I’m single and I bought a 2015 Dodge Caravan and I love it. People need to get over the minivan stigma. I don’t care if people look at me. I buy a car for value and utility and the minivan beats every other vehicle on the road.

Anyone who has owned a mini van in the past will recognize that the Chrysler "stow and go" is a HUGE, HUGE feature. It's almost a "killer app".

I drove Sienna, Sedona and Pacifica for rental car... So far i love Sedona the most..

Anyone planning to keep their vehicle over 100k will likely have better luck with the Kia. We’ve had 4 Chrysler’s between 130k&150k come down with mortal sicknesses. 98 Durango with blown engine at 130k ,transmission was acting up at 90k. 08 Pacifica head gasket leak @70k transmission clunks hard into third @120k. Both air cons stopped working. Both lost heat eventually. Now our Sedona has 150k and is still like it has only 50k.no problems at all. I’m done with Chrysler! We had a few Chrysler in the nineties last 200k with little issues is why I trusted them.not anymore!

My kids have been grown and gone for almost 20 years. I got used to road tripping in my minivan, I set up a bed roll made with a hide-a-bed mattress for cozy camping and star gazing ability. I also drive it to work in northern Minnesota 50 miles in 10" of snow and made it home in my trusty Chrysler! Almost 285K miles and counting!

My parents have a loaded Pacifica Limited. It has everything. I'm not a mini van person, and thought the parents were making a bad choice from all the minis I've seen (that I thought were really ugly) but I was quite wrong. Drives pretty well too. And it is just the two of them....No kids. However, the video states that they don't see many on the road, but where I am, there are a lot of them, although not many of the limiteds.

I Definitely prefer the look of the Sedona!

Good review, having driven the 2016 Sedona in V6 SXL spec - I can't think of a better minivan. Besides being stylish on the road, it's a simple no frills functional vehicle that my four grandkidz and large extended family have come to enjoy with every trip. Last year we added a three bike carrier and our weekends are on another level.

This was/is a great production,your commentary was soo pleasing to listen to despite you being under the weather.....seriously, I loved the spontaneous feeling delivery! I typically keep my vehicle choices simple and just go with the most HP but I'm a Hyundai/Kia fan + I dont have Pacifica money anyways.

Thanks. I needed this video!

After having a set of twins in 2021 and again in 2022, we traded in our 4Runner for a Pacifica S Limited. I love driving it, everything is powered, awesome display unit, and looks better than all the other minivans. I love it.

I didn't want a minivan either but I've had mine now for 103000 miles loved it...

Mini vans are much better for normal roads than SUVs !

I test drove all these cars and ended up buying the 2020 Kia Sedona. Kia wins hands down. Both these vehicles are "luxurious" in their own way and I like them both very much. The buttons on the Sedona feel exactly like an Audi and it has that "european" feel to it and I don't see anything cheap or "pasticky" whatsoever in mine. Personally I don't like all that shininess on the plastic on the Pacifica so I guess everyone has different taste. The Kia did have that "WOW" factor for me because the vehicle cost me THOUSANDS less than the competition. If no one pays attention to that there is something wrong with them. The gear shifter knob in the Pacifica was a big no no and a turn off for me. I'm just not the type of person that likes a know to change gear and I would never buy a car with it. I also don't trust American engines and transmissions and from the very little research I did Chrysler does not have a great reputation of making transmissions that last a long time. I rather go with a Korean car such as Kia or Hyundai before buying American. Sorry :-) The Kia Sedona was actually the very last vehicle I test drove after going to dealer after dealer test driving most SUVs out there and Kia wasn't even in my mind at first and I was leaning more on a Highlander or a Pilot or Subaru Ascent. After just a few moments while test driving the Kia Sedona I knew that wat the vehicle I was looking for and I LOVE the gear shifter design and I was extremely impressed and I got a fantastic deal over anything else I tried getting at other dealers. This is indeed the nicest car I have purchased till this day.

