Unobstructed views thanks to big windows and available surround-view camera
Available all-wheel drive
Cons
ဆSlow acceleration, especially with a full load of people and cargo aboard
ဆBrakes feel uneven, making it hard to come to a smooth stop
ဆSecond-row seats can't be removed
What's new
Slow acceleration, especially with a full load of people and cargo aboard
Brakes feel uneven, making it hard to come to a smooth stop
Second-row seats can't be removed
No major changes expected for 2024
Part of the fourth Sienna generation introduced for 2021
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$106/mo for Sienna LE 8-Passenger
Sienna LE 8-Passenger
vs
$164/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
2024 Toyota Sienna Review
byJosh JacquotCorrespondent
Josh Jacquot is an automotive journalist at zzdcar.
We don't expect significant changes to the 2024 Sienna. Our crystal ball says Toyota will continue to rely on its 3-year-old van to draw customers. And for good reason: You can't buy a new Sienna that isn't a hybrid. And it's the only all-wheel-drive hybrid minivan sold today (front-wheel drive is available). Toyota made a bold decision when it redesigned the Sienna in 2021 by offering only a single hybrid powertrain. The strategy was to increase fuel economy in a vehicle where efficiency is more vital than performance. And it worked. The Sienna, though it didn't live up to its EPA combined rating (35 mpg with AWD) in our hands, managed a respectable 32.9 mpg over 20,000 miles. We even achieved a mind-blowing 42.7 mpg in the front-wheel-drive version in testing. No other van, not even Chrysler's Pacifica Hybrid, comes close.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.
The Sienna doesn't surrender family-centered practicality to earn its stellar fuel economy either. We're impressed with its excellent visibility, ease of entry, and its pragmatic features. (Swipe a foot to open the rear doors!) The infotainment interface lets you interact with it using both the touchscreen and physical buttons. And the driver assist features are genuinely helpful, which isn't always the case. You will, however, sacrifice some acceleration relative to its V6-powered rivals. And the second row is neither removable nor collapsible in the Sienna.
That Toyota is taking a wildly different path with its minivan than other manufacturers is certain. That it may well be the way forward in this segment is entirely likely. Read our Expert Rating for all the details.
What's it like to live with?
We lived with the 2021 Sienna, first model year of this generation, for a year and reported on how well it worked in daily life hauling kids, bikes and soccer moms. Read all of our long-term reporting on the Sienna.
zzdcar Expert Rating
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Performance
7.0/10
How does the Sienna drive? The Sienna's hybrid-only powertrain means it's ultra smooth to accelerate but also a lot slower than its peers, taking an extra second to reach 60 mph compared to most other vans (including the outgoing Sienna with a V6). This slower acceleration isn't evident when you're just cruising around town. But you'll notice it when you're merging onto the highway or going up grades.
The Sienna isn't the most nimble minivan in the class, but it holds its own. It drives more like a car than an SUV. The steering is weighted well to cruise for hours down the highway. It's also light and easy to turn during low-speed maneuvers.
Emergency braking performance is OK, but the bigger deal is the pedal's sometimes awkward grabby feel. That can make it hard to consistently stop smoothly.
Comfort
7.0/10
How comfortable is the Sienna? We had no complaints after spending hours in the driver's seat. Its wide range of adjustability gets much of the credit, though this is a common feature in the class. Optional ottoman-style footrests in the second row plus a huge range of fore-aft sliding create a business-class-like feel and give the Sienna an edge in second-row comfort. Optional four-zone climate control is one more zone than competitors have (three-zone is standard) and it's effective at keeping the cabin cozy, hot or cold.
Noise is an area of concern. So long as the engine isn't working hard, the cabin is quiet, even serene. When you ask for power, the whole cabin will know. The engine and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) drone considerably. Optional in-car voice projection, which sends front passenger voices through the rear speakers and headsets, helps as a work-around. You can save the shouting for when you really need it.
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