What’s the Best Minivan for 2021? — Cars.com

It’s been many years since our last minivan roundup, which ended with the Kia Sedona on top. Much has happened since then, including Chrysler replacing the Town & Country with the Pacifica and, just this season, Kia replacing the Sedona with the 2022 Carnival. It was time for another look.

[kasemaker]

I love minivans because with these types of cars it seems like the manufacturers actually care based on the little things, like a vacuum, the power sliding doors, multi directional rear seats, and the amenities all make minivans worth the money.

[Utbr]

So many haters and whiners here. Just test drive them all and buy whatever you feel the best. These guys just provide review based on their own experience. It is all subjective.

[melissamybubbles]

This was a nice, practical review. Thank you. The only major thing missing was reliability.

[triguywon]

The best mini van in 2021 is anyone you can actually find on the dealer lot. The MSRP is a joke, add $10, 000, cause that's what you are going to pay.

[rollofffrank]

Good review but I think reliability and resale value are more important than a vacuum, not in the consideration. Also I know they are not given a choice of trim levels but you can't base the value fairly like that. A base Toyota Sienna is close to $23, 000 less than the top of the line with the same drivetrain and body!

[jimdeboer]

I have a 2018 Pacifica and LOVE it! With 287 hp, seamless tranny, and excellent handling, it’s a blast to drive. Stow and go seats make for a cavernous cargo area big enough to haul 4x8 sheets of plywood lying flat on the floor without removing any sheets. For me, the ride is just right. Very comfortable but not so soft as to ruin the handling but not so firm as to wear you out on a long drive and the turning radius is so tight you could practically run into yourself. The only problem I’ve had was a failed spark plug, but that’s not the van’s fault and it was quickly diagnosed and replaced at an independent garage. Anyway, please at least test drive a Pacifica. I think you might really like it.

[erichernandez]

After 10 years, only two of these will outlive the others still running at peak performance.... and my Sienna and Odyssey family can relate to this! He he he he =D

[martykong]

Kind of surprised that Sienna and Honda were bottomers.. BUT the Kia and Chrysler were just that much better :) THANKS MUCH!

[dentn]

Hi, just wanted to give a reminder that the Toyota Sienna has 2 pilot seats and there is a pathway between the seats which allows passengers to move into the third row seat. You do not need to make any adjustment of the center seat to go into the third row seats.

[americanreality]

Dear lord... so much complaining, criticizing, and ripping apart these vans, which really are fine overall. I've had a Sienna and an Odyssey and thought they were both fine. Neither was perfect and each had minor issues, but they are both good in their own right. I test drove the Carnival as well and was very impressed with it!

On another note, does anyone else remember the days when we were happy with a decent car that got us from one place to another? And that was the point of having a car!
I have hdmi in my car and have absolutely no idea what it even does!! We don't even use it!

[davidcataldo]

The Toyota Sienna wins in MPG, build quality and the fact that it's simply a Toyota - the highest quality car maker right now. It's pretty laughable to not buy it for some of the reasons they highlighted on here.

[ozarkliving]

Pacifica? Tons of reliability and longevity issues? Chrysler/Fiat/Dodge are horrific, ask any mechanic.

[lancemarie]

Got my 2021 Sienna LE two weeks ago. Averaging 37 mpg. Drive is very smooth and quiet. Just going uphill you will hear engine work

[poppyneese]

My CompanyVan is a 2020, Voyger, Pacifica’s cheaper sister, just drove it from Southerb West Virginia to Salt Lake City Utah, 27 hour trip, averaged 30 mpg, very comfortable, across Wyoming with wind never felt any blowing. Only complaint sometime shifting out of over drive into a lower gear, felt and heard it. Would definitely buy this van!

[vityok]

I have Sienna XLE and front seats adjust up and down just fine. You can sit as low as in sport car. Bottom seat button presses not only forward backward but up and down as well if you dont know

[markgrabowski]

We purchased a Pacifica in 2022. We liked the Kia and Honda. Both were asking for a premium in addition to full list price and the Kia dealer was asking for a $10, 000 premium and would only order the top configuration, Which we didn’t want … who needs reclining rear seats.? The top Kia configuration plus the up charge meant about $25, 000 more than the Pacifica. it was easy to walk away from the Kia And As an older couple, my back really loves the stow go seats in the Pacifica.

[PaulHo]

Stow-N-Go is cool, if you only want to sit on glorified beach chairs with seat belts. The Carnival runs away with all the features, but I'm assuming most families will really have peace of mind with reliability in the Sienna. That hybrid system is bulletproof.

[UnitedDestinyEntertainment]

The New Toyota Sienna for a family of 7 or 8 is the best option. All of the complaints in this video are really dumb in my opinion. If you get good MPG, nice features and it performs well. What is there to complain about? You are 2 parents with 2 or 3 kids. Try 5 or 6

[Gengarx]

If the van has Sienna’s AWD reliability with Kia’s Exterior design = My Perfect Minivan (IMO)

[savagejoego]

I would think that parents/families care about safety and yet this review overlooked safety and only cared about the features/technology. Interesting.