Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 5, 2021

All-New, All-Hybrid Family-Friendly Minivan. Toyota and its upmarket Lexus division have 16 hybrid models, making the combined nameplates the leader in hybrid offerings. To further its electrification commitment, Toyota has released two 2021 hybrid-only models–the Venza crossover and the Sienna minivan. Is there such a thing?

Toyota 105

Toyota Hybrid Minivan Fuel Economy 105

The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2023

Minivans are better than crossovers. In a roughly similar package, a minivan gives a family more space for both people and cargo than a three-row crossover, as the floor is lower. They’ve recently brought us the Grand Highlander and the Sienna minivan is a shining monument to soccer parents past and future. It shouldn’t be.

Highlander 75

Highlander Toyota Minivan MPG 75

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 18, 2022

The best-selling plug-in hybrid was the Jeep Wrangler 4xe while hybrids were dominated by Toyota/Lexus models that took 55% of that market segment. EVs now have a track record as fun-to-drive, low maintenance vehicles. Leaf to Leave?

Sale 115

Sale Nissan Hummer GMC 115

The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 27, 2025

Now, the main difference between a 30-year-old W124 and a 20-year-old Accord is that maintenance and repairs to the Mercedes-Benz cost a lot more, meaning they often get deferred once the car reaches the hands of its third of fourth owner. Naturally, I suggested a decade-old Toyota or Honda minivan. 51,200 ($110,527 after inflation).

Mercedes 62

Mercedes Colorado Minivan Lexus 62

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Fellow TTAC author Chris Tonn noted that differing maintenance routines could have played a factor, using brakes as an example. Lexus and Toyota took the number one and two spots, respectively, and were followed by Mini, Acura, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia. SUVs, crossovers, and minivans were next.

Automobile 109

Automobile Toyota Hybrid Plug-in 109

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2025

Out Back Minivan-like space The reclining second row accommodates two adults, maybe three on short trips. Cargo storage is where the XC90 takes-on a bit of minivan or station wagon feel and practicality. The minivan part comes in when all the seats are folded. A wireless phone charger. long and 5.7

Recharge 98

Recharge Volvo Google Plug-in 98