I have a couple pickups over the past 20 years plus, and actually think they worked better day to day than any other vehicles I have owned. My Caravelle is good and really good a globtrotting across Europe. Mind you I did this in my L200's np.
Pro's for van was:
ace for camping, much nicer bed
travelling big distances with bikes inside/outside
up to 7 occupants in great comfort, no fold out seat in the boot rubbish
that VW thing
not bad in snow being 4motion
DSG is a joy
seats move and can be removed - weight a bloody tun though
Pro's for the pickups with an hardtop was:
practicle, muddy dogs, bikes camping kit
no longer or wider than a big car, just tall
pretty good dirty stuff carrying capacity
off-road amazing
Estate/car:
cheap to run
easy to live with
can be 4x4
I am sure there is more, I am not sure what I would replace the van with next. I am keeping this for a few years though so I dont need to make that decision yet. My old (very rebuilt) Caravelle is quite fun and different (for me). We have a leased Merv small EV which is number one car day to day, this is occational second car and big trips. Neither of us do many miles PA