2015 KIA Sedona EX

The 2015 Sedona is Kia's minivan, and it's a more affordable pick than the Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey while still offering a long warranty. It drives more like an SUV than a typical minivan, with a firm, controlled ride and steering that feels reassuring on the highway. The cabin is roomy for seven, with plenty of cup holders and a third row that folds flat to open up a huge cargo area. Some owners have had trouble with the power sliding doors, which can act up or fail to close properly. The EX adds power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a larger touchscreen over the LX, plus a power liftgate. Its 3.3L V6 makes 276 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed automatic to the front wheels, which is plenty for merging and passing. The EX can be had with a rear-seat entertainment system, which keeps kids occupied on longer trips.