Such cars have a one-volume body and a high roof. Experts consider this class of cars to be disappearing, but still, many manufacturers continue to replenish it with new models. Basically, minivans are purchased by large families. When there are three or four kids and two parents in a family, it becomes difficult to move around in sedans and hatchbacks, and minivans come to the rescue.
Minivans are also in demand among travelers – they usually turn it into a camper van. We choose the best minivan of 2022 together. Note that not all cars of the rating are new – some have already shown themselves on the good side in the car market.
Top 5 rating according to “KP”
1. Toyota Venza
Toyota Venza tops our rating – comfortable, roomy, and most importantly reliable. This car belongs to both crossovers and minivans, because it can accommodate seven people. At the moment, new versions of the car are not delivered to Our Country.
In Our Country, the car appeared in 2012. She has elegant and massive forms and a high level of interior comfort. This foreign car was created on the basis of the Camry platform, so they are very similar in terms of technical characteristics.
Toyota Venza has a multifunctional steering wheel, light sensor, cruise control, leather interior, rear parking sensors. There is a heated windshield, mirrors and front seats, an electric sunroof and a panoramic roof. The trunk of the car is very large – 975 liters and is equipped with a curtain.
The car has two types of engines. The first is the base four-cylinder. The volume is 2,7 liters, the power is 182 hp. The second is a V6 engine with a power of 268 hp.
The suspension uses suspension struts. Ground clearance is 205 mm. The car is controlled simply and easily – therefore it is suitable for both the city and the highway.
Safety: Venza has a full set of airbags: front, side, curtain type, driver’s knee airbag. Of the security systems there are anti-lock brakes, brake distribution systems, anti-slip.
The car is perfect for families, it has active head restraints, seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters, child seat attachments. According to the IIHS, the car received excellent results in crash tests.
Price: from 5 rubles for a new car – a hybrid version, previous versions in the secondary market from 100 rubles.
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2. SsangYong Korando Tourism (Stavic)
This car has changed in 2018. Changes have occurred mainly in the appearance of the car. Now the car has got a new face: it has other headlights with LED running lights, a bumper and grille, new front fenders and a less embossed hood cover. Experts believe that now SsangYong has become prettier.
It is very spacious and roomy. For the most part, a foreign car is found with five and seven seats: two in front, three in the back, and two more in the trunk area.
The car has a very long and wide body. You can buy this minivan with two different engines – one two-liter, the second – 2,2 liters. Engine power SsangYong Korando Turismo ranges from 155 to 178 hp.
Safety: the car is equipped with a wide range of active safety systems. Among them are ESP with a rollover prevention function, ABS – anti-lock braking system, three-point seat belts, side and front airbags.
Price: from 1 for a used car.
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3. Mercedes-Benz V-class
The manufacturer of this car notes that the minivan is bought mainly by families with two or more children. For travelers, there is a version of Marco Polo – a real comfortable mobile home, perfectly adapted for long trips.
For the market, the V-Class is offered in a variety of versions: in gasoline and diesel versions, with engine power from 136 to 211 hp, with rear and all-wheel drive, with a manual transmission and automatic transmission.
The basic equipment of the minivan includes climate control, a multimedia system. The more expensive equipment boasts the presence of a sports suspension, leather and wood trim, and additional interior lighting.
The top equipment is equipped with a premium audio system, a panoramic roof with a sunroof, a refrigerator in the center console, separate second-row seats with individual armrests, and an electric rear door.
s can purchase a minivan with two modifications of a 2,1-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 163 and 190 hp. The standard volume of the luggage compartment is 1030 liters. Safety: there is an Attention Assist driver fatigue recognition system, a crosswind counteraction system. The protection of people in the cabin is provided by front and side airbags, curtain airbags. The equipment of the minivan also includes a rain sensor, high beam assistant. More expensive versions have a surround view camera, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition assistant, PRE-SAFE system.
Price: from 4 to 161 rubles for a new car from the salon.
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4.Volkswagen Touran
This multifunctional car provides for the presence of five and seven seats in the cabin. Thanks to the convertible interior, it can easily be converted into a roomy two-seater van. In 2022, the car is not delivered to dealers.
In 2010, the minivan was updated, and now it received an upgraded platform, the aerodynamic properties of the body were improved, an updated parking assistance system and a new infotainment system were installed on the car.
This model has a very roomy trunk – 121 liters in the presence of seven people in the cabin or 1913 liters in the presence of two.
In the Trendline package, it has halogen headlights with washers, electric heating and power side mirrors, front seats with height adjustment, a separating armrest, adjustable and removable rear row seats.
The “Highline” package includes sports seats, climate control, tinted windows, and light alloy wheels.
As standard, the car has two rows of seats, the third row is installed as an option, as well as a panoramic sliding sunroof, bi-xenon headlights, leather seats.
Safety: The body of the Touran is built using strong and high-strength steels, which provide increased rigidity and better protection for passengers. The equipment includes frontal, side front airbags and side airbags for the entire cabin, electronic stability control and much more.
Price: from 400 to 000 rubles for a used one, depending on the year of manufacture.
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5.Peugeot Traveler
Completes the ranking of the best minivans Peugeot Traveler. Under its hood, a 2,0-liter turbodiesel with 150 hp is installed. with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission or a 95 hp diesel engine. with a five-speed manual. The car has a salon with three rows of seats and sliding side doors. Armchairs of the second row can be moved in the longitudinal direction. There are eight seats in total.
The standard equipment of the Peugeot Traveler Active includes climate control and climate control. This is when a motorist sets one temperature for himself in the driver’s seat, the passenger next to him sets a different temperature for himself, and passengers in the cabin can set the temperature to their preferences.
Cruise control, rear parking sensors, a regular tape recorder with radio and Bluetooth, AUX and a leather steering wheel – all this comes as standard. The Business VIP package is supplemented with leather trim, power front seats, xenon headlights, a rear view camera, light and rain sensors, keyless entry system, power sliding doors, navigation system and alloy wheels.
Safety: As far as safety is concerned, all seats are equipped with seat belts. The Peugeot Traveler has four airbags – front and side. And in the Business VIP configuration, protective curtains were added in the cabin. The car successfully performed in safety tests and earned the maximum five stars.
Price: from 2 rubles (for the Standard version) to 639 rubles (for the Business VIP version).
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How to choose a minivan
Comments auto expert Vladislav Koshcheev:
– When buying a minivan for a family, you should pay attention to the reliability of the car, spaciousness, comfort and price. A high-quality minivan should have mounts for child seats, the ability to block the rear doors, additional drawers, pockets, and shelves.
Pay attention to the safety of passengers in the cabin: the seats must have head restraints, the car must be equipped with seat belts and airbags. There are many security features in modern ones – you should check if they are working.
Choosing a family minivan should, first of all, the one who will drive. If both spouses drive in a family, then you need to choose a car after a joint discussion.
Future car owners need to consider all suitable models and consider which one is best suited.
It is better to purchase a minivan with the possibility of transforming the interior. Instead of the second row of seats, you can install a portable table, put things.
Before technical inspection, check the documents first. Don’t stumble upon a problem car. Do not try to get the car you like right away, check it on special websites, as it can be on credit and pledged by the bank. Modern services will even show whether the car was involved in accidents.