They're not the sexiest of vehicles, but minivans sure are convenient to the parents of small children, or large families. However, with the explosion of SUV sales in recent years, minivans have taken a hit. Not enough of a hit to discontinue production, though, because automakers love minivans and definitely find them worthwhile. Like pickup trucks, minivans offer automakers generous profit margins. Base models are generally pretty, well, base. Buyers like to load them up with optional features like rear-seat entertainment systems, rear-view cameras and heated mirrors, features that busy parents appreciate. Honda's minivan even offers a built-in vacuum. All of these convenient add-ons provide an exceptional level of padding to the automaker's profits, taking a frumpy base mommy-mobile into the price territory of a luxury vehicle. A Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna can easily surpass $50,000.

The leaves are mostly done, the snow has started to appear, and we're back once again with our top 10 mid-size crossovers and SUVs available on the Canadian market in late 2022 and for 2023.

The next-gen 2023 Honda Civic Type R is more restrained in appearance than the outgoing model, but it’s just as exhilarating on the road as before. Indeed, Honda once again pushes the limits of the road car with its new 2023 Type R.

As the leaves continue to fall, we're back once again with our choice of the top 10 compact SUVs and crossovers available on the market in late 2022 and for 2023. Spoiler alert: There's one extra as a bonus, no extra charge!