Best Looking Minivan/MPV?

"RMudkips" (rmudkips) 05/25/2014 at 22:28 • Filed to: None

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Well, this would be best designed , which would be different from that, but still.

Good design because it seems to maximize the space of the vehicle by using a near-cabover design, which quite a number of space-saving cars do. The egginessis honest, and makes it look a little shuttle-ly...

...which brings us to my favorite looking minivan, the 2nd gen NA Honda Odyssey

Similar honesty, except it's more convention in its format. But it looks very much like a space shuttle to me, and just gives a "jet"-like vibe. I'm biased because my family has one, but I've grown to appreciate its aesthetics.

I swear there was a thread similar to this. I'm debating whether or not the Avantime counts as an MPV.

Brian Silvestro > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 22:30

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Tom McParland > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 22:33

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I quite like the current gen Sienna SE...gotta little JDM feel to it

Stephen the Canuck > Brian Silvestro 05/25/2014 at 22:34

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I have seen a couple of Odysseys around the GTA/Durham Region that are lowered with nice rims. It's pretty much the only way I would ever have a van.

bpands > Brian Silvestro 05/25/2014 at 22:35

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If only Honda would have dropped its V6 into this and brought it stateside. It should have been the Crosstour.

Brian Silvestro > Stephen the Canuck 05/25/2014 at 22:35

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Yeah, JDM as fuck yo.

Brian Silvestro > bpands 05/25/2014 at 22:36

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Yep, would've been a much more attractive package.

Brian Silvestro > Tom McParland 05/25/2014 at 22:38

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Sienna bias!!

Manuél Ferrari > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 22:42

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Drive the supposed best designed minivan in the snow. You will fear for your life.

whoarder is tellurium > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 22:43

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AMGtech - now with more recalls! > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 22:54

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I hate minivans, and I'm biased, but this is my favorite.

http://www.google.com/search?q=2012+…

R63 AMG. Because racecar. Because sleeper.

RMudkips > Manuél Ferrari 05/25/2014 at 23:00

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As a Torontonian, I'll need to see this.

RMudkips > whoarder is tellurium 05/25/2014 at 23:00

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Mmmmm

RMudkips > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/25/2014 at 23:01

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This is great. R-Class in general is a looker.

RMudkips > Tom McParland 05/25/2014 at 23:02

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Like the current gen Sien more than the current gen Ody, but current gen Quest beats them.

RMudkips > Stephen the Canuck 05/25/2014 at 23:02

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Really? Haven't spied these in my part of the GTA yet.

RMudkips > Brian Silvestro 05/25/2014 at 23:03

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Seeing these in HK was pretty awesome.

Manuél Ferrari > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:03

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I was the passenger. It was my parents car. We nearly died.

My old man is a skilled driver. He's never hated a car more than this one on this skiing trip.

Tom McParland > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:04

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I always forget about the Quest. Probably because no one buys them.

RMudkips > Manuél Ferrari 05/25/2014 at 23:06

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Whoa.

The MR layout had to be stupid at one point.

RMudkips > Tom McParland 05/25/2014 at 23:07

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It's way too quirky for the audience I assume.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:08

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I prefer the facelifted version, 2012 I think. Unfortunately it was special order only in the US. So I know there is only a handful of them here.

RMudkips > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 05/25/2014 at 23:10

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I'm not much an R specialist myself, but it appears that most the ones I've seen are pre facelift.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:11

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Okay, I'll bite.

First gen Mazda MPV because it doesn't look like a minivan, as a male you can drive one without looking like you've given up on life.

Pontiac Montana (pre-facelift) because it looks aggressive. If you ask me it's the only Pontiac that the ribbed body cladding actually looked good on, and one of the few modern cars that can pull off a two-tone paint job.

Tom McParland > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:11

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Limited inventory, reliability not on par with Honda/Toyota

RMudkips > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/25/2014 at 23:14

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That MPV looks really butch, as if you could off-road it.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:15

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Does it have to be a production vehicle? Cause I would not mind driving around in the original concept for GM's "Dustbuster" vans.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:19

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It was available with true selectable 4WD (not that full-time AWD crap) and a locking center diff, so there's that...

George Costanza > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/25/2014 at 23:19

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I was sad the day my dad sold the Montana. I thought it was cool because of its name and wanted to drive it when I get my licence. Also, it looked cool from some angels.

George Costanza > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:21

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Currently driving a 3rd gen Odyssey for the summer till I make a purchase on a car. Its the best looking but the 2nd gen NA Honda you mentioned has a better front. My family also had a 2002 or 2003 Montana, back when they looked more badass and not "docile/fleet truck" like.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:22

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I think the current Sienna SE looks amazing. Even more so a little bit lowered on nice wheels.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Tom McParland 05/25/2014 at 23:23

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Just posted the very same. I'm a fan.

