The 2021 Toyota Sienna Is WAY Better Than The Old One: Here's Why! 

This is a terrible review, he said the 3rd row seat is much easier to put up than the previous model, I have the 2011 Sienna and it's literally the Exact same seats 😂. I wonder how much Toyota paid him for this review.

I completely agree. I grew up w minivans and loved them. When we first had our twins, my husband refused to get a minivan. We got a large suv instead as a compromise but it was inadequate in carrying 6 ppl and all the baby gear. We later replaced it w minivans and couldn’t be happier. 6 ppl and plenty of room to spare! And much more fuel effiecient too.

Minivans are definitely more practical for family duty, but just like station wagons before them, they developed a stigma for being uncool. So families started gravitating to SUVs. Now that families default to SUVs, they're starting to develop and uncool vibe. Hopefully people will go back to minivans because they make a heck of a lot more sense.

@@palebeachbum my concern is that with the rapidly dwindling minivan sales, I’m not sure it’ll be worth it for mfrs to continue to produce minivans after this crop of current generation. It took Toyota 10 yrs to come out w a new generation and FCA 9 yrs to come out w the current model. They’re definitely not putting much resources in developing new minivans.

Some time ago my fiance and I thought triplets were on the way so I went to my buddy who owns a used car dealership. He had a few large vehicles but the most cost-efficient of the bunch was a 2010 Toyota Sienna Limited. We found out later that the triplets were a lie told to us by a doctor, but the van stayed as we figured it could be useful later. That later came when a new company started sending out requests for tire deliveries(I am an independent courier by trade) and the van has absolutely no problems carrying huge numbers of tires. Add to that it is exceptionally luxurious even if the infotainment definitely shows age, so really long shifts are a breeze and I don't have to worry about how to cram in the orders. Soon I will hopefully become a Bird Flier so I can use the 120v outlets in the back to charge Bird scooters while out driving! Long and short is that this vehicle is objectively the best vehicle in the fleet by a mile, and I'd probably have to spend a fortune if I ever wanted to replace it!

@@Wasabi9111 that's definitely true. Hyundai discontinued their minivan several years back, which I take was not a good seller since it was only around a few years. Oddly enough, the Kia variant is still around today.

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We have Pilot, Highlander, sedans but Sienna has been always used on all long road trips.

It's so weird to me that they have a spare as an option

YES. I rented a Kia Sedona once and my god, I was impressed with how much space it had. It fit 7 of my friends and all their luggage with such ease and comfort.

If owning a minivan is up for debate, know one thing. Automatic sliding doors are not comparable and are superior to any alternative. Owning a SUV doesn’t add inches to your pecker. Ride in comfort like a true executive with proper leg room. Who has time for opening and closing doors anyways ?

@@themegamind5 It is like being a celebrity. At least for the dogs and kids. Push the fob and the doors are already opened for them. Like a space ship my son said.

Dog races dog ring fights dog bath product tests.. Yeah not much potential there when it comes to cars. At least u tried to be funny

@@AverageReviewsYT what the hell are you talking about you freaking weirdo. You must have a sad life to be so negative.

@@rkim9955 lol

I love watching these videos with my Bernese Mountain Dog Boaz. We enjoy watching blaze ❤️

I will settle for: TLF Blaze and cars & TLF Blaze and trucks

They’ve obviously spent lots of time hanging out hahaha

Creeping me out more if he isn't...😁

I still have a '04 and still love it, but living out in the country now have to trade for something with more ground clearance. And sure hope they built the driver doors with better welds in them!

I’m sure dads loved it when you picked up their daughters in a minivan 😬

Should be similar to RAV4 and Hylander EAWD systems. Compared to torque vectoring AWDs not as good but much improved from previous gen EAWD Toyota's. Not a lot of HP but pretty good torque, space savings from no drive shaft or transfer case and outstanding fuel economy. Perfect for winter and mild off-roading (although few would be off road in a minivan 😁).

Make sure to test a 2021 Odyssey as well they’re pretty awesome too!

AWD is awesome

Nah get a Chrysler Pacifica

@@autobotavengerfireballxl5339 I’m sure they’d prefer the reliability of a Toyota though.

