I try so hard NOT to see the advantages of a minivan.  We only have one child with plans in the decent near future for more, but we travel between Illinois and Ohio A LOT.  So we need the space for the pack and play and the stroller and the bags of stuffff.  We currently drive a Honda Pilot as well, I can't imagine what our choices will be when we hit the 3 child mark.  I have to say the minivan remote entry is downright awesome.  I could use that now with one child.  I shamefully admit I dream of minivan ownership as well...and I fight it EVERYDAY! haha
