Its driven by our extensive vehicle database and allows you to compare prices, features, mpg, and options on up to four vehicles at a time. Car comparison tests threeway 3row suv comparison test. Based on their own personal experience, heres the list of the highest rated 2012 suvs. Jul 18, 2012 honda recently redesigned its minivan, the odyssey, giving this nearperfect family vehicle a more detailed look. We also have the latest road tests, track tests, best car lists, and vehicle awards to.
Use mykbb to save vehicles, track listings, compare cars and access your content from any device. But ads are also how we keep the garage doors open and the lights on here at. They may not be as cool as other kinds of vehicles, but the best used minivans can provide a long list of benefits. The odyssey can be optioned with satellite navigation, bluetooth connectivity with voice command, a rearseat dvd screen that folds down out of the ceiling and a cool box for chilling drinks. The first chrysler pacifica minivan aka the second chrysler pacifica has been on sale for nearly a year and a half.
Compare cars headtohead with edmunds car comparison tool. Our gut tells us to buy the minivan we like driving the most, but when were looking at. My names mike, i and im a childrens safety advocate. Mar 09, 2020 blending the versatility of a minivan with the nimble driving feel of a hatchback, the mazda mazda5 is a sporty threerow vehicle with seating for six passengers. Joel feder takes a look at the redesigned people mover from honda in our latest. Car and drivers best and worst compact crossover suvs. The honda odyssey is a good used car choice for growing families on the go, and it enjoys aboveaverage resale value.
Outward visibility plays a key role in safety, and it goes far beyond. The new engine can be had mated to a sixspeed manual. See the 2012 honda odyssey models for sale near you. It doesnt look all that spiffy and its not as refined as most of its rivals, but the 2012 kia sedona offers pretty much everything the average family could desire in a minivan, and it totes a ton of value. Minivan comparison dodge grand caravan vs chrysler pacifica driving. Mar 07, 2011 in addition, the mazda5s kelley blue book fair purchase price should remain below msrp, making it an even better value for those looking for a deal at the car lot. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers. The kia sedona, having lost its previous car and driver comparison test, was not deemed eligible for the test.
Jeff xu car and driver there is no shame in being seen behind the wheel of a minivan. The mazda cx9 predictably won a comparison test of minivan alternatives, as mazdas do. In fact, as autobytel was developing its list of the top minivans to buy for 2012, th. Body styles, trim levels, and choices the 2012 kia sedona is offered in lx and ex trim levels. The odyssey is known as a drivers minivan, and while i know that whole. Paired with fwd and a 6speed automatic transmission the town and country achieves an epa estimated 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. You might be interested in how the latest suv compares to a new minivan on the market, or. Declared the sports car of crossovers, with an athleticism you have to experience to believe by car and driver, the cx5 is good looking, has an interior that punches well above its weight, and handles like a sporty car.
How the steering and pedals feel are a large part of the equation too. Compare cars side by side car comparison tool nadaguides. There are a lot of things to consider when you are comparing cars. In line with s longstanding ethics policy, editors and. Top car picks for 2012 in 10 categories consumer reports. While they may not be the most fuelfriendly vehicle. We compared the chrysler pacifica, toyota sienna and honda odyssey. As a category, minivans provide the most spacious, versatile, and costeffective solution for families on the go, but the rise of car based crossover vehicles has caused the minivan market to. The sixbanger mates with a slick 6speed shiftable automatic transmission for 266 hp and 245 lbft of torque, good enough to tow 3,500 pounds of trailer when properly equipped. Testosterone and minivans might not be mutually exclusive after all. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2012 chrysler vehicles, including 200 and town and country models, dodge vehicles, including charger, durango, grand caravan and journey models and jeep grand cherokee vehicles manufactured from august 31, 2011, through september, 2011, that are equipped with 3. That means the odysseys v6 runs on three cylinders during highway cruising for better fuel economy. Apr 22, 20 though its not the most luxurious, quietest, or finely crafted minivan in our test, the sienna le v6 holds the middle ground in most respects without any major faults that could turn off potential buyers.
The 2012 odyssey is available with most every modern technological treat a customer could desire from a minivan. Likewise, the dodge grand caravan, while currently americas topselling minivan. The 2018 honda odyssey just lost a minivan comparison test. Car shoppers are often drawn to a vehicle by its appearance, but the most important view is actually from the driver s seat. Compare cars sidebyside new and used car comparison tool. Minivans may not be the most glamorous vehicles on the road today, but theyre still among the most popular. Minivan vs suv car buying tips for a family sized vehicle. Compare cars side by side with our car comparison tool. This is the first time since 2003 that one brand has so. Your complete source for auto information formerly canadian driver.
