The minivan didn't die. SUVs started turning into minivans. I mean, just look at them.

@muhdewd9727

4 жыл бұрын

You're spot on. SUVs went from body on frame truck conversions to more or less minivans with higher clearance and awd.

@srijangupta.automobile6320

4 жыл бұрын

Very correct!

@Kferler

4 жыл бұрын

Tbh, most "SUVs" shouldnt be classified as a SUV.

@adityayadavx447

4 жыл бұрын

just so true i completely agree with your statement

@asishkurianrealtor

4 жыл бұрын

Yaa true that.. look at Pilot it definitely a better looking Minivan and Odyssey

The minivan is alive and well in Utah.. its called the MAV.. Mormon Assault Vehicle

@rmfinance1781

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@619_mitch8

4 жыл бұрын

22640cal Makes sense to me,

@spqr1945

4 жыл бұрын

People in Utah have biggest families in a country.

@jessicacole8404

4 жыл бұрын

*The Mormon assualt van works at peak proformance in Deseret terrain* 😜

@TheBikemaster94

4 жыл бұрын

JWs love them too

Toyota Sienna AWD anyone? Cmon. This minivan is more practical than most SUVs out there

@hazadoor

4 жыл бұрын

2013 Honda Odyssey EX-L man

@herbsaron5432

4 жыл бұрын

2013 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD with entertainment package. Bought it used last year and sold my CR-V coz my boys got too big.

@eileensweeney2500

4 жыл бұрын

Jnguyen93 Gas Guzzler. 16 city 22 highway is comparable to a 1980’s Oldsmobile Station Wagon with a carbureted V8 even after adjusting for the revised fuel economy testing procedure. Nearly all 7-8 seat SUVs with all wheel drive use substantially less fuel. If Toyota revised the design and made it less of a gas guzzler, it would be different, but alas, they don’t seem to want to do so.

@austinkurtz451

4 жыл бұрын

04 Toyota sienna AWD limited XLE. Got it for $500. Currently sitting at 230k miles

@michaelyun2407

4 жыл бұрын

Yup relative had one. She also have 2 small kids. In fact the Sienna is such a hot sale inventory is always out.

When you take your whole family full of adults for a long road trip, minivan is the top choice.

@daisyflores1736

4 жыл бұрын

Noooo suv all day long! Much more comfortable and fits sooo much! Plus AWD!

@dylanthornsberry8778

4 жыл бұрын

@@daisyflores1736 minivan fits far more

@moofridge

4 жыл бұрын

Daisy Flores I have sat in both a minivan and an SUV, and the minivan is generally more confortable. Also AWD isn’t everything, tires are important too.

@gatewaysolo104

4 жыл бұрын

Must have never ridden in a ford excursion

@user-zd9fc4vs4q

4 жыл бұрын

You guys under estimate Sedans, & wagons. Most SUV's don't offer much more space & comfort then a mid or full sized sedan. Also unless you plan on going off roading all you need if front wheel drive, even for moderate off roading the clearance on a sedan is fine. Though the mini van is king I'll admit. Though you can travel with any car, I've got a Hyundai Elantra mid sized sedan so nothing to brag about, but it hasn't failed me on any trips so far.

Irony is, majority of SUVs sold today aren't neither 'sport' or 'utility' any more than the minivan...

@drmodestoesq

4 жыл бұрын

And they get crummy mileage.

@nestorchavez2946

4 жыл бұрын

Front wheels driven suvs are minivans with a brand. You are right. Suvs are 4x4 offroad vihicles. Those with rear wheels driven are station wagons with tall roofs.

@demonicsnowh.280

4 жыл бұрын

Some of those rear wheel drive suvs are scary, not just when you insure them, but when you drive them. My stepmom had one for several years and it was kept in snow mode, or it would be super dangerous in rainy weather especially.

@Kevin-fj5oe

4 жыл бұрын

Get japanese brand SUV, people still use it as off-road vehicle in indonesia

@kasemaker1119

2 жыл бұрын

@@drmodestoesq I mean the highlander hybrid gets very good gas mileage and even just the basic gas model gets great mileage

The minivan is the only vehicle where an adult can ride comfortably in the 3rd row.

@ThatCarGuyEddie

4 жыл бұрын

You must have never sat In the 3rd row of a Vw Atlas

@user-iz8yx5iy8k

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing how you might fit 12 individuals....Big family huh?

@1L6E6VHF

4 жыл бұрын

Answering the narrator's question: Having only 1 child, no. Fiesta liftback is plenty.

@Datsun7705

4 жыл бұрын

Kien Tran i also sat in the 3rd row of a highlander and it really gave me cramps

@gatewaysolo104

4 жыл бұрын

Not at comfortable as a suburban

My dad still swears by his Minivan and we're not kids anymore. He loves removing the seats and hauling junk in it.

@crimson5174

4 жыл бұрын

My grandfather bought a minivan and only needs two seats

@jasonjohnson1404

4 жыл бұрын

I'm that guy. I don't want an SUV because it can't haul drywall or plywood. I don't want a truck because I need to haul my kids around. I don't want a car because I often want to take my kids to the park with their bikes. But you know what can do all of that and cost less than most other vehicles? My 2006 Town and Country. An the dang thing gets 20 MPG and out accelerates my little Honda Fit (which typically gets around 30 MPG in town).

@juanzingarello4005

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think minivans will ever die off indefinitely. They will always have a niche market. You just can't carry 7 full grown adults and some bags in a 3-row crossover like you can in a minivan. I don't care what anyone says. Your other option is a Chevy Tahoe and those SUVs are just absurdly expensive and impractical to own. If nothing, the minivan will remain a favorite for families with 4 or more kids, people that use them as small practical work vans, livery companies, and car rental companies. It also still has popularity in Canada. For the foreseeable future, I don't see Chrysler, Toyota, or Honda axing the minivan. All the other brands stopped making minivans because they were never as good at making them as these three to begin with.

@christophernorfleet2005

3 жыл бұрын

Well, he’s got a better car.

@RangerRickTV

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

The most underrated feature of the minivan is how easy it is to get in and out. As in not stepping up or down very much.

