Sentences with phrase «vehicle as a minivan»

The company does not intend to market passenger versions of the Metris commercial vehicle as minivans — it doesn't offer the usual types of family friendly features such as rear seat entertainment systems — but it's not such a stretch of the imagination to look at one of these and imagine doing the school run in it.

Not exact matches

Waymo is adding 100 of these self - driving minivans to its fleet, as part of a collaboration announced in May with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles — the first time the tech company has worked directly with an automaker to create its autonomous vehicles.

If you can manage to hail down a minivan or sedan type taxi you will have a much easier time, as these vehicles are easy to install a car seat in and have much more room than a smaller, traditional taxi.

With the GL350's turbocharged diesel V - 6 engine, the EPA says the GL will eke out 21 mpg on the freeway, which is perhaps one way to justify the use of such a massive and heavy vehicle as a people carrier, when for most owners a minivan, perhaps even Mercedes - Benz's own R - class, would suffice.

As Rusty suggests, I'd seriously consider a vehicle like this in favor of another minivan if my kids were older, and I didn't need to worry about ferrying any extra passengers along with them.

When it first unveiled the all - but - ready - for - production Pacifica to the media at last year's Detroit auto show, Chrysler boasted that, true to a legacy of advanced engineering and advanced marketing smarts, it was set once again to create a new vehicle segment — «sports tourers» — much as it had with its landmark minivans of 1984.

They promise to use the Fit EV as a commuter car, reserving their Odyssey minivan as their backup vehicle.

That's why cars that made the list tended to be common family vehicles like SUVs, minivans and sedans as opposed to pickup trucks, which are often used intensely for work over shorter periods of time, or rental - fleet / lease stalwarts that typically change hands many times.

Despite what their names suggest, many sport utility vehicles aren't as accomplished as minivans when it comes to everyday utility — like comfortably shuttling a bunch of family members around town or moving a big piece of furniture.

As for the sliding door track at the rear of the vehicle: minivan designers have gone to great lengths for years to try and disguise this, as it's unattractive yet of course essential for the door function; but here it seems to have been made extra prominenAs for the sliding door track at the rear of the vehicle: minivan designers have gone to great lengths for years to try and disguise this, as it's unattractive yet of course essential for the door function; but here it seems to have been made extra prominenas it's unattractive yet of course essential for the door function; but here it seems to have been made extra prominent.

The odd kickdown on the side glass is jarring — the mismatched lines almost make it look as if a separate vehicle were welded onto the rear third of the minivan.

When the current model launched in 2003 as an» 04, the boldly styled vehicle demonstrated desperation on the part of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. designers to craft a family hauler that broke the mold for minivans, injecting passion and style into an otherwise drab segment.

After only a short time on the highway, I begin to remember why summer road trips in Michigan can be a slow and tedious undertaking: the road is crammed with a hodgepodge of motorhomes and overstuffed cars, as well as pickups, minivans, and SUVs towing campers, boats, jet - skis, and / or other recreational vehicles heading to the northern and western parts of the state.

Back in 1986, a first - generation Dodge Caravan served ably as one of our first Four Seasons vehicles, and for about ten years thereafter, Chrysler's minivan was one of our perennial favorites.

An entire subset of car buyers with children wants a vehicle with seven seats, but would as soon pile their children into a minivan as the bed of a pickup truck.

Of minivans, Hedrick says there are buyers, largely Baby Boomers, who prefer the vehicle type and its unique features, such as sliding rear doors, to what CUVs offer.

We carry an incredible inventory of dependable used and certified pre-owned Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles, as well as cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs and minivans from other manufacturers.

With everything from the new Chrysler Pacifica minivan for sale or lease to the new Dodge Charger Hellcat for sale as well as many others, you are sure to find the vehicle that fulfills all of your needs and wants for a low and affordable price.

The vehicle was one of only two minivans to be named a 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick, when equipped with the proper frontal crash prevention technology, and it achieves some of the most impressive fuel efficiency numbers of any minivan as well.

«As we mark the 30th anniversary of the minivan, the vehicle that makes the rigors of family life easier, Chrysler brand will give one hardworking and deserving person the day off with the luxury and comfort of a Town & Country and personal chauffeur to run errands, take the kids to soccer practice, or even get pampered for a day at the spa.»

Minivans haven't often been thought of as efficient vehicles.

Minivans are fine enough, but the hunt for the ideal family vehicle that offers as much...

Other Institute research found that parents are more likely to use the top tether if the tether anchor in the vehicle is easy to find, such as on the rear shelf of passenger cars or the middle of the seatback in SUVs and minivans, and if there is no other hardware that could be confused with a tether anchor.

