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We are in FL so we had no need for AWD.

However, we liked that the Odyssey offered the 3 in the middle row and you can expand the seats (push them about an inch apart) to get you some more space for car seats. Or you can remove the middle seat and make it like two captains chairs for when the kids are older.

Ive got a 4 year old an 1 year old and a baby on the way. We are excited about being able to put three across in the middle because even at age 5, I dont trust that my oldest will be ready to climb in and buckle herself up properly in the back seat.

Even with the third row up, there is still plenty of room in the back for a stroller and luggage because you get the deep space of the cargo well.

We just traded in our Kia for a 2015 Dodge Caravan. It doesn't have quite as many perks as our old car but just the fact that van's doors open with a push of a button is super helpful. We are in Minnesota with terrible winters and we didn't even splurge on the Sienna for the AWD. Sure, it'd be nice but hubby always points out that doesn't mean you'll never skid or have trouble on ice.

We have one 19 month old and I'm due with #2 in less than two weeks. We'll use the two captain seats for the car seats until DS1 is older and can sit in the back. The third row middle seat looks crazy small to me, like I can't picture three adults back there but everyone assures me it's bigger than I think and that all vans are about the same. I was just looking forward to being able to take other adults as well as our family. I also can't wrap my head around how people will be able to get to the back row once both boys are in those huge convertible seats!

Good luck!