Why aren't there more AWD minivan options in the US?

I have not researched the minivan market, so I don't know if what you are claiming to have observed is accurate or not. For the sake of this answer, I'll assume it's accurate. So here goes... read more

There used to be more all-wheel drive minivans on the market, with the other main manufacturer offering all-wheel drive in their minivans being General Motors. However, those minivans were discontinued due to poor sales. read more

The handling of the minivan does suck though. My F-150 pickup can corner better than the minivan. Still, most cops aren't allowed to chase people anymore, so speed and handling aren't that important. The real problem would be durability. Police cars, even when they're not used in pursuits, get used hard. read more

Again, not technically a minivan, since minivans are based on cars by definition. But, they did come with AWD all during the Aerostar's brief production run, from 1990 through the 1997 model year. The Honda Odyssey is another minivan that, as of 2014, doesn't and never did come with all-wheel drive. read more