Minivan

Forget camper vans, Contravans builds camper minivans, camper SUVs and camper wagons. Following up on its cargo van conversion kits, it now offers full minivan conversions and lighter utility vehicle kits, furnishing the full spectrum of vehicles to the needs of outdoor adventurers.

With Lexus jumping into the MPV game, the minivan might actually become something of an object of desire. Will the new Lexus LM raise the humble minivan from "soccer dad" to "jet-setting international power broker?" Probably not, but it does bring some fresh style and luxury to the MPV segment.

Forget the camper van, Oasis Campervans gives us the minivan-camper. Designed around the Toyota Sienna, its two-sleeper camper conversion brings outdoor cooking and indoor sleeping, lounging and dining capabilities. It even removes easily so you can use the van for everyday driving.

Designed for some of the biggest adventures of your life, the Nest Cuckoo is also one of the smallest camper vans you're likely to journey out in. But you won't want for anything in this Slovenian rental camper, thanks to its combination of long bed, tailgate kitchen and seating for four.

​​Toyota has been a very active player in the hydrogen fuel game, putting the technology to the test in its Mirai sedan and Project Portal trucks. A potential future addition to this emission-free stable is being unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show next week​ in the form of the Fine-Comfort Ride.

The Chrysler Pacifica is the newest minivan on the market, introduced for this model year as an all-new model to replace Fiat-Chrysler's best-selling vans. The Pacifica Hybrid is an option that surprises on several fronts ... not the least of which is that it's a plug-in hybrid minivan.

The fifth-gen Honda Odyssey makes it easier for those up front keep tabs on and keep in touch with passengers down back, be they in the second or third rows. The minivan also gets a new Magic Slide second-row seat that can be configured in a variety of different layouts.