One option that isnt discussed here is carrying less stuff. I wish we went that route. Instead we bought a traverse which is just too big. Same with most of the minivans outside the mazda 5.
Not carrying stuff makes your life so much easier. Get a high end umbrella stroller and a the greyco thing that the car seats attach to. Get rid of the play pen and take one of these instead.
http://t.toysrus.ca/skava/static/pro...www.toysrus.ca
You just shaved a trip to the car and 30lbs of crap out of your life.
I am looking at downsizing to a Rondo / mazda 5 type size because even carrying bikes on the back and a full compliment of tent camping gear these vehicles are big enough.