I rented a hybrid sienna from SD to Vegas and i went there and back in two tank refills. It was roomy, comfortable, well balanced. NGL I was very impressed, so many charging ports and storage space

Have been waiting for this one. I appreciate that, unlike most reviewers, you emphasize reliability. Thanks.

@alexwalker8422

Жыл бұрын

Salesmen the lot of them; I couldn't care less about all the other moot points, and if I cared at all, I'd ask a dealership snake about it.

Excellent job like always. Realistic, brief, and trustworthy reviews. Thanks

@carhelpcorner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I wanted the Sienna until I finally got to drive one. It drove fine, but the interior felt cheep and uncomfortable. I couldn't see paying $50k for a xle that felt so bad inside. I loved driving the Odyssey exl. The mpg and awd of the sienna is nice, but that is all. Odyssey has reliability issues the first few years after a model change, but are usually solid after that. I don't trust Kia yet.

@sammu6610

Жыл бұрын

I cannot agree with you more. I am owner of 2021 odyssey touring. I enjoy driving it every single minute.

@blakeeaker5821

Жыл бұрын

Hard to argue with anything you stated. I’ve owned the Sienna. The interior finish is poor. I’ve seen reviews applauding it’s comfortability. It can’t touch the odyssey for comfort.

@TheVitalishe

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my impression of Sienna. Wanted to buy one, but ended up with Odyssey. Very happy with my choice so far.

@HelloooThere

Жыл бұрын

You sound extremely picky!

@travisnunya4641

Жыл бұрын

I want a sienna because of the hybrid but honda or Toyota it's hard to beat

Another great video Shari. Keep 'em coming!

Can’t go wrong with either one of the 3 but for long term ownership with after sales support I’ve found Toyota is unparalleled and unbeatable compared to all brands regardless of price range or class. Moreover, with the average price of gas above$5/ gallon, I’ve found the Toyota Sienna 36 MPG is attractive. My current 2005 Sienna is running great at 323K miles and spare parts are easy to find and cheap to buy. Sienna is my first choice and runner up is the Honda Odyssey.

@AlexHernandez-gu5zp

Жыл бұрын

We have a Honda but I always know that Toyota will always be the number one from any other van

@sauronthegreat5799

Жыл бұрын

Agree.

@AdmiralCecil

Жыл бұрын

And don't forget, AWD option starting on the XSE & Woodland trim.

@benr7965

Жыл бұрын

is your 05 a hybrid? I'm not familiar with the longevity of hybrid vehicles. thanks

@travisnunya4641

Жыл бұрын

I want sienna because of the hybrid but how reliable is that it's hard to beat toyota or honda both are great

Great video as always. Have you ever considered a Buy VS lease type of video. Maybe it could be shorts or something? You're great at recommending cars to purchase and hold on to but a lot of people lease and might like to know the pros and cons of buying vs leasing for certain cars. 😀 Just a thought.

@carhelpcorner

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I made a lease vs buy video last year. Check it out! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lpeT1reRc6uXqMY.html

We have Kia Carnival and we love it! We are also very impressed with Kia’s warranties and warranty services! It’s a very reliable and comfortable van. I know Kia is a newer brand compared to the other two here but We are so happy we decided to buy it!

@hai2560

Жыл бұрын

Please share your snow driving experience

@skwilson

10 ай бұрын

Mina, we bought our 2023 Kia Carnival about a month ago and love it as well. Drives very smoothly, the interior is very comfy and the technology can't be beat!

@bethmccrary3363

9 ай бұрын

How is it at the pump? I currently am driving a 2013 Honda Odyssey and am paying between $65 every 2 and a half weeks.

@roadtriptinytrucker7829

4 ай бұрын

We have a rear wheel drive Expedition in northern Utah. Snow tires during the winter and ZERO issues. Front wheel drive is fantastic in the winter, and I would argue, BETTER for the majority of drivers. My opinion, and plenty will disagree, is that if you can't handle a front wheel drive in the snow, you shouldn't be on the roads. All AWD will do is put you into situations that you can't handle. Now, is it NICE, yes, but necessary, no. @@hai2560

@Ray-wr2wr

4 ай бұрын

Kia has one of the WORST SERVICE DEPARTMENTS IN THE COUNTRY, hopefully you don't have to deal with them

Thank you for the very detailed rundown on the practical user side of all of these vehicles. I have to say that not being able to remove or fully fold down the seats in the Sienna is a major deal breaker for me, and I'm not totally sold on hybrid systems in general. I am definitely going with the Honda if I can find the money for it. I appreciate the resale value discussion on the Carnivals as I've been considering them but don't like the idea of burning money in the long term.

I owned the 2021 Sienna XLE and now have the 2023 Oddessy Touring. Toyota’s fuel economy is superior and the one thing I miss the most with the current market we’re in. It’s also waaayyy more spacious then the Honda. Problem is, dealers are selling at least $5k above MSRP and there’s a 30-45 day wait period. You need to put a deposit down to even see one in a dealer. You can get a high end Honda for the more basic model of the Toyota and Honda does drive better, in all capacity. I like both vans a lot. But I think the Sienna wins the prize for me too. I’ll probably be trading back at some point down the line.

I own a Kia Carnival, awesome MPG, comfortable and as a dad I don't mind driving it when the whole family is going on a trip.... in sport mode it moves nicely and awesome engine grunt.... 😎 👌 Happy with the wife's choice.

@hai2560

Жыл бұрын

Please share your experience in snow driving..

@Superman-xr1oh

11 ай бұрын

​@@hai2560 🤡

Good review. Take the word “too” and “lots” out of your script and you’re golden.

