The minivan didn't die. SUVs started turning into minivans. I mean, just look at them.

The minivan is alive and well in Utah.. its called the MAV.. Mormon Assault Vehicle

Toyota Sienna AWD anyone? Cmon. This minivan is more practical than most SUVs out there

When you take your whole family full of adults for a long road trip, minivan is the top choice.

The minivan is the only vehicle where an adult can ride comfortably in the 3rd row.

Irony is, majority of SUVs sold today aren't neither 'sport' or 'utility' any more than the minivan...

My dad still swears by his Minivan and we're not kids anymore. He loves removing the seats and hauling junk in it.

I love minivans. I don’t care how they look, they’re such practical cars. My husband used to hate them... Then we rented one once and now he wants his own.

Next on CNBC: The Rise and Fall of the Soccer Mom.

No matter how bad it fails i would gladly accept one for free

The most underrated feature of the minivan is how easy it is to get in and out. As in not stepping up or down very much.

I'm a millennial and no kids; I own a minivan... Odyssey. I love it! insurance is low. I turned it into my own campervan. #vanlife.

Why was I weirdly rooting for the Minivan like it was some underdog in a emotional sports movie.

If you care SO much about your image driving a Minivan the problem is DEFINITELY not the minivan.

I'm a single guy with no kids. I rode in the friend of mine's Minivan and I was shocked how practical it is for pretty much everything.

Pay one of the Kardashians to drive one and they’ll be selling out in no time.

This is the longest minivan ad I have ever watched.

minivans are awesome. They are very practical and very spacious. I love the sliding doors. I don't have to worry about my kid denting anyone's vehicle.

Those seats folding down allows me to move furniture, refrigerators, ikea wardrobes.... its such a lifesaver.

I remember growing up in the 90s my dad bought our family our first mini van, I believe it was a Nissan. As kids, we thought he was so cool and we couldn't wait for him to drop us off at school so the other kids could see our new car............ Good memories

I’m a dad who’s just about to have his fourth child. FML if they quit making minivans. I love my friggen minivan.

In China minivans are called "Buisness Cars" and they're popular with well... business people.

I once drove my mom's minivan and I was hooked. I don't have kids, but the ride is smooth the amount of space to haul things is really nice. If minivans were cheap, I would get one.

I want my 1997 Toyota Pevia back! Drove so smoothly and was a great on mileage! Sadly my husband was in an accident and it got totaled. I'm glad he's alive just mourning my vehicle.

Most practical vehicle on the market; comfortable on long trips, and the best transportation if you have elderly parents.

Minivans are great for road trips

I love my minivan because of it's comfort, room, practicality, and decent gas mileage.

Thankfully I don’t suffer from the illness of worrying what people think about me. So I buy what makes me happy. Life is good.

7:19 TRANSLATION: people's egos get in the way of making the practical choice.

5 years owning a minivan. Struggled making the purchase at first, but DAMN IT....this thing does it all! 1) 8 hour drive to the beach. Fully loaded with kids, dog, luggage and bikes with plenty of room left....no problem. 2) Moving a friend....washer, dryer and other boxes in one trip. Boom! 3) Run to Home Depot...10 sheets of plywood, couple of 2x4s and other hardware. Yeah...It's got you covered. 4) Towing a small utility trailer filled with yard debris (limbs, leaves and grass clippings). Just another day on the job. 5) Rolling up to the club with onlookers gazing with envy......never gonna happen. Then again, I don't club anymore. Comes down to insecurities in their own self image. Hell, I still fight with that minivan vibe. I've been looking at trucks to replace it. I gave up because the van does everything I need and more than the truck. I don't need towing capacity. I lose interior space and I can't just throw large items in the back with out tie downs on the short beds. Own it with confidence like these guys!! (ukposts.info/have/v-deo/fH98qYmIgICd0Js.html) Gangsta style. I HATE YOU MINIVAN!!!!!!!!! PS - I love you.

I fought tooth and nail against buying our mini van with my husband cause it signified death to my youth...now I love it. We have 3 kids so we need it.

I’m surprised millennials weren’t blamed on this

1980s: "I'm not going to buy a station wagon, that's what my parents drove. Uncool." 1990s: “I'm not going to get a minivan, that's what my parents drove. Uncool." 2020s: "I'm not going to get an SUV, that's what my parents drove. Uncool."

Just bought a mini van with sliding doors, best investment for 2019.

Minivans are very spacious and practical to many families. People should buy them based on value and utility, not on other people’s perceptions.

The only thing that scared me away from Honda Odyssey in 2019 was its price.

Built-in vacuum cleaner? THAT'S GENIUS.

