We have spent the last four years chauffeuring our grandkids around to hockey, lacrosse, soccer, ballet, jazz and other events without any problems through every kind of weather. We've had two big hockey bags in the back and the kids in all the seats. It has taken us twice to Arizona for the winter and has taken us into BC and through various parts of Alberta. We still like the minivan but its time for us to make the change - we need a car with easier access for my 6'4" senior husband.