Carnival

Despite an undeniable practicality, the minivan continues to suffer the stigma of being, well, a minivan. The 2026 Kia Carnival slips under that judgmental radar thanks to its almost SUV-like styling. It's all minivan inside, however, delivering ample interior space and limo-like comfort while retaining 40 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row. And it manages to fit all that into a package with an overall length nearly two feet shorter than a Chevy Suburban's. A 287-hp V-6 engine provides adequate acceleration and helps the Carnival return respectable fuel efficiency with highway mileage in the mid-to-upper 20s. Though the Chrysler Pacifica and the Honda Odyssey may offer a bit more overall interior space, neither can match the Carnival's comparatively rugged exterior.