A minivan truly is the ultimate family vehicle. You wouldn’t know it since most people who need three rows of seats choose midsize SUVs these days, but minivans offer parent-friendly features no SUV can match. Consider the power sliding doors, which prevent exuberant kids from causing door dings in parking lots. Their low load floors and tall headroom also make it easier to get in and out for passengers of all generations. Some minivans even offer features like vacuums, seats that collapse into the floor, and cabin PA systems. (That’s so the kids in the back can hear you yell, “that’s it, back to Winnipeg!”)
And then there’s the frugality perspective. SUVs are in high demand, but minivans don’t hold their value quite as well on the used vehicle market. That means you can buy a practical and functional vehicle with seven or eight seats for less money, which is an affordability boost many Canadian families could use right now. Many minivans built in the last few years will come with the same comfort features that are popular in SUVs like heated seats, a heated steering wheel, a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and modern safety features like blind spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking.
In this article, you’ll find our list of the Best Used Minivans in Canada in 2026. It includes used versions of the few minivans you can still buy new like the Chrysler Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival, and others. We’ve also included some models that have been discontinued for a few years but are still kicking around such as the Mazda5 and Nissan Quest. Most minivans come with front-wheel drive (FWD), but all-wheel drive (AWD) is offered in some Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna models, so seek them out if this feature is important to you.
Before you start to shop for a used car, check out our article on How to Buy a Used Car in Canada for tips to help your purchase go smoothly.
Top 10 Used Minivans in Canada
Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica launched for the 2017 model year and has generally been under-appreciated. It’s still the only minivan on the market with Stow ‘n Go seats that collapse fully into the floor. This means there’s no need to get the tools out if you need to use your van’s entire rear cargo space. It also sports parent company Stellantis’s Uconnect infotainment system, which is widely regarded as one of the best on the market, and offers better handling and an improved driving experience relative to its competition.
The Pacifica’s new car prices have been on the high side, but used examples present a decent bargain. A three- to four-year-old example should cost between $25,000 and $33,000, while the earliest models are now often under $20,000. Bear in mind that Chrysler’s vans don’t have as good a reputation for reliability as others on this list, so getting one that’s still under warranty is wise if you can swing it.
We also looked into the Chrysler Grand Caravan, which is a more affordable and defeatured version of the Pacifica. However, used prices for the latest Grand Caravan aren’t appreciably better than the Pacifica and you get fewer features. Unless you find a great deal, searching for a Pacifica is a better bet.
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Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
As the only plug-in hybrid on this list, the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan deserves its own callout. This plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will travel for up to 51 kilometres on electricity alone with a full charge, which helps with fuel economy for a van that can be on the thirsty side.
Prices for the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid are roughly on par with the gas version. Many three- to four-year-old vans are priced between $29,000 and $35,000 and there are quite a few early models for under $20,000, though lower-kilometre units can go for more. There may be good reason for this, though: the Pacifica Hybrid has a poor reputation for reliability. Still, the savings from this van’s fuel efficiency could be worth that risk for some buyers.
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Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey hasn’t been significantly updated since the 2018 model year, but it remains a perennial favourite among its loyalists. It has more cargo space behind its third-row seats than most minivans at 929 litres. The most recent version’s longevity means you can count on it to be solidly reliable, and it holds its value exceptionally well. And if you’re looking for a serious bargain, you can dig much further back and find 20-year-old units still trundling along.
The HondaVac on-board vacuum hasn’t been offered as a feature since 2022, but you can find it in upper trim levels from previous years along with a rear-seat entertainment system. Some owners of 2018 and 2019 models report problems with the nine-speed automatic transmission, so that’s important to consider.
There’s a pretty big swing in pricing on late model units, which can cost anywhere from $32,000 to $50,000 depending on odometer reading and trim level. An early current-generation unit should cost between $20,000 and $30,000. Ten-year-old Odysseys are usually less than $20,000, and you don’t need to go much further back to start finding units for under $10,000.
Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival, a successor to the Korean brand’s popular Kia Sedona minivan, has been on sale since 2022. Kia would have you believe this is a “life utility vehicle,” and its styling is meant to be more SUV-like, which some buyers find appealing. However, the Carnival is a minivan at its core with all the family-friendly functionality that entails.
This model has now been on sale long enough that it’s worth exploring options on the used vehicle market. And it’s a decent deal for its age: early-model Kia Carnivals are priced between $25,000 and $32,000 on average, though there are quite a few lower-kilometre units that are more expensive. The Kia Carnival Hybrid launched for the 2025 model year, so it’s still too new to offer appreciable discounts when buying used versus new.
