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Chrysler Town and Country

A luxuriously appointed minivan with a good AWD system. More comfortable and much easier to climb in and out of than an SUV.

Dodge Caravan

DaimlerChrysler's standard minivan, available with AWD.

Volvo V70 AWD

The Volvo AWD wagon available with a third seat.

If you need the carrying capacity, but can get by with front-wheel drive instead of AWD, consider:

Honda Odyssey

Our favorite two wheel drive minivan.

Mazda MPV

A nice alternative to the Honda and Toyota, now with a more appropriately powered engine.

Toyota Sienna

A good minivan with Toyota reliability.

Ford Taurus Wagon

Room for up to eight with third-row seat.



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