Next on CNBC: The Rise and Fall of the Soccer Mom.

@dragonoffire5705

4 жыл бұрын

Now that’s never gonna happen. Too many Karen’s still in the world

@criznitty

4 жыл бұрын

They’ve been replaced by CoachEllens with their bohemian-chic floppy hats and farmers market selfies

@dragonoffire5705

4 жыл бұрын

criznitty lmao

@nickl5658

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe it would be: The Rise and Rise Again of the Tiger Mom

@gxrgaming6476

4 жыл бұрын

.

No matter how bad it fails i would gladly accept one for free

@aikonomic

4 жыл бұрын

A freebie? Oh, yes, please. Oh, and... D'you mind if I add a few options?

@Aj-fd4ne

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 #metoo

@campkira

4 жыл бұрын

It not cheap to run.. Nor had a value in resale.. Take up space.

@raftika1

4 жыл бұрын

campkira you must’ve had a Chrysler minivan

@potatomatop9326

4 жыл бұрын

@Mr. X no. You should give it to me x

I love minivans. I don’t care how they look, they’re such practical cars. My husband used to hate them... Then we rented one once and now he wants his own.

@hottew_twat3963

2 жыл бұрын

I got hooked when I rented one in Florida to move my aunt and her cat back north the stow n go and highway ride make it a great cruiser to have in the driveway

@jeancarlorabino6454

7 ай бұрын

why almost in the U.S hate minivans. I mean look carefully, they are a best choice for practicality, efficiency, and safety but people are just turning a blind eye to them for not being stylish........

Pay one of the Kardashians to drive one and they’ll be selling out in no time.

@whyjustwhy2168

4 жыл бұрын

Right sheep at our finest smh

@apexone5502

4 жыл бұрын

I can nearly hear the incessant bleating from her followers if that were to happen.

@aoclaocl8851

4 жыл бұрын

They’d be driving the Mercedes sprinter vans not no Honda Odyssey or chrysler Pacifica

@yaphace

4 жыл бұрын

That's a lie. The opposite would happen. Like Segways. They were cool until rent a cops started using them.

@rudystraight1750

4 жыл бұрын

Make sure theres explosives inside

Why was I weirdly rooting for the Minivan like it was some underdog in a emotional sports movie.

Most practical vehicle on the market; comfortable on long trips, and the best transportation if you have elderly parents.

@ElizabethBSoCal

3 жыл бұрын

2nd it being best transport for elderly parents. I took my parents on a road trip every year and we rented minivans every time, except once. Only once, because they demanded a minivan after that trip. Lol.

I'm a millennial and no kids; I own a minivan... Odyssey. I love it! insurance is low. I turned it into my own campervan. #vanlife.

@1L6E6VHF

4 жыл бұрын

I've known a few people who live alone, don't carry cargo, and drive minivans. I can't figure that out.

@ToddTinley

4 жыл бұрын

@@1L6E6VHF I have no wife or kids and drive a Toyota Sienna Minivan.

@taylorwatson7932

3 жыл бұрын

1L6E6VHF They’re comfortable. I knew a football player in college who had one. He was a 6’ 6” 320 pound dude and he loved it. Tons of room.

@ryanvinklarek8080

3 жыл бұрын

Respect brother

@hollowfragment237

3 жыл бұрын

@@1L6E6VHF lmao sounds like psychopaths who use it to move bodies

I remember growing up in the 90s my dad bought our family our first mini van, I believe it was a Nissan. As kids, we thought he was so cool and we couldn't wait for him to drop us off at school so the other kids could see our new car............ Good memories

If you care SO much about your image driving a Minivan the problem is DEFINITELY not the minivan.

@masautomx2131

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Tye problem is the god damit pretention! Superficial people

@roseboudreaux4645

4 жыл бұрын

Well said!👏🏻👏🏻

@mountaincam3520

4 жыл бұрын

People who worry about what others think about them would be shocked to know how seldom people actually do think about them.

@masautomx2131

4 жыл бұрын

@@mountaincam3520 agree. Cars are made for the people to like them. Not for the others for what they think something of the others. If I like my car, I don't care what others think, I like it and that's all that matters

@warrenny

4 жыл бұрын

stick it in your station wagon....your Volvo station wagon! jk. Point well made.

This is the longest minivan ad I have ever watched.

@EngelSpiel

4 жыл бұрын

Is it really an advert if it’s not pointing out a specific and contemporary model? I don’t exactly think they’re trying to advertise the 1980’s Plymouth Voyager.

@novabusboy7331

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever hear a joke

I'm a single guy with no kids. I rode in the friend of mine's Minivan and I was shocked how practical it is for pretty much everything.

@AbdulAziz4CaNaDa

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I got the same feelings.☺️

@aimxdy8680

2 жыл бұрын

I towed a boat with the odyssey, moved houses with the odyssey, rode the entire group from city to city, minivans are arguably the MOST practical vehicles

I love my minivan because of it's comfort, room, practicality, and decent gas mileage.

In China minivans are called "Buisness Cars" and they're popular with well... business people.

@avdeshalvaraz7721

4 жыл бұрын

No one cares about copy cat China

@matheushenrique5963

4 жыл бұрын

@@avdeshalvaraz7721 Lol literally every brand cares about China and you as a consumer should too since everything comes from China and China is one of the most essentials l markets

@codycast

4 жыл бұрын

Rowlet KR actually I don’t care about that shithole either. Then again I’m not a company that has to grovel to a totalitarian government to have access to their slaves (Er. Consumers)

@LouisSubearth

4 жыл бұрын

That's a trend across Asia though, started in Japan and then it spread to other countries like China and the Philippines. They have the leg room of a luxury car at half the price.

@thatredmanguy

4 жыл бұрын

You know, in Europe, the minivan (or MPV) segment has also suffered as well just in the US, and even some were turned into or replaced by SUVs and crossovers. However, unlike the US, other minivans were replaced by passenger MPV variants of already existing commercial vehicles like Mercedes V-Class and Citroën Spacetourer.

minivans are awesome. They are very practical and very spacious. I love the sliding doors. I don't have to worry about my kid denting anyone's vehicle.

