6. Kia Sedona
The Kia Sedona has it going on. It’s a pretty sharp not-so-little package that comes together quite nicely. Plenty of power from its 276-pony V-6 – check. Stripped down base package for the price-conscious buyer – check. Available safety suite, OLED display, tri-zone climate control, heated leather seats – check, check, check, and check.
The Sedona’s worst trait is its brand. The Kia name still fights with a bargain brand stigma, although it isn’t any longer. The Sedona is a great minivan, one that sold 20 percent more in 2016 than ’15, up to 44,264.
5. Chrysler Town & Country
There’s a swansong playing for the Town & Country, riding into the sunset after 27 years in production. Through its history, the Town & Country was mostly known as the premium version of the Dodge Grand Caravan, which is true. And it did well because upper-middle class citizens need to haul people too.
At the end of its 2016 model year, the Town & Country gives way to a new Chrysler minivan – the rebirth of the Pacifica. Yet, 59,071 T&C’s were sold in 2016.
4. Chrysler Pacifica
The new kid in town, the Chrysler Pacifica, entered the scene with much pomp and circumstance. The fanfare is well-warranted too. The Pacifica is a next-level minivan! Very quickly the Pacifica was named “2017 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year.” It has hands-free sliding doors, a tri-pane panoramic sunroof, and an on-board vacuum available. Pretty slick, even down to its plush leather seats in the Limited trim.
Expect big things in 2017 from the Pacifica, in its first full year of sales. Despite hitting the market in mid-2016, the Pacifica managed to sell 62,366 units in the US. It could rival the top three…
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