We drove a $50,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan too see if it's still better than rivals from Honda and Toyota - here's the verdict

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The most menacing minivan in all the land!

• The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the only plug-in hybrid minivan currently on the market.
• I tested a $50,000 Limited version, crammed with tech and outfitted with an "S" appearance package.
• The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is our reigning minivan champ, beating out the popular Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna.
• After my latest test, I can say that the Pacifica is still the king.

Believe it or not, all minivans are not created equal.

The Honda Odyssey is an engineering masterpiece, while the Toyota Sienna could get you through a zombie apocalypse. Both can haul lots of kids, pets, and gear.

Read more: We drove 3 of the most popular minivans in the US - and the winner was clear

But the Chrysler Pacifica is special. It's the spiritual descendant of the original minivan, rolled out decades ago. And it continues to lead with a combination of comfort, versatility, technology, and style - even though the Odyssey and Sienna provide stiff competition.

Of course, if you want a plug-in hybrid minivan, the Pacifica is your only choice. I recently re-tested a $50,000, well-equipped 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Read on to find out if the champ continued to impress.