2021 Toyota Sienna | Minivan Family Review 

Would you rather drive a Sienna or an Odyssey?

Minivans have morphed into luxury cars with very spacious trunks. They are the most useful vehicle most people can buy, and now with hybrid and AWD options they are simply excellent vehicles. Time to stop the minivan shaming!

I dont have a family. No wife no kids but i still bought a sienna. I bought it because it's very roomy and very comfortable to drive. It's a perfect vehicle for long distance road trips. I have gone on many adventures with my van. There's even enough room to eat and sleep in. I love it!

I was literally thinking today, I haven’t seen a family review from Micah in a while 😂

I am surprised not one reviewer mentioned why Toyota decided to make the 2nd row not removable. While the Pacifica has the stow-n-go (but not the hybrid) and Honda offered the option, Toyota decided safety is more important to parents, so they installed side impact airbags to the seats. Toyota thought about making the 2nd row removable by having the option of unplugging/plugging in the electrical connection to the side impact airbags, but opted not to for liability issues. So they decided to have the side airbags plugged in permanently, that's why the 2nd row isn't removable.

Lovely family, Micah! I enjoy your vehicle reviews, concise, informative and humorous.

So is this a good thing? I find myself watching your videos more for the entertainment than for anything to do with the car. I can be in the worst mood, but a few minutes of the Muzio family and I realize things are going to be okay! What a happy family, keep up the love, fun, and videos! And yes, love the car review part too, but second to you guys!

You're driving around the area of childhood and it's bringing me so much nostalgia

It might be the sunset, but you all look especially good and refreshed in this video

Man that’s a good looking minivan! Never thought I’d say that!

Your daughter is a scene-stealer; just adorable and she seems like a fun and funny kiddo.

Great video! The "bridge" is very attractive, but in a minivan I kind-of like the open space between the front seats!

My old Honda Odyssey had a fold up table between the front seats which was the best. I could fold it down and BOOM fit huge folding tables in there. That was a glorious day in high school. The only guy on swim team with a minivan big enough for the tables. On a rainy day.

Just got mine last night, blue xle 7, the 7 mid seats slide way back compared to the 8 since the rails are on the other side of the wheel well. I got to read the manual, way too much stuff hahah. Didn't think I wanted the heated seats but it got chilly last night and ahhhhhhhhh lol. No kids but disabled so way easy to get in and out of. You guys crack me up was a good vid time to binge watch hahah.

Awesome video Micah! These are hilarious! Also, I prefer the floating consoles! Just curious, isn’t it about time for the KBB Best Buy’s?😸😸

we love you Micah!!!!!! best RU-vidr car journalist in the world!

"I don't!!!" Your daughter really cracked me up with that one! She's at the age where she's developing a very fun little personality. I really do enjoy your family videos...And I also think you three would make great neighbors! Take care.

That bridge console is pretty cool!!! Any of these new vans would be a great buy I feel!

The line of the of the video: "We parked, we learned, we laughed, we loved..." "We lost..." "What did we lose??" "Dignity."

I think I’m getting old because I’m 32 and married but no kids yet, but really digging the new Sienna! Love your family by the way lol

I’m with your daughter! I remember my mom getting a new Rodeo circa 98, I was about 10 and the smell would make me so nauseated. I’d ride to school in the middle of winter with the window down just so I could breathe 😂

I love minivan's. Had a 2004 Sienna XLE limited for years. Loved it so much. I think Sienna has rewrote the minivan this year and Honda, Kia and Chrysler will need a lot to do to catch up. The hybrid is a game changer and such a win. I'm not a fan of not removing the middle seats. People buy minivans for multiple reasons, not just moving people. Also not a fan of kicking your feet under the back to open it. I mean in a video looks cool, but let's say you got a handful of baby or groceries, do you want to do the hokey pokey on a patch of ice? I think the Kia has the best way of opening the back door. Just stand next to it and within 3 seconds, it opens. Last, and I am not a fan of not putting spare tires in cars. I mean we have insurance for our cars for emergency reasons, and tires are just that. These car manufacturers are putting so much safety in cars and take away spare tires? Silliness. But love this car.

Love the review. I was wonder how that second row works

Love the videos you helped me rule out a lot of SUV’s when I picked up my new car. Would love to see a video of the 2021 Toyota Venza that’s what I ended up getting.

Ur doing hell of a job Micah…u got me watching a car review about a van…lol

Great review!

Hi Micah, I watch most of your KBB car review videos and love them. This sienna in video shows XLE but its mentioned as Limited?!

Love the aggressive styling of the new Sienna! Similar to new Camrys. Toyotas have been looking really good these past few years! I typically always liked Honda's styling over Toyota's up until 2017. From 2017+ i have been really liking Toyota's designs over Honda's. But for me personally Toyota's BIGGEST success in the redesigned 2019+ Corolla Hatch. Like it came out of no where, and I wanted one immediately.