Excellent video I’m very happy with mi 2021 Sienna XSE the best option. 36-38 Mpg incredible gas e economy. Great reability reputation, and highly sale value.

@badmandontdance

Жыл бұрын

I'm jealous I drive a 15 odyssey elite and it's not bad on gas when you take it easy. 650km - 750km on a tank average. 810km is the most I ever got out of it.

I had considered the Sienna when looking at new vehicles this year - main problem being (not surprisingly) availability. Dealers in the London (Ontario) area were saying 6 to 9 months wait for hybrids (and that was in the spring). Another Toyota-perk of the Sienna is that Toyota's been doing hybrids now for well over 20 years, and they've proved that their hybrids can operate reliably well past the 10 year mark. It's a piece-of-mind you can't really get with other manufacturers. When it comes to aesthetics, however, I have to give Kia major points; the Carnival looks incredible. I never thought I could say that about a minivan. I hope for Kia's sake that the years to come will prove it to be a reliable build, which should help with resale - but only time will tell there. Anyway, another great review!

@alfonso1843

Жыл бұрын

I ordered mine in March. They told me mid to end of summer. Last month They told me I’ll get a 2023 but they still don’t have a date.

@Dakiraun

Жыл бұрын

@@alfonso1843 Yikes. I ended up getting a Subaru Crosstrek - ordered in March, got it in July. Though to be fair, Subaru can no longer give final prices or delivery dates either now.

@carhelpcorner

Жыл бұрын

Sienna's are now averaging 12 months in Ontario! Unfortunately Carnivals are no shorter.

@Dakiraun

Жыл бұрын

@@carhelpcorner Holy moly! The Subaru dealer told me I got in at _just_ the right time to still get a great deal and timing. I got financing at 1.9% (and only financed 2 years on the remaining price), and got a good delivery data and price. Now they still don't have pricing on half the 2023s, and while they can take orders, they have no solid delivery dates. And financing will run folks a LOT more now too.

@juliaxu3030

Жыл бұрын

@@alfonso1843I ordered my in Dec 2022.😂 it has been a year, they still don’t have anything for me

I own a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with over 316,000 miles. Never had any problems with hybrid batteries. The only out of the ordinary maintenance problem was wiring harness at 275,000 miles for around $200.00. I have a 2015 Honda Odyssey which is a very good minivan. But if I were to buy a new one I'd lean to the Toyota because their hybrid system is so reliable.

@terahmunstermann7291

Жыл бұрын

Impressive!

@Babula134

9 ай бұрын

@@terahmunstermann7291but why you need that much mileage car, better change cars often for pleasure drive with new technology

@terahmunstermann7291

9 ай бұрын

@@Babula134 I didn’t say he needed that many miles on a car. I just said it was impressive that he did. Vehicles that go 300,000+ miles are well maintained and well built. Just a simple observation.

Honest review, but I still think 4 cylinder vehicle long term wouldn't match a v6 long term especially with load. I like the odyssey for the handling and smooth power. The sienna and caravan sits higher, more truck like and floats around corners. If Toyota kept the v6 it will definitely be a better contender. All 3 vehicles are great in its own way.

@sambell385

9 ай бұрын

I don’t trust four cylinders they seem to have more valve and lifter issues and overheating and motor issues in general they’re the ones that blow up

I bought my Kia Carnival August, 2021, and have put over 21K miles on it. It has a smooth ride and handles well, even on miserable Alaskan winter roads. I got 36.3 mpg on a 222.1 mile trip. Very happy with it and with the service from the Lithia Kia dealership in Anchorage.

@hai2560

Жыл бұрын

Please share your snow driving experience

@Superman-xr1oh

11 ай бұрын

​​@@hai2560 Why do you keep saying the same thing?

@hai2560

11 ай бұрын

@@Superman-xr1oh I have seen many vedios of kia carnival. Every body is saying about looks and features.. But none explaining about snow drive experience. That is the reason I am asking the same question in all forums. Nice that you noticed it.👍. Also I would like to know in which barnds winter tires it’s the best.

@Superman-xr1oh

11 ай бұрын

@@hai2560 Google

@Thatsmessedupman

8 ай бұрын

​@@Superman-xr1oh because you can't find many people talking about it and many people need to know how reliable it is compared to the others in inclement weather. Doesn't require a snarky response from you.

When one must first buy a mini van and then have it converted into an ADA Compliant vehicle, one learns much about the different van options. Hands down, the Toyota Sienna reins king! We traded our Pacifica for one.

Great video thanks so much

My job has both vans. I drive both pretty frequently. The driving experience on the Toyota is just meh. The Odyssey on the other hand drives like a car. It's surprising. The V6 is quick and powerful. If I'm to drive at work, I always prefer driving the Odyssey because of its great driving experience. The driving experience made me consider the 2023 Honda CR-V as my next car...which I finally bought.

Less mentioned here is Kia Carnival. I have a 2015 Sedona and still drives nice to this day. If I have to choose I would still get the Kia - their warranty is better and cost for the parts and service is way cheaper compared to Honda and Toyota.

I watch these videos to gauge car review channels. Your blatant honesty about the Pacifica has sold you channel. You have earned my sub

@carhelpcorner

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

Thanks for the informative video. I do think the PHEV Chrysler merits consideration too as it is unique in the class.

@blakeeaker5821

Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen good reviews on the plug in Pacifica. My stance on that is I’ll trust Chrysler with a second power source when they can fix the reliability for the main power train. Good looking van and interesting value proposition. Just don’t trust the brand in this area.

@robertbaxter2684

Жыл бұрын

@@blakeeaker5821 Yes, I agree. Love the concept however.

