A comparison published in Mexico on September 21, 2026, examines five minivans as Chinese brands bring fresh competition to a segment the article says had been fading from view. The BYD M9, GAC GN8 and JAC Traveler are joined by the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. The Chinese entries use plug-in-hybrid configurations, while the Sienna is a conventional hybrid and the Odyssey is not electrified.
The BYD M9 is listed at MXN 979,800. Its 1.5-liter turbo engine and electric motor deliver 400 hp, with a stated electric range of 95 km and total range of 945 km. The JAC Traveler PHEV costs MXN 899,000 and produces 376 hp; its figures are 150 km of electric range and 1,150 km overall. GAC lists several GN8 versions: prices run from MXN 888,800 for the GT to MXN 1,288,800 for the CX PHEV, which makes 368 hp and is rated for 106 km of electric range and 900 km total. The non-PHEV GN8 is rated at 248 hp.
Toyota’s Sienna has a 2.5-liter hybrid system producing 244 hp, with listed fuel economy of 20.5 km/l and prices from MXN 1,007,600 to MXN 1,201,800. The Odyssey pairs a 3.5-liter V6 with 280 hp; its stated combined consumption is 11.9 km/l, and prices are MXN 1,202,900 or MXN 1,232,900. The comparison also details infotainment and driver-assistance equipment for each model, including differing screen sizes, airbag counts and safety systems.