The minivan was first introduced in North America to transport passengers with 2-to 3 row cars that have some extra luggage capacity by its reconfigurable rear seats. The same segment of cars was introduced in Europe with the name of M-segment MPV people mover.
Need for Minivans:
Minivans have an extra cargo area with an enhanced back row and due to its structure behind the back wheel some people do not like it but there is no need to worry about that. The vehicle in the minivans category is well reputed and more useful than crossover and best for the big families. They are fuel-economical as compared with SUVs and luxurious as much as any other expensive sedan or crossover.
Best Minivans of 2021:
The minivans with so many diversified options have becoming the most valuable vehicles as compared to other vehicles. These are stylish as sedans and luxurious as many crossover SUVs in the interior cabin. The minivans according to the list of last year are preferred and recommended by their unique design and utility.
Chrysler Pacifica: when it comes to a family car there is no better option than the Chrysler Pacifica minivan with a high rating of 9.5/10. The Pacifica is meanly designed to serve unique driving features with both engines i.e. regular V-6 and hybrid that gives better fuel economy.
Highs:
- It has the option for a hybrid engine plug-in with the regular engine.
- USB ports and more cargo capacity as expected.
Lows:
- The interior plastic was not of good quality
- The power acceleration is lighter
- SUV-customer continuously ignored this minivan
Specifications:
- It has the option in all-wheel drive, blind spot monitor, driver assistance, adaptive cruise functions, and emergency brakes and all the features are fully automatic.
- Pacifica has an entertaining option with a 10.1-inch large display, 12 different USB ports for charging, an interior camera for kids monitoring, and connectivity with Android and Apple Car Play.
- It is the fastest according to the speed test that gets the 60-mph mark within 7.3 seconds.
- The powertrain is installed with regular V-6, 3.6-liter supportive with two electric motors that give 260-hp.
- Whereas, the hybrid gauge of V-6, 3.6-liter generates a 28-hp powertrain.
- It is known for its fuel efficiency and gives 31-mpg on highway and 33-mpg with electric motors power-pack.
- It can manage 53-carry-on suitcases in its cargo.
Prices:
- There are around 8 models of Pacifica that are available in the market with different prices according to the features modifications.
- Touring $37,315
- Touring L $40,615
- Hybrid Touring $42,115
- Limited $47,290
The most expensive model is a hybrid Pinnacle with a price of $53,045. But Touring L is the most recommended model in the market.
Honda Odyssey: this minivan is very valuable due to its usefulness in daily household operations such as for buying groceries for home, routine outgoing with family, etc. Honda makes the odyssey the safe and smooth driving vehicle that facilitates the customers physically and economically. The overall rating of this Honda minivan is 9/10.
Highs:
- Adequate interior with handsome legroom and adjusting feature in the second row.
- Very compatible technical modes
Lows:
- Rear seats are heavy so that it creates problems while removing and installing.
- The ride is not comfortable with 19-inch wheels.
Specifications:
- The odyssey is available in a V-6 engine with a fuel economy of 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg at the highway.
- Interior cabins are spaciously designed to give roomy and comfortable seating plans that never felt bound.
- The cargo of odyssey is shorter than Sienna by 5- carry-on suitcases.
- 0-inches touchscreen with audio backup. It has the layout for the key functions and provides connectivity via smartphone Bluetooth and Apple and Android car play.
- Safe minivan with moderate cruise control according to the surroundings.
- Feature of alert in lane-keeping and departure.
- The emergency automatic braking system
- It gives a warranty of up to 5 years and 60,000 miles.
Prices:
Available in five models with different prices such as:
- LX in $32,965
- EX in $36,365
- EX-L $39,635
- Honda Odyssey Touring in $43,675
- Elite in $48,995
Chrysler Voyager: This minivan is manufactured with the concept of fulfilling the customer needs as a caravan shape vehicle. With the entrance of Voyager in the market, the demand for Dodge Grand Caravan becomes dead and Voyager appears as the most compact and budgeted minivan with heavy tools. It earns a rating of 8.5/10 in the minivan category.
Highs:
- Available in many price tags, and are less expensive than identical style Pacifica.
- High storage plans with different settings.
Lows:
- There are some weaknesses in interior design.
- The second row is not flexible and cannot be removed.
- Driver assistance is not standardized.
Specifications:
- 287-hp powertrain available with the support of a 3.6-liter V-6 engine.
- It gets the 60-mph speed test in 7.3 seconds.
- According to the EPA, it gives 19-mpg in the city and 28-mpg at highways.
- It has a cargo space of 32-cubic-feets
- It has a towing capacity of 3600 pounds.
- A 3.5-inch gauge system for navigation and a 7.0-inch display touchpad is available. The audio system has an auto noise cancellation mechanism. In LX model large DVDs in the rear seats are available at the price of $995.
Price:
- Available in two model prices L and LX.
- L is available for $29,355
- LX with high recommendation is available at the price of $32,065
Toyota Sienna: among the rivals of all hybrid models, this is the most efficient and stylish vehicle. It has a wide-mouth grille and squinty headlamps that make it different from all other vehicles in this category. These features give this van look similar to SUVs. This Toyota is the best in fuel economy.
Highs:
- It has the bad exterior design
- Refined ride
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
Lows:
- It has very poky acceleration
- It has a limitation of cargo space
- It is no option for a non-hybrid engine.
Specifications:
- It has a powertrain with 2.5-liter gasoline paired with the electric models that generate a horsepower of 243-hp.
- It gets the speed of 60-mph in just 7.7 seconds.
- Highly efficient fuel average with 36-mpg in a city as well as a highway.
- The Interior cabin is comfortable but the cargo is less than other minivans.
- Satellite radio of SiriusXM and Wi-Fi hotspot option.
Prices:
It is available in five models such as:
- LE in $35,635
- XLE in $40,925
- XSE in $43,15
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