Needing a vehicle that carried more than 5 adults comfortably, I started my search focused on third - row comfort, as differences in comfort for first - and second - row passengers in current minivans are minimal.

Among the eight current minivan designs the Institute has rated, the Sedona is the only one that earns good ratings in all three Institute tests (this vehicle also will be sold as the 2007 Hyundai Entourage later this spring).

The MGA Research Corp., a New York company that crash tests vehicles and evaluates the results, has named the integrated child safety seat available in Chrysler's minivans as «Safety Highlight of 1991.»

As one of, if not the most affordable minivans of 2018, you can add features and options you need, without breaking the bank, and the dependability associated with the Dodge name is sure to help you rest easy about your next family vehicle purchase.

Honda displayed a six - cylinder hybrid - powered minivan at the recent Tokyo Motor Show as a concept vehicle.

DETROIT — With sluggish sales of minivans and Jeep Grand Cherokees — and no new high - volume vehicles due until 2004 — the Chrysler group's recovery plan is in danger as the U.S. market plunges.

It is the norm for car enthusiasts and journalist to frown upon the minivan as it was considered the vehicle of choice for the suburban soccer mom.

After a year of seat time in a 2011 Honda Odyssey minivan, we can't honestly declare it our favorite vehicle, but we can truthfully say it is our top choice as the perfect do - everything vehicle.

Several other new vehicles are making their debuts here, including Chrysler's newly redesigned trio of minivans, the Land Rover Range Rover, and a slew of new concept cars such as Oldsmobile's sporty Antares and Buick's XP2000.

The handsomely sculpted door panels add to the vehicle's carlike ambience, as does the fact that the rear door windows go up and down, instead of flipping out like the back ones on regular minivans.

Whether you are in the market to buy a compact car, a convertible, a crossover, or other special vehicle from our lot of second hand cars, or if you are interested in a Chrysler 200, 300, or Town & Country minivan, we have all of our car prices clearly marked on our website as well as all of the features and trim details.

Foreign makers have many new cars on display, such as Toyota's new sport - utility vehicle, the Rave - 4, and the Honda Odyssey minivan and the BMW 7 series, already on sale.

I'll be honest: I was supposed to drive a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid during my trip to California to work at the 2017 Arse Freeze - a-Palooza 24 Hours of Lemons race at Sonoma Raceway, because I learned that racers are always shopping for minivans (as part of an effort to accomplish all street - car needs with as few vehicles as possible, leaving more room and money for race cars) when I took a Sienna to the B.F.E. GP race over the summer.

As the first electrified vehicle in the minivan segment, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has an innovative, advanced hybrid powertrain and achieves 84 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) in electric - only mode and 33 miles of all - electric range

As the excitement division of GM, Pontiac will market a vehicle GM hopes will bridge the minivan and the sport / utility worlds: the 1997 Trans Sport Montana.

In only its second year, the separate Utility vehicle of the Year award acknowledges the growing presence of light - utility vehicles such as crossovers, SUVs and minivans in the North American market.

In addition, two minivans were subjected to coastdowns to examine the similarity in derived coefficients for two duplicate vehicles of the same model.The FE penalty associated with the rooftop cargo box mounted on the compact sedan was as high as 25 - 27 % at higher speeds, where the aerodynamic drag is most pronounced.

It is, the biggest minivan, begging the question as to when we are going to stop calling a vehicle that is just an inch shorter than a Ford Expedition SUV «mini.»

The Caravan and its sister vehicles are treated and sold as separate vehicles, however, it is expected that the three will be combined in the near future and sold under a single nameplate; that is how similar these minivans compare.

As Nissan enters the minivan market, total sales have sagged slightly from the peak in 2000, when 1.37 million vehicles sold.

In a second category, he included vehicles such as Chrysler's three minivans: the Dodge Caravan, the Chrysler Voyager and the Chrysler Town & Country.

These three vehicles offer versatility that make it possible for them to be categorized as SUVs, crossovers, minivans or even a station wagon (if we want to bring back retro - terminology.)

Kia gave its Sedona minivan a major update for its third generation, releasing it as a 2015 model year vehicle.

The 2016 Dodge Journey is a vehicle that is difficult to classify, as it offers seven - passenger seating like a minivan but also comes with the option of all - wheel drive as well as more crossover - like styling.

Strange as it may seem, the minivan is considered a family vehicle and a logical alternative to the station wagon, more than 100,000 of those who bought Chrysler minivans each year don't have kids, said Bostwick.

Minivans enjoy a reputation as the vehicle of choice for mothers to bring their future soccer stars to practices, and for beleaguered fathers plagued by endless questions and sibling infighting to question their life choices; in essence, the modern family car.

Mazda introduced its MPV family vehicle in 1988 in a bid to have it taken seriously as a minivan.