Exactly what I came here for I assume the hybrid engine on this van is the same as my Lexus ES, I was lucky to get anything higher than 30 MPG with normal daily commuting and realistic freeway merging (safely not impeding traffic) The 36 MPG combined is very optimistic for this van, Fuelly submissions will tell a more accurate story
AMD, I am glad you let yourself get a little excited about this one. If someone had said 3 or 4 years ago that the next Sienna will get 35 mpg while still offering AWD and a tow rating of 3,500 lbs, nobody would have believed them. To me, this is easily the Family car of the year.
I honestly didn’t see it coming unless word got out internally that the sienna is ditching the gasoline only model and when the 2020 highlander came out with the 4 cylinder hybrid model with the p810 it was clear what the sienna was going to have
@@TheCarCareNut This Sienna is a fantastic accomplishment which again highlights the crazy oversight of missing a Hybrid model on the new Corolla Cross.
@@rightlanehog3151 the new Corolla Cross has a hybrid in other markets, I'm sure it will eventually reach the USA. Same thing happened with the Honda CRV hybrid.
That tow rating by the way is imaginary since they haven’t made a hitch that can fit it, and I looked underneath to see if I could make one. There is no room for any conventional method of towing.
We purchased a 2024 Sienna on 8/31, waited 2 months for it as wife wanted Ruby Red w/gray interior. We had a 2011 Honda Odyssey since new, she had 153k on it, went with Sienna because of Honda v6 issues. Have to have a van for my wife’s disability issues. Am getting used to all the bells & whistles and hybrid technology. Hybrid system has an excellent warranty which is a plus. Appreciate all your videos on Toyota hybrids AMD, am learning a lot! We plan on keeping this van until either Jesus heals my wife, comes back for us or get too old to drive.
Just rented one in LA for 5 days. We were 4 adults, 3 kids, strollers and luggage... no issues at all with the power. Very stable. Pretty quiet and comfortable. And yes, 35 mpg combined
I’ve owned 6 different mini-vans in the last 30 years. I only removed the middle row seats just once for a period of 2 days. My 2021 Sienna Limited is not a cargo van. However, when I lowered the 3rd row seats and pushed the 2nd row seats up against the back of the front row seats last month, I got a very large cargo space. Regarding mileage. On a recent 849 mile highway trip I averaged 39.35 mpg. On a shorter 160 mile trip while in western Oklahoma, I only got 33.4 mpg because I was hauling seven passengers driving into a stiff wind on a hilly state highway. Previously, I owned a 2018 Odyssey. Although a very good van (except for the multiple recalls), my 2021 Sienna handles noticeably better, is quieter, more comfortable, and easier to operate the controls than my 2018 Odyssey. In sum, thus far it is the best automotive of any type of vehicle that I have ever owned (including other Toyota’s, other Honda’s, other Chevys, Buick’s, Dodges, Lexis, Chrysler’s, or Austin Healey that I have owned during my 85 years on this planet.)
I owned a Astro Van before my 18 Sienna AWD. Have 3 kids. I have removed second row at least a dozen times in the last 6 years. Canping, dump runs, donation runs, moving etc... I dont have a truck. It is a must IMO.
I had a Chevy van for 10 years and I remembered the middle seats were removed at least 10 times a year. It should be removable. Don't be lazy Toyota. Go back and put your heart in it.
I bought a corolla hybrid and love it! Its rated 53 mpg combined city and highway. After I had it a couple months it hit 61 mpg and stays there. I have zero worries about charging or taking a long trip! Hybrid is the way to go!! I have more fun with the tech in this car than power and speed. I can't get over how cool driver assist is on the highway.
I do watch repair. I'm not a watch snob. I don't own a Rolex, but I work on them everyday. Your review of this is by far the best I've seen. Wish I had seen your video first when I became interested in these. Thank you so much.
We planned to get one and been posponing it because Scotty said “never buy the first vehicle of it’s generation. At least wait a year or two. But after watching your video, we are convinced to get this van ASAP! Thank you!
I have an 07 sienna with 171,000 miles , I bought it six years ago because every old sienna I have ever seen prior, was incredibly rust free ,and all three of the used Caravans I had here in the Pennsylvania rust belt, eventually had rust issues, I love my old Sienna so powerful and smooth and dead reliable and best of all rust free, great video Thankyou
Mine is 1 month old. 39mpg, daily driver. Love it. Quiet, comfortable. So the rear seats don't come out and I never took them out of my old van. Less space technically-if you need more space, buy a cargo van.
See? I'd feel the same way if I was lookn for a van. I ACTUALLY think the new ones look SHARP! Love the red one on the tv commercials & love AMD's blacked out letters/black wheels!! Good luck with urs! By the way, I own a '19 prius. My muscle cars days are gone. Im lookn for practicality!😁
Jon. You’re getting 39mpg. I got mine for a month and a half ago and always driving with the ECO mode setting. I’m getting only 34.5 mpg. I dont know what’s wrong with this Sienna.