RMudkips > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/25/2014 at 23:28

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The first gen? I googled "off road mazda MPV" and I think the second-gen just popped up in the dirty.

RMudkips > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 05/25/2014 at 23:30

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The current gen Sien is like the JDM van we should've not gotten but somehow have.

Tuner minivans in general are cool as well.

RMudkips > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/25/2014 at 23:32

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I don't see why not, seeing as someone's already posted the Espace F1.

This is timeless to me; if you swap the headlights in front with LED bulbs it'd fit in with any modern minivan.

RMudkips > George Costanza 05/25/2014 at 23:34

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I've found the 3rd gen gront was a little wide for my tastes. I don't really have much an opinion of the Montana, other than cool ass name.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:36

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The butch first gen. The second was FWD only.

Manuél Ferrari > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:37

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On dry pavement it's efficient and great.

On low traction surfaces it's like steering a massive kid wagon. The power moves the rear wheels and the vehicle is really long. When you lose traction it's scary as hell. He hit some ice going pretty slow and the van spun!

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > RMudkips 05/25/2014 at 23:40

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Logansteno: Bought a VW? > RMudkips 05/26/2014 at 00:19

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Not sure if it really qualifies as a Minivan, but I like the new Transit Connect.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > RMudkips 05/26/2014 at 02:01

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Ok, this isnt real, but it looks too damn good not to post:

Dann > RMudkips 05/26/2014 at 05:35

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Since my first choice, the 3rd gen JDM Honda Odyssey was already mentioned, I'll add the Subaru Liberty Exiga tS/STi to the list...

hike > Manuél Ferrari 05/26/2014 at 10:27

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Or on anything but pavement. I took my family's onto the grass last week t unload some stuff to the back door, and somehow got it stuck. Took a few tries and a little drifting to get it out. My mom's highlander does the same task no problem. Still love the thing though. OPPO review coming soon!

Manuél Ferrari > hike 05/26/2014 at 13:42

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Haha good point. It gets stuck so easy!

But it is a lovable space bubble. Give it dry pavement and it's a happy camper.

Wacko > Tom McParland 05/26/2014 at 16:54

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I hate Toyota's with a passion, And I find that the current gen Sienna is the best looking minivan ever.

BATC42 > RMudkips 05/26/2014 at 17:14

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Do European MPVs count? I really like the quirkiness of the new Citroën C4 Picasso.

The styling is growing on me every time I see one.

Alex from Toronto > Wacko 05/26/2014 at 19:27

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Isn't the Sienna the only minivan to offer awd

orcim > RMudkips 05/26/2014 at 21:25

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I do like the Previa design on the outside. But as the maintainer of said Previa looking to replace the head gasket soonish, I'm pretty sure there's an engineering team I could probably talk myself into stomping on their fingers until they were all broke and busted.

RMudkips > orcim 05/26/2014 at 21:44

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Someone with the guts to make that MR in the first place weren't thinking of silly things like maintenance and ease of access!

RMudkips > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/26/2014 at 21:44

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O.O

RMudkips > BATC42 05/26/2014 at 21:44

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They do count, since Europe needs a contender in here.

Nice design.

RMudkips > Dann 05/26/2014 at 21:44

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WHOA

RMudkips > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/26/2014 at 21:45

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Guess it might as well, since it has sliding doors and is miniature.

orcim > RMudkips 05/26/2014 at 21:48

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Don't I know it. On the other hand, maybe some wealthy eccentric person with love for this mobile bar of soap may retain me in my later years for the knowledge I now have paid for with Life Units. (Oh, and thank whatever gods there are for the Toyota Shop Manual.) 93' LE, 95' SC.

Spoon II > Brian Silvestro 05/27/2014 at 01:18

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That looks really good

Spoon II > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 05/27/2014 at 01:19

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I've gotta be honest, I may like the looks of these lowered minivans a bit too much. Like "want to get one and lower it" much

Wacko > Alex from Toronto 05/27/2014 at 08:51

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dodge did, don't (care)know if they still do

ikutoisahobo > RMudkips 05/30/2014 at 01:47

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My dad used to have a 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport SE - and it was carb'd, not even FI! 3.1L V6.

It looked exactly like that, and it was in freaking awesome condition, body was dingless, interior headliner was drooping though. My dad still regrets selling it. It's quite possibly one of the best aging cars I've ever seen. The dashboard was so cool too, good ol' Pontiac styling, windshield wiper had these sliders to adjust the speed, same for the headlights and dashboard lights.

ikutoisahobo > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 05/30/2014 at 01:50

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Pontiac Trans Sport, I loved it when we had it.

aa20xt6 > RMudkips 08/05/2014 at 22:44

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Does THIS count?

RMudkips > aa20xt6 08/06/2014 at 00:05

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Sure