CHEVY TRAVERSE

CHEVY TRAVERSE Other Chevrolet models have hauled the family to grandma’s easily, but the eight-year old Chevy Traverse is a winner as a replacement for the minivan because the cool, manly looks trump the boxy appearance of many of Chevy’s vehicles. It seats eight and there’s room for cargo to boot, all in a nimble crossover. This car inspires more than just mini-van lovers. It’s a popular every-person vehicle, and...

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NISSAN CUBE

NISSAN CUBE The Cube is the car no man admits they like. How could such a car replace the minivan? The value is in the fact that kids think it’s a toy. They enjoy riding in it. It seats five and still has cargo space in back. The headroom and leg room surprises and impresses most manly men. The Cube is for real because of its spacious interior and reasonable cost to run. It gets 25 mpg city 30 mpg highway, a number...

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VW TOUAREG

VW TOUAREG The VW Touareg looks both big enough and nimble enough to replace the minivan. The sticker price may shock rich entrepreneurs, and the mileage figures may be a little shady, but who cares? Look at the sunroof! It’s so big, it’s like they designed the Touareg to tour Jurassic World. Where are the kids? Let’s go! Despite all the luxury items in the new Touareg, it’s hard to miss the manly fun in this crossover....

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GMC YUKON

GMC YUKON It’s weird, but some pretty butch females gravitate to this monster. That’s as close as the GMC Yukon will ever get to being unmanly. If automotive dictionaries had an entry for “manly,” this is truck that would be pictured. The massive V-8 engine produces amazing horse power and torque. It will not only carry a load of kids but will take off pretty fast on the other side of the school zone. This truck...

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JEEP PATRIOT

JEEP PATRIOT At the risk of retracing the minivan inspiration back to the beaches at Normandy, let’s visit some Jeeps. After all, they dubbed one the “wagoneer” decades back. Jeep’s long tradition of family transportation is well documented, but if you want ballsy traction, ground clearance, vigorous maneuverability and stream fording abilities, the Jeep Patriot will bring it. Moreover, the Patriot does the chores...

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