When you have a large family, you need a large vehicle. So the question that a lot of parents have to ask when they outgrow their sedan or crossover is, "do I need to buy a minivan or should I buy a large SUV?" Our Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership in Morris, IL has several large SUVs and minivans for growing families to choose between, so make sure to stop in any time during regular business hours to climb inside and take one for a test drive.

Minivans vs. SUVs: Safety 

In terms of crash safety, SUVs and minivans come out about evenly. Worth noting is that most SUVs are available with all-wheel drive, which stabilizes the vehicle on wet or icy roads. Keep in mind, however, that SUVs are also more prone to rollovers than minivans.

Minivans vs. SUVs: Design and Convenience

Minivans are more child-friendly in design than SUVs. The low ride height makes it easier for small children to enter and exit by themselves, and the power sliding doors are also easier and safer for small children open by themselves, especially in tight parking spaces. The third row is easily accessible, and generally larger and more comfortable for adults or older children as well. However, minivans tend to be less stylish than SUVs.  

Parents will prefer the tall ride height of SUVs, which provides a better view of the road. SUVs are also much sportier, not only in looks, but in capability. If your family takes a lot of camping trips or other vacations, an SUV can take you a lot more places than a minivan.

Minivans vs. SUVs: Cargo Space 

If you want the most cargo space possible, there is no question at all: you need a minivan. Even the largest of SUVs can't compete with a minivan, especially once you fold the seats down.

Minivans vs. SUVs: Performance 

In general, minivans will see better fuel economy while SUVs will have greater towing capacity. However, minivans achieve decent fuel economy and tow ratings mostly across the board, while SUVs vary wildly between models and brands. Smaller, more car-like SUVs have better fuel economy and smaller tow ratings. Larger, more truck-like SUVs have less-efficient powertrains, but vastly superior tow ratings.

Finance or Lease a Minivan or SUV

We hope you have a better idea now whether an SUV or a minivan is the right choice for your family. You can also contact our team with your requirements so we can offer a recommendation. 

If you are interested in knowing whether an SUV or minivan fits better into your budget, check out our current finance and lease specials for this month's limited time offers, or call (877) 727-7650 to be connected with a finance expert at our Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram dealership in Morris, IL.