@Onilakon

4 жыл бұрын

And folding seats!

@MrOiram46

4 жыл бұрын

Minivans aren’t that spacious, you have to duck to get to a cramped seat, full-sized SUV’s and Yank Tanks with bench seats are where it’s at.

@hectordiaz2293

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrOiram46 try the Dodge grand Caravan and compare the space with Toyota Highlander or Ford Explorer and tell me which have more space on the trunks and the seats. When people travel long distance more comfortable.

@MrOiram46

4 жыл бұрын

Héctor Díaz Those are small, try Toyota Sequoia and Ford Excursion

@hectordiaz2293

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrOiram46 those are two big and price it's a lot different than the normal Jeep or minivan

I want my 1997 Toyota Pevia back! Drove so smoothly and was a great on mileage! Sadly my husband was in an accident and it got totaled. I'm glad he's alive just mourning my vehicle.

@axltitude3053

4 жыл бұрын

Those Vans are amazing. Especially if you have the AWD supercharged model. It's a mid engined supercharged AWD minivan.

@greego5952

3 жыл бұрын

I love previas

@Chadman03elantra

3 жыл бұрын

Those things are hideous. But they get the job done.

@mattyian1208

2 жыл бұрын

Aw. I'm sorry to hear that loss of your minivan. At least your husband is still alive and strong. I hope you get a good minivan like your old one again. 💕 Matty.

Those seats folding down allows me to move furniture, refrigerators, ikea wardrobes.... its such a lifesaver.

7:19 TRANSLATION: people's egos get in the way of making the practical choice.

@moneybags999

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@apexone5502

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much what it boils down to.

@deanwinchester3356

4 жыл бұрын

Sean Walsh It looks like a killer whale! It’s ugly! I wouldn’t want to wear a granny sweater or granny underwear or some clunky old lady shoes. And I’m sure there’s tons of things men don’t want to be associated with like tighty whitey briefs or dad jeans and shoes they all wore in the 90’s.

@LG123ABC

4 жыл бұрын

@@deanwinchester3356 I love my dad jeans!

@vianjelos

4 жыл бұрын

If they get an SUV there is litteraly no differance in practicality but they still have a better look. Not everyone has a need for minivans,not even families.

5 years owning a minivan. Struggled making the purchase at first, but DAMN IT....this thing does it all! 1) 8 hour drive to the beach. Fully loaded with kids, dog, luggage and bikes with plenty of room left....no problem. 2) Moving a friend....washer, dryer and other boxes in one trip. Boom! 3) Run to Home Depot...10 sheets of plywood, couple of 2x4s and other hardware. Yeah...It's got you covered. 4) Towing a small utility trailer filled with yard debris (limbs, leaves and grass clippings). Just another day on the job. 5) Rolling up to the club with onlookers gazing with envy......never gonna happen. Then again, I don't club anymore. Comes down to insecurities in their own self image. Hell, I still fight with that minivan vibe. I've been looking at trucks to replace it. I gave up because the van does everything I need and more than the truck. I don't need towing capacity. I lose interior space and I can't just throw large items in the back with out tie downs on the short beds. Own it with confidence like these guys!! (kzread.info/dash/bejne/doN_17WKea3Sn8o.html) Gangsta style. I HATE YOU MINIVAN!!!!!!!!! PS - I love you.

@MultiSUNFLOWER18

4 жыл бұрын

Agree, I've had a minivan van for a while. I bought an SUV but have the minivan. :)

@frankhoward7645

4 жыл бұрын

While loading sheetrock in my minivan, a F-150 pulled up next to me to do the same. He had the standard 6-1/2' bed so he had to leave his tailgate open to accommodate the 8' load. I asked myself what was the disadvantage to owing a minivan? The answer is that my van had a load capacity capable of handling "only" 30 sheets. Oh, and by the way, it was raining.

@brianmoeller3539

4 жыл бұрын

@@frankhoward7645 Exactly. Have to consider weather when hauling. Do I throw a tarp on or not? I bought some simple airbags for my van ($100). When I know I'm hauling a heavy load or going on vacation with tons of stuff, I add some extra PSI for the rear and it doesn't even squat. Drives much better. If I was going to be towing or hauling extremely heavy items, then I would need a truck, but right now, the van does everything I need.

@Bartonovich52

4 жыл бұрын

The only thing a truck is better at is if you’re hauling a trailer that’s more than 7,000 pounds, hauling a true 1500 pounds of materials in the box, or really going off road. If you’re just towing a 17 foot boat, or hauling groceries and knick knacks, or driving on dirt roads an minivan is just fine. Sure you don’t want that firewood or manure in your minivan, but that’s what a utility trailer is for.

@simray7602

4 жыл бұрын

Brian Moeller i am a single man , but i would still buy a minivan , itls great to take your friends around too

I’m surprised millennials weren’t blamed on this

@Ethaara

4 жыл бұрын

We don't have jobs, so we don't have money so don't have kids, we won't buy minivans, puff, this is our fault.

@Jen1112111

4 жыл бұрын

*for You're ignorant.

@RmcBlueSky

4 жыл бұрын

Y?

@njml4178

4 жыл бұрын

I’m ignorant for not having perfect grammar on KZread? Arrest me now🙃

@nautical1078

4 жыл бұрын

Well, technically they're at fault indirectly, millennials have less kids (less than replacement level) so buying a minivan makes little sense if you don't have big family, though the SUV are somehow popular so idk.

I once drove my mom's minivan and I was hooked. I don't have kids, but the ride is smooth the amount of space to haul things is really nice. If minivans were cheap, I would get one.

@TheArgos12

3 жыл бұрын

Buy used, there's a ton out there.

@bigrunts9768

3 жыл бұрын

They are cheap

@dariusanderton3760

2 жыл бұрын

they are cheap, look at the prices of everything else

@Ben-Carr

2 жыл бұрын

They are relatively inexpensive, there are cheaper sedans and coupes, but minivans are less expensive than any real SUV aka, a Tahoe or larger or a full size pickup truck.

