A 2012 Honda Odyssey. A minivan wasn't our first choice. We actually test drove a few midsize SUVs with third row seating and fell in love with one in particular. However, when we tried to fit our carseats in the way we want them configured once this baby arrives, we couldn't do it. The second row was too narrow. Our other option was to get another full size SUV (we were trading in our Chevy Tahoe) to accomodate the three carseats. However, we desperately wanted to get away from the gas guzzlers. So here we are...with a minivan.
It's actually not bad and is a very safe vehicle. And it has some really neat features for families with smaller children. The sliding doors (which are automatic) are nice because the girls are at that age where they want to open their own doors. Now we don't have to worry about them flinging a door open and smucking the car next to us. It's very, very roomy inside with a lot of storage which is good for traveling with all the stuff we currently travel with. There's a mirror near the rearview mirror that allows the driver or passenger to see all 6 seats in the back two rows without having to turn around. Since the doors are automatic, when shutting, if they meet any resistane at all, they open back up. No pinched hands or fingers, yay! And there's a cooler on the inside to keep beverages like juice boxes cooled for lengthy travels.
This isn't exactly the avenue we intended to take. However, it suits our needs right now as a family. And it drives nice. So we can't complain.
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