Never make a decision based on what some else thinks. Those are wise people

I am a contractor and I drive a minivan. With rear and middle seats removed, I can put in an entire 4x8 sheet of drywall or plywood and they are completely protected from the elements and so are my tools. Being uncool makes them extremely cheap compared to trucks or SUVs and especially compared to professional cargo vans. This helps me keep my costs down and stay competitive.

I just bought a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica in May and it is one of the most comfortable and practical vehicles I've ever been in. I absolutely love it, I don't even care what people think about it. Although, Fuel economy isn't really there, I get 19-21mpg on average. Its touted as the "King of the minivans" and I can totally see why.

I’m ready for the “Millennials killed the mini-van” comments

People don't want minivans because they don't want to be seen as Karen's.

Years ago I bought an SUV and have been kicking myself ever sense that I didn't get a minivan instead. The space (and space you can put between kids) along with a door that slides is a beautiful thing.

I love the sliding doors. It is impossible to have kids accidentally hit the car beside you with a sliding door plus the space the sliding door gives you makes it easier to load and unload items like a large dog crate that can't fit through a regular car door.

I own one and I love it. For moving 7 people in comfort, plus all their gear, you can't beat it. All 3 rows have reclining leather seats. Tri-zone automatic climate control. Need to move a bunch of stuff, both middle and 3rd row seats fold into the floor and you have a space 4 ft wide and 8 ft long in back of the front seats to carry pretty much anything you can think of. If you're into SUVs or cross overs, fill your boots, but for comfort, tech, and sheer versatility, you can't beat a mini-van. And, if people judge you because you drive one, that's their problem, not yours.

I love minivans , they’re the most comfortable & coolest car for travel

7:01 That moment you just remembered you are supposed to pick your kid up from soccer practice, and you're already running 10 min late.

My parent's both drive a mini van and I thought it was kinda lame. They said one day to me that you should consider getting one lol I just laughed and said yeah right. So one day I got a ride from my mother due to my car temporary in the mechanic shop and whoa & behold it drove so smooth, plenty of space, comfortable, super practical, did I mention plenty of room. I was completely caught off guard & just from one ride it had changed the way I formerly precived a mini van. I don't own one yet however I definitely could see one in the future. Soo practical.. not great in the outer appearance but once inside it's a whole new world

I drove a durango. I used to be that mom that said "I don't want to be called a soccer mom with a van." Well, after test driving a minivan I fell in love! I love my minivan. So spacious. Sliding doors are easy access. Good with roadtrips. Happy minivan owner🥰

Just last week my car was in the shop and due to a shortage of rent cars, I had to rent a minivan. I loved it. But i hated that I loved it 😂 everyone who rode in it loved it too!

Here in Canada The 2021 toyota Sienna has a huge waiting list…the waiting time is usually 4-6 month.

A SUV is basically a minivan for the weak-minded and fragile.

I love my wife's minivan! People are so concerned about their looks. You are married with kids...the cool points are out the window

Don't you love how people are ashamed of being a family now? You have kids get over it.

I couldnt wait to get our minivan! Most of our young family friends all got one too and we love it! So much better with great space, storage and comfort! Also many look great, we love the look of ours.

I hope the minivan never goes away. I love them for my family.

I have a mini van. I'm not trying to impress anybody with a "cross over".

I love mini vans! If I had extra money for a second vehicle I would definitely get one. Makes grocery shopping or moving furniture way easier

Meanwhile in Japan you'd still see minivans literally everywhere, and they come in all sizes too.

Rented a Pacifica when my car was totalled. It surprised me with how much power and technology it had... it was nice.

This won't change my mind, proud owner of a minivan - it's still a lifestyle van for family trips, weekend activities and business jet during the week. Kia Grand Sedona.

I wear orthotics in my shoes, I drive a minivan. No shame. I go on road trips, sleep in my car (van build out with rear seats removed), go hiking and see the country. Insurance low and no theft so far. Great car for me!

If he owns a minivan! He’s a 💯% a KEEPER!!!

Wouldn’t buy one but would gladly rent one for road trips.

I own a Minivan and I love that thing it is honestly one of the most practical vehicles you can get

Four years ago I traded in my grand caravan for a small suv. I still miss the grand caravan. I’m a single person but I loved the spaciousness and the sliding doors.

Consumers who buy SUVs are actually Minivan fanatics. They just don't realize it or perhaps they don't wanna face the reality of it.

Just bought a new Odyssey. Got 4 kids. Absolutely love it!

I’ve been driving a town and country since 2015 and I love it.