Good quick video hitting most of the key issues. Well done. My only concern with the Sienna is if you load it up with 7 or 8 people is the HP difference an issue?

@davevenson

Жыл бұрын

Most likely. It will also depend on torque.

Hesitated by brand Kia, but Kia Carnival stands out of all mini van by style, technology, comfort. Its the next generation mini van/MPV and difficult to find one coz of high demand. Also great on fuel efficiency. When you drive it just feels like driving SUV.

@Babula134

9 ай бұрын

Everything not really true, minivan already better then suv for all of specs

One thing you did not mention is how teeny tiny the tail lights are on both the Kia and Toyota. I've seen all three of these on the road, and the claw tail lights on the Honda are much more visible. At night I was looking at the van in front of me and thinking, "what kind of van has just two teeny little dots for tail lights?" Turned out to be the hybrid Sienna. I expected as much from Kia, for overlooking an important safety detail, but I was disappointed in Toyota.

We bought the 2022 Kia Carnival it’s beautiful and treats our family beautifully too! I turn my lease in next year already looking out for the next color but will still go with the SX Prestige package!! I had an Odyssey before this one and cried when I let it go. I brought my baby home in it! It was a good van but Kia puts their MPV into another class! ❤

Higher asking price on the Toyota and Honda kinda offsets the re sale value/reliability advantage. If my only compromise is fuel economy then for my money I’m going with the lower pricing, latest tech, modern cabin and the warranty.

Thank you for the video

I talked to some friends that bought the Sienna, and they packed the vehicle but complained about the power out of that engine, mainly uphill. It lacks power vs. driving a v6. Plus CVT transmission lacks tons of power too.

Recently purchased 2023 Honda Odyssey under MSRP and saved thousand over Sienna, prefer the smooth v6/10 speed over the 4 cylinder and CVT. The MPG is nice, but it will take sometime to break even since most available sienna were 6k+ more. Odyssey hands down drives like a large accord which is my preference, than "minivan".

@samsnow7370

Жыл бұрын

people need a 6 cylinder ...

@antimon40

Жыл бұрын

Sienna drives like a van, while Odyssey drives like a car.

@Nick2JZ

Жыл бұрын

Wow 2023 under msrp? Hard to believe...which dealer? Congrats! Was shopping for niece HR-V and most dealer added $2-$3k over msrp.

@rajasekarsj

Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy ? The cheapest I could find in my area is 1000$ above msrp

@dragodavidCE

Жыл бұрын

@@rajasekarsj I negotiated with Hardin Honda, Anaheim, CA, over the phone.

Clearly the KIA Carnival SX Presitige.. Wow.. at $52K *MSRE cannot be beat. Over the top.. ridiculous.. I do not want a Hybrid or AWD.. Love the engine.. pulls hard at 1200 RPM. On highway~26 cruise control 75MPH.

I'm pleased to see you mention reliability in your videos. All the bells and whistles fade when durability and reliability are poor. Many consumers are keeping their vehicles longer and prefer a long lasting durable vehicle.

@carhelpcorner

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@kevin6550694

Жыл бұрын

Andy.....are you any relation to Wilf Boyko? He is a good friend of mine.

@andyboyko2766

Жыл бұрын

@@kevin6550694 No

Great overview

… one thing about Chrysler minivans: I drove a Dodge Grand Caravan SE for 14 years and 196,000 miles, with very few problems - best cargo space of any minivan I’ve seen since … it could out-haul our 2000 Odyssey, and it out-handled the Honda in snow … 👍

I found the new Sienna to be uncomfortably slow during our test drive on the highway. It felt borderline dangerous compared to the last Sienna. Its pushing me towards an Odyssey.

Like that you mention that second row seats on Toyota can't be taken out. I take out my Odyssey second row seats for more space to carry. Wish all vehicle could take out extra seats when not needed.

@sauronthegreat5799

Жыл бұрын

I was very disappointed that Toyota did not make a removable 2nd row seat in their hybrid. I have a 2013 sienna and I take out the 2nd row when I don't need them. It helps lighten the car and give better mileage. That's a major reason I didn't buy the new one. Also I don't like the gaping mouth look.

@tybrady1935

Жыл бұрын

People that convert minivans into campers have discovered how to remove the second row seats. The problem is the airbag sensor needs to be bypassed and you can buy a small gizmo to plug into the wire to trick the Sienna into thinking the seats are still there. That’s all done with the battery disconnected. It’s not easy and not something to do regularly.

Your reviews are good from a 5' 8" perspective. If you have any tall friends, we'll say 6' 5" or over, bring them along on your next test drive and get their point of view. Biggest bone of contention will be the insanity of the manufacturers to install sunroofs on everything just to get an upgrade on the entertainment system thereby lowering the interior headroom by at least 2 inches. This goes for SUV's as well. An option I would like to see is the removal of the ever expanding console. The more storage between the front seats means narrowing the seat which is very uncomfortable for long trips.

Can someone educate me if Pacifica is so bad, why Pacifica sales number is Honda and Kia combined?

Only could wish that the Sienna started at 35k like the website says but my dealer is selling it for 40k for base model which makes the Odyssey and Carnival cheaper

@SteveD12

Жыл бұрын

Call other dealers! I had Toyo dealers marking up MSRP from 3-10k but found one that didn't mark it up if you financed through Toyota.

Hi, it is sad that there are only 4 choices for a family van, and only two have AWD available. KIA Carnival is great, but it lack AWD option like Odyssey. Sienna AWD is my choice, but wished HP bump to at least 280+hp. 245hp in 2022 for a 7-8 passengers van kinda going backward.