Ha Ha your family is so adorable. I am partial to the Odyssey personally.

pretty cute, great to see the fam hahah, if it were for cargo use I'd go for the Pacifica because of the fold down seats, but only if they offered awd in the hybrid, so between the Honda and Toyota it'd be the Toyota for me only because of the awd

The crossovers are becoming so mainstream that this minivan stands out and seems pretty cool for my family

I think this minivan looks cool. Definitely the original swagger wagon

I would totally get this!

“In life and in love it’s all about the angles.” Possibly a book idea...called Micah Writes?

The bridge looks nice but prefer the open space. It would make it feel roomier inside.

I like direct car comparisons. Toyota Sienna vs Honda Odyssey. Genesis G70 vs Acura TLX

Great review 👍. How much is the one you reviewed? Thanks very much.

i wish they could make a right hand drive version of the Sienna. i love my toyota wish 2012..

I prefer the Open space - in my odyssey I can remove the center console which comes in handy for storing skis and bikes and other stuff when you have the van loaded up to the max.

“I don’t like to be independent” 😂😂😂. Wait until she grows old and you show this video to her and ask if she still wouldn’t like to be independent 😂😂😂.

I LIKE THE BRIDGE.

“Bridge console” is very Star Trek. So obviously I prefer that.

I drove the 2021 Sienna last week. Was I disappointed!! I too felt the interior materials (vinyl doors are cheap looking) The leather looked cheap also. I was so disappointed in the total interior quality. Then I drove the Sienna. Boy is that hybrid motor was way too load for my liking. Soooo I bought a 2020 Toyota Sienna Limited.. It's interior was much nicer than the cheap 2021. Of course it also has a 6 cylinder engine which is great. Save your money and get a 2020 Sienna.

Great review. Where can I get a a Brochure of the all-new Redesigned 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Minivan?

I just got a Sienna XLE 8 passengers. Just know that the 8 passenger version do not have the extra long sliding second row. The floor mat designs for the second row/3rd row is horrendous it does not stay flat, it curls up as you move the second row.

The middle seat could fit behind the spare tire in the 2020 version too. At least in the wheelchair conversion.

Hate the “bridge console”. The best thing about a mini-van is the open floor space between the front seats. I wish more SUVs and sedans had an option to remove the console.

Really this lags significantly behind the competition in nearly all areas...except offering 35 MPG with AWD. That's pretty dang impressive and makes up for an awful lot of shortcomings, IMO. Families evidently agree as this is now the #1 selling minivan and it's nearly impossible to buy. My local dealers are asking $5K over MSRP and estimate more than a year wait...which is ridiculous and defeats the economic benefit from the better efficiency.

Bridge console?? Man, FCA did it first with the Town & Country and Grand Caravan. That said, Muzio family looking happy and healthy! Would like to see how this competes against the Pacifica Hybrid.

I had siennas for few years, I think it's one of the best family vans until last week when I saw the kia carnival .

No bridge. Unless it can be removed. I've hauled 16' (12' can fit with the rear hatch shut) deckboards in my Honda because the center section comes out. Never thought I'd need that but it's worked for other things as well.

This van is kind of awesome

In limited and platinum trims you get a power tilt telescope wheel with memory.

I think it looks realy good

I have a 2004 Sienna and that big open space between the front seats isnt really all that big. The bridge console is a welcome feature. You get the storage and the space

Great video! So-so van, imo. I really like the Pacifica. If Toyota made a Pacifica, then... I guess it would be a Toyota Pacifica?

The bridge is the most attractive feature.

Next time I will buy !

What is the rear tailgate clearence (trunk height) ?

We are expecting baby #4 (surprise!), the older 3 are 15 and up, so we are pretty much forced into a minivan. DH only wants a hybrid, I only want AWD, so the only vehicle you can have both in the same vehicle this year is the 2021 Sienna. (Pacifica is one or the other, can’t have both). We had a highlander hybrid when the older kids were little and getting in and out of the rear was a pain. There’s no 3rd row SUV that can handle 15 year old twin boys plus everyone else and car seat/stroller stuff. We went with a platinum because we were having trouble getting a hold of a limited w/ AWD. We had to drive out of state to get the one we got. I’m not mad about the platinum trim, DH really likes the HUD and I like the birds eye camera. I’m not a big fan of the chocolate leather that is your only option in the platinum, but that’s mostly aesthetic. Toyota did implement cost saving measures in some strange places. There’s no lumbar support in the front passenger side, which being >30 weeks pregnant, I’m bitterly missing. I think that some of the cheaper materials will be easier to clean, but it does initially feel a bit disappointing. The seats are very comfortable, the kids are very happy with that. They also love the HDMI inputs in the entertainment system so they can plug in game systems and play. It handles well, plenty of off the line pep thanks to the hybrid, and with all 5.5 of us in the car, still had plenty of pick up to get around semis on the interstate. We had been using an inherited 2013 Chrysler T&C that was pretty loaded. In the few years we had it, we had only used the S&G 2nd row 3 or 4 times. We are in an area where winters are harsh, and AWD is a much bigger deal than the S&G/removable seats, but obviously that is going to vary from family to family. The T&C also has not been very reliable, whereas DH’s 2013 prius has been rock solid. I feel like there’s no such thing as the perfect car, but the Sienna was really the only one that met all our prioritized wants that’s available now. I think now is a great time to be looking for a minivan, the advances are great and it seems like there’s something available for almost every family’s needs now. Happy shopping and hoping for a better year for all.

