Best luxury minivan

The 2017 Toyota Sienna remains a standout minivan for a number of reasons. It can seat up to eight passengers comfortably while hauling all their stuff. It offers a new, more powerful V6 engine and 8-speed automatic for better acceleration and fuel economy. And it even offers all-wheel drive. Add it up, and the Sienna handily retains the top spot among minivans.

Minivans are nothing if not practical choices, and the Sienna's full lineup - ranging from the base-model L to the downright luxurious Limited Premium - offer that practicality to a range of family budgets. It's not just a cookie-cutter proposition, either, with each model level having its own unique appearance. The sporty Sienna SE, for example, sports a more aggressive stance, fog lights, and sporty interior, while the Limited's chrome accents and soft leather definitely appeal to upscale buyers.

This year, the Sienna sports a new engine: a 3.5-liter V6 putting out 296 horsepower, routing it to the front wheels via an equally new 8-speed automatic transmission. Not only do you get more power, you also get better fuel economy. Couple that with all-wheel drive, and you can have a powerful family hauler that can handle any weather. The suspension is always comfortable, even in the sporty SE, owing to how well Toyota knows this vehicle's mission.

Prices for the 2017 Toyota Sienna L start at about $30, 700 with the $940 destination charge factored in; if you want a loaded all-wheel-drive Limited Premium you'll land a little north of $47, 000. In between is LE, XLE and SE, all with varying equipment, and all with class-leading resale value, giving your bank account peace of mind.

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is a newcomer to our list, and we were so impressed by its style, room and features that we named it our Minivan Best Buy this year.

• at 36 months: 41.8%
• at 60 months: 25.8%

The Kia Sedona has impressed us since it was introduced in its current iteration, with sharp styling and a car-like interior that appeals to those who need a minivan, but like the style of an SUV.