Toyota Sienna
Toyota’s rock-solid reputation for reliability extends to its minivan, the Toyota Sienna, which makes it a great second-hand buy. For many years, it was also the only minivan in Canada available with all-wheel drive (AWD), so while the Chrysler Pacifica has since added this feature, you’re far more likely to find it in a Sienna on the used car market.
The current-generation Sienna launched for 2021 with a standard hybrid powertrain that offers exceptional fuel economy without a need to plug in. This version also comes with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of safety features as standard equipment. These have excellent resale value, so even an early used example is likely to run you $40,000 or more.
On older models, the most common issues reported by owners are problems with the motors on the sliding doors, dashboard cracks, failed oxygen sensors, and oil leaks. A third-generation Sienna from model years 2011 to 2020 with the 3.5-litre V6 engine should cost between $10,000 and $25,000.
Chevrolet Orlando
Though Chevrolet’s compact minivan was sold in Canada only briefly between the 2012 and 2014 model years (and was never sold in the U.S. at all), this Asian market vehicle could be a sleeper hit for eagle-eyed shoppers. Its reliability ratings are surprisingly high, and it’s not uncommon to come across one today in Canadian cities. The rear doors don’t slide open, though, so it may not strictly meet the definition of the family-friendly minivan segment in some people’s books. But this tall, roomy, low-riding crossover still has some life left in it.
On the CarGurus.ca used vehicle listings, not a single Chevy Orlando is priced higher than $10,000 as of this writing.
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Chrysler Town & Country
The Chrysler Town & Country was discontinued in 2016, meaning even the newest models available used are at least a decade old. But quite a few units of this upscale version of the Dodge Grand Caravan are still kicking around and can present quite the bargain if well-maintained and in good shape. The problems reported by owners are generally not as serious as those in other aging Stellantis minivans. Electrical issues and leaking sunroofs are the most common complaints for later models.
Stow ‘n Go seats were a standard feature, and from model years 2008 to 2011, the second-row seats had an alternate configuration where they could swivel to face the third row. A removable table was even available that could be placed in the middle. For even the newest and lowest-kilometre Town & Country, you shouldn’t need to pay more than $15,000.
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Dodge Grand Caravan
There’s no badge that screams minivan like the Dodge Grand Caravan, which was Canadian built in Windsor, Ontario for its entire production run. This is the long-wheelbase version of the original minivan, the Dodge Caravan, which was first produced in 1984 and discontinued in 2007, while the Dodge Grand Caravan’s final generation concluded at the end of the 2020 model year.
The Grand Caravan went without significant updates for years and ended its life as a budget-friendly model. Owners reported issues such as shifting problems, stalling engines, and failed air conditioning over its final years, so be vigilant about checking during your test drive. The trade-off is you might score a people-hauler with second- and third-row stowaway seats for a really good price.
The Dodge Grand Caravan is one of the more prolific vans on the Canadian used vehicle market. Newer low-kilometre Grand Caravans from its final two model years should be priced at $15,000 to $20,000, and there are plenty of older units available for $10,000 or less.
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Kia Sedona
Before the Kia Carnival, there was the Kia Sedona. While it lacks some of the fanciest bells and whistles, the Sedona is well-liked by owners for being comfortable with a solid slate of features at an affordable price. It’s also one of the best-rated minivans for reliability, though owners have reported start-up, electrical, and other issues on models a decade old or more.
You’re looking at a van that’s at least five years old here as the final Sedonas were sold in 2021. Vans from the final two model years are consistently available for less than $20,000, and there’s the odd Sedona with decent age and kilometres kicking around for below $10,000.
Mazda5
Some enthusiasts will take exception to us labeling the Mazda5 a minivan, not least because it was marketed as a multi-purpose vehicle. But smaller-than-average footprint aside, with sliding side doors and seating for six, we think it deserves the label in the most positive way possible. And it certainly has its fans, especially in Canada. Sales here continued through the 2017 model year — two years longer than in the U.S. — and it was even available with a manual transmission.
The Mazda5 is a solid and reliable vehicle, and the biggest issue might be finding one that a current owner is willing to give up. It’s not unusual at all to find one in good condition for less than $10,000, and rare to see one top $15,000, so it’s also a frugal choice.
Nissan Quest
Like many automakers, Nissan gave up on selling minivans in the mid-2010s. Though the first two generations shared production with Ford, the 2004 model year saw Nissan take on assembly of the Quest on its own. Reliability is generally average, but the fourth-generation Quest was among the more stylish minivans of its era.
Sales of the Nissan Quest ended in Canada after the 2014 model year, so even the newest units are well over a decade old. As a result, the Quest is marching toward extinction. If you can find one in good shape, it shouldn’t be priced any higher than $10,000 and is likely to cost significantly less.