I own a 2010 Sienna LE AWD, Best Car i have ever owned i barely put any money into repairs, The latest issues i had with my sienna required dropping the sub frame to fix a transfer case leak and decided to replace all bushings that totaled to about $1k. about $4k Into oil changes. The minivan has 235k miles and still rolling. the only things i have replaced prior to me removing the engine / trans for the Transfer case was an alternator and starter. though starter was a 2nd time replacement due to me buying a remain one and alternator went out at about 225k miles. My recent recent replacement was a throttle body due to the sensor going out. I buy parts from Junk Yards for my sienna making it not expensive at all to do repairs bushings etc i went brand new. The Junk yard parts last me as long as the old ones do and not even that expensive. It depends if you want luxury or reliability. The new 2021 Toyota sienna is a Hybrid 4 Cy, I wish Toyota still offered the trusty V6 in the sienna for 2021, though like many people said Maintenance is key to having a car that lasts long but at the same time Chrysler isn't known to be very reliable. Now if i had to pick between the sedona and Pacifica i would go with the sedona, Kia reliability has been getting pretty good in the past few months. My hopes for the future is to get a low mileage 2nd gen sienna again and restore it back to pristine condition as my sienna is dirty inside etc due to kids and plastics etc fading out due to age.

Great review...thanks!

Within the past year, I have had both Toyota Sienna (which my wife crashed and totaled) and now The KIA Sedona. I have to say that I’m kind of glad my wife totaled the Sienna because it allowed us to get the Sedona. It is much better in terms of physical appearance, tech options, and also it just drives and feels better! The Pacifica? I do not trust any American made cars especially minivans. My parents bought a Dodge Caravan when I was a kid and I remember how much engine trouble it gave us. It drove my dad crazy and he vowed never to buy Dodge:Chrysler cars again.

One advantage minivans have over all but a couple large SUV'S is the ability to carry six people and their luggage .

I imported in 2019 Kia Sedona 2016 EX from USA to Europe (Poland) No problems with driving, no problem with parts - many parts fit other KIA or HYUNDAI cars. If I can't get parts locally, I order from the USA on ebay. There are maybe about 30 of these cars in Poland. Whenever I stand at traffic lights or drive around the city, someone will look at my car, it's very nice. The turn signals in Europe are yellow and with the help of a strong yellow LED bulb I was able to meet this requirement. I bought the speedometer in Canada so as not to convert MPG to L / 100km. Fuel consumption in my car in the city is 11.2L / 100km. My previous Opel Omega 2.5V6 car fuel comsumption was 14-15L / 100km. After 2 years of use, I am in love with this car.

Being a person who drove a 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyeger 3.3L Rallaye, Chrysler is a silent killer because that van lied about its horsepower. It felt faster than numbers told. Smoother than butter on sliced bread. I loved it. I still have the car but I bought a new car because I wanted the upgrade.

I still see minivans daily here in the southern US. Very popular. Also, I am the one individual who would buy one because I am single and need a large vehicle. I am drummer who often carries gear that pertains to instruments beyond my own, and having all that space would be incredibly useful.

Chrysler Pacifica is absolutely the best . We test drove both and fell in love with the Chrysler ..the Kia just felt cheap

Driving my second Chrysler van. 173,000 trouble-free miles on 3.8L v6. It could handle better - but good 225/60 x 16 tires help a lot. Wish I could mount a sway bar. Otherwise superb !

we own the town and country for about four years now, i've been going around to dealerships trying to find a SUV or Crossover that will meet my expectations. In other words trying to find a SUV that will have everything my minivan has from leather, touch screen to cargo room. There's nothing out there that i will trade my minivan for. (we don't want a Suburban/Tahoe type of SUV) I'm sticking with my TC minivan for a while longer.

I have two Kia's, one is sedona 2006 I bought it new now has 245k miles running with the original spark plugs, I changed the alternator once but otherwise I have not had any problem since then, after the good experience with the sedona I bought in 2013 an optima now has 140k miles, equally without problems.

i love the chrysler minivan is the perfect for my family needs

Those Chrysler minivans are like incandescent lightbulbs. You use it until it quits working, then you throw it away and buy another one. The Kia on the other hand, I have a 2015 Sedona with 145,000 miles and it still runs like new, shifts like a dream, and has freezing cold air-conditioning.

