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Contrary to popular belief, other people besides soccer moms own minivans. As a matter of fact, minivans are becoming increasingly popular as the family car. Sales numbers have shown that the minivan is quickly gaining ground on the SUV. Why wouldn’t it? They are cheaper cost wise, cheaper insurance wise, and are more fuel efficient.

Finding a minivan that’s right for you can be a challenging task. There are an unbelievable array of choices and options such as fold down seats, swinging doors, and safety features. You need a van that fits all of your needs which isn’t an easy thing to do. It’s going to take some homework.

If you’re in the market to buy a new minivan this year, you’ll definitely want to do your homework and research which one will work best for you and your family’s needs. You’ll want to see which gets the best gas mileage, which has the most options, and which has the best pricing. Here is a review by Car and Driver Magazine of 2007’s best minivans:

Chrysler Town and Country – Redesigned from the previous 2005 model, this one is a smooth driver with class-competitive steering and handling, but it isn’t very fast. Whether you’re using it as a work van or a Romper Room on wheels, this one is for you. High Points: 250 possible seat configurations, full set of standard and optional safety equipment. Low Points: Its basic chassis hasn’t been updated for a while, lags behind others in its class in modernity and refinement.

Honda Odyssey – This one is five-time Trucks trophy winner in the van category. It’s a quiet, refined, and roomy vehicle, with quality materials and exemplary ergonomics. It abounds with safety features, and from the driver’s seat it’s the best van on the market. Highs: Smooth singing V-6, fold-into-the-floor third-row seat, comfortable ride, precise steering and handling, spacious interior, useful nooks and crannies. Lows: No all-wheel-drive option, with iffy fuel economy.

Hyundai Entourage – The latest version of this minivan is a credible effort to take on the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. Unlike its predecessor, this is a full-size mini with much more power. Roomy and versatile, it has a flip-and-fold second row and a third row that disappears right into the floor. Highs: A sweet combination of size, power, safety features, and value allows this van to play with the big boys. Lows: It takes some muscle to flip the second-row seats, and some of the interior trim is rather cheap-looking.

Mazda 5 – This sporty van has the ride of a sedan, the convenience of a hatchback, the easy access of a minivan, and the utility of a small SUV. Inside, three rows of seating offer great flexibility, with a double-fold mechanism for the second row and a flat-floor design for maximum legroom. Highs: With the high price of gasoline, this may be the ideal compromise. It is a little big car. Lows: Small for a minivan, this is more of a cross between an old-time station wagon and a hatchback.

Nissan Quest – Now we switch over to the largest of the minivans. Its long wheelbase allows for the widest-opening sliding doors in the segment, and its wide track and arching roofline make for a distinctive if whale-like appearance. Inside there are easy-folding second and third rows for up to seven or lots of cargo. Highs: Myriad features to please and entertain, including the spectacular SkyView glass-paneled roof. Lows: Style trumps function in the case of hard-to-see instruments in the outer-space central console.

Toyota Sienna – This version of Toyota’s ultra-practical, Camry-based Sienna was introduced as a 2004 model and was voted one of the 5Best Trucks that year. The Sienna’s interior is rife with hooks, grab bars, storage spaces, and power sockets. All-wheel drive is available on all but the base CE model. Highs: Everything a minivan should be; it’s roomy, versatile and well built. Lows: The steering is slightly isolated and it isn’t very sexy. It’s a minivan. What were you expecting?

Any one of these cars on this list is available at a dealership near you and sold for a reasonable price.

By: J Simkhai

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Rocking My Minivan

(I know, I really need to get over myself.) So I just wanted to show how WE rock OUR minivan, which to be honest drives fantastically, gets fabulous gas mileage and has a lot of room. Darn you, minivan. Photobucket. And the music?

Hybrid Minivan

So as of right now, the US minivan buyer has a choice between an economical non-hybrid minivan or a small SUV. The best gas mileage you can get with a minivan is the Mazda 5, which has a rating of 22 mpg in the city and 28 miles per gallon.

Minivans, Mom-mobiles, And The Best Choices For Family Haulers

The Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna are leaders in the dwindling class with excellent cargo space, a usable and comfortable third row, and both have better gas mileage than most three-row SUVs.

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