@@Smartway2save Could be a number of factors, but try using Normal instead of Eco. Different vehicle and powertrain, but I find actually Eco mode less efficient in many vehicles. Believe it or not, Sport is actually the most efficient in Wifey’s Kia assuming you’re still driving efficiently.
We rented one drove from ga to NY 7 adults and luggage it pulled the Virginia hills just fine spent under 200 in fuel ,we got home traded our 2016 4runner for a 21 Siena xle we love it.
Awesome comparison between the old and new Sienna. We have a 2012 Sienna and you hit all the pet peeves I am experiencing (e.g. window cowling ungluing, liftgate misalignment when closing, etc.) as well as how they been improved/addressed and what new important improvements and questionable changes (e.g. no rear extended bumper to help protect the liftgate) they've made. Great attention to detail!
We have a 2021 XSE and love it. I read and read countless reviews and watched dozens of videos. I’m a car guy and have been my whole life. We’ve bought Hondas, Acuras, Toyotas, and Lexuses over the past 25 years including 3 Honda Odyssey vans. We chose the Sienna to replace our 2011 Odyssey. I was worried about power from the first time I read that Toyota was switching from the big V6 to a 4cyl hybrid. I laughed. And then I drove this XSE model and was converted. We just drove 4000 miles over a two week stretch loaded down with 3 kids, 2 parents, 2 dogs, Christmas presents, and luggage. We never had any issues with power or getting up to speed. 245hp is perfectly fine in the real world. We drove from Florida to Texas to Kentucky and back to SW Florida. Our last Odyssey had 244hp and also was perfectly fine. This Sienna will chirp the tires on takeoff and when you go to pass, the combination of battery and CVT means there’s no delay until it kicks down. (Plus I don’t care for the push button transmission in the newer Hondas these days). And running in EV mode is pretty cool. Just the battery and it’s eerie smooth and quiet around the neighborhood. I do wish it had a larger battery that would allow more EV mode-only driving. Maybe the next model will. Brakes: I read a lot that the brakes were grabby. I don’t understand. There’s no delay in the braking like some cars where there’s pedal travel for a bit then the brakes start to work. Not these - as soon as you start to press the pedal it starts to slow the van. I actually love that feel since it inspires confidence. I adjusted to it on the test drive. It’s a non-complaint. Ride: we have the XSE with the “sporty” suspension. But we opted for 18” wheels over the larger (and better looking) 20” XSE wheels, and this is a great combination. The van handles really well and far better than the Odysseys we’ve owned and driven. I wanted more sidewall from the 18” wheels and tires over the better looking but less sidewall 20” wheel option. This combo strikes the perfect balance for us. Transmission: I’ll never be a huge fan of any CVT. I’d prefer a manual. But for the family van this system just seems to work. Is it loud when you are getting up to speed? A little. But at cruising speed you don’t hear it. I recorded 65db on my Apple Watch decibel meter at 75mph. And I know it’s stupid having a “sport” setting for a CVT in a van like this, but there’s actually a difference over normal and Eco, and that setting summons more battery power and does so quickly that you can tell the difference around town. It was skeptical at first but it really livens things up around town in a way that you actually can feel the difference. It made a believer out of me. Does the wife notice? No. I do though as the family car nerd. Tech: LOVE all the tech. Older versions were obtrusive on things like lane-keeping assist. But they’ve reprogrammed and made it fun and easy to life with. It’s great on the highway but not around town. So they have a button on the steering wheel to turn it off. Clever. Apple CarPlay is outstanding and the built in navigation works great. Didn’t need or want the video screen since we all have phones and tablets. And this one came with the actual spare tire in the back left. In the end my wife and kids love it. I love the new body style and grill esp on the XSE. The wife is happy. Our old odysseys all had that amazing honda 3.5L SOHC v6. Bulletproof engine. But we only would get 16-18mpg in town. 22.5 hwy with the 6 speed automatic doing 80 with both AC units on. In the 2021 Sienna, we are literally using 1/2 the gasoline as before. On our most recent trip, loaded down, both AC units on and averaging 80-85 we consistently got 30-31 mpg. 75 mph = 32; 70 mph = 34-35 mpg; and 65mph gets 39-40mpg. I hyper-miled a 90 mile round trip to the airport with no AC and in flat Houston and got 48.9mpg in no hurry and doing 58-60 just to see how high I could get it. Around town I get 34-38 depending on how heavy is my foot. In the end we love the van. The Odysseys we owned could remove their second row seats but it’s just something that we rarely did so that’s not an issue for us. Plus those Honda seats are super heavy. And I love having the airbags in the seats on the Toyota. It’s super helpful given the second row seats slide ALL the way back on a super long track. That being said the “magic seat” from Honda is something we miss, and there was definitely better and more/deeper storage behind the 3rd row in the Hondas. So there are some compromises. We do love the reliability of our Toyotas and like the video says, this van is built with tried and true reliable components from Toyota. (But since it’s my first hybrid, we bought an extended warranty for bumper to bumper for $1500 to 120k miles and the battery is warrantied for 10 years and 150k miles.) Get the Sienna. 😊
@@briank10101 It's the "almost" that bothers me. And how do I know which is grounded? I'd rather just have a single point that I know will work, and this video provided me with that. 😉
I took AMD’s advice and rented one. It sure beats just doing a 15 minute test drive. I drove it up steep hills and it certainly makes noise like a 4-cylinder, but the difference is that it keeps giving you power when you step on the gas to climb the hill. When I fill it up with gas it says I have a cruising range of 506 miles. When I calculated fuel economy driving all in normal mode and the air conditioning on the entire time, I got 31.5 mpg. I guess you get more mpg if you do more city driving as mine was mostly freeway and not drive 85 mph on the freeway. It’s so smooth I can’t tell I’m going that fast until I look at the speedometer. I would like to see more of people’s mpg experiences based on actual calculations rather than what the the readout says on the dash. Overall I think the purchase is going to be a go if the dealerships ever get any.