I would love to have a minivan as a high schooler

I remember we had a GMC conversion Van in the 90s, it was awesome!! So comfortable and spacey, especially during those long vacation trips. I remember the back seat folded down into a bed

I love having a mini van, they are great when it comes to storage and are very comfortable to drive.

3 row crossovers are basically minivans anyway, just without the more useful 3rd row space and sliding doors,

I think a lot of it has to do with people being like “oh that’s what my parents had. I don’t want that, that’s boring”. I had 2014 Grand caravan for 6 1/2 years, honestly I loved it. But my wife hated it because she didn’t want something like her parents had. I think we had it for about 3 or 4 months before she finally gave up and drove it. We have a 2020 Ford Expedition max now, granted I like the Expedition better but the mini van was way more practical and easier to live with on a daily basis with 4 children.

My minivan camper is economical and practical. I've owned 3 since 1993. They evolved from kid haulers to utility vehicles to little RV's. I will always have one.

My boss traded his Sequoia in for a Sienna. He said it was the smartest thing he ever did.

I love my minivan. I would still drive one even if I was single.

Two things I love about my Dodge Journey is how it reminded me of my old Grand Caravan, and of course the AWD.

The 1984 Plymouth Voyager is an absolute beauty.

I am a 50 year old single man and I drive a minivan because it fits my lifestyle. Its also affordable. I dont care about image. No one else pays my bills.

Box-on-wheels ridesharing?? You mean taking the bus?

I loved the sliding doors on my Mazda 5, the kids were not able to door ding other cars. The wide door was also great for my elderly parents to be able to in and out of the vehicle easier.

Honestly, the Pacifica van looks much better than many crossovers.

I still see plenty of soccer mom's riding around in vans with a single kid in the back. They'll never go away

Toyota Sienna: * Am I a joke to you? *

Just rented out the Chrysler Pacifica 2021 to drive from NC to NY with a newborn and a toddler. This car is a beast! Very beautiful and have EVERYTHING you could ever want in a car. There is no way we could make this trip without this car. It literally made the trip way smoother than you can imagine. I plan to buy a minivan and I do not care about the look as long as my family and I feel comfortable. I count the days until I can afford to buy it! :D

I want my minivan back the suv doesn't have enough cargo room

I would get a mini van if it got better mpg. Seems like a great car to sleep in during road trips or camping.

The fall of the minivan is because people are not starting families as much anymore

Miss my Ford Windstar. It was much more roomy for long trips and great when I needed to give rides to a lot of people. I've had to turn away a couple that needed a ride to church because my suv didn't have enough room for everyone.

Yayyyyy you mentioned the Odyssey!!! I have a 2010 it drives like a truck and it doubles as a shelter it's great.

I’m so looking forward to the end of the SUV-era...

Lol John Davis from Motorweek still looks and sounds the same like how he did back in the 80's

Minivan (sometimes called simply as van) is a car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows. The equivalent classification in Europe is MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). In Southeast Asia, the equivalent classification is Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV). Compared with a full-size van, most minivans are based on a passenger car platform and have a lower body. Early models such as the Ford Aerostar and Chevrolet Astro utilized a compact pickup truck platform. Minivans often have a 'one-box' or 'two-box' body configuration, a higher roof, a flat floor, sliding doors for rear passengers, and high H-point seating. The largest size of minivans is also referred to as 'Large MPV' and became popular following the introduction of the 1984 Dodge Caravan and Renault Espace. Typically, these have platforms derived from D-segment passenger cars or compact pickups. Since the 1990s, the smaller compact MPV and mini MPV sizes of minivans have also become popular. Though predecessors to the minivan date back to the 1930s, the contemporary minivan body style was developed concurrently by several companies in the early 1980s, most notably by Chrysler (producer of the Chrysler minivans) and Renault (the Renault Espace), both first sold for model year 1984. Minivans cut into and eventually overshadowed the traditional market of the station wagon, and grew in global popularity and diversity throughout the 1990s. Since the 2000s, their reception has varied in different parts of the world: in North America, for example, they have been largely eclipsed by crossovers and SUVs, while in Asia they are commonly marketed as luxury vehicles.

We bought a 2019 dodge grand caravan and we LOVE it!!!

I'm 31yrs old and my dream car is the Chrysler Pacifica hybrid limited. I consider it a luxury covered pick up truck....

I love my grand caravan. Practical, spacious. I love the sliding doors. Specially when all parking lots make their stalls so small.

Ive had a great history with the minivans that my family rented before. Good seating.. there was a tv and felt so comfortable

I’ve been driving mini vans for 20 + years. Transporting kayaks, camping , going to concerts, not having to take 2 cars. You can’t beat it. Stow n go seats forever,baby!

"...saved Chrysler from total ruin." Seems to be a recurring theme.