The Rise of the Compact 6-Seater: Maximizing Space Without the Bulk

Remember when hauling more than five people meant resigning yourself to a gas-guzzling, road-barge of a full-size SUV or a traditional minivan? For years, buyers caught in the “family size versus parking space” dilemma faced an uphill battle. If you needed six seats, you were automatically locked into a massive footprint that made parallel parking downtown look like an extreme sport.