My first options before is to buy a RAV4 hybrid but when I found out that Toyota put a hybrid on a new Sienna. I change my mind right away. But the problem is I cannot find a better deal because all the dealership that I call. They marked up the prize over MSRP. Patience and need to be wait until end of this year. A BIG THANK YOU SIR for educate us for the new TOYOTA SIENNA. btw my brother and I owned 2014 and 2015 Toyota Camry SE hybrid. and we love it!
Wow great review, and I laughed when you said that you wouldn't talk about the cupholders. I bought one a few months ago and I love it. Thanks for a completely different review!
Raised front seats for the hybrid battery? That’s a throwback! Its like in the Previa that came before the Sienna where they put the engine under the front seats causing them to be raised also. Great stuff, AMD!
I bought the platinum and do long road trips with it. It has plenty enough power to get over mountains even loaded down with people and cargo. I have two complaints 1) when at high speed going over older pavement there is a loud vibration/rattle in the dashboard that drives me crazy, and 2) the perforated seats trap little flakes of dirt/dust.
As a family of 4, we def don’t need a van, and been looking at highland lately, but with fuel economy so great and so much more room, it’s almost a no brainer at this point to get sienna vs highland, in my opinion.
@@hasanc786 We had a Highlander and traded it in for a Sienna due to the space with the third row up. With little ones, all it took to convince us both was to put a full size stroller in behind the third row up in the Sienna; simply not possible with the Highlander. With the 60/40 split the Highlander would only barely accommodate this. I packed a full stroller, a packnplay, and 5 suitcases in mine behind the third row on a road trip. 😁
We picked up our 2021 XSE FWD 8/10/21 we now (4/22) have 7,763 miles on it. We have only used total of 234.131 gallons of gas. That's an average of 33.156 MPG and we live in SWFL where is HOT all year and the A/C is always on and most drives consist of 5 miles to get to the interstate and then 78-85 MPH (to stay out of harms way). The vehicle is AWESOME, quiet, versatile, efficient, roomy and stylish. Like AMD says "It had adequate power!" You're often accelerating and/or traveling faster than you think. The CVTi-2 can be heard under harder accelerations of >60%, but the vehicle is performing and accelerating just fine. My other car is a 525HP Mustang GT and this van is perfect for intended purpose. We did have the "Creaking Metal" sound from the 2nd row at 4K miles that a few owners experienced. The dealer disassembled the van's interior and removed the fuel tank and ended up replacing the 2nd row seat mounts under the van. Now there is a squeak coming from the same area. I suspect that an interior body panel is not seated properly and will investigate. Overall, I bought this because of the knowledge I gained from AMD and will be forever thankful. This is my first Toyota, 1st hybrid and I LOVE IT!😁 At a MSRP of $46K the XSE Sienna was cheaper and more versatile than a Highlander hybrid and honestly I love the sliding doors especially in tighter areas. #bringbackthevan I have done 2 oil changes at the dealer so far. Thanks AMD for sharing knowledge and offering a great channel! 💙
I saw the car in the showroom and was considering it. But when I saw the rear bumper has no protection at all and I can't stand on it to adjust something as luggage on the roof rack. That was a bug turn-off. also I liked the feature of taking the middle seats out. Yes I have a 2007 Sienna and love it. The cockpit drivers seat was a turn off too. I get 30 highway miles 22 city, and saved $37,000.
I have a 2006 Sienna and love it, but will need to upgrade eventually (mine has 240k miles) so I hope one of these 2021 models is waiting for me in a couple years! I also like the seat removeability and open center in front and rear bumper as a step, but hey, my 2006 doesn't get 40 mpg, doesn't have 2nd row ottoman seats, doesn't have lane-assist, etc. etc. So I'm loving what they did to this 2021.