1980s: "I'm not going to buy a station wagon, that's what my parents drove. Uncool." 1990s: “I'm not going to get a minivan, that's what my parents drove. Uncool." 2020s: "I'm not going to get an SUV, that's what my parents drove. Uncool."

@raywei8472

4 жыл бұрын

In conclusion, only buy sedans, hatchbacks, and coupes, like a classic wardrobe - they are always in fashion

@MrCarguy2

4 жыл бұрын

2030s: "I'm not going to get a electric autonomous pod, that's what my parents drove. Uncool."

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

4 жыл бұрын

This sums it up pretty accurately.

@cpufreak101

4 жыл бұрын

fun fact, the current generation coming up to car buying age is already straying away from the truck/SUV brand and instead are more interested in Sedans, with the used sedan market being quite hot right now

@anthonyr1930

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Noker Because all the used SUVs are gone lmao

I’m a dad who’s just about to have his fourth child. FML if they quit making minivans. I love my friggen minivan.

@mipmip5759

4 жыл бұрын

which kind do you have?

@deanwinchester3356

4 жыл бұрын

Alan Taylor Buy an explorer or another SUV. My parents had the old school boxy 90’s minivan (there were 4 of us kids until my little sister was born in 2000) and so by 2003 my parents had an explorer. They thought the explorer was a lot better. Now we’re all grown up. My parents have an SUV Audi Q5 and a BMW 4 series. They have upgraded in terms of looks these days.

@br33zy771

4 жыл бұрын

@@deanwinchester3356 explorer is not better for a family over a minivan, that's laughable

@uthmanbaksh3530

3 жыл бұрын

How about a giant SUV?

@becuasegoodreason

3 жыл бұрын

How about a kia carnival 2021?

Thankfully I don’t suffer from the illness of worrying what people think about me. So I buy what makes me happy. Life is good.

I fought tooth and nail against buying our mini van with my husband cause it signified death to my youth...now I love it. We have 3 kids so we need it.

Don't you love how people are ashamed of being a family now? You have kids get over it.

@Immortal__

4 жыл бұрын

It's the media who promote the globalist anti white agenda, telling women they should focus on careers rather than the wonders of motherhood. Also look up the Kalergi plan.

@JVonD88

4 жыл бұрын

Im a mom, love my kids. Never liked minivans. Getting a crossover.

@vickyandersen8660

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a mom & I want a Toyota sienna!!!😍

@JA-yd1hm

4 жыл бұрын

Jessica Durant I'm curious as to why you don't want a mini van. Can you elaborate? They drive better, handle better, have more room, come in AWD if you want just like a crossover, way cheaper to insure. They are the most family friendly vehicle available. Everyone I know that passes on a minivan is because of an image thing. And that image is family rig and they don't want to drive a family hauler.

@JVonD88

4 жыл бұрын

J A it’s just that. They have always looked like a handheld vacuum cleaner to me. I agree that vans are great family cars. I have a family, I’m not ashamed of being a mom or the stigma of driving a van. My oldest will be in his own car before my youngest is out of a booster seat. Plus, I just don’t want one. If I’m gonna be making the payments on a car then I want to love it. I’m gonna be riding in the front. If my kids want the comfort, luxury and space to stretch out and put French fries in the seatbelt holes then they can help pay for it a van. With that said though, I’m willing to have my mind changed if I don’t find a different kind of family hauler that I actually like looking at.

Just bought a mini van with sliding doors, best investment for 2019.

@1965startrek

4 жыл бұрын

yawdiejin which did you buy? I’m look at Honda, Kia, Toyota...... Hate SUVs. Do not want to climb up into a car. Or repel down.

@tortangtalong1

4 жыл бұрын

Toyota sienna has All wheel drive now

@tooblessedtobestressed1538

4 жыл бұрын

What kind of minivan

@waqasusmans

4 жыл бұрын

@@tortangtalong1 in fact Sienna has had AWD option since 2003.

@divinee.155

4 жыл бұрын

Same here i bought the Dodge caravan its an amazing reliable Van dron 18 hrs to and back 4 times no issues transporting kitchen cabinets and granite no issues and sto and go which the others don't have cant be beat

Minivans are very spacious and practical to many families. People should buy them based on value and utility, not on other people’s perceptions.

The only thing that scared me away from Honda Odyssey in 2019 was its price.

@NQBN

4 жыл бұрын

Kien Tran, some people say Honda’s engine is better than Toyota but you are right, Toyota is long lasting.

@NQBN

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Lunsford are those model years reliable?

@ralphabreu5022

4 жыл бұрын

Stay away from Chrysler products Transmissions fail they come from FIAT which stands for Fix It Again Tony

@emont756

3 жыл бұрын

@@ralphabreu5022 that's hilarious

@simonstevenson6686

4 ай бұрын

Cheaper than a full size suv

Minivans are great for road trips

@saxopio6280

4 жыл бұрын

So is a Ford Excursion 🤷🏼‍♂️

@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY

4 жыл бұрын

-Can Ameri- Too big for that and also FORD FLEX.

@saxopio6280

4 жыл бұрын

Francis Litan - right. You can fit 1 to 2 more people in there than a Flex.

@EpicThe112

4 жыл бұрын

You're right my family use one a 2004 Toyota Sienna made in Indiana to cross the border at Niagara Falls towards Scarborough province of Ontario🇨🇦 2009

@fallguy4209

4 жыл бұрын

-Can Ameri- enjoy paying at the pump

Never make a decision based on what some else thinks. Those are wise people

A SUV is basically a minivan for the weak-minded and fragile.

@amelinataylor464

4 жыл бұрын

Hell all the ones I see are high off the ground huge vehicles that have less room than a mini van! My SIL has one and I hate riding in it. As a shorter person I have to climb to get in that thing!

@Platos-Den

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I said a long time ago. Comes to show you that people will that pig with lipstick.

@zad1429

4 жыл бұрын

That's a dumb take lmao

@juanzingarello4005

4 жыл бұрын

I guess you can say that. Though I see it more as hatchbacks and sport wagons evolving to these. Chrysler tried to make the Pacifica more crossover like. They are even bringing back AWD for 2021 model year.