Excellent Video - This may be something you didn't realize but the Vans are great for camping. So could you maybe just include a short blurb about Towing Capacity. Thanks. But all and all your the best presenter.

These are beautiful and great, however way over my budget for my mentoring program. How good are the used vans? Which one would be best to buy?

Just bought the Pacifica Touring plus L. 35k here in South Florida. I was looking for a SUV or Crossover but did not want to. Spend over 40k because I wanted leather. I got all the options I wanted and more room and I feel like I got more value for my buck with the Pacifica. I said 12 years ago I’d never buy another mini-van but here we go again! ...YO!

I totally go to car meet ups with my Pacifica!!...but mine's the hybrid version and most people don't seem to know it exists so it's a bit of a curiosity. Most common comment is "wow! I didn't know electric cars could be that big!" If you think the gas Pacifica is good, they Hybrid is better! It handles better and rides better, it's more quiet and you hardly every have to buy gas for it!

These two models are popular in the U.S. so the minivan market has not died out just yet

More minivan battles please

I started with a hatchback, and than straight to an SUV (I was a sucker for SUVs for awhile, I had 3). I got my first minivan a year ago. I have a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, and love it. It's definitely safe to say I'll never drive anything else, minivans are my new favorite (specifically Chrysler minivans, as they're just so damn sexy 😍). I really wanted a 5th gen Town & Country. But if I'm being honest, the more and more I watch videos like this, it really makes me consider a Pacifica, or Voyager. One thing I really like about the Chrysler minivans, aside from the design, is the blue with peanut butter interior 🤤 (I think they do that combo the best).

I bought a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica used. Excellent vehicle. This is my third Chrysler minivan. My Town and Country we bought used and had it for 13 years. Hyundai Kia is unfortunately known for poor engine quality. He didn't mention the Pacifica is built in Ontario Canada. The Canadians build excellent cars.

Sedona all the way,,

Not a FCA guy, but after countless Dodge Caravans as company vehicles, I got to say had at least 20 over the last 33 years and there great on trips, running to the hardware store, hauling the Grandkids or working out of. Where getting ready to switch to the Chrysler Pacifica Voyger, low grade Pacifica. I’ve seen them on Auto Trader for Low 20’s, say your on a tight budget and two or three children. Never lost a transmission or Engine in all that time and Caravans. Plus throw on snow tires and they do great on slick roads, though I’m not sure our winters can be compared to Canadian winters.

I think the name Sedona suffers the most in past images, Rio, Sorento, Optima, they’ve all got over the past and moved on successfully, but Sedona....It still reminds me of the old car.

6:09 *me being single watching this video review because I want a minivan due to the spaciousness* 😐

If they make an awd Sedona I'll buy it

I recently purchase the Pacifica Hybrid and I love it. Out of all the vehicles I ever owned I get more attention from this hybrid then any other vehicle I have ever owned. A stop at Walgreens plug in station and all the crossover and green lovers are all around it. Any plug in station in Seattle WA. area becomes a hot spot of curious eyes. I'm In the military and asked my soldiers how they feel about the van, and they all had a favorite thing, manly the uconnect, and panoramic roof. Because they are younger they didn't have the hang ups we have about the box on wheels.

I would want the front of the Sedona with the back of the Pacifica OH and I’d definitely go for the interior of the Sedona

i enjoy tall and ample vehicles, and the best one for me is a Suburbuan, those bad girls retial for $60k and cost $120 to fill up. I'd settle for the next best thing, a sienna TRD PRO.

I just purchased a Pacifica limited MSRP $49,020 for $40,136 excluding tax and license. Think of that when you compare models.

I just bought kia sedonna 2020 I have a 3 year old android phone it hooks wireless but has no voice prompt. In order to make a call I have to go to phone book or manual dial. I have loaded android app and hooked with usb. The sales person has tried to help twice. What can I do to make this work? My phone is not that old and I do not want a new one.. Are there any updates. I thought this would be neat with the new technology and the apps loaded. The phone doesn't even work with voice.

I've always loved minivans. They're just so dang practical. 7 passenger van and can also be a cargo van. My Chrysler is now 6 years old with 100,000 + miles but has taken a lot of service maintenance repairs to get there. My next minivan WILL BE a Kia., they have the best build quality and warranty in the industry.