We bought a 2021 Sienna AWD last year and converted it into a camper van (I removed the rear and middle seats and used 2 ohm resistors to trick the van into thinking the seats are still in). We love it! Current mileage is 37 highway and 41 city. The hybrid system works great for camping (it's nice to run AC all night on less than one gallon of fuel), and the van is also our backup generator when power goes out in our house (I installed a 1500 watt inverter). I also ordered the van with the spare tire and don't regret it. Thanks for your review.
Thanks for making this video and I love your content. Just recently purchased one and love it. Never thought about the back bumper which is the only bummer but I prefer gas mileage and safety for the second row seats. Family visited and we carried 7 adults and one child...easy all around. 3 adults fit in the back. Thanks for mentioning how to jump it.
I salute Toyota for evolving the Mini-Van. This vehicle is likely more relevent/valid for most drivers than most SUV's. SUV's have high center of gravity, are less stable in handling, and cost more typically due to demand. Good review brother !
Hey AMD. Im never gonna buy a Sienna or any minivan but your vidoes are so packed with info I had to watch...reliability info, timing chains etc so much more important than cup holders or alcantera...
The exterior styling is way more appealing than the last generation. I’m annoyed by the rear bumper though. They should have given at least an inch of clearance. That would have been enough. The spare tire is awesome. There is nothing better than a Sienna for road trips. If you have little ones the sliding doors are wonderful and you don’t have to worry about them opening doors and banging the car next to you. We have had a 2nd generation for 15 years. Toyota is by far the best make of automobile in terms of the lack of major repairs. It took my oldest one to pre-school and now she’ll drive it to high school. No, she’s not embarrassed driving a minivan. In fact, she thinks it’s awesome because it’s loaded. 😎
Banging the car next to you or smoking a passing cyclist!!! Yes sliding doors are a big selling feature. As well as the low step-in and the giant grab-handle for smaller humans.
Great video! Best one I have watched. Nice to watch a video and have the host explaining what goes on with the mechanics of the van, problems, improvements. Thank you for posting!
Love my 2021 Platinum. With sensible driving, I'm getting 41 MPG on a consistent basis!!! I traded from a 2018 Sienna(V6) and yes there is a noticeable difference in power when loaded and climbing, it's not significant enough to be a game changer though.
We bought our 21 Sienna last March. The power really is a non issue. We traded in are 2012 v6 grand caravan that has about 280 hp. We have not noticed any decrease in power at all. The Sienna does great in all situations. It has great acceleration to pass go up hills etc. we love our Sienna!! We just took it from So Cal to Yellowstone and back. We carried 4 adults and two kids. We had it loaded with luggage and also had rooftop carrier and it still had great power and averaged 37 mpg For the whole trip. On a couple of sections of the trip we actually averaged over 40mpg. My wife and I highly recommend the 21 Sienna to anyone!!!!
Thank you for the indepth review. My parents are planning to retire their 1998 Sienna and need something for more modern for the grandkids. I would recommend.
Thanks for the review. I have 6300 miles on my new 2021 Sienna XLE. After decades of driving pickups, I’m through with them. I had actually been planning for over a year to buy a Highlander. I never dreamed that I’d ever buy a minivan. In the end I decided that the Sienna was a better value for price. And I wanted the extra room. This is my daily driver and I put at least 2000 miles/month on it for my work. I am averaging 38mpg. (No more $450/month gasoline bills driving a pickup!) I have absolutely no complaints about power. Plenty of power for merging, etc. However, I’m not hauling four or five other people either. I’m really enjoying this vehicle.
I replaced my Savana cargo van. I drive 8000 to 10000 miles per month. I was paying $1500 per month in fuel for the savana. first month driving the minivan was $680, for driving 8500 miles. sure the payment sucks, but the fuel savings more than make up the difference.
We might go back to Sienna, drove them from 1998-20138 Switched to a SUV. Wanted a Highlander but finally went with another brand. The one thing we noticed is how difficult it is to load up the SUV on trips. Sienna can fit 4 suitcases and stuff on top and you still have room for 7 people.
I highly recommend going for the AWD you will get better mpg cuase it has 2 electric motor that charge the battery faster with regenerative breaking coming from 2 motor
Just bought a 2021 Sienna. Love it. Can't wait to save $700+ a year in fuel... year after year after year after year! Awesome review. You have a new subscriber. I just don't understand the fuss about not being able to remove the 2nd row seats? If you want a work van, then this van is not for you. If you want to haul something, then rent a van for $20 an hour once or twice a year. The rest of the year you have one of the best (if not the best) minivans on the market! It's a no brainer.