Now you can start saving your car research and get customized car recommendations. Chrysler is pleased to announce that it has been named one of 2012s top 10 car brands by total car score, a wellrespected automotive research and comparison website that ranks every car, truck, van and crossover on the market. Compare cars sidebyside car comparison tool edmunds. Take the base 2012 toyota sienna 7passenger minivan, add a peppy, variablevalvetimed vvt 3. The routan lacks the crisp steering and improved chassis that the chryslerdodge minivan received last year. In fact, minivans are often better than crossovers for carrying people and cargo. If youre interested in a family vehicle, we have good news. On september 26, 2011, dodge recalled 667 dodge grand caravan. It may be a nice looking, well built, feature packed car. Get the top cars for 2012 in 10 categories from consumer reports. Toyota sienna price comparison msrp the sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Best and worst cars and suvs for visibility consumer reports.
The models listed in each segment are the most researched on edmunds. The suvs evolution, which was done in large part to draw the female driver, actually spawned entire new classes of vehicles, such as the popular crossover. The mazda 5, a small, sixseat, frontwheeldrive minivan, currently resides in a class of one, since no. As for us, we have a tendency toll be waiting till kia gets around to giving the sedona the redesign it deserves. Based on their own personal experience, heres the list of the highest rated 2012 van minivans. Brakes are important on any vehicle, but especially one that has you assuming personal. Based on their own personal experience, heres the list of the highest rated 2012 van. These small, featurepacked suvs are marketed for their safety, convenience, and reliability. Cd also produced the 5best list, highlighting what it considers the five. As the only van with hideaway second and thirdrow seats, the dodge grand caravan may seem like the logical winner for a minivan comparison test. Highestranked in the midsize van segment, the handy 2012 nissan quest excelled. Our experts rank every minivan based on a 10point scale that covers performance, comfort, interior, technology and value. Best 2012 minivans view the best 2012 minivans based on our rankings.
There arent many minivans left on the market, but the ones that remain are all pretty good. Compare cars side by side with our car comparison tool for similarities and differences. In our last comparison of fullsize minivans, the honda odyssey was our top choice. Top consumer rated vanminivans of 2012 kelley blue book. Dont hate, minivans offer a peerless blend of practicality. Different than the awards for topscoring car, which focus exclusively on individual models, the list of top car brands ranks automakers according to the overall. View our list of the best minivans for 2019 and 2020.
New for the 2012 odyssey ex is standard bluetooth phone integration, an 8inch multiinformation screen and a usb audio interface. Minivans offer more space for both passengers and cargo than even. The 2012 chrysler town and country is a minivan with seating for seven. May 01, 2014 minivans may no longer be the default vehicle for growing families, but that doesnt mean these practical doitall boxes should be ignored. Trucks are good at hauling stuff, sports cars are good at hauling buns, and minivans. Honda last redesigned the odyssey for 2011, bringing with it a 3. The wellequipped exl test car included a leather interior, power doors, and the ivtec v6, which drops to three cylinders at light loads to save gas. Honda odyssey compared to toyota sienna and chrysler pacifica. You can compare up to 3 new and used cars, trucks, and more. Select cars that interest you and see a sidebyside comparison.
Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. The 2012 volkswagen routan is a capable performer, with a satisfying ride and decent power. Ive worked directly with kids for the last 16 years, ive researched car seat safety and auto and traffic safety for the last 6 years on the ccd. For 2012, mazda 5 has been redesigned inside and especially outside, where it uses mazdas nagare, or flow in nature, design, the first mazda to be designed using this philosophy. See whether the chrysler, honda, kia, nissan, or toyota minivan emerges on top here. I like how both of these cars are made of the same company. Compare msrp, invoice prices, crash test results, mileage and available transmissions sidebyside for up to 4 cars, trucks, minivans, vans or suvs.
If the accent feels as isolated as some of the other more recent hyundai products, that and handling less sharply probably warrant its placement in this comparison test. Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices. To test each vans ride and handling abilities, we devised a drive. Allwheeldrive or awd sedans and suvs can help make treacherous winter driving easier and safer, but drivers have other options including minivans. However, when it comes to realworld applications, minivans certainly have their place on the road. Read the comparison and see a full photo gallery at car and driver.