@LL-bm8yn

4 жыл бұрын

Some people use suv:s right. Most don't

I am a contractor and I drive a minivan. With rear and middle seats removed, I can put in an entire 4x8 sheet of drywall or plywood and they are completely protected from the elements and so are my tools. Being uncool makes them extremely cheap compared to trucks or SUVs and especially compared to professional cargo vans. This helps me keep my costs down and stay competitive.

Built-in vacuum cleaner? THAT'S GENIUS.

@Youranium22

4 жыл бұрын

That's stupid

@crimson5174

4 жыл бұрын

People: I own a Tahoe and struggle to get anything in the back. I can’t fit a vacuum in

@aeronmics

4 жыл бұрын

@@Youranium22 it's actually smart because you won't have to bring a bulky vacuum cleaner into a car.

@mattt555

4 жыл бұрын

The odyssey has a microphone to talk to the people in the back also

@aeronmics

4 жыл бұрын

@@mattt555 Hello! Odyssey Passengers!

I’m ready for the “Millennials killed the mini-van” comments

@codycast

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve looked at a few comments. Haven’t seen it from anyone but you. But glad your ready

@paxundpeace9970

4 жыл бұрын

The society killed it because young people can't afford many kids.

@michaelcondrey3510

4 жыл бұрын

pax und peace Not really, It’s just the natural s - shaped population growth curve found in all species that reach carrying capacity.

@hkntns

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelcondrey3510 no. The capacity rate is nowhere near.

@wornoutshoes11

4 жыл бұрын

Hayy ... Nice try. 🤭

I wear orthotics in my shoes, I drive a minivan. No shame. I go on road trips, sleep in my car (van build out with rear seats removed), go hiking and see the country. Insurance low and no theft so far. Great car for me!

I love the sliding doors. It is impossible to have kids accidentally hit the car beside you with a sliding door plus the space the sliding door gives you makes it easier to load and unload items like a large dog crate that can't fit through a regular car door.

I own one and I love it. For moving 7 people in comfort, plus all their gear, you can't beat it. All 3 rows have reclining leather seats. Tri-zone automatic climate control. Need to move a bunch of stuff, both middle and 3rd row seats fold into the floor and you have a space 4 ft wide and 8 ft long in back of the front seats to carry pretty much anything you can think of. If you're into SUVs or cross overs, fill your boots, but for comfort, tech, and sheer versatility, you can't beat a mini-van. And, if people judge you because you drive one, that's their problem, not yours.

@AprilTDixon

4 жыл бұрын

Jon Bountalas...well stated Mr. Bountalas, well stated indeed👍😀

I love my wife's minivan! People are so concerned about their looks. You are married with kids...the cool points are out the window

Consumers who buy SUVs are actually Minivan fanatics. They just don't realize it or perhaps they don't wanna face the reality of it.

Years ago I bought an SUV and have been kicking myself ever sense that I didn't get a minivan instead. The space (and space you can put between kids) along with a door that slides is a beautiful thing.

I love minivans , they’re the most comfortable & coolest car for travel

People don't want minivans because they don't want to be seen as Karen's.

@colgatetoothpaste4865

4 жыл бұрын

And what do you mean by karens

@ensignmjs7058

4 жыл бұрын

Seen as Karen's what?

@alek488

4 жыл бұрын

gruffy snuggles if you buy a SUV now you are a Karen

@greatvalue2448

4 жыл бұрын

Karens think they’re too cool for minivans, they drive SUVs. Where I live, it’s usually Tahoe that they drive like a psycho.

@mybigfatpolishlife

4 жыл бұрын

You buy a mid size crossover SUV you are a Karen

I just bought a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica in May and it is one of the most comfortable and practical vehicles I've ever been in. I absolutely love it, I don't even care what people think about it. Although, Fuel economy isn't really there, I get 19-21mpg on average. Its touted as the "King of the minivans" and I can totally see why.

I want my minivan back the suv doesn't have enough cargo room

@debbiewheeler4066

3 жыл бұрын

I wanted mine back so much that I kept it ! (when I recently bought a Subaru Forester). Couldn’t part with it, a 2007 Caravan.

@milowhite1478

3 жыл бұрын

Truth

@DemeDemetre

3 жыл бұрын

yes... but our honda pilot gen 1 has 3 row seats and a big trunk

Just last week my car was in the shop and due to a shortage of rent cars, I had to rent a minivan. I loved it. But i hated that I loved it 😂 everyone who rode in it loved it too!

I have a mini van. I'm not trying to impress anybody with a "cross over".

@Snappers1_

4 жыл бұрын

AircraftMechanic Crossovers are also tight with the third row option. Trunk space isn’t good

@TimLucasdesign

4 жыл бұрын

Anyone impressed with a "cross-over" need to get out more!

@mikem9536

4 жыл бұрын

Crossovers are just glorified cars, you're better off with a van.

@robertcoffman6082

4 жыл бұрын

Cracks me up that some former van owners switch to cross overs as if cross overs were cool or sporty.

@user-gb7cl8np3p

4 жыл бұрын

lol

I would love to have a minivan as a high schooler

@coltonmarshburn1828

4 жыл бұрын

I want one when I’m 18

7:01 That moment you just remembered you are supposed to pick your kid up from soccer practice, and you're already running 10 min late.

I drove a durango. I used to be that mom that said "I don't want to be called a soccer mom with a van." Well, after test driving a minivan I fell in love! I love my minivan. So spacious. Sliding doors are easy access. Good with roadtrips. Happy minivan owner🥰

@briannalyon1653

4 жыл бұрын

Ann L woah wait I have a Durango. That’s also an SUV... not a minivan lol

@ralphabreu5022

4 жыл бұрын

Stay away from Chrysler and Dodge Bad transmissions

@foxgaming76yt24

4 жыл бұрын

Brianna Lyon they said drove, so I think they meant that they used to drive a Durango.

Rented a Pacifica when my car was totalled. It surprised me with how much power and technology it had... it was nice.