I'm trading in my 2018 Chysler Pacifica and getting on the waitlist (2-6 months) for a 2023 Toyota Sienna. My Pacifica has had too many weird problems which include touch screen freezing/not responsive, broken electronic brake valves, and most recently shifter/transmission issues where I cannot shift it into park. Buh-bye 18mpg Pacifica and hello 36mpg Sienna!

@HieuHoang-py8oe

Жыл бұрын

The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a contender with the updated Uconnect 5 and 80+ EPG

@clintmullins4406

Жыл бұрын

@@HieuHoang-py8oe have a friend that had the Pacifica hybrid. Traded it for a sienna because they got tired of it breaking down

@bikin2008

Жыл бұрын

Damn only 2 to 6 months? It's 3 years in Canada.

I just sold my 2022 sienna for a 2023 odyssey. The MPG is amazing on the Sienna and available AWD is a plus if you need or want it. Styling is subjective but I think the Sienna is more stylish . I feel the Odyssey beats it in every other category. The Sienna wins if you put MPG above all else or need AWD. The siennas synthetic leather seats are awful for any trip longer than 30 minutes. The back seat is a penalty box on the Sienna and the leg room in the third row is less than the odyssey. I don’t care what the measurements say. I guess it just depends how for up your push the middle row. The big plus is resale. I certainly didn’t get hurt on selling it. Just underwhelmed the longer I drove it. Odyssey has higher quality cabin materials and just a better vehicle to spend your time in. Overall both good minivans. I can see why people would put the sienna #1. However, for me it’s the Odyssey.

@jrodrigue341

Жыл бұрын

I just got a 2023 Odyssey and love it.

@SmallAxeMP

Жыл бұрын

The odyssey is the best van put there even without AWD or hybrid. I own 2 and my friend own the Sienna and I am way above.

@ralphlasalle4075

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2022 Odyssey and it gets over 30 MPG on the highway plus drives much better than the other minivans.

@SmallAxeMP

Жыл бұрын

@Ralph LaSalle people are not stupid. I am sure no one puts a knife to their heads telling them to buy the odyssey. The odyssey drives better, looks good, has better features, has more space, is reliable, and does pretty well in comparison with mpg. It's a better overall vehicle

@ralphlasalle4075

Жыл бұрын

In addition when I went to the Toyota dealer they wanted $5000 over MSRP while I got y Odessey EX-L for MSRP of $42000.

I’ve had 2 new Pacifica’s they smoke all these. Best looking - best options - best everything. Have AWD - hybrid anything you could want. But pricey. I’ve been in them all. Pacifica no issues best hands down!!!

Thanks for the review. For me I'm looking at the initial price and engine power as my priority and availability too, so I'll go with the KIA Carnival I can manage the fuel economy. I know this used to be the old KIA Sedona or the Hyundai Entourage and I was looking into that years ago comparing it to the Honda oddesy and Toyota sienna and I would have gotten more bang for my buck at that time too. Glad to see KIA is still continuing to this day. Thank you again, I really appreciate your review a lot

@iuliascu

Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 23 Kia Carnival. I love the interior, it rides very smooth. For 740 miles I used 24 gallons of fuel. I love it also because it doesn't look like it's a minivan, it looks more like am SUV. I guess I'll have to see if it's going to last a long time without problems, but so far I'm happy with it.

We were about to buy a Carnival until I realized there is no TV screen for the third row. We have little kids and could see this being a huge issue on road trips. I love the Sienna but the 4cyl has be concerned with lack of power. I like the 6cyl in the Odyssey but I think the van in general needs an update.

@palomashaw4351

Жыл бұрын

I believe you can add the 2 rear entertainment system in US, not sure if in Canada is available, also is a downside for us but I don’t think is a deal breaker.

@daltonrandall4348

Жыл бұрын

Imagine having to drive somewhere and not having a screen in your face to constantly entertain you! 🙄

@dcfrank9326

Жыл бұрын

@@daltonrandall4348 you must not have kids or go on road trips. Imagine paying $50k+ for a van and not getting everything you desire.

@daltonrandall4348

Жыл бұрын

@@dcfrank9326 If you have kids, put them in the second row. If you have more than will fit, then it's a good indicator that you've had too many. I love going on road trips, because I can look outside and see all of the amazing places that exist out there. That was the entire point of my comment.

@dcfrank9326

Жыл бұрын

@@daltonrandall4348 You clearly don't have small kids. If you think that an 8 year old is going to be content looking out the window on a 6 hour road trip, you're out of your mind. I understand the point of your comment, but you can always count on stupidity with KZread comments. Case and point, "it's a good indicator that you've had too many". What a moronic thing to say.

Good review,

I have had great experiences with both brands. I'm leaning toward the Honda because of dealer markup, lack of availability, and the second-row seating, of the Toyota. I'd like to fold the second row out of the way frequently. The Toyota's fuel economy is about .61% better, but if I have to pay $10k more for the Toyota that will buy lots of gas for years to come with the Honda.

@pantloaded

Жыл бұрын

You get some money back when you sell. You'll never get that gas money back lol

@mohamadsandouka6475

Жыл бұрын

At 4 bucks a gallon that takes you to 70K miles

@josemadrigal7688

7 ай бұрын

Don’t forget that hybrid battery can be very expensive to replace.

@vicnoy3684

7 ай бұрын

Fuel economy of course goes to siena but the rest goes to Odessy.The quality of Odessy is way better than siena.

@amiw5304

4 ай бұрын

I'm having to replace major components on my '16 Odyssey. Honda is not making quality anymore it seems. I've talked to many people who have issues with transmission and engine after only 5-7 years, under 100,000 miles

Which one is the best for safety ?

