M-segment

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The most popular Sport Utility Vehicle in Europe, Renault Scenic

M-segment is defined by European Commission[1] as the segment of the Multi Purpose Cars. It approximately corresponds to the American classification of several car categories such MPV, Minivan, Cargo Van and Passenger Van. However, in Europe only vehicles for passenger transport purposes are considered in this segment.

In Europe, most popular sub-segment is the compact one. Although a proper definition does not exist, generally compact utility vehicles are in the range of 4,100 mm (161 in) to 4,700 mm (185 in) length, also if some exceptions may exist, as the offer in the segment is very wide: depending from the height and width some vehicles may fall into large or small category.

European Market in 2013[2]

M-segment segment is increasing volumes year by year in Europe; in 2013, this is the fourth most popular segment (after B-segment, C-segment and J-segment). It is very fragmented in a multitude of different vehicles, consequently the offer is very wide. VW Group leads the market with 20% market share, followed by Renault-Nissan Group with the 15% and Ford Group with 14%. Vehicle market leader is the Renault Scenic.

VW Transporter, most popular large MPV in Europe
Ford B-Max leading small MPV's sales in Europe
Large MPV's 9 months 2013 Sales
VW Transporter 39.026
VW Sharan 24.010
Fiat Ducato 18.962
Mercedes Vito/Viano 16.067
Seat Alhambra 14.234
Others 64.544
Compact MPV's 9 months 2013 Sales
Renault Scenic 84.336
Mercedes B Class 78.519
Ford C-Max 75.812
VW Touran 68.312
Opel Zafira/Zafira Tourer 63.352
Others 429.544
Small MPV's 9 months 2013 Sales
Ford B-Max 55.034
Citroen C3 Picasso 48.259
VW Golf Plus 43.912
Hyundai ix20 30.876
Kia Venga 23.935
Others 102.260

Others models includes (S=Small, C=Compact, L=Large):

Fiat Group Ford Group General Motors Hyundai-Kia Group Mazda Group Mercedes Group Mitsubishi Group PSA Group Renault-Nissan Group Ssangyong
Fiat Qubo (S) Ford Fusion (S) Opel/Vauxhall Meriva (C) Kia Soul (S) Mazda5 (C) Mercedes Citan (C) Mitsubishi Space Star/Mirage (S) Peugeot Bipper (S) Nissan Note (S) Ssangyong Rodius/Stavic (L)
Lancia Musa (S) Ford S-Max (C) Chevrolet Orlando (L) Kia Carens (C) Mercedes Sprinter (L) Citroen Nemo (S) Renault Modus (S)
Fiat Idea (S) Ford Galaxy (L) Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro (L) Hyundai H-1 (L) Mercedes R Class (L) Citroen C4 Picasso (C) Renault Kangoo (C)
Fiat 500L (C) Ford Transit/Tourneo (L) Peugeot 5008 (C) Dacia Dokker (C)
Fiat Doblò (C) Citroen Berlingo (C) Renault Espace (C)
Lancia/Chrysler Voyager (L) Peugeot Partner (C) Nissan NV200/Evalia (C)
Peugeot Expert (L) Renault Trafic (L)
Peugeot 807 (L)
Citroen C8 (L)
Subaru Toyota Group VW Group
Subaru Trezia (S) Toyota Verso-S (S) Skoda Roomster (S)
Toyota Urban Cruiser (S) Seat Altea
Toyota Verso (C) VW Caddy (C)
Toyota Prius+ (C)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "REGULATION (EEC) No 4064/89 - MERGER PROCEDURE". Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg. 
  2. ↑ "Europe 9 months 2013: Discover the Top 344 best-selling models!". Best Selling Cars. 


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