We were looking for a vehicle that would accommodate four car seats while still leaving room to not feel like we were all on top of each other. We previously owned a Dodge Caravan, but because of the lack of tethers on the outerbound seats of the back row, it would no longer work for us, and it was also more compact and less roomy than other model vans. After doing some research, we found that the Honda Odyssey (models 2007 and up) and random years of Toyota Sienna's could accommodate our car seats. Safety is very important to us, so we wanted to make sure our children would be safe and secure in our vehicle. Car seat safety was our number one priority, second priority was comfort and room. I wanted a van that had plenty of room for when we needed to pack for trips and for all day outings. With four small children, even a day trip can mean packing a lot of stuff. We also have a large double stroller that we needed room for as well. This van has so much room, and the trunk space is deep and perfectly accommodates our stroller and any other luggage we might need for a trip. Beyond that we also can use storage bags that attach to the roof rack, this allows us to pack for extended trips and it's perfect! I also love all the family friendly features of our Honda Odyssey - the doors can be slid open with a click of a button on my keys, and if my child gets between the van and the door, the door senses that and stops! Great safety features! I love the DVD player for my kids to watch movies on long trips, and I feel like everything is computerized and handy in regards to entertainment and on my dashboard. We LOVE this van!