The things that Americans now want from an SUV—fuel efficiency, better handling, better driving—can only be had by shrinking the body. Reworking the suspension. Increasing the amount of glass. As a result, SUVs look a lot more like station wagons than they did five years ago, or even 10 years ago.
Which SUV is most like a minivan?
- Minivan Alternatives aka 3rd Row SUVs.
- Honda Pilot.
- Toyota Highlander.
- Volvo XC 90.
- Volkswagen Atlas: Best Minivan Alternative if you need a lot of space.
- Kia Sorento.
- Subaru Ascent.
- Mazda CX-9.
Why do all new SUVs look the same?
Similar Design, Similar Aesthetics First, you need a little higher ride height. Then you need a long roof due to the SUV-like cargo area. Then you put the engine out front. This gives most vehicles essentially the same overall shape, but that's hard to change without dramatically altering the crossover package.
The Tahoe is also much bulkier and heavier than a minivan, so it naturally weighs more and consumes more gas. The cost of ownership of a Chevy Tahoe, beginning at $39,830, is significantly higher than a comparable minivan like the Dodge Caravan.8 jul 2016
What SUV is closest to a minivan?
- Mazda CX-9.
- Ford Expedition.
- Honda Pilot.
- Kia Sorento.
- Toyota Highlander.
- Chevrolet Tahoe.
- Hyundai Santa Fe.
- Chevrolet Traverse.
Why do SUVs look like minivans now?
Modern SUVs look more like minivans because the shape and style of the vehicle turned more into a family-friendly option that was more fuel-efficient and wasn't quite as bulky but still kept the room for passengers and storage. Today, SUVs serve many of the same purposes as a minivan.
What is the closest SUV to a minivan?
- Honda Pilot.
- Kia Sorento.
- Toyota Highlander.
- Chevrolet Tahoe.
- Hyundai Santa Fe.
- Chevrolet Traverse.
- Dodge Durango.
- Volkswagen Atlas.