The new appearance of the Toyota Sienna is characterized by an even more elaborate and muscular design. As a result, it's not the usual weighted European-style minivan, but a vehicle that combines style, practicality, and spaciousness. The Sienna is available in XSE, Limited, and the new Platinum trims, and each is defined by a specific aesthetic. The Limited has a more classic look, the Platinum focuses on refined styling with chrome, while the XSE features black or body-color trim and detailing and gives the Sienna a sportier feel. Customers are very happy with that.
What has undergone changes are mainly the front and rear quarters of the exterior. The new front end now has elusive LED headlights with a chrome line joining the headlights themselves to the central grille. The wide lower grille gives sportiness, while the sides are enhanced by deep ribs and 20″ alloy wheels with a new design. Revised also the rear area with new details and aggressive LED headlights not to go unnoticed. The practicality is intact with electrically sliding rear doors and an automatic opening tailgate. That's why the reviews of this car look enthusiastic.
9 Amazing Fuel Economy Thanks To The Hybrid Powertrain
Toyota's new creation is a powerful and fuel-efficient gentle hybrid: with a 2.5-liter displacement, the hybrid engine is capable of delivering up to 265 horsepower, the transmission is an eight-speed automatic and this car reaches a top speed of 130 mph.
According to caranddriver.com, fuel consumption is amazing. The Sienna gets the same average fuel consumption of 36 whether it drives in the city or the highway.
8 Rear Cargo Space
This Toyota looks like more than just a minivan: the new Sienna takes American minivan style and sportiness to the next level. The changes in the new Toyota Sienna obviously affect the interior as well. The new center tunnel has curated trim and larger storage compartments to combine luxury and practicality.
The leather seats (also available in two-tone tint) feature electric adjustment, heating, and ventilation. The same comfort is present for second- to third-row passengers. In particular, the seats in the second row can slide back and forth 60 cm and are equipped with thigh support: real armchairs to improve comfort during long journeys.
7 All-Wheel Drive
This is a decisive factor to consider this new Sienna a true technological jewel of Toyota: in fact, to be able to make excursions in nature safely, the equipment of four-wheel drive is a quality not to be underestimated.
Available as an optional, it definitely deserves a mention, because it sets this car above the competition.
6 Great Comfort
The steering wheel has been revised in upholstery and size and now provides a sportier feel. Also new is the center console with the 8-speed automatic transmission lever, the three-zone of climate controls, and the new 10″ information system.
The touchscreen controls multimedia, navigation, and the Surround View camera system. In addition, you can enhance in-vehicle entertainment with 4G-Wi-fi connectivity, a 12-speaker, 1200-watt JBL hi-fi system, and Full HD rear screens to bring entertainment to passengers.
5 Towing Capacity
According to caranddrivers.com, the towing capacity amounts to 3500 lb. This is really surprising for a vehicle that is on the market as a Minivan, but that is really multi-use and can deal with any environmental situation.
4 Safety And Reliability
The 2021 Toyota Sienna was tested by The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS): the car got a Top Safety Pick+ rating, which is the highest one possible.
The safety package features 10 airbags, automatic emergency braking at all speeds with pedestrian recognition, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping system, traffic sign recognition, and blind-spot detection.
3 Unlimited Views
Thanks to big windows, the view of the driver and passengers is wide and unobstructed. A surround-view camera is available too and this allows you to maneuver such a vehicle without any problems and with extreme ease and maneuverability.
2 Styling And Design
The eye wants its part too, and this new Sienna doesn't disappoint aesthetics enthusiasts. The car is in fact aerodynamic, harmonious in shape, and stable in the curves and road holding.
From the outside, it looks like a sports car or even a luxury car: not bad for a car that was born as a Minivan.
1 Price
The basic version costs $34,460, the XLE version costs $39,750, and the XSE version can be purchased for $42,000.
Considering the qualities of this car, which is gentle in consumption, powerful, comfortable, and pleasant in driving, its cost is well within the average of Minivans. The ductility of this car, which can well figure as a sports or luxury car, make the price really competitive.