Sentences with phrase «drive than a minivan»

It should be a lot nicer to drive than a minivan, too.

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A day before the North American International Auto Show kicked off in Detroit, Krafcik provided more than just a first look at its self - driving Chrysler Pacifica minivan.

We were going to be driving in our minivan for more than 18 hours, across six states.

Free 2 day shipping with prime, bulk is cheaper than a lot of stores like whole food, and I avoid driving an hour each way to a store that might have what I need, not to mention toting 3 kids on that hour long drive & the gas used by my minivan.

A minivan would, too, but quite a few things set the Flex apart from a minivan, such as third - row seating that's slightly more comfortable for adults than some minivans, the fact that it doesn't look like a minivan (which isn't really a factor for me but is for some people), and available all - wheel drive, which allows for the Flex's biggest advantage to my family: its impressive 4500 - pound towing capacity.

Overall, though, the Flex is a highly desirable vehicle for someone like myself who needs a minivan but would like to tow something more substantial than those venerable front - wheel - drive all - purpose vehicles can do.

Geared toward light vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, minivans, and other vehicles rated at not more than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight), the guidelines proposed today are the first in a series of guidance documents NHTSA plans to issue to address sources of distraction that require use of the hands and / or diversion of the eyes from the primary task of driving.

With a reassuring chassis, steering quicker and more engaging than ordinary, and dedicated summer tires, it probably handled better than any minivan we've ever driven while offering comfortable seating for six and room for our luggage.

The Town & Country is nicely styled and nicely built, and nice to drive, which is a great deal more than can be said for the majority of minivans.

DaimlerChrysler also has the biggest range of minivans, from the short - wheelbase Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan, with sticker prices starting at $ 17,905, to the longer and more luxurious Chrysler Town & Country Limited with all - wheel drive, which retails for more than $ 36,000.

28/20 Highway / City MPGAwards: * ALG Residual Value Awards * 2016 KBB.com Brand Image Awards >> 253 -620-7818Reviews: * Punchy and efficient turbocharged engine; two available body lengths; customizable cargo area; less expensive and more involving to drive than regular minivans.

However, with available all - wheel - drive and better ground clearance than most minivans, the Enclave is surprisingly practical.This model sets itself apart with available all - wheel drive, luxurious interior appointments, quiet ride, sculpted styling, and Three row seating

Other than that, the self - driving autonomous Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan did the work.

The hybrid version has about one inch less ground clearance than the standard all - wheel drive Highlander SUV, making entry and exit more like a minivan.

A Dodge Grand Caravan ES minivan with all - wheel drive costs $ 32,890, more than $ 3,000 above what it would cost without the feature.

It's not as much of a style statement as the two - door 500, but it's a lot more practical — and I imagine it'll be a lot more fun to own and drive in the long haul than a three - row minivan that almost never gets filled up with cargo or passengers.

It doesn't come with a lot of bragging rights (I'm a 42 - year old family man, though... In my twenties I probably would have been a LOT more proud of it) but my wife really likes having a fun - to - drive car back in the family for her (she doesn't drive stick and our other car is a minivan) and the best compliment I can give this Civic is that given its relative comfort (as long as my youngest can still fit behind me) and WAY better gas mileage than the minivan, it has become the weekend family commuter car, so long as we're not going to Costco or Home Depot.

The newest box on wheels from Japan might be just right for people who are hard to please - who need more room than is offered in an intermediate - sized station wagon but don't like the driving characteristics of a minivan.

We didn't expect Dodge / Fiat would be on our short list, but it drove much better than a Toyota LE, the 2011 update almost remakes the car (we drove a 2010 rental, and wouldn't have bought that), and we could get a Crew GC equipped exactly as we wanted for $ 3 - 9K less than less well - equipped competitors during the May minivan sale.

The self - driving Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans are equipped with Waymo's hardware suite and are also running Waymo's self - driving software, which has been honed with more than 4 million miles of on - road testing, and billions of miles in simulation.

While many families with more than four or five members may believe they have to drive around in a bulky minivan in order to gain the benefits of a third row seat, but this is far from the case.

However, with available all - wheel - drive and better ground clearance than most minivans, the Enclave is surprisingly practical.This model sets itself apart with standard safety features, 3 - row seating, spacious, luxurious interior, Available all - wheel drive, and quiet ride

It's more like an oversized car — or a tall wagon — than a minivan or crossover, and it retains a bit of that high - up driving position that consumers seem to crave.

My wife is much happier driving the Jeep than the Kia minivan.

Although they were nearly eclipsed in America by minivans and SUVs, station wagons remain an alternative in family hauling for those who prefer to drive cars rather than trucks.

As a result, the Sienna is both more powerful and more fuel - efficient than the V6 - equipped model from last year, and yes, it's still the only minivan to offer all - wheel drive.

Ford's rated 28 mpg highway must be on level ground at 55 mph with only a driver, though — I wasn't lead - footing the TC at all, yet my freeway driving struggled to top 24 mpg... not bad, but only marginally better than what I'd have gotten from a full - size minivan (oxymoronic, perhaps) with far more space.

Although the 248 hp 3.5 - liter V6 engine is less powerful than what rivals offer, the Odyssey is fun to drive for a minivan, with an agile chassis that doesn't affect comfort, though.

It's slightly less crazy than the Hellcat, still has loads of power and style, and gives you a chance to drive a family sedan that will make all those minivan drivers weep over their multiple cupholders.

We're more than excited to have these minivans in stock, and we invite you and your family to test drive of the one of your choice!

If you're buying a turbo, high - tech, red sports car with a spoiler, and you're a 17 year old boy, your insurance rates are going to be a lot higher than if you're a middle aged woman with a good driving record purchasing a minivan.

For example, an individual who is ensuring a family sedan or minivan is less likely to drive with risky behaviors than someone who is registering a sports car.

Driving a minivan will typically cost you anywhere from 12 % to 20 % less than driving an SUV — at least from an insurance stanDriving a minivan will typically cost you anywhere from 12 % to 20 % less than driving an SUV — at least from an insurance standriving an SUV — at least from an insurance standpoint.

If you drive a flashy convertible, you're statistically more likely to have an accident than if you've got a mundane minivan.

Family - size crossovers and minivans in particular are more often driven by women than men and both generally have better safety ratings than muscle cars.

If you are driving a sedan, coupe, two door car, smaller vehicle, convertible or foreign import, then you can expect higher rates than if you are insuring an SUV, wagon, minivan or truck simply because the smaller cars are usually not as stable on the roads and tend to crumble under pressure in the event of a serious accident.