We have a dodge RAM 2500 12 passenger. the mpg are no worse than the ford aerostar that we were driving. Winter driving in Monsey was a bit challenging until I put 50lb. bags of gravel over the back axle.
believe it or not, there is not much cargo space in this van, but k’ah, we needed the bigger van.
yoshi, what you choose in the 7/8 passenger size van or the suv, I give you a Brocho that your family size continues to grow in the best of health and you outgrow it!.