I dont want to buy a minivan to resale it later, I plan on keeping this van, & how much do it cost to fix a hybrid minivan, I like the KIA Carnival LX Plus.

@SteveD12

Жыл бұрын

Depends on what you need to fix. Battery in the sienna is covered under a very long warranty so you shouldn't have to pay for that unless it's 10+ years old.

The chrysler pacifica has great resell value great reliability, has all the features and more including hybrid and awd. Also is equal priced if not more reasonably priced because you get more money for what you pay. I had a 2017 chrysler pacifica limited for 2 years and it was way more advanced than my Honda Odyssey. I loved it everyday and can't wait to get another one. My husband wrecked it. It was a sad day. None of those vehicles had one press anything. Being able to press one button as a mom and have my seats move was a life saver when holding a baby. I definitely think you need to do more research before writing something off.

How much does my down payment needs to be in order to car payments under $350 a month for 2023 Toyota Seinna? If I buy a 2021 Sienna what features does the vehicle lack compared to the 2023? When looking at used Seinnas, how do I determine what is good mileage for price? Thank you

considering that Kia's engines are only 100k motors, I wouldn't have put it on the list, Hondas nice however the engine is a time belt vs chain which req changing at 100k which runs you about 1200 for replacement so if you are looking to keep it for many 100k miles like i plan on its about 3600. as far as the sienna the only down side is the hybrid motor and batt, now from what i have looked into its the same motor and battery that you find in the Prius, camery, etc. however depending on what your driving habits are you can get 150k to 300k out of it. the good side to that is the avg replacement cost is around 2500 which is far less than the maintenance of the Honda. so for me and my family we are staying away from the kia line up, just to many engine issues and will be looking more towards Toyota.

If you have to look at the van, drive it, or sit in it, it’s definitely the Odyssey. If you’re just going off stats and you won’t have to live with it, the Sienna.

Great review. I do have to disagree about the Pacifica only because we’ve owned 2 now (2018 & 2020). The stow-n-go 2nd & 3rd rows are hands down the best feature for our family. We’re a road-tripping family so the cargo space, overall ride comfort, and rear individual screens have been great during 1-2 week vacations. I will say that our 2018 did experience some transmission “jumping" early on but the dealership got that fixed. The real issue with Chrysler is availability! I was rear ended in our 2018 and due to major parts delays/shortages, it was claimed totaled, which then put us into a major bind getting a new one. Most dealerships had- and still have- a 4 to 6 month wait on orders and NO options in stock. Not to mention Chrysler has reduced interior color options down to Black or Caramel if you opt for the highest Pinnacle trim. We were lucky to find the used 2020 in another state. But if you have the buying flexibility of time and limited interior colors, I do think they are worth the wait.

@remyd8767

Жыл бұрын

I don't like how you can't slide the seats in the Chrysler cars. Sometimes you wanna use all seats, but adjust the 2nd row. They are fixed.

@jacobben5795

Жыл бұрын

​@@remyd8767 that's the only thing I agree as a negative. Other than that best minivan out there.

@jacobben5795

Жыл бұрын

About to trade my 2020 for a 2022 or 2023 Pinnacle. Maybe Toyota lasts longer, but for people that don't keep cars for 37+ years, the Pacifica is by far my fave.

@georgerafa5041

11 ай бұрын

Dude changed vehicle 2 years in (first of which had transmission issues from the factory lmao) and wants to tell us about reliable vehicles. No shit the domestics are cushier that's cuz they throw everything in there with no consideration for longevity.

@Babula134

9 ай бұрын

⁠@@georgerafa5041 I don’t care about 10+ reliable vehicle but i have my Chrysler Pacifica hybrid without major issues at 175000 mi

I went with the honda odyssey

@mohammedkj1239

10 ай бұрын

Me too, the engine and the transmission are great for a long term owner

@zfold4702

10 ай бұрын

What OTD price did you get if you don't mind sharing?

@mohammedkj1239

10 ай бұрын

@@zfold4702 naturally aspirated engine V6, and the transmission are automatic not CVT. These are great for long term owners like myself because engine with V4 turbocharged or supercharged are not reliable in the long term and CVT transmission are suck this is the only word I say about CVT

@B-120BACONYT

8 ай бұрын

Me too

Toyota Sienna has Woodland edition that’s more like a SUV. How do you compare it with a large SUV?

I've always loved Toyota Sienna. So I believe that is the one that l will buy. Thanks

What about the Pacifica?

I live in the Pacific Northwest I need AWD hybrid. Going to buy a Toyota Sienna XLE

The Odyssey is the winner overall. It competes with all the others and won in most categories. It is a reason why it is the most selling of all over the years. Imagine some of the vans are AWD and hybrid but still the odyssey is outselling them.

Nice review Shari, We live in north central WA state USA. Most of the minivans in our area are Toyota’s as AWD is needed during the winter months. I’ve noticed that many people are dropping their minivans for Subaru Ascent’s. It’s too bad Subaru doesn’t start producing hybrids.

@carhelpcorner

Жыл бұрын

There are rumors Subaru will produce a hybrid using Toyota technology. Hopefully it is true 🤞

@Doc1855

Жыл бұрын

@@carhelpcorner if Subaru does that, we will sell our current Outback and buy a hybrid

@TobyCostaRica

Жыл бұрын

I actually dropped my Ascent for a Sienna 😀

@Doc1855

Жыл бұрын

@@TobyCostaRica the first generation Ascent had a LOT of problems with the power train and electrical system. You’ll be happier with your Toyota

@paulozeruga8454

Жыл бұрын

Yes in Washington u get 5 feet of snow?

