What is the best family vehicle? Suv or minivan?

I put the Toyota 4runner up against the Honda odyssey to see which is the best family vehicle.

[walker]

As a maintenance technician that has worked out of both SUVs and minivans, the biggest van perk is the sliding side door. They allow you the full size door opening in tight parking lots or garages where an SUV relies on having enough room to swing the doors open all the way

[tosotw]

finally a great real talk comparison for people that wants to hear how a family vehicle is use.

[MatthewKanwisher]

I’m glad someone can do a serious review here. I would have never considered a mini van before seeing your video. Thanks

[DavidSmith-cgqk]

One of the best car reviews I have seen on YouTube. Loved it.

[rafael]

Super thankful I found your video, man! Very helpful in our search for our family vehicle!

[mgreen]

I’m a guy, a husband, and a father of two kids. I have a minivan. It’s the best all around vehicle to have, period. You don’t need a truck unless your going to tow something. You don’t need an suv unless your planning on going off-road. A minivan has more cargo space and can usually tow a small trailer if needed.
I wanted to add that kids like to push and swing open those back doors which can potentially hit another car or object. Vans have doors that slide and can prevent that. Also they have better mpg than other 3 row big suvs and trucks.

[Pk_Garage]

Great video comparison. You hit on a lot of good things to consider. I'd like to add a few things I believe the minivan can due better then any other vehicle. We have an 01 DGC EX that we have owned since 2003. At that time we had four kids to which two were in car seats. I'm the primary driver and my wife likes to drive our 07 Toyota Camry. Over the years, I have moved bedroom furniture a few times. I'm talking full size dressers and beds. We have placed full size 8X4 sheets of plywood and 2x4 inside with just the 2nd and 3rd row seat backs folded down, with the rear hatch closed. I had to pick up a new full size upright freezer when our deep chess freezer stop working. It's so easy to get the kids and stuff in and out the rear sliding doors in parking lots. In the end though, both vehicles have their place in our society today.

[cupcakeyarnsprinkles]

This was so helpful! Thank you for keeping it real about what vehicle is best for which scenario!

[gopusa]

The thing I'm getting out of this video is the van is passenger friendly while the SUV is driver friendly. The one thing that attracts me about the minivan is the floor can be made flat enough to lay out a mattress and camp in.

[TheBritoBunch]

Hi there! I watched your video and went to my husband to brag about how well made your video is and how it answered all my questions unlike others. My husband said go back and tell him that. It will mean a lot to him 😁 so here I am. Thank you so much for making the best informative video I have found 💕

[aimxdy]

SUV- off-road and towing MINIVAN- hauls 7 adults comfortably and has the most cargo room out of all SUVS and the most practical!

[Raymanuelmuzik]

This is the best comparison video I’ve seen to date. Thanks for all the info.

[kyliepfannenstiel]

I love this review so much! I’m wanting to eventually get a minivan as it’ll be my vehicle but my husband is wanting an SUV. We plan on having 1-2 kids eventually, and presently have three dogs who are definitely not small which is why I love the minivan because of all that storage space!

[anniemuicofreeman]

That is an objective comparison of two vehicles from someone who has actual experience with them. Thank you

[hse]

I have no kids and a SUV, but I’m in the market for a van. As a man, I know the stigma around driving a minivan. But if you have the self confidence, and not care what others think, you’ll realize the van is the way to go. I’ve rented vans for trips and realized their potential. Do you know how much room you can have with a girl in the back of a van?! Yes my SUV seats folds flat, but the ceiling height is low and the space is limited. A van is basically a hotel room on wheels.

[zenasbaffour]

Excellent review. Bought ‘16 Pilot Touring cause we were expecting 1st child. Now a 2nd child and grandma lives with us so seriously contemplating selling/trading in Pilot (paid off) for 5th gen Ody. My girls are also 2 & 4, so this video hit home! Great work and God bless

[martind]

man, such a great and honest review. you pointed out so many good features. And your girls make a fantastic job!

[northvanlarry]

Nice video. When we had our second kid, we hesitated for quite some time between Odyseey and Pilot/Pathfinder. We finally chose Odyssey for one reason: the sliding doors for kids' easy and safe in/out especially in narrow parking lots. It is pitty that Odyssey does not have AWD version. We may turn to Sienna next time. Again, great video. Thanks.

[pickready]

I rearly put in youtube comment.. This is all about regular family guy review in it finest form. Well done :) Great choice of vechicles and depth u know abt them.

[pv]

This guy is a legend for this comparison