This is the minivan for people who swore they'd never drive one, sharp styling that doesn't broadcast 'parent mobile,' genuinely impressive tech, and a price that undercuts the Sienna by thousands. The tradeoff: Kia's reliability reputation isn't Toyota-level, and while the V6 Lambda engine has a solid track record, the brand's GDI four-cylinders have a history of failures that spooks buyers. The new 2026 hybrid looks excellent on paper (30+ mpg) but hasn't logged enough miles to prove itself. If you're keeping it through the 10-year warranty and value style plus features over resale, it's compelling. If you need 200k trouble-free miles or AWD for winters, the Sienna is the safer bet.
This retro-styled electric van turns heads everywhere it goes, owners report constant waves and compliments, but the charm comes with a 220 km winter highway range that makes it strictly a city-and-suburbs machine. The interior space is legitimately massive (three real rows, sliding doors, removable seats), and early buyers who snagged $20k dealer discounts down to $48-55k seem genuinely thrilled. At the original $70k+ sticker it was overpriced; at current pricing it's a quirky but workable trade if you charge at home and rarely road-trip. Skip it if you need genuine long-distance capability. Buy it if you want a joyful family hauler that makes the school run feel like an event.