2024 Chicago Auto Show EVs And More: 2025 Kia Carnival, 2024 GMC Acadia, 2025 Toyota Camry And 2025 VW ID.7

The 2025 Kia Carnival gets an update, looking less like a minivan, but more like a Ford Expedition SUV from the side profile.

 

The 2025 Kia Carnival offers an optional 242-horsepower turbo engine.

The 2024 GMC Acadia grows in size. It's now on par with its siblings from Buick and GMC.

 

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited S AWD: A Plug-In Minivan

 

Highlight: This is the segments only plug-in minivan.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $59,407 (Base Model: $50,595)

Seating Capacity: 7

Standard Safety Features): airbags; ABS; a stability control system; hill descent control; a hill start assist system; a 360-degree camera; an electronic blind spot system; a lane departure warning system; a pedestrian braking system; a radar activated cruise control system; and a tire pressure system

2022 Kia Carnival SX: New Name, New Minivan-ish Design

Highlight: Airplane-like second-row seats with footrests are standard on the higher level SX Prestige trim.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $42,770 (Base LX Model: $33,555)

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8 passenger seating

Standard Safety Features (S model): airbags; ABS; stability control system; a hill start assist control system a forward collision-avoidance assistance; a blind spot avoidance assistance; a rear cross traffic collision avoidance assistance; parking distance warning; a lane keep assist; lane forward assist; automatic high beam; a driver assist warning; a rearview camera and a compact spare tire

Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia Is Recalling Minivans, While Toyota Needs To Make Headlight Adjustments With Their Tundras

 

!. Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V725000

Manufacturer Kia Motors America

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2021 Chrysler Pacifica Limited AWD: The Town & Country Of The Minivan Segment

Highlight: A suede headliner is available in the all-new top of the line Pinnacle trim.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $49, 885 (Base Model: $37,315)

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; forward collision warning system-plus; a radar activated cruise control system with stop-and-go; a lane departure warning system; automatic high beams; pedestrian automatic emergency braking; a back up camera; an electronic system;  and a tire pressure monitoring system

Buyers Beware: Latest Minivan Safety Ratings

2017 Toyota Sienna SE: The Most Powerful Minivan In The Segment

Highlight: All of Toyota vehicles include two years or 25,000 miles of complimentary maintenance.

Test Vehicles MSRP: $40,830 (Base MSRP: $30,690)

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a windshield wiper de-icer; a rear camera; vehicle stability control; traction control; smart stop technology; Daytime running lights; a safety connect system (roadside assistance, a stolen vehicle locator, automatic collision notification); and a tire pressure monitoring system

Throwback Thursday Ride: Chrysler's Minivans Entered The Market November 1983

The first minivan from Chrysler rolled off the assembly line on November 6, 1983. The 1984 Plymouth Voyager was born. Shortly thereafter both Dodge Caravan and more luxurious Chrysler Town & Country joined the line up.