2016 Toyota Sienna vs. Its Competition

Martin Padgett Editorial Director

The minivan segment has fewer players than it once did, but that seems to only have heated up competition among the major contenders.

Honda's Odyssey is the opposite, with interesting lightning-bolt lines down its side, but some of its more desirable features are bundled into the most expensive trims, though Bluetooth and a six-speed automatic are now standard across the board.

The Chrysler minivans are still the sales champions; they offer lots of interior space, a very low base price, and more features than other models, down to their exclusive fold-away second-row seats; their big downside is plainer styling, even by minivan standards.

The Nissan Quest is smaller and less flexible than any other minivan on the market, but has the best handling among larger vans.

Of all the alternatives, the Kia Sedona may offer the best mix of luxury features and big interior space—though it lacks a fold-away second-row seat, too.