Minivan vs SUV: Which Is the Right Pick for You?

As your local Chrysler Pacifica dealer, we’re standing by to help you find your next automobile. Are you looking for your next family vehicle? Do you need an automobile to transport people or gear because you’re an Uber driver or you work for a platform like Amazon Prime Now?

In either case, you’ll find two body styles that will suit your needs perfectly in our inventory, minivans and SUVs.

Safety

Whereas minivans are often more nimble than large, three-row SUVs, the latter type of vehicle is typically considered safer. That’s because SUVs usually have a higher ride height compared to minivans.

While that may be true, the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica is widely viewed as one of the safest automobiles in its class. The Chrysler Pacifica earned the coveted rating of Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is the best rating a vehicle can get.

Entry and Egress

If you contact our San Diego, CA Chrysler dealership, we’ll tell you that minivans are normally easier to get into and out of compared to SUVs.

In general, minivans sit closer to the ground, so you won’t have to strain your knees to step into them. Minivans also have sliding side doors while SUVs have doors that swing open and closed.

Seating

When you compare the Chrysler Pacifica to the latest Jeep® SUVs like the Jeep Wrangler or the Jeep Compass, it won’t be a fair comparison because the minivan is roomier than both. The same goes if you compare the Chrysler Pacifica to the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

A fairer comparison would be to pit the Chrysler Pacifica against the Wagoneer or Grand Wagoneer. All three of those vehicles have copious amounts of space for both passengers and gear or groceries.

They all have flexible interiors too, which is great for times when you have to prioritize transporting people over gear or vice versa.

Exterior Styling

Drivers who visit Kearny Mesa Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM sometimes tell us they can’t bear the thought of getting a minivan because of the way they look.

While minivans used to have a stigma due to their looks, today’s minivans are styled just as stunningly as modern SUVs. With that in mind, don’t let preconceived notions stop you from considering a great-looking minivan like the Chrysler Pacifica.

Whether you want a minivan or equally versatile SUV, we invite you to look over our Dodge lease deals and Chrysler financing offers now.