Toyota Sienna

Today's Sienna received above-average crash test scores and is one of the few minivans to offer a choice of seven- or eight-passenger seating capacity. It also offers a wide selection of standard and optional features. The sheer variation in equipment can make for a confusing trip down the options list, but the Sienna is definitely a van to consider if you're looking for upscale amenities like adaptive cruise control and power-folding third-row seats. And this is one of the few minivans available in both front- and all-wheel-drive configurations.

Trim levels consist of the base, the CE, the mid range LE, the upscale XLE and the Limited. Most Sienna buyers will be happy with the CE or LE, and these are the trims to look at if you want the eight-passenger option, which places a three-person, 40/20/40 bench seat in the second row in lieu of twin captain's chairs. The center section of the bench seat slides forward to give parents easier access to a baby in a car seat. Sienna's can be powered by a smooth and relatively efficient 3.5-liter V6 that generates 266 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque or a fuel efficient 2.7-liter 4-cylinder with a six-speed automatic transmission.