@@JBrown-go8ru yeah. New CVT and brand new hybrid system is sure to be super reliable.... LOL you company Fanboys are Priceless they all say Honda and Toyota make the best cars in the world I guess what I've owned them they do breakdown now if you're talking Honda of the 1990s or so it doesn't 1990s I might have believed you because domestic quality was s*** back then

Check out Everyday Review’s 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Torture Test video. He literally took his family on vacation where he drove through the mountains. He said he never once felt that the engine was strained. Got really good MPG too!

But they don’t. Mercedes-Benz Metris is one of the most basic minivans out there. It’s a shrunken Sprinter

@@TobyCostaRica Many people convert them themselves or have it done by a aftermarket builder to ultra luxury transport vehicles.

The 2021 tows 3500 lbs and still gets 36 mpg.

I mean this would probably have way more torque

Never buy the first year of a new generation vehicle (nor the last year of a previous gen).

The manual instructs the operator to use trailer brakes above 1500 lbs. The old Sienna has more power than a Honda Ridgeline.

That non removable second row is saddening and a deal breaker.

Actually the 2nd row seats can be removed! You just have to take out 4 bolts and unclip a wiring harness and they will come right out.

@@ikelee Tell that to the ladys or guys who never picked up a wrench before lol

@@ikelee If i have to use a wrench that is not removing, that is disassembling. My 2018 tacoma has a removable tailgate sort-of no wrenching but you have to unplug a wire.

The seats are a pain. I have doubts this won't be very reliable though. I'm looking forward to buying one used as soon as they're under $10k. I have a 2006 AWD Sienna I converted into a camper. I'd love to replace it with this van

I thought it was an error on TFLs part. 35mpg is incredible

very... especially up the hill with 6 passenger and luggage... r u kidding me man?? 245hp?? hahahaha.. get real!

@@zawaprz a 2010 Odyssey has 246 hp and a 2017 Odyssey has 248 hp. People use to do just fine. The 2021 Sienna has 2/3 electric motors that will put down some good torque.

@@zawaprz Check out Everyday Review’s 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Torture Test video. He literally took his family on vacation where he drove through the mountains. He said he never once felt that the engine was strained. Got really good MPG too!

I bought my 2012 when I was 45. Great for hauling surfing equipment, mountain bikes, sleeping in, picking up building supplies, large TV, furniture, everything. Only person to compliment me on it was an old guy, who liked how it looked (as do I). No woman has been attracted to it, but I wish you luck nonetheless. Had the current Ridgeline been available when I bought my Sienna, I would have probably bought that. However, I don't regret the Sienna; it has been an awesome utility vehicle.

@@DumbledoreMcCracken I was being sarcastic! 😂

@@officialyasir hah! I'm sure the P likes the 3. It smells of money, and P loves $$$$$.

@@officialyasir I am a single guy and I have had two minivans, along with other types of vehicle from sports cars to motorcycles. You will be surprised what you can do with a minivan, it is the true all purpose vehicle. In regards to your soulmate thing, . I would suggest taking a close look a what type of soulmate you are looking for and likely to find using a car as the incentive/lure. I am not sure how old you are, but you will eventually find out if you are aware and able to learn if a girl is with you for your car, that is not your girl, that is anybody's and everybody's girl.

@@MrGreenelight it was joke, man! I am keeping the Model 3 for a little while longer. I just bought a Tacoma, I have been taking it off-road and enjoying the outdoors. If I ever get a van, it would be a Sprinter type that I can live and travel out of…

The official number for FWD models has gone up to 36/36/36mpg! 36mpg on something this big and spacious is nothing short of incredible. I saw from another video that AWD drops those figures to 35mpg which is extremely impressive.

@@ikelee 36 is crazy. I'll wait 2-3 years to make sure there aren't any issues. My toyota echo has 180k+ with 0 repairs. Same plugs, wires, belts. Did have to clean mass flow sensor.

just wait... he looks like he is going to hit the full 110 pounds

Carry mattresses, drywalls, frigs, water heaters, the list goes on and on. That is why!

@@ChristIsLord7 trucks are often not an option for those with a family. A van is much more versatile. Also, have you checked prices on used Tundras (or trucks in general)? Upwards of $20k for a 2008 Tundra and that's with 150k+ miles. A used previous gen Sienna is probably the best option for the OP.

