in quality and price, with the larger versions resembling something more along the lines of an American RV (recreational vehicle), or an SUV (sports utility vehicle). The Sports Utility Vehicle is often associated with a light truck chassis and better resembles a 4×4 style of vehicle.
The SUV, RV and MPV are all examples of how much choice there is in the modern car market and many of these vehicles are readily available on sites like motors.co.uk