If the Kia is anything like my 2021 Sedona I got brand new it'll be burning oil at 15k miles I love my van but im glad I got the extended warranty with the rental...

Curious if your Minivan list has changed since last year. I know you said Pacifica isn't reliable, but Im curious of their Plug-in Hybrid model.

@scottrose9467

7 ай бұрын

We have had Chrysler Pacifica they are reliable.

Sienna is the way to go for me

I own a 2018 Honda odyssey and I'm having all kinds of trouble with it. collision mitigation systems brakes the car to a complete grinding stop out of nowhere, especially 3 way intersections and with the acceleration delay issue which together have been a subject of lawsuits, it's down right a safety hazard to drive. To name a few minor issues is battery drain, buggiest side door in the industry and the electrical wiring issues. I sometimes don't get any audio with an error message saying no audio connected. When I do have audio, it's too staticky to listen to anything. I'm currently working with a lemon lawyer to get have Honda issue a full refund.

@therandomblogs583

Жыл бұрын

Have your Odyssey check. I have 20 EXL, before my infotainment was so bad that I am ready to trade it in but after I took it for service for the said MOst net Off and the popping sounds. Now it is working good. The guy said a loose connection that needed to be crimped. Took them 6 hrs to finish it.

@steveMN777

10 ай бұрын

Stay away from 2018

The Siennas in my area are selling literally for $10k over MSRP. And they have waiting lists. I want to replace my dying Sienna with a new one cause I have loved my Sienna to literal pieces, but the stress and the expense... just don't think it's gonna happen this time.

We have a 2017 Sienna. It’s a good car for what it is for: transporting small humanoids. It’s infotainment system and GPS sucks! It only gets about 300-325 miles on a full tank.

Sto and go seats are a must!!!

I think I’m in love 🥰 , can a person with a class D license own one of these of they need a CDL?

Toyota should come in dead last, it doesn’t even compete in the same class anymore based on price. You won’t find a sienna Anywhere for less than $10k-$15k above msrp AT THE VERY MINIMUM.

My parents own an Odyssey and my aunt has a Sienna. While both have adequate amounts of space, the Sienna felt absolutely cavernous. Her model has captains chairs which make it feel even large. In terms of power, you can’t go wrong with Honda’s V6. It’s the quickest in its class.

@thendino1

Жыл бұрын

But the stats say the odyssey is bigger.

@FATTIEASMR

Жыл бұрын

@@thendino1 Keyword: “felt”

@lagranarob-3881

6 ай бұрын

​@@thendino1sienna is the smallest

I love the Odyssey, but I'm wondering how it would work where it snows. Like weekly round trips from the Bay Area to Lake Tahoe.

@CoryRoy

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 Odyssey and can tell you that it's pretty good in the snow, but you will need snow tires. Generally a FWD with snow tires is much safer than a AWD with all seasons. All cars need to turn and brake, not just accelerate, which is where the AWD really helps.

@gilbertsong9006

Жыл бұрын

@@CoryRoy Thanks for your reply, but it doesn't snow in the San Francisco Bay Area, but there will be a lot of snow in lake Tahoe 250 miles away. I commute to Tahoe every week. Snow tires wear out very quickly if they are used in a place where there is no snow.

@CoryRoy

Жыл бұрын

@@gilbertsong9006 Yes. Warm temps and highway speeds will ruin snow tires quickly.

@robjohnson5872

Жыл бұрын

Had an Odyssey for more than 10 years, 220 KM. As people have said, this is a vehicle that requires snow tires. Given your situation, an an-weather tire might suit you best. Lots of reviews on-line. Or save yourself some money, and just plan on getting off the road when it's snowing. With snow tires, they're very good.

hope some day there will be some in stock.

One biggest problem with Sienna is that you can't get it anywhere. I've placed an order and the waiting time is 2 years. Two YEARS!!!😲

@carhelpcorner

Жыл бұрын

This is a problem with all three. I have helped clients who waited 12 months for a Carnival.

@KoreanBeautyOwner

Жыл бұрын

Thats with every brand now...

@alexvaliansky7707

Жыл бұрын

Outrageous!!!

@juliaxu3030

Жыл бұрын

That is so true. I have been waiting for Sienna for 1 year. I will get a Honda next month

I am so torn between the Toyota and Honda. I ruled out Chrysler because it is just too unreliable. I can't take the chance of breaking down while traveling. Although, if it was reliable I 100% would put this at the top of the list above all the others. It drives pretty quickly, no drag, it is very quiet, and very comfortable. . It is a nice ride, has great features, and it is plug in Hybrid which I think is the best type of hybrid to have. It allows you to go all electric no gas. The Carnival is pretty cool and by far has the best dashboard and features. The TV's are awesome. However, the seats are not comfortable at all, and in the end that is really really important, especially for bumpy rides. They feel like cheap airplane seats, hard with no give. Not comfortable at all for long distance driving. Toyota is better looking than the Honda, but it really is so slow, and when you need to pass a car are accelerate to get on the highway that is a big drawback, but the fuel economy and the look is superior to the Honda. The Honda, although not the prettiest minivan, has everything you need, fast, handles well. Good features comfortable, but does not come in AWD. These things make it very hard to decide between to the two. I wish they offered heated steering on the lower end models. You have to get the top model just to get that feature.

