Parents, listen up: we know you don’t want to hear this, but if you’re shopping for a family vehicle, you really should consider a minivan instead of that three-row SUV. It may not be the envy of your neighbours, but we promise you’ll appreciate the power sliding doors that prevent little ones from causing door dings in parking lots. Minivans also have significantly more interior space than SUVs, and some come with family-friendly features like built-in vacuums and seats that collapse into the floor for added cargo space.
In particular, a used minivan can be an excellent bargain. They aren’t in quite as high demand as SUVs, meaning you can drive away a practical and functional vehicle with up to seven seats at a budget-friendly price. If you look for a modern minivan from within the past few years, you’re also likely to get features like heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a touchscreen infotainment system, blind spot monitoring, and Bluetooth.
Below, you’ll find our list of the best used minivans to buy in Canada in 2025. Since minivans in the new car market have been whittled down to five entries, we’ve included a wider variety of options here, including a few models that have been discontinued for several years but are still worth your consideration. Minivans are more commonly front-wheel drive (FWD) than all-wheel drive (AWD), so most models listed here are FWD only unless indicated. Before you start to shop for a used car, check out our article on how to buy a used car for tips to help your purchase go smoothly.
Top 10 Used Minivans in Canada
- Kia Sedona
- Honda Odyssey
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Toyota Sienna
- Mazda5
- Chrysler Town & Country
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
- Chevrolet Orlando
- Nissan Quest
Kia Sedona
New for the 2022 model year, the Kia Carnival has been popular for the Korean brand, but it’s new enough that used ones haven’t come down much in price yet. Instead, look to its predecessor, the Kia Sedona. While it lacks some of the fanciest bells and whistles of other minivans, it’s been 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. Five to six-year-old units with the 3.3-litre six-cylinder engine and low kilometres are commonly available in the $15,000 to $25,000 range.
Honda Odyssey
It’s not that the Honda Odyssey is an exceptional minivan, but it does do many of the most important things right. It has an unusually high amount of cargo space behind its third-row seats (929 litres to be exact), it’s generally reliable, and it holds its value exceptionally well. You can’t get the popular HondaVac on-board vacuum anymore 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 and a lawsuit was filed about the issue, so that’s important to consider. Expect to pay $40,000 to $50,000 for a late-model Odyssey, while older ones in reasonable condition go for $25,000 or less.
Honda Odyssey Review
Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica launched for the 2017 model year and has generally been under-appreciated. That’s in part because SUVs are so much more fashionable but possibly also because initial prices were on the high side. That makes a good case for picking up an early model, because you’ll pay $25,000 or less for one now while getting contemporary features and technology. It also handles better and offers a better driving experience than the average minivan. However, it’s generally considered less reliable than the industry standard, which is especially important now that the earliest manufacturer warranties have run out.
Chrysler Pacifica Review
Toyota Sienna
Toyota has a solid reputation for reliability and for how well its vehicles retain their resale value on the used car market. This includes the brand’s minivan, the Sienna, which earned top honours among minivans in the 2023 ALG Residual Value Awards. This makes the Toyota Sienna a great second-hand buy. For many years, it was also the only minivan in Canada available with all-wheel drive (AWD), although the Chrysler Pacifica has since added the feature to much newer models. While the current generation and its hybrid powertrain are exceptional, 2021 was its first model year and used prices still average $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 is likely to cost between $15,000 and $30,000.
Toyota Sienna Review
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 mention. And it certainly has its fans, especially here 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. If you do, it’s not unusual at all to find one in good condition for less than $10,000, and rare to see one top $20,000, so it’s also a frugal choice.
Chrysler Town & Country
Have Canadians forgotten about the Chrysler Town & Country? It seems so, because listings for this upscale version of the Dodge Grand Caravan, which was discontinued at the end of the 2016 model year, are plentiful on the CarGurus used vehicle listings. Prices commonly land in the $10,000 to $20,000 range. The problems reported by owners are also generally not as serious as those in other, older 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.
Dodge Grand Caravan
There’s no badge that screams minivan like the Dodge Grand Caravan, which was built in Windsor, Ontario. 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 Grand Caravan’s final generation concluded at the end of the 2020 model year. (The Chrysler Grand Caravan, a defeatured version of the Chrysler Pacifica, replaced it in 2021). 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. But the trade-off is that you might score a people-hauler with second- and third-row stowaway seats for a really good price. Newer low-kilometre Grand Caravans can go for $15,000 to $25,000, and some older models end up well below the $10,000 mark.
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
As the only plug-in hybrid on this list, the Pacifica Hybrid deserves its own callout. It will travel for up to 51 kilometres on electricity alone after a full charge, which makes a big difference in fuel economy for a body style that can often be on the thirsty side. However, you’ll still need to pay up front for these: the original 2017 models commonly start at roughly $23,000 used, and 2020 and newer versions have prices hovering around $40,000. Plus, there are numerous reports online of reliability issues. This could be the right van for those looking for something partially electrified, fuel-efficient and practical. But you may also need to be patient, research each unit thoroughly, and wait for the right one to come along.
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Overview
Chevrolet Orlando
Though Chevrolet’s compact minivan was sold in Canada only briefly between the 2012 and 2014 model years (and wasn’t 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 likely has many years left in it. On the CarGurus used vehicle listings, most Chevy Orlandos run in the $7,000 to $10,000 range.
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. Today, a 12 to 15-year-old Quest will cost, on average, between $9,000 and $12,000 with reasonable mileage on the used vehicle market.