The best minivans of 2026
The top 3 according to 11 votes from people: Kia Carnival Hybrid · Chrysler Pacifica · Honda Odyssey. (Updated Sep 26, 2026.)
Minivans and people carriers ranked for 2026: the US ranking from Car and Driver and Edmunds (Toyota Sienna first, Kia Carnival Hybrid level on Edmunds' 7.8/10), plus the big MPVs of Europe and Asia.
Top 10
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1
Kia Carnival Hybrid
SUV-styled minivan with the same 7.8/10 Edmunds rating as the Sienna.
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2
Chrysler Pacifica
Stow 'n Go seats that fold into the floor.
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3
Honda Odyssey
Edmunds' pick for versatile Magic Slide seats and a smooth V6.
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4
Kia Carnival
The non-hybrid Carnival, roomy and well equipped.
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5
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid
The only plug-in hybrid minivan, with electric range for school runs.
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6
Chrysler Grand Caravan / Voyager
Budget version of the Pacifica.
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7
Toyota Alphard
Japan's luxury people carrier with lounge seats.
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8
Toyota Sienna
Hybrid-only minivan, Car and Driver's number one (9.5/10) and Edmunds' #1.
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9
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Electric revival of the VW Microbus.
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10
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Premium European MPV with up to eight seats.
Candidates
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11
Volkswagen Multivan
The modern T7 Multivan, also as a plug-in hybrid.
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Comments (1)
The VW ID. Buzz is so cool, but pricey.