I would go with the Kia all the way I just can't trust Chrysler and there reliability and for a extra 12K its not worth it

I'm thinking of getting a 2018 sedona limited, I like the sienna awd option, the Honda has the better rep,I like the interior of the sedona wish the fuel mileage was better

Can someone explain to me why he mentioned that “halogen fog lamps are technically safer than LED?

Sorry to disappoint you but I'm single and I bought a 2017 Kia Sedona last fall - I plan to go camping in it. Lots of space except I hate the second row seats that flip up instead of stowing in the floor - they take up too much space and make it difficult to get in through the sliding doors. I'm a senior and have no problems maneuvering the 3rd row seats up or down. I absolutely hate the way it handles in the winter - despite being a heavy vehicle, it slides all over the place, the tires spin and the back end sways back and forth - long story short - it's scary to drive and I've never been a nervous driver no matter what the road conditions.

its called the KIA Carnival where i lived :)

When you said socks with sandals, I spit out my water. 😂

Here in Australia Kia and Hyundai have overtaken US and most of Japan makes in brand perception. Chrysler = unreliable. Toyota = reliable but bland. Kia/Hyundai offer both reliability and features.

Whoa

" There´s no reason to buy a mini van if you´re single". Oh... you have no idea how easier it makes life for a single man. If you know what I mean... hehe

This video hands down helped me make a decision! I'm definitely buying the Kia! Thanks!

Can you remove the 2nd row seats on the kia?

It is me and the wife I have a paid off Ram truck which I am keeping for summer towing my boat, but when I am not at the lake I am looking for a gas saver for when I am Mountain biking! I ride bikes all week long driving around in my truck just is getting worse for me to just be hauling a bike around!

From 2018 model year, Kia start to install 8 (EIGHT) speed automatic gear-shift box not 6 (six) speed. It named as Hyundai\Kia- Mitsubishi A8LF1 /2, A8MF1 /2. So ou tested Sedona model installed a 8-speed automatic.

He’s big but very cute! Love chunky guys lol

FCA poured a shit ton of money in the new Pacifica and it shows! Great review.

Minivans are bought because of the SPACE . As far as reliability goes, unfortunately the Dodge Caravan falls short. So far I've been lucky with the used 2005 (purchased in 2008) 3.3L I have with 152K miles. If I get another 150K I'm good. 👍😉

I've driven both. I liked both, a lot. The Pacifica seat can completely stow in the floor, and the 2nd row Kia seats can't.

Kia/Hyundai has the best 5/10year warranty where other brands are 3/5years only.

Kia or Chrysler? Naturally Chrysler Pacific, Ford Galaxy, Honda Odyssey and Citroen Picasso and Berlingo!

How set. The. Remote on Pacifica 2019

Don't ever buy Chrysler & Dodge brands they are junk. I worked in Chrysler dealership for so many years people I sold Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge caravan they basically went to service department for repaired. Lots of complaints against the electrical problems, transmission issue, car stereo problems, airbag, sliding doors,. Guess what my mechanic customer maintained one of his customer who owned a Kia Sedona 2016 that it had almost 400,000 miles & the engine was a bullet proof together with the transmission. The guy used his Kia Sedona minivan for Uber & lyf driver. He used mobil1 synthetic oil and filter. My Kia Sedona 2017 is a solid tank I already put 25,000 miles no single issue.i did my own oil change. I used Valvoline synthetic oil or royal purple synthetic oil and Kia original oil filter. It is a fantastic minivan. The engine and transmission made by Mitsubishi motor which is a lamdha GDI 3.3L engine

I'll admit that the Pacifica is really pricy, I wanted one but I couldn't pass up 30% off of a brand new Grand Caravan GT. I got the Dodge GC GT for 36K out the door while the Pacifica touring L I test drove was 48k plus tax! Ouch!

How much is the Pacifica? Is it fuel, or both in a Hybrid???

