Family, business find fun, utility on same wheels

The multi-purpose vehicle segment travels a long distance in China, bringing cheer to carmakers

After strolling around the Auto China 2016 expo held from April 25 to May 4 in Beijing, and checking out 1,000 cars displayed by more than 100 automakers from around the world, this is what Luo Xin, a 36-year-old Beijing bachelor, had to say: "MPV is perfect for family."

Luo already owns three cars. He is looking to marry soon, and then father one or two kids. The New Multivan, Volkswagen's multi-purpose vehicle, is one of his favorites, he said. "All my male friends, who are married with children, want to buy an MPV."