@cpufreak101

4 жыл бұрын

there's even a PHEV variant of it now allowing for (albeit rather short range) fully electric driving.

@hxjxpxy

4 жыл бұрын

I love my pacifica especially the stow and go feature with the seats! Main reason why I got it rather than all the other minivans out there

@rickslife

4 жыл бұрын

Bought one myself, best decision I made. I love how quiet it is.

@tiffanysgottimetoday4589

4 жыл бұрын

I rented a Pacifica for a trip... I fell in love came back a month later bought a town & country 2016 for 15k loaded! #vanloverforlife

@N8TURES

4 жыл бұрын

@@hxjxpxy I love my stow and go lol

Meanwhile in Japan you'd still see minivans literally everywhere, and they come in all sizes too.

@wyw201

3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean Kei cars?

@DemeDemetre

3 жыл бұрын

and as kei cars too

My parent's both drive a mini van and I thought it was kinda lame. They said one day to me that you should consider getting one lol I just laughed and said yeah right. So one day I got a ride from my mother due to my car temporary in the mechanic shop and whoa & behold it drove so smooth, plenty of space, comfortable, super practical, did I mention plenty of room. I was completely caught off guard & just from one ride it had changed the way I formerly precived a mini van. I don't own one yet however I definitely could see one in the future. Soo practical.. not great in the outer appearance but once inside it's a whole new world

This won't change my mind, proud owner of a minivan - it's still a lifestyle van for family trips, weekend activities and business jet during the week. Kia Grand Sedona.

@terracestevenkennedy9198

3 жыл бұрын

That is mechanically sound van great v6 front wheel drive very low cost

I hope the minivan never goes away. I love them for my family.

Here in Canada The 2021 toyota Sienna has a huge waiting list…the waiting time is usually 4-6 month.

If he owns a minivan! He’s a 💯% a KEEPER!!!

@edthelazyboy

Жыл бұрын

Minivans are like the nice guys and SUVs are like the jerks. Ladies always gravitate towards the latter even though they should go with the former in most cases.

Wouldn’t buy one but would gladly rent one for road trips.

@kilroywashere9343

4 жыл бұрын

Ron Reed there like the dream vehicle for a road trip

@germanium1872

4 жыл бұрын

They are practical for a lot of things, not just road trips. Only a man that is completely secure of his masculinity would buy one. Insecure people buy Suburbans and Escalades. I am 30 years old and I don’t even have kids and I have a mini van and 2 motorcycless.

@RRec0ner

4 жыл бұрын

My husband and I own 2 Dodge Grand Caravans and we would not want to drive anything else. We prefer them to our Dodge Journey. The vans have a 6 cylinder engine compared to a 4 in the Journey which is safer for highway driving. Also better gas mileage. They are very accomodsting to adult passengers. The catgo space is so versatile not only for sports equpment but also for camping supplies, transporting larger objects such as furniture or many other bulky objects which could not be accommodated in many other vehicles. We will probably always opt for a minivan when we purchase a nnew vehicle

@lukkassuhn6761

4 жыл бұрын

@@germanium1872 I own two Dodge Grand Caravans actually. They're a fantastic tool with the fold down seats, switch from hauling tools and lumber and groceries to bringing my friends with me on a road trip to just about anything else I could want to do. With the rack on the top there's very little I could haul in a pickup that I can't haul in one of my minivans.

@mssha1980

4 жыл бұрын

That’s why my dad wanted one. But they are so ugly.

3 row crossovers are basically minivans anyway, just without the more useful 3rd row space and sliding doors,

@darienmiller1032

4 жыл бұрын

Shhh, don't tell crossover buyers that they're driving around a minivan in disguise.

@bowez9

4 жыл бұрын

@@darienmiller1032 No Crossovers are relabeled sedans and SUVs (Explorer / Cherokee) are and have always been minivans. I'll keep it a secret if you will.

@Bartonovich52

4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Truth is that lots of minivans have been more truck and SUV like than these “SUVs” The Mazda MPV and first gen Odyssey both had hinged rear passenger doors. The MPV as well as the Previa, Astro/Safari, and Aerostar all had full frames and were RWD based. Almost all the vans were available with AWD (the Sienna and Pacifica are today I believe) as well as some with 4WD with low range in some cases. So yeah... I call them minivans. Lots of them like the Traverse and Pilot really look like minivans. And their owners don’t like it.

@JETZcorp

4 жыл бұрын

First car I had was a Windstar minivan when my stepdad replaced it with a crossover. Any time we needed the 3rd row, the minivan was put into service. Both took up about as much space on the road, but the 3rd row in the crossover was seriously uncomfortable for anyone past middle school age. And for my money, the minivan drove better.

I think a lot of it has to do with people being like “oh that’s what my parents had. I don’t want that, that’s boring”. I had 2014 Grand caravan for 6 1/2 years, honestly I loved it. But my wife hated it because she didn’t want something like her parents had. I think we had it for about 3 or 4 months before she finally gave up and drove it. We have a 2020 Ford Expedition max now, granted I like the Expedition better but the mini van was way more practical and easier to live with on a daily basis with 4 children.

@edgaryzen4925

2 жыл бұрын

There is truth to it. For example, my wife's parents own a Sequoia. I had suggested my wife to get us a minivan. She said.no as she thoughts it looks butt ugly even though it is practical. Then I suggested Sequoia and she said no because she didn't want the same thing from.her parents. We got a Highlander which work out nicely for us.

@Anonymous-ji4sb

2 жыл бұрын

@@edgaryzen4925 I actually really liked the look of my Caravan. It was like the RT trim, it has nice rims and trim on it. Like the sienna and the newer Chrysler minivans no I don’t care for the styling.

I love mini vans! If I had extra money for a second vehicle I would definitely get one. Makes grocery shopping or moving furniture way easier

I own a Minivan and I love that thing it is honestly one of the most practical vehicles you can get

@saxopio6280

4 жыл бұрын

Boring! You can’t drift in a minivan! Or at least, you shouldn’t. 🚐😂

@MrSuperdurden

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, was the best purchase I ever made, so practical with kids it’s a no-brainer.

