motortrends评点minivan# Automobile - 车轮上的传奇
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Conclusion
Four of these minivans might have the Chrysler Town & Country to thank for t
heir existence, but heritage doesn't win awards. The Town & Country is the b
est-selling minivan in the country, but there's no overcoming its dated and
cramped interior, lackluster driving dynamics, and poor crash-test scores. T
he same safety concerns that sunk the Chrysler sink the Nissan Quest, as wel
l. As comfortable as the Quest's seats are, its awful crash-test performance
coupled with its lackluster fuel economy and driving dynamics went over lik
e a lead balloon.
Toyota fares better than its Chrysler and Nissan rivals. Yes, its black hole
of an interior and a rock-hard suspension are less than ideal, but the Sien
na really punches above its weight in the numbers with the lowest cost of ow
nership of the bunch and impressive fuel economy and safety scores. There wa
s little doubt in our minds on the finishing order for the bottom three cont
enders, but judges went back and forth between this Big Test's top two finis
hers for weeks—so little differentiates the two. Although both minivans are
clearly complete packages above and beyond the rest, ultimately the Odyssey
earns the silver medal. We love the Honda's versatility, roominess, and fea
tures, but we aren't completely sold on its fuel-economy merits given its Re
al MPG numbers. Nor can we justify giving its lackluster cabin materials a p
ass considering its sticker price. And that leaves us with the new kid on th
e block. The Kia Sedona might not sport segment-leading fuel economy or carg
o volume, but it is hands-down the most stylish, comfortable, and best-drivi
ng minivan on the road. The Sedona is a value-rich vehicle that its owners a
re sure to enjoy, whether they're schlepping to work or down the coast for a
nother fun-filled family vacation.
5th Place: Chrysler Town & Country
The long-in-the-tooth Chrysler is tops in sales but last in our Big Test. St
ill, the T&C is a great value and shows promise for the future.
4th Place: Nissan Quest
A comfortable cabin isn't enough to overcome the Quest's lackluster crash-te
st scores or driving dynamics.
3rd Place: Toyota Sienna
It doesn't blow our socks off subjectively, but it's tough to argue with the
Sienna's stellar efficiency and performance.
2nd Place: Honda Odyssey
A long-time MT favorite is still a segment standout and excellent hauler, bu
t it's not our Big Test winner.
1st Place: Kia Sedona
A van with this much style, substance, and safety might be all it takes to m
ake the minivan cool again.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/minivans-vans/1501_the_big_te
st_2014_2015_minivans/#ixzz3Ocyu7OgG
5_minivans/viewall.html
Conclusion
Four of these minivans might have the Chrysler Town & Country to thank for t
heir existence, but heritage doesn't win awards. The Town & Country is the b
est-selling minivan in the country, but there's no overcoming its dated and
cramped interior, lackluster driving dynamics, and poor crash-test scores. T
he same safety concerns that sunk the Chrysler sink the Nissan Quest, as wel
l. As comfortable as the Quest's seats are, its awful crash-test performance
coupled with its lackluster fuel economy and driving dynamics went over lik
e a lead balloon.
Toyota fares better than its Chrysler and Nissan rivals. Yes, its black hole
of an interior and a rock-hard suspension are less than ideal, but the Sien
na really punches above its weight in the numbers with the lowest cost of ow
nership of the bunch and impressive fuel economy and safety scores. There wa
s little doubt in our minds on the finishing order for the bottom three cont
enders, but judges went back and forth between this Big Test's top two finis
hers for weeks—so little differentiates the two. Although both minivans are
clearly complete packages above and beyond the rest, ultimately the Odyssey
earns the silver medal. We love the Honda's versatility, roominess, and fea
tures, but we aren't completely sold on its fuel-economy merits given its Re
al MPG numbers. Nor can we justify giving its lackluster cabin materials a p
ass considering its sticker price. And that leaves us with the new kid on th
e block. The Kia Sedona might not sport segment-leading fuel economy or carg
o volume, but it is hands-down the most stylish, comfortable, and best-drivi
ng minivan on the road. The Sedona is a value-rich vehicle that its owners a
re sure to enjoy, whether they're schlepping to work or down the coast for a
nother fun-filled family vacation.
5th Place: Chrysler Town & Country
The long-in-the-tooth Chrysler is tops in sales but last in our Big Test. St
ill, the T&C is a great value and shows promise for the future.
4th Place: Nissan Quest
A comfortable cabin isn't enough to overcome the Quest's lackluster crash-te
st scores or driving dynamics.
3rd Place: Toyota Sienna
It doesn't blow our socks off subjectively, but it's tough to argue with the
Sienna's stellar efficiency and performance.
2nd Place: Honda Odyssey
A long-time MT favorite is still a segment standout and excellent hauler, bu
t it's not our Big Test winner.
1st Place: Kia Sedona
A van with this much style, substance, and safety might be all it takes to m
ake the minivan cool again.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/minivans-vans/1501_the_big_te
st_2014_2015_minivans/#ixzz3Ocyu7OgG
