noun
multipurpose car
A vehicle designed for multiple uses, often combining passenger and cargo functions. The term is a direct loan from English and is used in automotive contexts.
最近のマルチパーパスカーは燃費が良く、ファミリー層に人気だ。
Recent multipurpose cars have good fuel economy and are popular with families.
Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
ミニバン is a more common term for a family-oriented van, while マルチパーパスカー is a broader category that can include SUVs and crossovers.
Loanword from English 'multipurpose car'.