Look, I know SUVs are having one hell of a run. They’ve replaced sedans as the default automobile shape in many people’s minds, and they basically lead the industry in sales year after year. But if there are two things I’ve learned over three decades of being human, it’s that A: nothing is sacred, and B: nothing lasts forever.
That distant tapping you hear is the sound of Gen Z and Gen Alpha slowly approaching the mic to declare the Toyota RAV4, and cars just like it, to be cheugy. A desperately rizzless monstrosity of millennial-coded, performative ruggedness. Extremely un-67.
Enter the minivan. With sliding doors, seating for at least six to seven (!), and car-like driving dynamics, they’re ruthlessly practical, and, on the surface, deeply uncool. But that’s arguably what makes ‘em cool, and if that reads unintuitive, congratulations: you’ve aged out of declaring what’s cool.
Here’s a list of every minivan you can still buy in 2026.
Chrysler Pacifica
- Price: $45,640
- Fuel Economy: 22 MPG
If you’re a parent who grew up in the back of a Dodge Grand Caravan and would like to recreate that experience for your own kids, the 2026 Chrysler Pacifica is your ride. The modern-day incarnation of America’s quintessential minivan comes standard with an old-school 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 (or an optional hybrid). Stow ‘n Go seats are standard, as is a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a power liftgate, and power-sliding doors. Other than its own Voyager holdover sibling, the Pacifica is technically the oldest vehicle here, and perhaps that’s why it feels the most minivan-minivan—it’s not trying to be anything it’s not.
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
- Price: $53,760
- Fuel Economy: 82 MPGe
Fans of the standard Chrysler Pacifica can have their cake and eat—well, more cake. The Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid is the same stylish, luxurious, and comfortable minivan with the added benefit of a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. That means, if you plug the Pacifica into an electrical outlet for a few hours, it will give you 32 miles of all-electric range alongside that still relatively efficient V-6, yielding a total of 82 MPGe combined. The fuel-sipping hybrid is about $8,000 more to start than the standard gas model with a base MSRP of $53,760 for 2026, but the fuel savings will help make up some of that added cost down the line.
Chrysler Voyager
- Price: $42,490
- Fuel Economy: 22 MPG
If you’d like a more affordable Pacifica with a familiar name, the Voyager can be had for as little as $42,490. It’s V-6-only, comes in just one trim (LX), and the only wheels to be had are dinky-looking 17s. It still isn’t the absolute cheapest minivan on the market, but as far as Chrysler goes, this is as no-frills as it gets. Formerly a fleet-only model, the 2026 Voyager still gets the key features most mom-and-pop buyers want, namely Stow ‘n Go and the 10.1-inch screen. Keen minivan heads will also recognize from its front-end styling that this is basically the Pacifica pre-2021 facelift because that’s basically what the Voyager is. A "Pacifica Classic," if you will.
Honda Odyssey
- Price: $44,290
- Fuel Economy: 22 MPG
As the official minivan for dads who spent their youth terrorizing school zones in clapped-out Civics, the 2026 Honda Odyssey is a supremely practical choice. "Magic Slide" second-row seats make third-row access a cinch while a nine-inch touchscreen lets you keep the whole crew infotain-ed. It may have received a mild facelift for 2025, but the Odyssey is fundamentally one of the older models in Honda’s lineup; it’s still powered exclusively by a 3.5-liter V-6. But perhaps that’s its charm. Certifiably the only minivan to feature VTEC, there’s a reason a Type R-ified one makes headlines after showing up at SEMA every few years.
Kia Carnival
- Price: $38,485
- Fuel Economy: 21 MPG
For those with fewer badge-based hangups, there’s the 2026 Kia Carnival. This car received a substantial refresh for 2025 that brought a new, futuristic design inside and out, two 12.3-inch screens that look like one big display, and a hybrid model (more on that in a bit). You can even option "VIP lounge seats" for the second row that recline and have powered footrests. The 3.5-liter V-6 in the gas version may feel a bit dated, but starting at $38,485, the Carnival’s design, tech, and value are frankly class-leading.
Kia Carnival Hybrid
- Price: $42,485
- Fuel Economy: 32 MPG
If you’d like the Carnival’s powertrain to feel as modern as the rest of the car, though, definitely opt for the Hybrid. Starting at $42,485, it uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder delivering 32 miles per gallon combined. That’s a lot more efficient than the V-6 Carnival, but a tad thirsty compared to the only other hybrid minivan that doesn’t have a plug: the Toyota Sienna.
Toyota Sienna
- Price: $41,615
- Fuel Economy: 36 MPG (FWD) / 35 MPG (AWD) (2025 figures)
If you haven’t heard, the Toyota Sienna only comes as a hybrid now. Electric motors combine with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder to get 36 miles per gallon combined with front-wheel drive or 35 mpg when equipped with electric all-wheel drive—that is, an e-motor powering the rear wheels as needed independently. Supreme space and practicality are a given, but Toyota’s minivan is actually fairly nice to drive, too. A reasonable starting price and this brand’s reputation for reliability are likely the main attractions here, but the Shinkansen-inspired styling doesn’t hurt either.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Price: $61,545
- EPA Range: 234 Miles (RWD) / 231 Miles (AWD)
If we’re playing "one of these things is not like the others," the 2026 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the obvious answer. It’s fully electric, to start, and is stylistically more like a panel van with seats inside, but the doors slide open, and it seats up to seven, so we’re counting it. It’s also quite a bit more expensive, starting at $61,545 for a single-motor rear-drive Pro S model, while a dual-motor Buzz costs 70 grand. You’ll get your money’s worth on style and curbside attention, though. Where every other van on this list will melt anonymously into traffic, the ID. Buzz is one of those cars where driving one can become a borderline personality trait, and fielding questions and thumbs up on the road becomes a part-time job.
What About Minivans Abroad?
Even though minivans aren't as popular in America, across Asia and Europe, the minivan segment is still surprisingly diverse. Japan is especially rich with options like the Toyota Alphard, the Nissan Serena, and the pint-sized Mitsubishi Delica D:5.
Europe leans heavily toward van-derived MPVs (think of the former Mazda5) with models like the Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Rifter, Opel/Vauxhall Combo Life, and Fiat Doblo. These vans are multi-purpose family haulers with sliding doors, configurable seating, and more often than not, electric drivetrains. These European vans prioritize practicality and efficiency over size and power.
Markets like China and the Middle East have luxurious offerings like the Lexus LM and various options from brands like BYD and GAC. Most Chinese-market vans are premium people-movers rather than budget family shuttles.
2026 Minivan Models (US)
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
- Chrysler Voyager
- Honda Odyssey
- Kia Carnival
- Kia Carnival Hybrid
- Toyota Sienna
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