@michaelo3282

8 ай бұрын

I own a 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L with 38,000 miles on it. We packed it up last summer with three dog crates and the dogs, two of which are 120 and 70 pounds, suit cases and other traveling essentials and drove from Dallas to Long Beach, CA. We averaged 29.8 mpg round trip. We were very comfortable on the entire trip. It is very reliable and has a naturally aspirated V6 engine that produces 282 hp. Chrysler has been making mini vans longer than any other auto maker and the fact that the seats fold down into the floor gives incredible cargo space. Why would anybody want a mini van in which the 2nd row seats can't be removed or folded down into the floor, not to mention, the driver is sitting on top of battery giving less head room and in the event of a crash, well, you get the picture. I'll take my Pacifica on the road anywhere in the USA with compete confidence that it will get me there and back. Also, a lot of reliability issues are due to owners not properly maintaining there vehicles.

@DecrepitBiden

7 ай бұрын

Don't get any brand(Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevy, etc) with turbos (TURBO IS BAD). Certain Honda model & year have oil dilution. I've own a Sentra, Tacoma pickup, Fit, CRV. Can't go wrong with either. I prefer Honda over Toyota because of the interior feel.

Just my 2 cents, and they're just my opinion, I think KIA got way to bad of a rap for just a few minor things. One, awd is NOT necessary for a minivan, front wheel drive with good snow tires will literally plow snow with the front bumper, and is actually very good for snow, (front wheels pull, keeping you from getting loose and losing control). I'd also argue that the average minivan driver probably shouldn't be driving if FWD is not capable of moving the car. All AWD is going to do for most people in the snow is get them in trouble. I drive truck over the road. In the winter, it's the AWD cars that are smashing into the backs of people. AWD only helps go, not stop. Also, the resale doesn't matter. So you get 8k less on the back end, you spent 8k less on the front. It's a wash. I think the fact KIA blows the others out of the water in features, comfort, technology, and innovation, not to mention it just looks 10 times better, puts it in front. I'd say the biggest negative is fuel mileage, but that wouldn't knock it out of first in my book. "Reputation" doesn't keep a vehicle out of the shop, sure it helps the resale, but as stated, it's cheaper on the front end.

I miss the dodge caravan second row bench. This left tons of space on the side and space for kiddos to hop in the back. Which model would offer this? I also liked the empty space between driver and passenger. It was so roomy. The Carnival appears to be the roomiest. Am I wrong?

@sdmc0904

11 ай бұрын

Odyssey has 3 seats in second row. If you take one out, you can use the magic slide seat feature which can configure the seats just like what you're talking about. I have. 2019 odyssey and do this at times. It's a great vehicle!

Which dealer sells the sienna for 40K? Can’t get it for leas than 50K here in Texas

@hawkzhang4643

Жыл бұрын

Sold mine for 43k. 4k miles, le trim with add-ons. Dallas Texas

I don't care about second row seats that come out. They're probably heavy and where am I going to put them. My concern is safety reliability and can I get on to the turnpike in Pennsylvania without any issues.

The Toyota and Honda or the best Minivans and I love them

Pretty surprised by the results. It should be: 1. Kia Carnival 2. Toyota Sienna . . 5. Honda Odyssey

I'm amazed anybody could recommend the Toyota sienna after driving it. The CVT transmission and underpowered engine make for a horrible experience. When you try to accelerate you are met with loud engine noise without any acceleration.

@thomasmcmahan2014

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Friend got one and took me for a ride around the block and I couldn’t help but laugh when he floored it and the engine roared and we still were going the same speed. He laughed at me laughing, it was great. But not the acceleration

@UglyMaleee

Жыл бұрын

Of course, it's has smaller engine and why would you floored a mini van? This vehicle is not for racing.

@taeinamo1546

Жыл бұрын

Buy sports car minivan is not for you:)))))

@fcnghkkc1

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasmcmahan2014 you can get another hybrid minivan from Honda or Kia that can get 35mpg.😉

@jimave

Жыл бұрын

My 2017 Sienna does the same thing at lower speeds. If I step on it, it goes nowhere.

AWD Hybrid Sienna for the win. Huge miss by the others for not having AWD and hybrid choice.

They are all good looking. Top reliability n fuel economy win for me

All manufacturers have unfortunately priced themselves out of the reach of most consumers.

If Honda would have brought the hybrid system to north America (as it has been a thing in Japan for a while now) the Odyssey would have probably won IMO. Odyssey is still more comfortable, lower center of gravity which makes the driving experience nicer and looks cooler. And for any nerds out there, Yes I know the Japanese Odyssey is slightly smaller and less powerful so it won't have the towing capacity of a V6 but Japan doesn't have a Sienna equivalent anymore either since the Noah, Voxy and Sienta are the slightly smaller and Japanese Odyssey equivalent. Anyway, too bad they Discontinued the Japanese Odyssey. Rumors are that when the facilities are built, there will be an Odyssey successor which will be larger than the Japanese Odyssey so I have my fingers crossed that whatever the name is, it will come the states as the next gen Odyssey. I will assume it will be an HEV or PHEV with AWD option similar to the US Sienna. If the Honda ZR-V is a hint to what Honda will be doing in the future, I'm excited. On a side note, I really like the Kia Carnival and almost bought one but Kia and Hyundai (at least where I live) have the worst post purchase service and they can't seem to stay in business. Either I see the dealership with new ownership or one dealership dies and a few months later, a new one pops up at a different location. Even my friend who currently works at VW used to work for KIA and told me that If i buy one, i better hope I have no issues or else it will be a nightmare getting the car serviced. If it doesn't have issues, the cars are great!

