At a time when many families don’t want to be seen driving one, putting together a list of five minivans a car lover can enjoy might seem like an impossible challenge. But we here at Endurance think that minivans have gotten a bad rap. There are plenty of good reasons to own one, and some that are great to drive.

For unadulterated common sense, minivans are difficult to beat. Their ride quality is on a par with a full-estimate car, and they can carry more passengers. They give a lifted seating position to better ability to see and offer a higher payload capacity. Two or three minivans even offer all-wheel drive.

Whether you have to get the posse to baseball work on, bring home a couple sheets of plywood for a weekend task, or make a beeline for the Rockies for a family get-away, minivans are multiuse vehicles that bargain next to no in solace or utility. “Cool” isn’t all that matters. In some cases, you simply need to take care of business.

Edición Touring Chrysler Town & Country 2013

Dado que puede transportar láminas enteras de madera contrachapada o placas de yeso en climas buenos o malos, el Town and Country, con sus asientos Stow 'n Go superpuestos en el piso, es esencial para las aventuras de cambio de hogar de fin de semana.

Dodge may make a less costly variant, yet Endurance picked the Chrysler on the grounds that the Town and Country was the highest ranking minivan in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2013 Initial Quality Study.

In addition, car information firm R.L. Polk perceived the Town and Country for having the most steadfast sales for 12 continuous years. More than 31 percent of Town and Country minivans supplanted a year ago were replaced with another Town and Country.

Seating up to seven, it has 33 cubic feet of payload room behind the third row. A 283-drive V-6 turns the front wheels by means of a six-speed programmed transmission. The Touring model is the passage level choice. In spite of the greater part of its premium trappings, for example, cowhide seating, trizone programmed atmosphere control and back seat stimulation framework, it falls amidst the pack in cost.

Kia Sedona LX 2014 con paquete de potencia

El único otro modelo de esta lista que logró deslizarse por debajo del costo del Kia Sedona LX. El Endurance incluyó el paquete de potencia opcional simplemente porque incluye una cámara de respaldo, pero las puertas traseras deslizantes eléctricas de esta opción actual y la pantalla trasera se suman a la facilidad de uso del Sedona.

Seating upwards of seven, its second-column chief’s seats flip and overlay for helpful third-push get to. Collapsing level into the floor, the third-push 60/40 split seat situated has around 32 cubic feet of payload room behind it.

Conveying 269 torque to the front wheels by means of a six-speed driver-shiftable programmed transmission, the 3.5-liter V-6 boasts efficiency of 20 mpg in combined city and highway driving.

You should venture up to the EX demonstrate level to get additional items, for example, an excursion PC, a warmed six-way control customizable driver’s seat, and a four-way control movable traveler’s seat, yet the LX is pleasantly outfitted with Bluetooth availability, satellite radio, MP3 network, and remote keyless entry.

2013 Mazda5 Gran Touring

Despite the fact that it can’t hold the same number of travelers or as much stuff as alternate picks here, the Mazda5 is perfect for proprietors who will exchange some space for better mileage and a dash of driving fun. Also, there’s the moderate price tag: the lowest on this rundown.

Mazda calls its Mazda5 a multi-activity vehicle. It can accommodate up to six, the second-column skipper’s seats and the 50/50 split third-push seat can be collapsed level to open up the freight conveying space. Collapsing the third line level makes 44 cubic feet of space. The leaning back second-push situates likewise slide to make more legroom.

Delivering the best mileage among these picks, a 157-torque 2.5-liter four-barrel motor groups with a five-speed driver-shiftable programmed transmission. Deft and shockingly responsive, the Mazda5 carries on the auto organization’s energetic state of mind. Among the extensive rundown of standard components are programmed atmosphere control, Bluetooth and USB network, satellite radio, and leather-trimmed seating.

Nissan NV 3500 SL 2013 con paquete tecnológico

We’d like to emphasize the idea of “macho” instead of “scaled down” in picking the expansive Nissan NV 3500 SL. Nissan orders the NV 3500 as a “business” vehicle, yet don’t let that frighten you off. It might be substantial, however, it is astoundingly simple to drive.

Nissan afirma tener 324 asientos disponibles. La mayoría de los asientos detrás de la columna principal se pueden retirar fácilmente para acomodar carga. Su volumen de carga es de 216,9 pies cúbicos.

Demasiado alto para las cifras de eficiencia evaluadas por el gobierno, pero con su motor V-8 de 5,6 litros y 317 torque, el consumo de combustible no es extraordinario. La transmisión automática de cinco velocidades es estándar.

Endurance eligió la opción del paquete de innovación principalmente por su cámara de refuerzo trasera, una necesidad en un vehículo tan grande, pero se incorpora un sistema de navegación con una pantalla táctil de 5 pulgadas.

Toyota Sienna SE 2013

The quintessential trip vehicle, Toyota’s Sienna SE, will make devotees out of you. Really, you can transport several families on account of Sienna’s seating for eight and about 40 cubic feet of load space behind the third-row seating.

El asiento dividido de la segunda fila se pliega sin esfuerzo y tiene además asientos superpuestos hacia abajo, mientras que los asientos de la tercera fila se pliega cuidadosamente hacia el piso.

Disponible en varias opciones de modelo, elegimos el SE en principio debido a su revestimiento de la parte inferior de la carrocería inusualmente animado. Hay 12 portavasos, tres enchufes eléctricos de 12 voltios, un techo corredizo eléctrico y ventanas eléctricas en las puertas laterales corredizas eléctricas.

Sienna has a lot of go power from its 266-hp, 3.5-liter V-6. A six-speed programmed transmission transfers motor power to the front wheels. AWD is accessible.