ANOTHER great video AMD. I REALLY like the look of the new ones. I dont need a van but love it in red & love the black letters/black wheels & tail lites. I think u can own a hybrid & still look cool/sporty! 😁 I also watched ur filter video. I'd never know 2 filters! I learn alot from u!
I understand Hybrid is the future!! They should've offered V6 and Hybrid for the Sienna for a year or 2, then drop the V6 after. Good for people who wants either engine options.
I know this is going to sound arrogant as hell, but who wants a drivetrain that gets over 40% less MPG in highway driving and less than half in town? Seriously, why would anyone even consider it?
@@bechtoea Exactly! Ours has *plenty* of power anyway--more zip than the 4-cylinder crossover/SUV's that have come to dominate the market for sure--and those are selling like hotcakes, even despite their general lack of power...
All Toyota’s are going to be Hybrid only pretty soon, manufacturer’s have to be 100% Electrified , Toyota will be at least 50% electric by 2025 and 100% may be a legal requirement soon.
@@bechtoea I think it’s pretty simple, if you have $30K for a car and can get one for that price you buy it. The Hybrids are usually the highest priced trim level and so it’s not odd to see the Hybrid at $60K. Infact until recently the average cost of a Hybrid was $54,300 and the average gas was 35,700. Not to mention that gas cars are more efficient, I’ve had Honda CRV’s since 2010. They used to average 23mpg, now they average 30. That’s not the Hybrid either that’s the Turbo engine. So gas cars are putting in small turbines to compress the air and get better mileage and less CO2. Hybrids also use more gas to charge the battery as you drive.
Watching this again now that we have taken delivery of our 2021 Sienna (Canadian XLE), and honestly the power is MORE than simply adequate! Admittedly, the heaviest load so far has been two passengers and three ridiculously tiny dogs, but still if you floor it she really really motors! Getting up to speed on the expressway is a breeze--far better than the 4-cylinder crossovers which have come to dominate the market. The key is to ignore the sound. The Power Split Device transmission will hold the engine at max RPM for efficiency's sake--not because "it's struggling" as most journalists spout. If you ignore that and pay attention to the speedometer, you'll be amazed at how quickly it rises. After that, it cruises serenely and gets impossible mileage. Driven serenely, close to 600 mi/1,000km per 18 gal/68L tank... That's ridiculously good for such an enormously vehicle! The only niggle we've found with the Hybrid unit is that when the combustion engine shuts off (finishes charging) when crawling or dead-stopped, there is a bit of a weird engine wiggle-wobble that is felt in the cabin. Maybe it will chill out once the engine mounts break in?
sienna is pretty much a tank. my mom has one and she bought it back in 2007 brand new. Still going strong although the AC doesnt work other than that its mechanically solid
Thank you for this in depth review on things that owners who plan to own the car for 10+ years actually care about! When I spend $35k-$50k on a minivan I don’t care about how many cup holders or glossy surfaces it has!
@@chubbysumo2230 don’t need to yes I wrote that it has good torque that’s the nature of a hybrid I’m glad I could teach you that. However it still feels strained and taxed you don’t put something like this in a big heavy van keep a V6. It’s like trying to haul a ton of lumber and bricks in a Toyota Yaris you get a big truck for that do you get the concept?
Great video. Being an Uber driver, I care a lot more about reliability and cost of maintenance over 250,000 miles than I do about the quantity of cupholders. My current 2010 Sienna has cost me over $8,000 since December 2019. (What's broken you might ask. Everything. A/C compressor. Brake caliper. Front right axle. Navigation system. Front left axle. Alternator. Oil cooler. Sliding door cable [but I didn't fix it]. Coolant hoses. Front struts and sway bar links. 2 sets of brakes in 50,000 miles, and this was a well maintained example with immaculate service history. Current issues are noise while braking [again haha] and creaking/popping at low speeds) Simply put, I'm not entirely trusting of Toyota's reputation of quality and reliability anymore. That said, 35+ MPG has changed stupider minds than mine, and it'll likely work flawlessly for the first 3 or 4 years; although the vast majority of new cars probably would. The problem is trading in a 3 or 4 year old car with 100k+ miles before it has problems will mean losing 70+% to depreciation. I'm still not sold, but I'm not in the "definitely not" crowd either. Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment. I don't know. Either way, $8,000 plus the $5,500 I paid for the thing would have made the first 2+ years of payments on the Suburban I should have bought instead.
I’ve had several Toyota Sienna‘a - 1998, 2006, 2011 & 2013. Only major issue was with the 4-cylinder engine in 2011. Small issue I found is at about 110,000km the fuel injection issue stats. You need that serviced and likely some injectors replaced. This was with Port Injection. Toyota parts are great but expensive so you definitely pay for the quality. Reliable yes but they take more risks and pass that on to the consumer. I switched to Honda and have never had an engine problem, they just make better engines.
