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The minivan had been donated to a music society when Lilian and her family relocated to New Jersey.
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Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
In the decades since, SUVs have rendered minivans all but obsolete and all but destroyed sedans, too, with cars as venerable as the Lexus LS heading for the exits while that marque’s SUV lineup seemingly never stops expanding.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Until recently, the Pacifica enjoyed the distinction of being the only plug-in hybrid minivan, but that option has been dropped, and as of this moment, your only powertrain choice is a Pentastar V6 with front- or all-wheel drive.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
In a year with no real minivan news, the Honda Odyssey once again rises to the top for its solid design and family function.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
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Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
In the decades since, SUVs have rendered minivans all but obsolete and all but destroyed sedans, too, with cars as venerable as the Lexus LS heading for the exits while that marque’s SUV lineup seemingly never stops expanding.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2026
Until recently, the Pacifica enjoyed the distinction of being the only plug-in hybrid minivan, but that option has been dropped, and as of this moment, your only powertrain choice is a Pentastar V6 with front- or all-wheel drive.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
In a year with no real minivan news, the Honda Odyssey once again rises to the top for its solid design and family function.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Minivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minivan. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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minivan
noun
mini·van
ˈmin-ē-ˌvan 
: a small passenger van
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