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Looking for the best minivan? The answer depends on how you use it. Instead of ranking winners and losers, this guide looks at every new minivan available to North American buyers today, from fuel-sipping hybrids and AWD family haulers to the segment’s fully electric outlier. Availability differs between the U.S. and Canada, and we’ve noted those exceptions below.
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Toyota Sienna
- Kia Carnival
- Honda Odyssey
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Chrysler Grand Caravan / Pacifica LX
Chrysler Pacifica
Who’s it for: Families who want maximum seating flexibility, available AWD and a traditional minivan that can handle just about anything family life throws at it.
Key features:
- 287-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6 with 9-speed automatic and available AWD
- Stow ’n Go seating and up to 140.5 cu. ft. of cargo space
- Refreshed 2027 styling with upgraded family and safety technology
The Chrysler Pacifica has long combined a spacious, flexible interior with relatively sleek styling, and the refreshed 2027 Pacifica we reviewed sharpens that formula with a redesigned front end and updated tech. Chrysler’s familiar 287-hp 3.6L V6 and 9-speed automatic remain, along with available AWD and Stow ’n Go seating that quickly opens up a flat cargo floor. One major change is the loss of the Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, which is no longer in production. In the U.S., the former Voyager has been folded into the lineup as the entry-level Pacifica LX, while Canada continues with the Grand Caravan as its value-focused Chrysler minivan.
Toyota Sienna
Who’s it for: Drivers who prioritize fuel economy and want the option of AWD without giving up a hybrid powertrain.
Key features:
- Standard 245-hp hybrid powertrain with up to 36 mpg combined
- Available all-wheel drive
- Seven- or eight-passenger seating with updated cabin technology
The Toyota Sienna remains one of the most practical family vans on the market, with a hybrid-only powertrain producing 245 hp and returning up to 36 mpg combined. Available AWD adds extra appeal for colder climates, while seven- and eight-passenger layouts keep it versatile. As we found in our Sienna XSE review, efficiency is a major part of its appeal. Newer models also add updated cabin tech, including an available 12.3-inch touchscreen and digital gauge cluster, plus family-friendly options like a vacuum and FridgeBox.
Kia Carnival
Who’s it for: Families who want minivan practicality without the traditional minivan look, plus a choice between V6 and hybrid power.
Key features:
- 287-hp 3.5L V6 or available 242-hp turbo-hybrid powertrain
- SUV-inspired styling with available VIP Lounge Seats
- Seven- or eight-passenger configurations with a tech-heavy interior
The Kia Carnival blends SUV-inspired styling with the sliding doors, low floor and roomy cabin that make a minivan so useful. Available VIP Lounge Seats give the second row a more upscale feel with power adjustment, leg extensions, heating and ventilation. For 2027, buyers can choose between a 287-hp 3.5L V6 and the Carnival Hybrid, which pairs a turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder with electric assistance for about 242 hp. The hybrid improves fuel economy, while the V6 offers stronger performance. Neither is available with AWD.
Honda Odyssey
Who’s it for: Drivers who want a spacious eight-seat family van that still feels relatively natural and responsive from behind the wheel.
Key features:
- 280-hp 3.5L V6 paired with a 10-speed automatic
- Magic Slide second-row seats and stowable third-row Magic Seat
- Available CabinWatch, CabinTalk and 12.8-inch rear entertainment system
The Honda Odyssey remains one of the more driver-focused minivans, combining responsive handling with a strong 280-hp 3.5L V6 and 10-speed automatic. There’s still no AWD or hybrid option, but the conventional setup is smooth and well suited to family duty. Inside, features like Magic Slide second-row seats, CabinWatch and CabinTalk make everyday use easier. Those practical touches were already highlights when we spent time with the Odyssey, and they remain a big part of its appeal today.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Who’s it for: Families who want an electric minivan and are willing to trade some range and value for distinctive styling and an entirely different kind of family hauler.
Key features:
- Fully electric powertrain with rear- or all-wheel drive configurations
- Six- or seven-passenger seating depending on configuration
- Returns for 2027 with a new Tourer 4Motion model aimed at campers and road-trippers
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the outlier here: the only fully electric minivan, wrapped in retro styling with genuine family-hauling space. Volkswagen skipped the 2026 model year in the U.S., but the Buzz returns for 2027 with a revised lineup, including the new Tourer 4Motion aimed at campers and road-trippers. For reference, 2025 models offered 231 to 234 miles of EPA-rated range and seating for six or seven. In our ID. Buzz first drive, its charm and clever packaging stood out, though range and price remain key considerations.
Chrysler Grand Caravan / Pacifica LX
Who’s it for: Canadian families who want familiar Chrysler minivan utility in a simpler, value-focused package.
Key features:
- 3.6L Pentastar V6 paired with a 9-speed automatic
- Second- and third-row Stow ’n Go seating
- 10.1-inch Uconnect 5 touchscreen, heated front seats and heated steering wheel
Chrysler’s value-focused minivan takes a different name depending on which side of the border you’re on. In Canada, the 2027 Grand Caravan continues with a 287-hp 3.6L V6, 9-speed automatic and standard Stow ’n Go seating, along with useful family features like power sliding doors, heated front seats and a 10.1-inch touchscreen. In the U.S., that role is now filled by the 2027 Pacifica LX, which replaces the former Voyager as the entry point to the Pacifica lineup. Both offer the core practicality families expect from a Chrysler minivan without the price or extras of higher Pacifica trims.
Which Minivan Is Right for You?
The minivan-versus-SUV debate isn’t going away, but the basic advantages of a van haven’t changed much: sliding doors, a low step-in height, genuinely usable third rows and big, square cargo areas are difficult for most three-row SUVs to match.
There also isn’t one best minivan for every buyer. Some families will prioritize hybrid fuel economy or AWD, while others care more about driving feel, flexible seating, upscale features or going fully electric. That’s why this guide skips the rankings and focuses instead on what makes each of today’s remaining minivans different.
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