
While the Quest shrinks in appeal, the Big Four in minivans have only gotten better for this model year.
The 2011 Honda Odyssey is new, and still the “driver’s” minivan, if such a thing exists.
Its lightning-bolt side styling is a dodgy gimmick, and some options are only available in expensive bundles.
The Sienna comes more reasonably equipped, and its four-cylinder version is a sleeper in this segment.
Both Chrysler minivans have upgraded interiors and a new 280-horsepower V-6 for this year; they’re much improved, if not still a little more utilitarian.
Lastly, the Kia Sedona has a modern drivetrain, at long last, but the interior’s almost as inflexible as the Quest.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The minivan buyer prizes space, flexibility and efficiency—and the 2011 Nissan Quest has taken steps back on all those fronts. |
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The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan is a high-functioning box on wheels—with the old penalty-box trim neatly excised, and a new powertrain spliced into place. |
The 2011 Honda Odyssey remains the best-handling of the minivans, with some of the most innovative seating configurations and entertainment features, but it's also the priciest. |
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The 2011 Toyota Sienna adds room and adult-duty second-row seats, but leaves ultimate flexibility and entertainment to the competition. |
MSRP From | |||||
$27,750 | $30,260 | $23,995 | $28,075 | $24,595 | $25,060 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
19 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Gas V6 | Gas/Ethanol V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | |||||
2WD Minivans | 2WD Minivan | 2WD Minivan | 2WD Minivan | Minivan - 2WD | 2WD Minivan |
Style Name | |||||
4-Door S | 4-Door Wagon Touring | 4-Door Wagon Express | 5-Door LX | 4-Door LWB LX | 5-Door 7-Pass Van I4 FWD (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Passenger Van | Passenger Van | Minivan | 4 Door | Minivan | 5 Door Reg WB |
Transmission | |||||
Continuously variable ratio | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/manual shift | Automatic |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Honda Odyssey | 2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Kia Sedona | 2011 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna |