{"id":584,"date":"2018-01-09T22:53:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T22:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=584"},"modified":"2018-01-09T22:53:59","modified_gmt":"2018-01-09T22:53:59","slug":"are-minivans-or-crossovers-better-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/are-minivans-or-crossovers-better-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Are minivans or crossovers better for families?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to getting yourself and your family where you need to go, it\u2019s important to find the right vehicle. While a compact or midsize sedan<\/a>, or a smaller crossover or SUV<\/a> might be just fine if you have a smaller family, more than two or three kids will require a larger vehicle. That is where minivans and three-row crossovers come into play. But are minivans or crossovers better for families? Explore some of the factors below.<\/p>\n

Read More: Best Cars and crossovers for your daily commute<\/a><\/span> <\/p>\n

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Seating and Accessibility<\/h3>\n

Minivans and three-row crossovers offer more seating than most vehicles. Both of these body styles usually offer seven- or eight-passenger seating, but there are some crossovers that have nine-passenger seating thanks to three bench seats. Minivans are more accessible for children because they have a lower ride height and convenient sliding doors. Three-row crossovers can often be harder to get into, but the do offer the advantages of a tall ride height.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Towing and All-Wheel Drive<\/h3>\n

Usually a three-row crossover will offer more towing and hauling potential than a minivan. Most minivans will also be available with only a single engine option. Currently, only the Toyota Sienna is available with all-wheel drive<\/a>. So, families with off-roading needs, or major towing and hauling demands, will definitely want to opt for a three-row crossover.<\/div>\n

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Family-Friendly Features<\/h3>\n

Because they are designed for families, both minivans and three-row crossovers often are available with features that will make kids and parents happy. Minivans are often available with a third-row entertainment system and seats that can easily fold into the floor, or slide to allow passengers easy access to the third row. Convenient car seat connectors<\/a> are also slightly more common on minivans, though they are available on select crossover SUVs as well.<\/div>\n

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If you are looking for a minivan or crossover with accessible auto financing in the Austin TX area, check out the low and no credit financing<\/a> available from Third Coast Auto Group. We have many crossover SUVs and minivans in our inventory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When it comes to getting yourself and your family where you need to go, it\u2019s important to find the right vehicle. While a compact or midsize sedan, or a smaller crossover or SUV might be just fine if you have a smaller family, more than two or three kids will require a larger vehicle. That […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":587,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2,6,12,8,5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n