I'm late to the party, but what about the 1500W outlet(s)? And the HDMI input for the rear entertainment? Bring a microwave or an airfryer or a pressure cooker. Keep food cold in a plug-in cooler (or use the built-in cooler). Plug in a gaming laptop with 2 bluetooth controllers, and the people in the back can play video games on the move or while you wait for your air fryer to cook up fresh hot wings and fries. If it is used for work, it'll be the perfect "packed lunch" vehicle. Or "budget" road trip: stop by grocery stores to get those instant cook meals/food and cook them at the pit-stops.

Definitely would prefer an open space between the front seats for access to the back.

I hate those center consoles and having my knees jammed up against them. For a taller person, it has gotten so hard to find almost any vehicles without them, except for vans and large trucks. But now even they are going to these.

I prefer the bridge, I can put my purse underneath, when I have front passenger along. I drive a 14 highlander and my purse always flies off the arm rest.

Just re-watched your 2016 review of the Pacifica (your daughter was so tiny) and the 2008 review of the Grand Caravan (interesting facial hair choice you made).

Toyota sent you a pre-production prototype even though this car has been on sale for a few months?

I want one like this but with AWD and the 1500w inverter. White in color.

It's probably just me, but I'd enjoy watching you compare this and a Rav4 Prime. I have a fam of 4, want 4wd and good fuel economy. What's the same? What's different? What can or can't you do with each? Do they do that stuff well? For example, you said the 2.5l sounds like it's working hard to accelerate, but it can tow 3500lbs. Really? The torque from the electric motors I guess, but can the Rav4 Prime do the same, better or worse, with ease or struggles even more than the Sienna? Although, personally, I almost never tow anything.

Hello Muzio family. Hope all is well and Happy Holidays

Is there a way you could remove the seats in the back with a screw driver or somthing?

What gas is recommended on this hybrid model ? Regular or Premium??

Even though I own a oddessey I want a sienna

I wanted an 8 passenger awd limited.. sadly Toyota only offer it up to xle

Micah, We are torn between the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and the Toyota Sienna Hybrid. What are your thoughts? Great name by the way... My middle name is Micah...I am not really sold on the inside layout of the Sienna yet.

I just want to say that I think you are a great Dad.

Definitely prefer the bridge console

Not a fan of the bridge console. My parents have it in the Prius and it works fine there but the minivan is about versatility. I have a 8 seater odyssey and if I do put 8 people in there for a long drive I like the Odyssey’s ability to remove the center console and keep it in the garage. This allowed for more leg room for the middle row center passenger and I actually still fit an extra carryon size bag in that gap. I love the open roominess of the front row. That’s lost with the built in console.

You are a great dad

I think I would rather wait til the new 2022 Kia Sedona comes out. By far the nicest looking minivan.

Seems like a lot of road noise just like my rav. I realize they are made for gas mileage but they could make them a little whiter without much fuel loss.

What’s not to like? It’s da swagger wagon

I feel like my wife would have the same impressions, especially the armrests.

micah is literlaly so cute

Which trims get the black headliner I haven't seen it on any platinums?

The front looks like the face of the original Cylon Centurions.

Does the front passenger seat have 8-way power adjustment?

How many miles will these run for without and major problems?

Can you do a review of the Metris and Sedona? Doug Demuro did one but he's unqualified because he doesn't have a family and a picky wife.

Do you know what the real world mpg is on the 2021/2022 Sienna XSE (sports edition)

Can you do a review of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica?!? ☺️

Arm rest need to be bigger and comfortable, along with materials inside to be higher quality feel. I get it.. it’s a pre production model soooo

The highest trim doesn't have powered third-row seat collapse? It's not even a feature I care a ton about, but it's almost standard on top trims of any minivan.

Extra bonus negative points for stitched plastic! Is that like admitting they know what people want, but they wont actually give it to them?

the bridge simply makes it difficult to move to the back to take care of the kids. One more reason I did not take a Sedona.

Is there second row bench seat instead of captain chair?

Why all the reviewers said the Honda 2nd row can be remove but no one mention the floor is so uneven u can’t slide anything through?

Can I get the Pacifica S red interior functionality in this Pearl white Sienna please!

I’would like to know where is the SPARE Tire??

I would pick the toyata.sianna or Chrysler pacifica

when's the carnival review dropping?