Family Matters: Minivans vs. SUVs

[NFS4]

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=5364&sid=197&n=163

 

[Atrail]

What about wagons?
They are making a come back you know!

 

[RU482]

?The Expedition is roomier than a van (it seats eight),? she says. ?It?s so roomy, I took 15 young girls T.P.-ing in it one night. But don?t tell anybody.?

whoops

What about wagons?

bwahaha, no ganks

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Atrail
What about wagons?
They are making a come back you know!

I'd personally choose a wagon too. If I were to get a wagon, there's only one for me...A4 Avant...or maybe the new V8 powered S4 Avant when it gets here

 

[Maverick]

I'd rather have an Outback or Volvo wagon than a soccer mom minivan.

 

[Atrail]

Audi makes a damn sweet wagon!

 

[Cyberian]

Unlike SUVs that are built on truck frames (great for off-road enthusiasts), unibody SUVs are based on car or minivan platforms. What this translates to is lighter weight, lower step-in height, a more car-like ride and nimbler handling.

OK, if we build the SUV on a car chassis, make it lighter, lower and more 'carlike', where is the SU in SUV?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Cyberian

Unlike SUVs that are built on truck frames (great for off-road enthusiasts), unibody SUVs are based on car or minivan platforms. What this translates to is lighter weight, lower step-in height, a more car-like ride and nimbler handling.

OK, if we build the SUV on a car chassis, make it lighter, lower and more 'carlike', where is the SU in SUV?

really it means that they're minivans.

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

Protege5 -- only *affordable* wagon for me!

 

[NFS4]

OK, if we build the SUV on a car chassis, make it lighter, lower and more 'carlike', where is the SU in SUV?

(S)port. Car based so they handle MUCH better than truck based SUVs. They normally accelerate faster, get better gas mileage, stop better, and lean less in corners
(U)tility. Car based SUV's don't have frame rails protruding into the passenger space. There's unit based so they have more interior volume. That's why a Honda Pilot has more cargo space than an Explorer or Trailblazer.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: NFS4

OK, if we build the SUV on a car chassis, make it lighter, lower and more 'carlike', where is the SU in SUV?

(S)port. Car based so they handle MUCH better than truck based SUVs. They normally accelerate faster, get better gas mileage, stop better, and lean less in corners
(U)tility. Car based SUV's don't have frame rails protruding into the passenger space. There's unit based so they have more interior volume. That's why a Honda Pilot has more cargo space than an Explorer or Trailblazer.

*cough* minivan *cough*

 

[UNCjigga]

?My boys (4 and 7) like the fact that when we go on trips, they can bring every single toy they own, and still have room for their clothes. They also like being able to stand up to pee in their portable potty when we?re camping."

Please tell me this is NOT NORMAL!!! WTF I WILL NEVER LET MY KIDS PEE IN MY CAR, TRUCK, MINIVAN, SUV, PINTO, GREMLIN, WHATEVER!!! THAT IS JUST PLAIN WRONG!!! REMIND ME NEVER TO BUY A USED MINIVAN (not that I plan to!)

 

[PlatinumGold]

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Unlike SUVs that are built on truck frames (great for off-road enthusiasts), unibody SUVs are based on car or minivan platforms. What this translates to is lighter weight, lower step-in height, a more car-like ride and nimbler handling.
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OK, if we build the SUV on a car chassis, make it lighter, lower and more 'carlike', where is the SU in SUV?
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They are basically IMPRACTICAL minivans.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Think I will stick with my mini-van

<----Caravan Turbo