Best minivans
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Minivans
Minivans offer flexible interior space for up to 8 people, unique family-friendly features, and an accessible design that makes it easy to load and unload all your passengers and their stuff.
We've compiled a list of the 10 most popular used minivans with CarMax customers. Learn more about how our lists work.
1. Honda Odyssey
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2. Chrysler Pacifica
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3. Toyota Sienna
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4. Toyota Sienna Hybrid
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Pros
Available all-wheel drive
Spacious, well-appointed interior
Pleasant road manners
Cons
Noisy interior when under heavy throttle
Can’t remove second-row seats
Uneven brake feel
5. Dodge Grand Caravan
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6. Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
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7. Kia Sedona
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8. Kia Carnival
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9. Chrysler Town and Country
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10. Chrysler Voyager
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Frequently asked questions about minivans
The Toyota Sienna is the minivan with the highest reliability rating according to the RepairPal data, with a reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The Honda Odyssey is the top selling minivan at CarMax, based on sales data over a recent 6-month period (March 2023 - August 2023).
People often choose minivans over SUVs for several reasons. Minivans are known for their spacious interiors and utility, offering more cargo and passenger space than full-size SUVs [1]. They also provide a more car-like driving feel [1].
Minivans are ideal for transporting seven or eight people and their belongings, with roomy cabins and endless comfort and convenience features that make daily driving and special trips a lot easier 2. Loading up kids or shopping bags doesn't require additional hands with available dual power-sliding doors and hands-free liftgates [2].
Moreover, many modern minivans offer hybrid powertrains, allowing you to get the most bang for your gas-mileage buck [2]. If versatility is non-negotiable, and you love to travel with your favorite people in comfort, it makes sense to drive a vehicle that has a work-hard-play-hard attitude to life's greatest journeys [3].
In summary, people buy minivans for their spaciousness, comfort, convenience, and fuel efficiency [2] [3].
[1] Research popular vans and minivans | CarMax
[2] 10 Best Minivans for 2022: Reviews, Photos, and More | CarMax
[3] Most Reliable Minivans for 2023 | CarMax
How we ranked this list
To create our "Best Of" lists, our analysts look at CarMax vehicle and sales data over a recent 6-month period, from December 2023 through May 2024. Looking back over a 6-month period allows for the highest sample size possible while also providing up-to-date pricing information. Some articles may include data points with lower sample sizes.
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2006-2020 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy.
Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.
Range figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new and assume a full battery charge. Range will vary based on things like battery age, vehicle condition and history, driving and charging habits, accessory use, and driving conditions. Battery capacity may decrease with time and use. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.
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