Motoring Road Test: Theme, variation and recapitulation The Nissan Almera Tino is the latest compact MPV to steal the Scenic's thunder. And why not?

From: The Independent - London | Date: July 15, 2000| Author: John Simister | Copyright information

Oh no, you're thinking. Do we really need another compact multi- purpose vehicle? At this rate, when children draw a generic car it's going to be egg-shaped. Bonnet, middle bit, boot sticking out the back? Forget it.

But this is the point. If the compact MPV is set to replace the regular hatchback as the car of convention, then it will be because more people are buying them and more car-makers are wanting a piece of the action. There are dozens of different hatchbacks around, and no-o...

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