@shepherdbook8783

4 жыл бұрын

Super Durden absolutely kids and cargo as well

@JDMHaze

4 жыл бұрын

-Can Ameri- drift a chevy astro or dodge sprinter rwd lol...

@JDMHaze

4 жыл бұрын

one of the most?? nobots THE MOST PRACTICAL... PERIOD!!! and THAT'S THAT

I love my minivan. I would still drive one even if I was single.

@JDMHaze

4 жыл бұрын

AdamandRachel O'Connor many ppl do actually more than you know

@michaelmonopoli1004

4 жыл бұрын

I'm single and I have two, one for work one for play. My friends love road trips in the 'family van'

@JDMHaze

4 жыл бұрын

michael monopoli 2!!! sheesh You must really love them, I don't question owning any at all, but that's dedication

@lukkassuhn6761

4 жыл бұрын

@@JDMHaze I've got an 05 and an 07 Dodge Grand Caravan. Fantastic tools and I'm a single guy.

@simray7602

4 жыл бұрын

AdamandRachel O'Connor i am single too ,but i would like to drive my friends around with my minivan:)

Honestly, the Pacifica van looks much better than many crossovers.

@LG123ABC

4 жыл бұрын

They're not cheap though. I was checking them out and a loaded Pacifica can really set up back some $$'s. They're pretty proud of them.

@mattyiannielli2067

4 жыл бұрын

The Chrysler Pacifica minivan 🚐 is much better than the old Chrysler Town & Country was.

@ralphabreu5022

4 жыл бұрын

Looks are not what it's cracked up to be Buy one and you will have complete transmission failure before 40K Bad marriage with Fiat

@taylorwatson7932

4 жыл бұрын

Pacifica’s are expensive and Chrystler’s are poorly engineered. They’ve had terrible problems with transmission failures and blown head gaskets.

@Ben-Carr

2 жыл бұрын

@@LG123ABC the high tech features and high price point are likely to get minivans into the luxury market.

The fall of the minivan is because people are not starting families as much anymore

@simray7602

4 жыл бұрын

The minivan sell drop as the birth rate drop

@hamsterama

4 жыл бұрын

@@simray7602 Yep, that's a good explanation. I grew up with minivans because I was one of four siblings. We pretty much needed a minivan. I don't have kids, but my sister and her husband have two kids. My sister knows that minivans are practical, but it's just too much vehicle for only two kids. So last year she got a Honda CR-V, which is good enough for what her family needs. This video didn't mention that families are getting smaller, so there isn't as much need for a vehicle as big as a minivan.

@wyzemann

4 жыл бұрын

Timbone can you please explain the rise of Costco and other galaxy-sized food warehouses? Where are Americans putting all those rotisserie birds & hordes of processed foods? When you're done, kindly fill us in on the reasons for the ever-increasing capacity of washer/dryers🙏🏾. I tend to see larger households everywhere...kids & adults are busting at the seams in a lot of homes across the U.S.

@ouranhshc100

4 жыл бұрын

@@wyzemann depends on where you live. I live in socal and more people are having less and less kids in my area so less use of a mini van. And as for Costco a lot of asian and hispanic families go to Costco where I live. So there's more bang for your buck buying in bulk

@luccianoblock5127

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

I am a 50 year old single man and I drive a minivan because it fits my lifestyle. Its also affordable. I dont care about image. No one else pays my bills.

Four years ago I traded in my grand caravan for a small suv. I still miss the grand caravan. I’m a single person but I loved the spaciousness and the sliding doors.

@honkhonk8009

3 жыл бұрын

Same. My dad liked the caravan, but hes pretty loyal to honda/toyota. Even tho dodge made a good car, we still didnt wanna deal with the fact those vehicles are stereotypicall unreliable. Not sure the actualy stats tho. We got an SUV instead, just because it looks cool and was cheaper than hondas other minivans.

I couldnt wait to get our minivan! Most of our young family friends all got one too and we love it! So much better with great space, storage and comfort! Also many look great, we love the look of ours.

I’ve been driving a town and country since 2015 and I love it.

@ralphabreu5022

4 жыл бұрын

Is it still running Guaranteed you have had a transmission failure of some sort All the modern minivans transmissions come from FIAT

I’m so looking forward to the end of the SUV-era...

@saxopio6280

4 жыл бұрын

It’s coming. However when it does folks in North America will be transitioning to small- to medium-sized hatchbacks instead of back to sedans.

@issuesexplained681

4 жыл бұрын

-Can Ameri-, I don’t think it will come for a long time. At this point crossovers get the small mileage as sedans and even some hatchbacks. People will just keep buying them unfortunately.

@vithursan.b

4 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for that to happen

@ej_tech

4 жыл бұрын

To be specific, SUVs in urban areas.

@raywei8472

4 жыл бұрын

Same here, SUV is considered the new "soccer mom mobile", can't wait for station-wagon, sedan, hatchback comebacks

My minivan camper is economical and practical. I've owned 3 since 1993. They evolved from kid haulers to utility vehicles to little RV's. I will always have one.

I remember we had a GMC conversion Van in the 90s, it was awesome!! So comfortable and spacey, especially during those long vacation trips. I remember the back seat folded down into a bed

Box-on-wheels ridesharing?? You mean taking the bus?

@qncsc

4 жыл бұрын

*NO. the bus is like sleeping in army barracks -- if not like a homeless shelter* whereas independent vehicles (future autonomy or otherwise) is like a range of hotel rooms ... to luxury and suites

@nickl5658

4 жыл бұрын

@@qncsc All we need is a serial killer to become an Uber driver.

@JDMHaze

4 жыл бұрын

lmaooo

@liam-man7265

4 жыл бұрын

They’re probably referring to a cardboard box.

The minivan is the ultimate family car. It gets better MPG, and is safer than a SUV. Toyota Sienna is epic here in a New England with its AWD, also it can hold a lot. Sliding doors also help with putting in booster seats. A minivan isn’t supposed to be cool, but neither is a SUV

I loved the sliding doors on my Mazda 5, the kids were not able to door ding other cars. The wide door was also great for my elderly parents to be able to in and out of the vehicle easier.

