Minivans are the sweatpants of the automotive world: unfashionable but very practical. Throw in a hybrid powertrain to keep the fuel bills down, and they can become even more satisfying to own.

When no one was paying attention, the minivan segment started bursting with variety. Minivans are hanging in there. After their ranks dwindled to the Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, and Honda ...