The new lineup of minivans has the space, safety, comfort, and affordability that every family needs. While practical for growing families on the go, these minivans also boast luxurious features and creature comforts to appeal to the most discerning drivers. Whether running errands around town or heading out for epic family road trips, the best 2018 minivans also have flexible configurations for passengers and cargo and smooth rides to make even the longest trip a breeze. While there are several minivans on the market, the most popular are the new Chrysler Pacifica, the Kia Sedona, and the Toyota Sienna. Read on to discover what you need to know about the incredible 2018 minivan lineup.
New for this model year, the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica gets several upgrades that are now standard features, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an upgraded Uconnect system, rear parking sensors, and blind spot monitoring.
Good fuel economy is a plus for a vehicle that has this much passenger and cargo space. Out of our top-rated minivans, both the Toyota Sienna and the Chrysler Pacifica are on the list of 2018's best-mpg minivans. The Sienna has the highest city mpg with 19 mpg, while the Pacifica has better highway mileage with 28 mpg.
The Pacifica Touring-L has a 3600 pound towing capacity which just slightly beats the 2018 Toyota Sienna (3500 pounds) and Kia Sedona (3500 pounds).
If you want a minivan that handles like a car, then check out the 2018 Kia Sedona minivan. The Sedona comes in five trim levels: L, LX, EX, SX, and SX Limited. Standard features include automatic headlights, Slide-N-Stow forward-collapsing second-row captain's chairs, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, a USB port, stain-resistant cloth upholstery, a 60/40-split reclining and folding third-row bench seat, dual-zone climate control, and a 5-inch touchscreen.
Powerful, practical, and fun to drive, the 2018 Toyota Sienna is still one of the best values on the minivan market. The newest Sienna comes with some key updates, including standard Safety Sense package, updated Entune infotainment software, and additional USB ports for rear passengers.
This package comes on all trim levels and includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and automatic headlights. With this package, the Sienna is easily one of the safest 2018 minivans.
The 2018 Kia Sedona has the best standard warranty: 60 months and 60,000 miles. The Toyota Sienna and the Chrysler Pacifica both offer 36 month, 36,000 mile basic warranties.
The 2018 Chrysler Pacifica comes in six trim levels: L, LX, Touring Plus, Touring L, Touring L Plus and Limited. The L entry level comes with keyless entry and ignition, a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring, rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, dual-zone climate control, a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, a USB port, and a 60/40-split folding third-row seat.