So break out the juice boxes and put on a Disney flick for the peanut gallery in the third row because itРІР‚в„ўs about time to have some big fun with the humble minivan. ThisР’В got us thinking: What kind of minivans would we drive if it was deemedР’В absolutely necessary?Р”Р„fter a few hours of putting our heads together, we came up with six options, all of which would be pretty badass to own even if they may not all be street legal. Hell, most guys would rather mow the lawn every day for hours on end than be seen driving the family van around town. There is also an issue with the fact that since the demise of the Chevy Astro there hasnРІР‚в„ўt been an all-wheel drive variant available outside of the top-end version of the Toyota Sienna, driving many toward SUV purchases. Custom Toyota SEMA Sienna | Source: ToyotaР”В«ut on the flipside, many still blameР’В the minivan for the downfallР’В of the station wagon, as the far more practical vehicle trumped the classic family-hauler on virtually every level save for aesthetics and handling.

The longevity of this platform has been rekindledР’В recently as minivans continue to be farР’В more firmly planted and less unwieldy than large SUVs, come with large sliding doors, and have rear seats that either fold into the floor or are removable all together.

They serve asР’В a fantastic vehicle option for anyone withР’В a large family, those who work for companies like Uber or Lyft, or those who requireР’В a low-slung transit vehicle for the elderly. ThereРІР‚в„ўs a deep-rooted love/hate relationship out there for minivans, even when versions like the Toyota Sienna we tested a few months backР’В are quite good. JDM Honda Odyssey | Source: Micah Wright/Autos Cheat Sheet

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