Traditional van design and characteristics. Good torque on the engine.
High ground clearance for easy oil change, servicing. Nice interior layout and roominess.

Pretty poor gas mileage. Brakes seem inadequate. Driver's legroom a bit cramped.

I really like this van so far. The interior is pretty well designed. There are a lot of little touches that add up such as the dual sun visor which is two pieces to block the side and front simutaneously, the sunglasses holder, and the tray under the front passenger seat. My van's interior showed good fit and quality though I can't attest to durability yet since I've only owned it for about a month.
I choose the Safari over the front wheel drive mini vans because I liked the Safari's traditional truck base and van type rear doors. The other mini vans have a family image and seem boring to me. The Safari is more a true van with modern improvements added on.

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For me it was a choice between the Honda Odyssey and the GMC Safari. Ultimately I chose the Safari for its lower price and more rugged appearance. The Odyssey does have a fold away back seat which I really liked but its scarcity and high price at the dealers if you could find one was too much for me.