The segment may be less popular than it used to be, but automakers still have plenty on the market. Here’s a look at the three for the 2023 model year, according to Kelley Blue Book.
3. Kia Carnival
wrote that the 2023 Kia Carnival is the third best minivan. This is a good start to the Carnival, as Kia only introduced the minivan last year. As a result, the 2023 version of the Carnival doesn’t feature many changes from its debut model year. That said, Kia has uniquely positioned the Carnival relative to other minivans.
instead of a minivan. It has a 3.5 liter V6 that gets 290hp, which provides an adequate amount of power to move it.
Like many other minivans, the Kia has three rows of seats, allowing drivers to carry up to eight passengers comfortably. Power sliding doors are also a standard feature, so getting kids into those seats will be easy. It also has a maximum cargo capacity of 145 cubic feet, and owners can equip their Kia minivans with various smart features, including an intercom system.
2Chrysler Pacifica
it has the edge over the Carnival by simply being a much more luxurious minivan. However, that luxury comes at a price as the Pacifica starts at around $37,000, making it one of the most expensive options in the segment. In terms of specifications, the Pacifica is similar to the Carnival. Chrysler has given the minivan a 3.6-liter V6 engine, which gets 287 hp.
Like the Carnival and most other minivans, the Pacifica has three rows of seats, allowing drivers to carry up to eight people. The Chrysler’s cargo capacity is slightly less than the Kia’s, as it tops out at 140 cubic feet. The Pacifica’s interior is where Chrysler has invested a lot of time and money, and as Kelley Blue Book wrote, “even the base Pacifica models have a premium feel.”
The front seats are heated as standard, as is the 10.1-inch touchscreen display. The Pacifica’s options also allow it to be a step above the competition, as drivers can add all-wheel drive, a rear-seat infotainment system, and an in-cab camera system that will allow parents to keep an eye on their children. children. Chrysler has even added a car vacuum cleaner that should come in handy for many households.
1. Honda Odyssey
However, the best minivan overall is the 2023 Honda Odyssey. It’s slightly more expensive than the Pacifica as it starts at around $37,300. One reason for this price tag is that Honda discontinued the previous model year’s base trim. As a result, the standard 2023 Odyssey comes with many luxury features that were optional in the last model year.
Honda gave the minivan a 3.5-liter V6 and it gets 280 hp. This is about the same as what the Carnival and Pacifica get from their engines. The Odyssey seats up to eight people and has a maximum cargo capacity of 145 cubic feet. There’s a “generous” amount of standard equipment, including three-zone automatic climate control and heated front seats. Honda also offers optional features, such as a rear-seat entertainment system, an in-cab camera system, and an intercom system.
