5 of The Best Vans 2022
2022 Toyota Sienna
The 2022 Toyota Sienna gains a new camping oriented trim and carries over the sleeker styling, more modern interior, and increased fuel efficiency from the 2021 model year's complete overhaul, making it a top pick among minivans. The Toyota Sienna is a 7 seater vehicle that comes in 6 trim levels. The most popular style is the LE 8 Passenger FWD, which starts at $36,500 and comes with a Hybrid 2.5L I4 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Sienna is estimated to deliver 36 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway.
Class leading fuel economy
Luxury like interior
New outdoorsy trim
Less cargo space than some competitors
Hybrid powertrain provides less performance
Along with the Chrysler Pacifica, the Sienna remains one of only two minivans available with all wheel drive. The Sienna boasts one of the most modern and refined interiors in the class, and available second+
row captain's chairs with fold out leg rests provide a luxurious, limo like feel. But while cargo space with all seats occupied is near the top in the segment, Sienna's maximum cargo volume isn't on par with the competition.
2023 Kia Carnival
Offering bold sheet metal and a modern cabin, the Kia Carnival adds stylish design to the staid minivan formula. But with no hybrid option, it's less fuel-efficient than its strongest rivals. The Kia Carnival is a 8-seater vehicle that comes in 5 trim levels. The most popular style is the LXS, which starts at $36,235 and comes with a 3.5L V6 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Carnival is estimated to deliver 19 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway.
Assertive, SUV like exterior design
More horsepower than competing models
Costs less than key rivals
Rival models have better fuel economy
No all wheel drive
Unlike the Sienna, the Carnival doesn't provide all wheel drive. And Kia doesn't offer a hybrid variant; this minivan is less fuel efficient than rivals with hybrid powertrains, such as the Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica hybrid. But overall, the Carnival succeeds at putting a fresh spin on a familiar workhorse. It's a godsend if you're looking for a family hauler that's stylish and practical.
2022 Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica is one of the most popular minivans in the U.S. because it's extremely spacious, functional, attractive, and well equipped. It also offers all wheel drive and is the only minivan available as a fuel sipping plug in hybrid. The Chrysler Pacifica is a 7 seater vehicle that comes in 7 trim levels. The most popular style is the Touring L FWD, which starts at $42,720 and comes with a 3.6L V6 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Pacifica is estimated to deliver 19 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.
Offers the only plug in hybrid powertrain in the class
Smooth ride
Huge interior is "library" quiet
No all wheel drive with the plug in hybrid powertrain
Higher base price than some key rivals
The Pacifica isn't exactly sporty, but it's quick enough to easily ramp up to freeway traffic. It's also available with all wheel drive, which is rare in the minivan class. The Toyota Sienna is the only competitor to offer it. The Pacifica is also the only minivan that's available as a plug in hybrid with an all electric range of more than 30 miles and a total range of 500 miles plus.
2023 Honda Odyssey
With grand interior space, a long list of safety features, a powerful engine, and high build quality, the well equipped and comfortable Honda Odyssey is as family friendly as a day at Disneyland. The Honda Odyssey is a 8 seater vehicle that comes in 5 trim levels. The most popular style is the Sport, which starts at $42,505 and comes with a 3.5L V6 engine and Front Wheel Drive. This Odyssey is estimated to deliver 19 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway.
Seats eight comfortably
Refined and powerful V6 engine
Smooth ride
Doesn't offer all-wheel drive or a hybrid powertrain like some key competitors
Infotainment system is a bit dated
2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van