Excellent presentation! Thanks. I bought a new a 2015 Highlander FWD XLE and have enjoyed it. I am going to pass it on to my wife and was evaluating the new 2022 KIA Sorento Hybrid but was on the wall when it comes to the longevity of a turbo charged small engine. I am now back on to choosing the Sienna.
I agree. He is so knowledgeable on Toyotas and has a quality lacking these days "HONESTY". He tells it like it is and I love it. I am a Toyota guy for life and its for good reason.
Thank you so much for the informative video! I have 2021 Toyota sienna XSE, with the plus package and the spare tire and the inverter package! Absolutely love this van! Yes it is disappointing that you can’t take out the backseats. Well you can, you’ll just have to deal with the airbag light on and I agree I’m not willing to take that risk if I get into an accident. Safety comes first in my eyes, and Toyota stepped up their game on this 2021 Toyota Sienna. My first trip back from the Toyota dealership was just shy of 400 miles, and I got 41 miles per gallon yes I kept it under 70 and varied my speed for optimal Break in period. Just got done with my second tank and lots of city and 55 mph driving and I’m getting 43 miles per gallon. If you are looking for a speed racer, with a lead foot , this van this is obviously not the van for you but if you are looking for Super fuel-efficient minivan this is the one to get. I have been a loyal Toyota buyer for many years and by far this is my most favorite vehicle. Oh what a feeling Toyota!
Great video! Cannot say enough about my limited Sienna awd minivan. Adequate power is an understatement which may be a result of the awd system. I have no trouble passing other vehicles even when not in Sport mode. Eco mode will definitely affect acceleration though and normal mode is really all that’s needed. Awd also helps in handling and cornering as well and the spare tire placement is amazing design. As far as some things I don’t like the third row when folded flat doesn’t really fold flat. It actually bounces around quite a bit when in the “flat” position. And Speaking of cup holders lol the two closest cup holders are useless for any type of yeti style insulated cup. It can hold a plastic 16.9 oz disposable water bottle and that’s about it. Pretty useless so cup holders do matter lol. At the end of the day the mpgs are too great to ignore. It absolutely sips gas.
My sienna did not include sunglass holders so I ended up getting some magnetic ones that clip to the visor and match the headliner from amazon. I also agree that the bouncing 3rd row seats can be annoying. But again the 36 MPG and still having cargo space in the back compared to our 2020 pilot that we traded in for. The sienna has more space inside than the Pilot and definitely more cargo room behind the 3rd row. This van blows it out of the water. Also the included safety features are nice. Lane departure warnings and the smart cruise control are so awesome especially in stop and go traffic. I have had it for over a year and I average 36 MPG in city and highway driving even with all 7 of us in the car.
Thank you for the video. Very informative. The hybrid is expensive and hard to find, good to know there are not any glaring mechanicals issues if you make the purchase. I really like how you close your videos.
I have the XSE, if you are light on the throttle you can see 36-40mpg combined. I took a trip from texas to Florida this summer, 5 passengers, loaded with luggage, doing 80-90 the whole way and averaged 31mpg once I got back home. Pretty awesome I must say!
@@RU-viduser1aa it’s front wheel drive, the ride was awesome, smooth. I didn’t notice any road noise but I was listening to music most the time. The seats were very comfortable (I’m 6’3”)
I love my 05 Sienna XLE AWD because the back seats can be easily removed, because the center console can be removed allowing me to walk to the back seat , because it has 2 glove compartments, because it has hidden storage pockets on both front doors. Because the rear hatch is not damaged when I accidentally bump into something lightly because the bumper is there to take the damage. I can easily load 4x8 sheets of plywood into it. Subsequent Sienna models has gotten less practical for me in this sense, I highly doubt even with the back seats removed this can be achieved. I can only see people buying this new model because they are not looking for a true hauler like the way I use mine, and perhaps they never owned an older Sienna and don't know what they are missing. The new Sienna is more focused only for people hauling and some cargo . I see this mini van being considered by people who may want a more practical vehicle vs an suv. Only thing I like about this new model is the drive train, I own a 2021 prius prime and have owned many Prius so I am familiar with the hybrid system. I think Toyota should come out with a Hybrid Cargo type Sienna, but I doubt it would be as practical as the 04 to 2010 models was. Great video content and the points you made are very good.
@@Tom-ej8bb If you are in the market for a 2nd gen Sienna. I highly recommend getting 08 to 2010. Engine increased to V6 3.5 liter timing chain motor. This motor by far way superior to my 3.3 V6 timing belt motor. Nothing wrong with mine, but if you have a chance test drive both and see the difference. Love my AWD, still getting 20 mpg average.
Honestly though, there are answers to most of these “issues”, besides walking to the back seat. The new console is WAY deeper than your second glove box. That’s lots of “hidden storage”. The rear hatch, while not protected from other idiots, has a back-up camera so you won’t “accidentally bump” anything (also stop that will you? People like their parked cars to stay dent-free)… And I don’t know about you, but no sharp scratchy plywood is touching my $50K interior! The thing tows 3500 lb. Get a hitch/wiring, and swing by U-Haul before you hit Home Depot. Load that stuff into a trailer you don’t care about, return it when you’re done, and then continue to enjoy your ding-free interior. Problem solved!