Miss my Ford Windstar. It was much more roomy for long trips and great when I needed to give rides to a lot of people. I've had to turn away a couple that needed a ride to church because my suv didn't have enough room for everyone.

I love having a mini van, they are great when it comes to storage and are very comfortable to drive.

@saxopio6280

4 жыл бұрын

Get some help!

@raywei8472

4 жыл бұрын

You should learn how to travel light

@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE

4 жыл бұрын

@@raywei8472 well with carseats, strollers, etc that's pretty hard to do.

@FrankyRedEyes

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you. Every mini van exceeded my expectations. I look at ppl driving an suv and I KNOW they got gouged many thousands when they bought new because an suv is "cool".

@cpufreak101

4 жыл бұрын

my grandfather had a minivan until he died. '98 Plymouth Voyager, and that poor van was beaten to death, yet it soldiered on. 244K(ish)miles, was routinely overloaded and made to drag a 5,000 pound boat, and then also launch and pull said boat. it was overworked, and when it started having issues idling they were ready to send it off lol

"...saved Chrysler from total ruin." Seems to be a recurring theme.

Two things I love about my Dodge Journey is how it reminded me of my old Grand Caravan, and of course the AWD.

Just rented out the Chrysler Pacifica 2021 to drive from NC to NY with a newborn and a toddler. This car is a beast! Very beautiful and have EVERYTHING you could ever want in a car. There is no way we could make this trip without this car. It literally made the trip way smoother than you can imagine. I plan to buy a minivan and I do not care about the look as long as my family and I feel comfortable. I count the days until I can afford to buy it! :D

Just bought a new Odyssey. Got 4 kids. Absolutely love it!

Toyota Sienna: * Am I a joke to you? *

@ayanomar1408

4 жыл бұрын

London Diaz that car is a my dream BEAST, ugh I wish i can afford it with two kids

Minivan (sometimes called simply as van) is a car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. The equivalent classification in Europe is MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). In Southeast Asia, the equivalent classification is Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV). Compared with a full-size van, most minivans are based on a passenger car platform and have a lower body. Early models such as the Ford Aerostar and Chevrolet Astro utilized a compact pickup truck platform. Minivans often have a 'one-box' or 'two-box' body configuration, a higher roof, a flat floor, sliding doors for rear passengers, and high H-point seating. The largest size of minivans is also referred to as 'Large MPV' and became popular following the introduction of the 1984 Dodge Caravan and Renault Espace. Typically, these have platforms derived from D-segment passenger cars or compact pickups. Since the 1990s, the smaller compact MPV and mini MPV sizes of minivans have also become popular. Though predecessors to the minivan date back to the 1930s, the contemporary minivan body style was developed concurrently by several companies in the early 1980s, most notably by Chrysler (producer of the Chrysler minivans) and Renault (the Renault Espace), both first sold for model year 1984. Minivans cut into and eventually overshadowed the traditional market of the station wagon, and grew in global popularity and diversity throughout the 1990s. Since the 2000s, their reception has varied in different parts of the world: in North America, for example, they have been largely eclipsed by crossovers and SUVs, while in Asia they are commonly marketed as luxury vehicles.

“Sporty”sells but, when you get down to rational buyers, there will always be a place for the spacious minivan.

I'm 31yrs old and my dream car is the Chrysler Pacifica hybrid limited. I consider it a luxury covered pick up truck....

@divinee.155

4 жыл бұрын

@Chase Musgrow u sound stupid and vain

@ralphabreu5022

4 жыл бұрын

Stay away from Chrysler Bad transmissions Bad marriage with Fiat Bad headache

@wyattnyfeler7270

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck putting a couch in the back or towing anything over 100lbs

@GG-kp1hb

4 жыл бұрын

Wyatt Nyfeler towing capacity for most vehicles is 1200lb

I would get a mini van if it got better mpg. Seems like a great car to sleep in during road trips or camping.

@arogyalohani

4 жыл бұрын

kira yamato Toyota is bringing hybrid Sienna in 2021

@aimxdy8680

2 жыл бұрын

my odyssey minivan gets 28 mpg, while a suburban similar size gets 19 mpg, 3 row crossovers like pilot gets 27 mpg.

Ive had a great history with the minivans that my family rented before. Good seating.. there was a tv and felt so comfortable

Omg! How many times in its history Chrysler has been bailed out?

@1L6E6VHF

4 жыл бұрын

I believe once, circa 1979.

@ralphabreu5022

4 жыл бұрын

Too many

My boss traded his Sequoia in for a Sienna. He said it was the smartest thing he ever did.

@arogyalohani

4 жыл бұрын

I thought about getting a sequoia but ended up buying Sienna. It’s way more practical. I do think that Sequoia is safer in event of collision, slightly more comfortable on long drives and has a lovely V8 roar.

@arogyalohani

4 жыл бұрын

Kien Tran The safety was based on mortality data for drivers and front passenger from NHTSA . Big vehicles have been consistently safer than smaller ones. Look it up. They have all data since 1975

@noelmatos7927

4 жыл бұрын

I traded a pilot for sienna too. Best move ever

@_thebusphotograher_cali

4 жыл бұрын

Kien Tran: But they downside is sequoia are gas guzzlers. Fuel economy is very bad at 13/17. But they are reliable.

@foxgaming76yt24

4 жыл бұрын

arogyalohani use iihs instead. It’s better.

They couldn't be bothered to find a new picture of a Sedona?

@robertnussberger2028

4 жыл бұрын

I guess they ran out of free un-watermarked copyright options on google images.

@mawelsh

4 жыл бұрын

They went out to find one of the 17,928 sold last year and failed

@raydavies3278

4 жыл бұрын

Yep,and its the best model and value.

@JETZcorp

4 жыл бұрын

It's too bad; I usually like Chrysler stuff but I think the current Sedona is the sharpest looking minivan on the market. Very nice.

If you think about it, minivans are pretty much crossovers with a lot more room.

Vans are so cool. My brother drives one and he’s the one that picks up all his friends.

I still see plenty of soccer mom's riding around in vans with a single kid in the back. They'll never go away