Wow, when you compare the trim level of the Pacifica to match the price of the fully loaded Sedona, you really see the dozen diminished key features which pretty much strips down the Pacifica to a much inferior vehicle. And don’t forget Kia comes with an unrivaled 10 year/10,000 mile warranty, while Chysler has had a history of engine problems.

Chrysler’s about to be history 😢

Why is owning a mini van considered some kind of stigma??? It makes much more sense than an SUV. It has more room even with the rear seats in place, it has more storage than an SUV. Plus it's not as likely to roll-over in an accident. It has just as many features as a much more expensive SUV. I've own one since 2003 and I love the Kia Sedona. It's the best vehicle I've ever owned, and I've owned just about every brand. Chryslers are known for their lousy transmissions, which I've experienced on a personal level. Kia's are reliable, great riding vehicles and I've never had anything major go wrong. I now have 199,000 miles on my 2008 and it runs like new.

Chrysler all the way! Chrysler actually makes good vehicles. Just maintain them and don't beat the hell out of it. They will last. Just like ANY car they all have their issues. Most people buy Chrysler because they are cheap and offer great solutions for traveling and most importantly style with comfort. But little do people realize most people with them don't take care of them properly so yes they will fall apart if your not maintaining it and also they have a huge popularity in America so yes you will see more in the shop because they are so common. Go Chrysler!

And... the next review of the Porsah 911 Cabrerra.

Chrysler and Dodge vans tend to break down a lot even though they have some of the best features. Kia is finally fixing two if its biggest issues with the Sedona for 2019. An 8 speed transmission and upgraded infotainment unit with two touch screens in the back like Pacifica.

😍💗👍

60+ for the Kia and 40+ on the dodge

He likes "his wagons" these new gen Van's especially Pacifica IS A WAGON WITH SLIDING DOORS

I would like to know from experts how these machines will look like [quality] after 5-6 years?

Love that people think they're James Bond because they're driving a huge SUV Crossover filled with screaming rugrats instead of minivan filled with screaming rugrats.

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The Pacifica is significantly better. My biggest issues are that Chrysler's have terrible history with mechanical issues and that shifter knob is stupid. If they can fix these two things, I would swipe one in a heartbeat

Pacifica is a lemon in my opinion with so many recalls and complaints about engine stalling (read at carcomplaints.com) and it's low used price says it all. I would go with Honda, Toyota or Kia but Kia has poor mpg compared to former two.

Any car buyer should always ask this question: Timing chain or belt? It’s not the most important question but it’s probably one of the most important unasked questions.

kia sedona ❤❤❤

The Kia should be tested next to the Grand Caravan

I don't know why the video showing the rear entertainment system is sped up so much. It's almost as if you're trying not to let us see how laggy it is.

In the Uk we don't call them minivans, but mpv's, cos that what they are. Multi Purpose Vehicles.......

Minivan maxifun 😂

A minivan without all wheel drive is worthless in northern states. Ive been looking at whats offered and the 48 thou Toy Sienna is the only one available-with and.except-the 2015 Aerostar parked in my drive without brakes is starting to look better.

No fold down on kia

The Chrysler Pacifica is king, no other minivan even comes close .

"Chryzler"

"I don't think anyone out there is going to buy this if they're single..." Wrong. I'm single, have a large dog and want to haul stuff. I also want to be able to walk around the interior without having to be outside in bad weather. So THERE! Huff

How about a sienna cause it isnt gonna break like a chrysler so....

Pacifica $76,000 ,Sedona 3.3 $47,000-56,000 in China

My kids are grown but if I could afford it I would get a Sedona for my daily driver.

Pacific is the true king

Sedona hands down. Stow and go seats are not comfortable and have less leg room. Second row leg room is achieved by tilting the seat base back. Your knees are high and bent more than 90 degrees. Had to put my knees on either side of the seat in front of me. In the Sedona, there is a gap to the front seats and knees are less than 90 degrees. Sold our 2011 Caravan and kept the 2007 Sedona. Sedona more solid, doors do not rattle, zero rust, much better paint finish, better plastics, better suspension components, transmission smoother and it was 4 years older. I suspect the Pacifica would age like the Caravan.

The Chrysler Pacifica is the clear winner. I know that people will disagree with me even though they are wrong.