Once again I thank you for your videos on the Siennas ... in particular as I continue my debate/dilemma on buying the 2021 Sienna. As a previous owner I had the 2011 Sienna Limited which I just loved! As I compare the two today, the 2021 isn’t jumping out at me saying “buy me, buy me.” Speed isn’t an issue. It never was. I’ve been waiting for several years for the Sienna Hybrid ... it’s finally here. As crazy as it might sound I’ve hesitated because of the placement of the rear wiper blade, amongst a few other minor disappointing features. Why, why did Toyota move the rear wiper down onto the rear hatch window? On my 2011 and other later models it was tucked neatly under the rear spoiler away from the brutal realities of the ice and snow of the colder weather of Northern US and Canada. It just doesn’t make sense to me. I agree when you say Toyotas have been reliable and dependable etc. etc. That’s why I’ve owned a dozen or so new Toyotas over the past 25 years. But this along with a few other features changes from the 2011 Sienna has me taking a closer look at the 2022 Kia Carnival. It ticks most of my boxes. And since I’m generally one to lease for five years I’m thinking it might just be worth a try. Plus Kia’s 5 year warranty makes it even more desirable at the moment. Of course the big disappointment with Kia is not offering the Hybrid in their Carnival this year. I’m almost at the stage now where I’ve decided to just forget about any new cars for now. I ever saw a quick view of the 2022 Sienna Woodsman model yesterday. That left me rather underwhelmed as well. But again, I thank you for your informative videos. A RAV4 Prime might be more available next year ... and that might be an alternative.
Well, a used car is ALWAYS going to be better value than a new car. But if this Sienna were available in a Prime version, why in the world would you buy a Rav4 Prime instead? A Sienna would hands down outdo a Rav4 Prime in most every way - unless you just have an aversion to being seen in a minivan (which you apparently don't). BTW, I have a Rav4 and a Sienna.
@@nwsvndr ... I’m really not sure what the point of your comment is. Regardless, I’ve had two Siennas and two RAV4s. Both have their pros and cons. I’m not seeing a Sienna Prime coming next year ... just have to wait and see.
I'm new to your channel and just love your reviews. I own a 2012 Sienna with 170 km on it and am very happy with it. It was bought because it had a V6, could carry 7 passengers plus luggage, had removable middle seats and best of all was powerful enough to occasionally tow an 18' inboard boat without any problems. When you can do all this, gas mileage should not be a concern as is the case with people that buy pickup trucks. You fail to mention towing capability with these new models as I assume it would be a no go. I believe that Toyota blew it by cramming a 4 cylinder hybrid down our throats. It should have provided a V6 option and allowed us, the consumer to make the choice.
I bought a Sienna CE new in 2006 and it's been incredibly reliable. I promised myself that if I could make it last 200,000 miles I'd buy another new one. Well, it's now up to 209k. I've driven several newer Siennas and didn't like any of them as well as my old one. I've decided to upgrade and rehabilitate my old Sienna to see if I can get another 100k out of it. I cleaned the mass airflow sensor and had the spark plugs replaced for the first time - nice power improvement!
I have a 2010 XLE over 230k. Still love it so I’m going for the long haul just to see how long it will last. Same with our 06 Corolla. Would love some bells and whistles (sliding door cables broke) but I just can let go. 🙂
Our 2011 Sienna passed 100k miles and still looks and running like new! And it’s gas Milage is not bad for a minivan. You could also take out the second row seats easily and it’s meant for it. I like the 11-20 better. It was very stable. Nothing in the engine broke or failed. There isn’t even a black cover piece on the the side of the front windshield. The spare tire underneath was a better idea. The rear door always closed right. Also, the sienna we had was already kind of slow. I can’t imagine how slow this thing is. I like our sienna more than this one and this one is not an improvement. Not what I was expecting for a new Sienna.
Great video, AMD. I love the new Sienna. I owned an original 1986 Toyota van, the wedge design, with a 5-speed manual and it was fantastic. But speaking of power, that was much less powerful even with the lighter weight compared to the new Sienna. I also owned 2 different Previa vans that I loved. I owned a 93 Previa AWD and a 95 2WD Supercharged model. While the SC model had a little more power I'll bet this new Sienna with and additional 100hp is quicker while delivering much better MPG. My daughter is waiting for one as we speak that is similar to the one you showed, the same Celestial Silver in a XSE AWD. I've driven the new Sienna and it has plenty of power, more than enough to be used for it's purpose, much like my 2010 Prius has. The great thing about owning a hybrid is that I've found it to be very relaxing and I don't feel in such a rush when driving one. I'm a very different driver in my 89 Supercharged MR2 5MT or 2009 Corolla S 5MT that I turbocharged. 😎👀❤️
I did PDI on one of these yesterday. Very nice riding, comfortable and quiet vehicle on the road. Being 6'3", there was plenty of room up front for me. Performance, as you say, is almost identical to the Venza, Rav4, Highlander hybrid - it's does the job, nothing more. Talking with our predators (salesmen) at the dealer, most people were not very happy that the V6 option was no longer offered, but were convinced on a test drive the hybrid's gas mileage and "adequate" performance was well worth the trade off for the V6.
