M-segment

Fiat 500L

M-segment is a car classification defined by European Commission as multi purpose cars.[1] In the recent past, the M-segment segment was increasing in volume year over year in Europe; in 2015, it is consolidated as the fourth most popular segment (11,5% of the overall market after C-segment, J-segment and B-segment).[2]

These vehicles are commonly used for multi-tasking. This is especial with the models with removable seats (or simply folding flat) to transport objects around. Over the decades, they have gained popularity with large families whom formerly used station wagons to commute, with sliding doors being far more practical for entry and more room for the seats. Luxury MPVs have also emerged, these are popular in Japan, but are also heavily exported.

Other vehicles in this segment are entirely devoted to just transporting goods around, such as light commercial vehicles or leisure activity vehicles.

B-MPV

Fiat 500L leads the subcompact sales in Europe in 2017, followed by Ford B-Max and Lada Largus.

C-MPV

Renault Scénic leads the C-MPV sales in Europe in 2017, followed by Citroën C4 Picasso and Volkswagen Touran.

D-MPV

SEAT Alhambra leads the D-MPV sales in Europe in 2017, followed by Volkswagen Sharan and Renault Espace.

B-Van

Volkswagen Transporter

Citroën Berlingo leads the sales in Europe in 2017, followed by Volkswagen Caddy and Peugeot Partner.

Other significant seller is the Renault Kangoo.

D-Van

Volkswagen Transporter leads the sales in Europe in 2017, followed by Ford Transit (D-Version) and Peugeot Partner.

Other significant seller is the Renault Trafic.

New entries or updates in the segment are Nissan NV300, Fiat Talento, Toyota ProAce.

E-Van

Fiat Ducato leads sales in Europe in 2017, followed by Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit (E-Version).

See also

References

  1. ↑ "REGULATION (EEC) No 4064/89 - MERGER PROCEDURE" (PDF). Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg.
  2. ↑ "European car sales analysis March 2015 – models". http://left-lane.com/. External link in |publisher= (help)
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