M-segment
M-segment is the European segments for passenger cars described as "multi purpose vehicles". It covers multi-purpose vehicles, minivans and cargo vans. The minivans (also called MPVs or passenger vans) often have removable rear seating to provide flexibility for transporting passengers or cargo, while the cargo vans (also called light commercial vehicles) are primarily designed for transporting cargo and therefore do not have rear seats. In the recent past, the M-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). Multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs). Small MPVs. As of 2018, the five highest selling small MPVs in Europe were the Fiat 500L, Ford B-Max, Hyundai ix20, Opel/Vauxhall Meriva and Kia Venga. Mid-sized MPVs. As of 2017, the five highest selling mid-sized MPVs in Europe were the Volkswagen Touran, Renault Scénic, Citroën C4 Picasso, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan. Large MPVs. As of 2017, the five highest selling large MPVs in Europe were the Ford S-Max, SEAT Alhambra, Volkswagen Sharan, Renault Espace and Ford Galaxy . Passenger vans. Small passenger vans. As of 2017, the five highest selling small passenger vans in Europe were the Volkswagen Caddy Life, Citroën Berlingo Multispace, Dacia Dokker, Peugeot Partner Tepee / Ranch and Renault Kangoo. Large passenger vans. As of 2017, the five highest selling large passenger vans in Europe were the Volkswagen Transporter, Fiat Ducato, Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Mercedes-Benz Viano and Renault Trafic. Light commercial vehicles (LCVs). As of 2014, the five highest selling light commercial vehicles in Europe were the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Citroën Jumper and Fiat Ducato.