Vans/Minivans Reviews

Buick Terraza 2006 Buick Terraza Review More power, more safety features available. "The Buick Terraza is quiet, orderly, generally understated, and very well equipped for the money. Even the base model comes with sought-after features like GM's OnStar system and rear-seat DVD entertainment. With optional all-wheel-drive, it offers the foul-weather security of an SUV, without many of the SUV drawbacks. Build quality is first rate, and the cost-feature ratio is appealing. Terraza is fairly easy to switch from passenger to cargo hauling, though it lacks the tumble-in seat storage made fam..." more 2005 Buick Terraza Review Big minivan offers roominess and style. "Buick's first-ever minivan, the new Terraza, is a quiet, orderly, handsome family transporter that offers tremendous flexibility in family entertainment with the standard DVD system and the new PhatNoise option. With its conventional folding rear seats, it's not as easy to convert to major cargo hauling as some of its direct competitors, and it doesn't offer a big price advantage over the competition. It doesn't offer side air curtains for the rear compartment. All in all, a very nice truck..." more

Chevrolet Uplander 2007 Chevrolet Uplander Review Base model gets more powerful engine. "The Chevrolet Uplander is sold on the basis of its value. Fit, finish and build quality rank with the best in the class. Uplander is easily Chevrolet's best minivan yet. Its styling doesn't do much for us, and it falls short when it comes to ride and handling. However, the big 3.9-liter V6 delivers strong acceleration performance...." more 2006 Chevrolet Uplander Review New V6 promises more power, sophistication. "The Chevrolet Uplander holds its own amongst stiff competition in passenger comfort and flexibility, not to mention the gizmos buyers increasingly expect in their minivans. Its styling doesn't do much for us, but it might for some buyers and it's innocuous at worst. Fit, finish and build quality rank with the best in the class. Uplander is easily Chevrolet's best minivan yet. It falls short when it comes to power, ride and handling, although a new, larger V6 option should improve things consider..." more 2005 Chevrolet Uplander Review Taking care of the passengers. "The 2005 Chevrolet Uplander and its closely related siblings from Buick, Pontiac and Saturn are easily GM's best minivans yet. Uplander holds its own amongst stiff competition in passenger comfort and flexibility, not to mention the gizmos buyers increasingly expect in their minivans. Its styling doesn't do much for us, but it might from some buyers and it's innocuous at worst. Fit, finish and build quality rank with the best in class. Uplander falls short a bit when it comes to power, ride and..." more

Chevrolet Venture 2003 Chevrolet Venture Review A safe and solid choice for family transportation. "The 2003 Chevy Venture is ready to haul a bunch of folks on vacation, or a load of hardware from the home-improvement center. ..." more 2002 Chevrolet Venture Review All-wheel drive improves all-weather capability. "The 2002 Chevy Venture is ready to haul a bunch of folks or a load of hardware from the home-improvement center. ..." more 2001 Chevrolet Venture Review Versatile, affordable and kid-friendly. "The Chevy Venture is ready to haul a bunch of folks or a load of hardware from the home-improvement center. It seats seven or eight comfortably. The longer wheelbase models add more cargo space. Lots of storage bins and cubby holes on all models add convenience. On the road, the Venture is smooth and quiet with good throttle response and car-like handling...." more

Chrysler Town & Country 2006 Chrysler Town & Country Review Luxury and innovated seating. "Chrysler Town & Country is among the best in a field of great minivans. Its Stow 'n Go seating design makes it more versatile than the competition. This isn't the newest minivan on the market, but effective updates and attention detail allow it to stand its ground against stiff competition from Toyota and other manufacturers. The Town & Country is roomy, comfortable, practical, powerful and nimble. Order the Limited model and you can add the word luxurious to that list...." more 2005 Chrysler Town & Country Review New seating system best in class in convenience. "Chrysler Town & Country is among the best in a field of great minivans. Its new Stow 'n Go seating design makes it more versatile than the competition. This isn't the newest minivan design, but effective updates and attention detail allow it to stand its ground against stiff competition from Toyota and other manufacturers...." more