![]() The Odyssey’s vacuum sucks more than the Pacifica’s… and that’s a good thing. Take that, compact cars!įull review and technical details on the 2021 Toyota Sienna XSE here. The Sienna may not have a vacuum, like the Chrysler and the Honda Odyssey, but it one-ups them all with a hybrid powertrain, making it the most fuel efficient minivan out there. With all-wheel drive, the Toyota Sienna competes with the Chrysler Pacifica. The exterior design is sleek and dare-I-say sporty. Kick-operated sliding side doors, a first for the segment, would be a major selling point for families juggling children, pets and stuff. The wide tray that sweeps along the bottom of the dashboard is hands-down the best storage space. The bridge centre console with large space below is perfect for a big purse or knapsack. The open, bright cockpit give the Sienna a modern, spacecraft feel. The interior of the Toyota Sienna is in stark contrast to the indulgent cabin of the Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle. Take that, SUVs!įull review and technical details on the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle here. The Chrysler Pacifica is a luxurious living room on wheels wrapped in a slightly rugged silhouette, now with all-wheel drive. I loved the vacuum cleaner, of course, as well as the cute space integrated into the door sill for an umbrella.Ī dedicated spot for your umbrella in the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle The 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle is a ‘living room on wheels’ (Photo: Garry Sowerby) Matching lumbar pillows are a cool touch but would end up lost, perhaps tumbling out the side door during a roadside pitstop. At first, I found the over-the-top interior overwhelming, but I ended up loving it. Those quilted seats in rich caramel! The interior of the Pacifica is truly the pinnacle of luxury. The minivan is not dead yet! 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle (Photo: Garry Sowerby) Over the past several months, three minivans have visited our driveway, proving the minivan is not ready to give up the fight. There is nothing like a minivan, though, for space, functionality and versatility. The minivan has slipped in popularity since Chrysler first took the automotive world by storm almost 40 years ago with its Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager (both 1984 models).įamilies have moved on to utility and crossover vehicles with third-row seats as their people-movers. I also know that minivans are not considered sexy, but I happen to find snappy storage space, sliding side doors and built-in vacuums very sexy.īeach bum: 2021 Honda Odyssey on Crescent Beach, Nova Scotia (Photo: Garry Sowerby) Minivan life is not rock and roll, though, it’s more like kids fighting, crumbs everywhere, late for soccer practice. I mean, don’t all band stories start with: “So, we all piled into the van and took off for L.A…”? There’s something about a van that appeals to my inner rock star – the wide-open road through the windshield, worldly possessions in the back, destination unknown.
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