23rd Jul 2023, 16:48

That’s not a bad idea actually. An SUV with a 3rd row seat that folds flat is more functional overall than a cargo van. The Astro was over 4000lbs curb weight and didn’t even have 200hp. It really is no surprise that it had trouble going up steep hills. Something is not always “wrong” in those situations. Sometimes it is as simple as the van is underpowered.

15th Sep 2025, 05:06

Doing that would have worked out better for this reviewer. Cargo space via folding down a 3rd row of seats. Brilliant actually. Better than feathering the gas pedal while going uphill and wondering what’s going on with the van.