Minivans are great, they are compact, economic and just about spacious for most of your needs. But, with a minivan there are times when you are left lacking, like when you decide to drive your family up the hills for a vacation. More and more moms are selecting SUVs for their versatility. SUVs have, in the recent times, become the mom’s best friend- safe and reliable, whether it is taking her family on a vacation or hauling her teens back from soccer practice. Also, modern SUVs are as easy and fun to drive around as most small cars.
While minivans might be great to drive around and park in the city, you feel short on power and control when you decide to go into the outdoors. SUVs wins hands down on the space department too- soccer kits, camping gear, barbecue kits, groceries or bicycle racks – there is always enough space for all your outdoor stuff and shopping in your SUV. Towing a boat or a trailer and carrying bikes for a ride up in the hills are all easy with an SUV. SUVs come with All Wheel Drive and Four Wheel Drive option which makes driving in almost any terrain and weather conditions possible, thus making them an obvious choice if it snows or rains much in your area.
If you are a small person, it is always better for your family’s safety that you a have higher seating position which enables you to see more of the road. With higher seating position and more visibility, SUVs score over minivans in this regard. Also, when it comes to safety and stability, the large size, weight and sturdiness of SUVs make them an ideal choice over minivans. SUVs these days come packed with far more safety features than most minivans. SUVs also have higher ground clearance making it easy to drive over bad roads without damaging the vehicle. Because they are larger and heavier, they are safer than most cars in case of a crash. For this reason, SUVs tend to have lower premiums than minivans when it comes to insurance. Another great reason to go for your dream SUV!
While most minivans look and feel boxy, you are never short on style when on an SUV! They give you a coolness quotient no minivan can give. Your kids would love you picking them up from school on your cool car. Also, most dads would die before being seen driving a minivan! Here is where the macho looks and size of an SUV comes to the rescue. SUVs are also often the first to incorporate advancements in technology and are therefore more feature packed in terms of safety and entertainment than your average minivan. The ride comfort of an SUV is often unmatched, making it ideal for long trips and the highways. Many models also load up on luxury features these days,
While minivans come with a one-size fits all approach, there more options to choose from in the SUV segment. SUVs come in hybrid and diesel, big and small – making it easier for you to choose in accordance with your needs. Thanks to advancements and refinements in technology, the SUVs of today are no longer just large gas guzzlers and are far more fuel efficient than their predecessors, many brands are present on this segment, whether Japanese family-oriented Honda SUVs, Toyota, Nissan, etc. or European ones like Audi, VW, Peugeot, etc.
SUVs are an ideal choice for a mom who drives in the outdoors as much as you drive in the city. If you don’t mind spending a little extra to buy and maintain an SUV, you are in for an experience that is far more powerful, comfortable, safe and fun than your old minivan!