Never though I would say this. But the Kia looks to be the best here. Beautiful design outside and inside. Interior looks amazing and has the best features and tech. The Japanese are lagging behind in features now. They should stop riding their reliability train and actually offer more features to their customers for the amount of money they’re asking. I bought a 22 RAV4 XLE. Paid 44K Cad. And I feel terrible now that it has no features and barely feels like a brand new $44K vehicle. They feel so outdated and the screen looks like it belongs 10-15 years in the past. 🤦

AWD means its always can be a year round vehicle and the best price and MPG. Even though not technically the fastest I bet its close on the 0-30 or 0-40 time especially in rain or when pulling out in traffic. The others will be burning up your tires scrambling for traction. I also note the Honda has bad resale value at 8-10 years of age. Not sure why but their newer updates in models make the older models less desirable. Also the timing belt with the 3.5 Honda needed at 120k miles ish means a lengthy and expensive job. 1500$ up. The Sienna needs none of that. Also with the new 2.5 will only really need oil changes. No belts or tensioners to replace. No timing belt. Everything last on Toyotas like wheel bearings, axles, shocks, struts, ball joints, wheel bearings, electric motors in the doors , switches, electric water pump, steering, . etc. Everything just holds up better than the others over time. Even better than the Honda. But it sacrifices on Tech and Sporty drive ness . Smaller wheels on the Sienna 18"AWD even in SE will mean longer tire life and cheaper tires. Hybrid system means if you use the brakes early and gently they last over 200k easily. Much much cheaper lifetime service costs as long as the batteries and inverters hold up, and they do in the Prius and Rav 4s so far. Only issue could the the power cable issue on the rear drive motor in which is corrosion which could carry over from the 2019 up RAV4 hybrids with the AWD. Looks to be about 6k to fix at the dealer to fix if out of warranty which is horrendous but seems to only happen in heavy salted areas. Maybe Toyota has addressed in the 22.

@huydang7191

Жыл бұрын

The hybrid battery will cost 3500 minimum to replace and last about 10-12 years

Removing the 2nd row seats is a deal-breaker for us; we do it all the time. That rules out the Sienna. Had a 2004 Sienna - loved it; currently have a 2015 Odyssey and love it even more. And it looks like it will be another Ody for us when the time comes.

@christinakosier5474

Жыл бұрын

Can you remove the second row seats on an older model Sienna?

@ronward1229

Жыл бұрын

@@christinakosier5474 Yep - we had them out of our 2004 all the time. They were a bit heavy but getting them out was straightforward. (they'll also come out on the 2011-2020 vans, but a part of the base remains, so it's not totally flat. Not sure if they come out on the 1998-2003 vans)

@christinakosier5474

Жыл бұрын

@ronward1229 thank you so much for answering me. One more question please. If I do choose the Sienna over an Odyssey, do you have a particular year to recommend? I can purchase a Sienna 2015 or older. Thank you so much.

@ronward1229

Жыл бұрын

@@christinakosier5474 In my opinion, getting one that's taken care of is more important than the model year. Hard to go wrong with any well-maintained Sienna or Odyssey.

@christinakosier5474

Жыл бұрын

@@ronward1229 makes perfect sense. Thank you so much.

Sienna for the win! Reliability is my number one priority. I have a 2011 Sienna it's one of the best vehicles I've owned.

I have the 2022 odyssey and we love it. We had tested the sienna but the interior felt very cheap compared to the odyssey , plus the fact that if does not come with spare tire that was a deal braker. So we ended buying the odyssey touring 😊.

@erichernandez7553

Жыл бұрын

Same sentiments but glad i went with the sienna. Just installed a spare tire compartment and spare for less than $500. Enjoying the 37mpg BTW. 👨🏻‍💻👍🏼

@twopointoooh

Жыл бұрын

My mom's '21 Sienna Platinum is VERY luxurious compared to the odyssey on the inside. Heated and ventilated seats, tons of leather and quality, all the good stuff. And 36mpg, cant go wrong.

@juanr.3314

Жыл бұрын

@@twopointoooh , the interior quality is not better than the odyssey elite trim , I will agree that mpg is perfect on sienna, trust me I wanted the sienna so bad, but at the time there were no sienna platinum available with the spare tire option. I’m still happy with my Odyssey, I would say that for both siennas and odyssey they should include outside video cámaras like the teslas.

@twopointoooh

Жыл бұрын

@@juanr.3314 Have you seen the platinum trim Sienna? It was a limited edition top trim

@juanr.3314

Жыл бұрын

@@twopointoooh yes I have and tested 2022 platinum trim as well. Honestly the sienna overall will always be better than the odyssey unless Honda steps up with a hybrid version with better mpg.

Where’s the Chrysler Pacifica and its plug in hybrid?

i am seeing this again, i have crown xle, my wife like a rav4 or sienna, so i am going for sienna, your presentation is the best, you drive and talk. other's i mean many are boring. as we like to see cars and drive not the guys who talk.

If you really want to know which one to buy, look at how many of each kind are available as a used vehicle. Odyssey's are a dime a dozen, while Sienna's are hard to find. Not sure about the Kia, never shopped for one.

The all-new, 2023 Kia Carnival should be my best decision for an eight-passenger minivan.

very good video

I would go with the Kia! The Toyota looks appealing with the fuel savings but not with the 4 cylinder engine. If you have a vehicle that large with 6 adults and gear or towing a trailer, you want that V6 pulling with no problems! Dodge killed the mini van, mass produced with cheap parts, it never left them and has carried on through the years. Maybe the Pacifica anc pull through and come back out on top...hard when the dealerships or used car lots give people nothing on a trade in but soak them on resale price of a used vehicle. Good video! Glad you talked about the towing capicity, I am always looking for that.

Bring back air suspension on the Toyota please… i had to install air bag in the coil in mine, was not able to sit 5 adult with luggage without squashing it…

not sure where your numbers are coming from but I just got back from the dealership and a Sienna Hybrid is 81K