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The mini van is a compact car-based vehicle. The word aids in differentiating these family-oriented vans from the current full-size 12- and 15-passenger models. Its interior includes three rows of chairs that may accommodate 8 to 9 passengers, including the driver. A mini van for work has easy-to-use sliding or hinged back doors and a body that sits lower to the ground than the SUV or truck. It also has a taller roof than in a saloon car, but it is not tall enough for standing passengers.

Reasons for purchasing a mini van

A minivan can have an altered seating configuration based on the driver's preferences. The folding, split seats make it more room-efficient than the SUV. The mini van cargo area is spacious for storing supplies and other equipment. Compared to a conventional, truck-based SUV, minivans are superior at handling curves and rapid bends. With the touch of a key fob, some models enable automatic door opening for passengers. Kick-to-open doors and tailgates are options on select minivan models. A sliding door offers plenty of space for entrances, egresses, and accessibility.

Features to look out for when considering a mini van

The seats in mini vans with captain's chairs will be more comfortable than those on a bench. These facilitate child separation and facilitate access to the third row. Also, having the second and third rows of seat power-fold is another useful cargo-carrying feature for a mini van car. It is simpler to load large goods when the seats fold flat with the cargo floor. There is often a lot of storage space and enough seating capacity behind the third row. Automakers usually fold, store, and reconfigure seats without power seats with pull straps and handles. A rear-seat reminder system on several cool mini vans is pretty handy, which prompts the driver to look in the rear rows. A power rear liftgate may open on its own as the driver stands behind the van holding the key. SUVs usually have diesel engines, but minivans can have gasoline or diesel. AWD systems are inside mini vans, which are great for drivers who need an extra boost uphill.