Picture this: your family is growing from one kid to two, the dog has doubled in size in the last two months and your husband decided to join a hockey league. Life is always changing! It’s time to find a vehicle that fits your family’s ever-growing needs and let’s face it, it’s now time for a legitimate “Mom-mobile”.
Have you ever attempted to open a car door with your arms full of groceries, three kids by your side, all while trying to hold an umbrella in the pouring rain? Yeah, there is a button for that now. If you’re new focus is practicality vs. looking cool, it’s official… you’re ready to become a minivan mom! But there are so many minivans on the market today, how are you supposed to know which one is the best for you? Which mom-mobile is the best bang forthe buck? At LaFontaine Automotive Group, we strive to personalize your car buying experience by making sure all of your check marks are checked off when purchasing your next family vehicle.
2019 Toyota Sienna: Base Price: $31,115
The 2019 Toyota Sienna has a spacious and functional interior, easy technology, and the class-exclusive option of all-wheel drive. It can be configured to seat seven to eight passengers that will fit comfortably in all three rows. The cargo space beats out most of its competitors. The cargo hold behind the rear row accommodates 39.1 cubic feet of gear. The total cargo volume, with all seats folded down or removed is 150 cubic feet. The most notable feature in the 2019 Toyota Sienna is the kid-friendly feature; Driver Easy Speak. This features allows the driver to talk to rear passengers without taking their eyes off the road.
- Fuel Capacity: 20.0
- MPG:(City/Highway/Combined) 19/27/22
- Available blind spot warning indicator
- Dual Power Sliding side doors and power lift-gate with jam protection
- Privacy Glass on rear windows
- Black roof rails
- Rear bumper protector
- Integrated backup camera
- 8-Passenger seating with removable easy clean fabric
- Driver Easy Speak: allows the driver to talk to rear passengers without taking eyes off the road
- Second Row Legroom 37.6
Safety:
- Toyota Safety Sense (Pre-Collision System)
- Star Safety System (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
- child -protector rear door locks
- Safety Connect (Emergency assistance, stolen vehicle , roadside assistance and more)
- Rear parking assist
- Toyota Care (A no cost maintenance plan with roadside assistance)
2018 Kia Sedona: Base Price: $27,000
The 2018 Kia Sedona excels in safety and interior comfort. The Sedona seats seven to eight passengers, depending on its trim level and options. There is plenty of room in the second row, especially if the vehicle is equipped with the optional reclining seats. Kia offers a long list of active safety features in the Sedona. The available hands free lift-gate, cooled console, and flashlight in the cargo area can come in handy at any moment.
- Fuel Capacity: 21.1
- MPG: (City/Highway/Combined) 18/24/20
- Towing Capacity 3,500lb.
- Privacy Glass
- Dual Power Sliding Doors
- Available Smart Power Liftgate
- Available eight-passenger seating configuration (standard 7)
- Available dual power sunroofs
- Standard 2nd row slide-n-stow seats
- Rear Camera Display
- Available Parking Assist, with Front and rear Sensors
- Available Forward Collision Warning System
- Second Row Legroom 41.1
Safety:
- 3-Point Seat Belts for all seating positions
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction Control System
- Brake Assist System
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Front and Rear Crumple Zones
- Rear Child-Safety Door Locks
2019 Chrysler Pacifica: Base Price: $26,995
The 2019 Chrysler Pacifica’s fresh style and modern vibe are hard to beat when shopping around for a minivan. The Pacifica is among the safest in the minivan class. It can configure to seat seven or eight passengers. A huge feature included in the Pacifica is the Chrysler’s Stow ‘n Go seating technology. This feature allows the rear seats to fold completely into the floor of the vehicle, which makes transitioning from hauling hockey equipment to hauling furniture extremely easy. The Pacifica shines as one of the best infotainment systems in its class which includes Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, rear seat entertainment system, plenty of USB ports, a built-in vacuum cleaner and a lot of active safety technology.
- Fuel Capacity: 19
- MPG: 19 city/28 highway
- Leg Room – Second Row 39
- 7-Passenger Seating
- Advanced SafetyTec Group
- Safety Tech Group
- 2nd Row In-Floor Storage Bins
- 2nd Row window Shades
- Available Stow n Vac Integrated Vacuum
- Full Entertainment system
- Available Hands Free Power Lift-gate
- Available Hands Free Power Sliding Doors
- Available Panoramic Sunroof
Safety
- Available 360-Degree Surround View Camera System
- Blind Spot and Cross Path detection
- Full Speed Forward Collision Warning Plus
- Hill Start Assist
- Available Lane Departure Warning Plus
- Available Parallel and Perpendicular Park Assist
- Back-up Camera
- Sliding Door Alert Warning
2019 Honda Odyssey: Base Price $30,090
The 2019 Honda Odyssey has a fresh redesign that has ultra-modern styling and easy-access features like Power Sliding Doors that make the Odyssey a delight to look at or to load up. The interior of the Odyssey has never been more impressive, with exclusive features that give everyone more comfort, connectivity and fun. The Honda Odyssey can seat up to eight passengers with configurable seats, as well as plenty of headroom and legroom, even for adults. It stands out with features like the built-in vacuum cleaner, cooled console for beverages and snacks, and cabin connectivity features that allow you to focus on the road.
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 19.5 gallons
- MPG:19/28/22
- Legroom (front/middle/rear) 40.9/40.9/38.1
- Power Slide Mirrors
- Power Tailgate with Programmable Height
- Available Honda VAC
- Entertainment System
Safety
- Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control
- Brake Assist
- Multi-Angle Rear view Camera
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Road Departure Mitigation System
- Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure Warning
- 3-Point Seat belts at all seating positions
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Blind Spot Information System
2019 Dodge Grand Caravan: Base Price: $26,250
The 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan is more affordable than the other minivans in its class. The Grand Caravan is similar in some ways to the Pacifica. The Stow ‘n Go seats easily collapse in to the floor to expand cargo space and or store items below. If you are looking for an affordable minivan to transport your family, this is the minivan for you.
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 Gallon
- Leg Room Second Row 36.5
- Seating Capacity 7
- Easy Clean Floor Mats
- Sliding Doors
- Rear Grocery Bag Hooks
- Second Row Overhead DVD Console
- MPG: 17 City/25 HWY
- Towing 3,600 lb
- Stow ‘n Go seats
- Been on the market since 2008 but redesigned in 2011 but has gone largely unchanged for nearly six years
Safety
- Keyless Entry
- LATCH Ready Child Seat Anchor System
- ParkView Rear Back Up Camera
- Remote Start System
- Roadside Assistance
So bring on the new car seat, dog drool and hockey pads. Your “must have” checklist has been conquered by your awesome new minivan from the Family Deal.