Hi there I had a quick question for you. I'm 6'2 with a longer torso. I'm thinking of getting this van and the base model without a sunroof. How much room did you have between The ceiling of the vehicle and the top of your head? I currently have a 2012 Toyota sienna and I have about four inches of clearance. I've heard there's less headroom in the new model but I haven't sat in one yet so I can't confirm that. Thanks for your time
I have one just like that one XSE AWD I drove it from Indiana to California three weeks ago it did very good 👌🏻 on the mountains did better that I was expecting and of course I love the MPGs Ohhh gas prices in California nothing cheaper that $4 some places a little over $5 per gallon
Hey AMD, do a buying a guide for some of the prius, especially those from 2010+. These gas prices are costing me an arm and a leg when I do delivery work haha
@@ahmongus I love driving this van! Love the Bridge Console, the comfort, the quietness, the mileage. We have a 21 Highlander Platinum V-6 that has fancy stuff but has no real comfort, I would much rather drive the Sienna.
100% agreed, just like taxis, an urban cargo van would be an excellent use for hybrid drivetrains. I suspect Toyota is having a difficult time manufacturing sufficient quantities of Hybrid components to keep up with demand.
Agreed. I own an older Sienna and never took the 2nd row off until last week when I needed to move. That was a life saving thing, I can carries so much and don't have to rent a truck or cargo van. I'll hold until maybe 2022 Sienna if they have option to remove 2nd row seating.
@@daijoubu4529 Thing is, you will have an airbag error without them present. You’d need to determine the resistance of each stage of the airbags and wire a resistor across the appropriate terminals to “trick” the computer into thinking they’re there. But warning: the current from your multimeter might cause the airbag to blow during testing. As you can see, it’s not so easy…
AMD really appreciate the detailed and indepth reviews. Really appreciate your willingness to share insight on reliability and mechanical aspect of cars. May the Lord bless & keep you as well.
Another great video! For the gas mileage, I think the hybrid will save you money if you do a lot of city driving, but we get up to 29 mpg on our 2020 road trips with the big 6 cylinder. Another reason we went for the 2020 (base model) is that there's no centre console between the front seats. Some previous trims had them, it was removeable, but now it's attached and full of wires. Another comment, my opinion, but I drove a 2006 Sienna over 200k miles and I used the drop-down spare once, so not really that much of a hardship to have it under the car, and not taking interior space (and raising the centre of gravity). Also note that the older models had removable middle seats, but the floor isn't 100% flat since the rails remain on the floor (from 2010, I think).
Toyota is trying to fool the driver thinking he is driving an SUV by have a permanent center console between the front seats. What a huge design mistake Toyota made. In a inclined weather, it's such a huge convenience to walk from front seat to back seat without getting outside the car. Hopefully the 2023 Odyssey redesign doesn't make the same mistake.
As a 2023 Sienna owner, I learned a few things about the Sienna from this video after 2 months of ownership: 1) that the rear hatch can be manually moved, and the position fixed by holding down the button; 2) that the vehicle will remote start via lock-lock-lock (hold down the last one), and 3) that press-press of the hatch button will lock the doors, and 4) that the tailgate is plastic. Gooid stuff, sir.
Absolutely! I'm in funeral service &;I swear by the Sienna, it is the best there is....BUT, I returned my 21' & got a 20'. That seat not coming out is a deal breaker!! FIX IT, TOYOTA!!!!
@@aeb1305 Yup, I think I'll be keeping my 20' until there's a work-around for the electronics. I did remove the seats but the dash display lights up like a Christmas tree!
Thanks for clearing up that it DOES include remote start. I couldn't find anything about remote start in the documentation. I think our next car will be the 2022 Woodland Edition. One crummy thing is that because it comes with a tow hitch on that trim, it means you cannot use the touchless liftgate, but we can live with that.
thank you so much, AMD, for the content you produce. super helpful. would you please comment on the 'feel' of the 2021+ Sienna suspensions differences between XLE, XSE, and Woodland? And, what are some considerations I should be thinking about. Thank you!
Have 1992 Previa with 280,000 miles that is still going strong. Had a 1991 Previa that died at 329,000 miles when the freeze plug came out and the coolant pour out. Found out later that my daughter when in high school like jumping that van, maybe that’s why freeze plug came out.