M J Supposedly the air bags are built into the seats and if you remove them the computer will generate codes and alarms.

There’s got to be a hack to remove the second row seats, please!

RU-vid vid about removing the seats in about 10 minutes: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-24cYWBiTUwY.html

@@a.w.thompson4001 not easily compared to previous models. One needs to disconnect the battery for fear of setting off the air bags…

@@MechayaAlta Agreed it's inconvenient, but doable, so it addresses OP and others' concern.

I agree except Tommy shouldn't dye the dogs eyebrows orange.

Mr M lol what? Someone is dying his eyebrows? Darn genetics

@@TFLoffroad quick, look up! Yup, that was the joke going right over your head, Tommy.

There are a couple on one of the dog adoption webpages, at least there was a week or so ago.

The front looks pretty bad. Styling is not Toyota's forte.

palebeachbum exactly

@@palebeachbum the front looks amazing lol. Y'all are just boring.

@@brandonhemoi3853 beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

@@palebeachbum what makes your opinion valid then?

I think it looks better too. But that's it. It'll surely have that famous Chrysler reliability

Yeah, I'd have to have a V6 in something so big regardless of the look, hybrid 4cyl is an odd choice imo.

@@redzoom7857 It has way more power than my V6 Sienna. Not as much as the 2020 Sienna but the 2021 still has a 0-60 that's 0.5 seconds faster than that v6 you think you need 😉

@@veganpotterthevegan I'd guess the v6 2021 Odyssey would win that acceleration battle.

@@redzoom7857 I guess you don't know how to use the internet. The Sienna is 0.1 seconds faster and gets much better gas mileage

haven’t driven one but that’s why it’s called a hybrid, 4 cylinder gas engine and 2 electric motors, gas still costs you more, really depends how long it takes for the battery to die… power does not seem to be an issue though and V6 are gas guzzlers

SCraig 2018 hybrid reliability is bad and repair costs are astronomical. Hybrids are also horrible for the environment.

Check out Everyday Review’s 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Torture Test video. He literally took his family on vacation where he drove through the mountains. He said he never once felt that the engine was strained. Got really good MPG too!

Toyota Prius is the most rugged and bulletproof hybrid out there. I don't doubt this will be just as good.

This is a good commercial for the old school dodge with stow and go. This thing is 10 lbs of complication in a 5lb sack.

LMAO!! Ain’t that the truth.

That's when insurance comes...

I imagine just about any new car will cost a bit to repair considering how many sensors and cameras are on the front and back. A simple bumper replacement can be like $3K

There's plenty of structural material there. The functional part of the grill isn't that big

Manny The V6 is going away except for rear drive body on frame vehicles. I’d bet a more powerful plug in prime version comes out at some point. The Hybrid has plenty of power.

Brian it really does 243hp which is plenty plus since it is a hybrid it’s has good get up and go

Check out Everyday Review’s 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Torture Test video. He literally took his family on vacation where he drove through the mountains. He said he never once felt that the engine was strained. Got really good MPG too!

But, it is 245hp.

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@@zawaprz thanks

So you'd rather get 20 mpg than 36 mpg and spend about $750 more per year on gas?

Brandy Lemieux $750 more annually in fuel costs is a small price to pay for better performance and more a robust engine. Who gives a shit.

Check out Everyday Review’s 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Torture Test video. He literally took his family on vacation where he drove through the mountains. He said he never once felt that the engine was strained. Got really good MPG too!

@@ikelee his review is garbage and is mere opinion. The fact remains that it’s powertrain is horrendous compared to the competition. I wouldn’t expect a neutered guy like the one in the review you keep pushing to understand what constitutes good performance.

@@Matthew-ip6xl Alex on Autos says he prefers the hybrid engine over the V6 in the Highlander. So what makes the hybrid engine horrendous?

David N generally “sport” modes in CVTs don’t make much of a difference but they can change how quickly the transmission responds to driver input and adjust ratios accordingly

higher revs, quicker "fake shifts" maybe

Trust me... The qx60 when you put sport that suv fly!! And yes it have a cvt

toyota makes there own transmissions.... not like the rest of them....

Sport mode in a minivan. Hmm. Who exactly are they marketing to?

What?! Most dealerships are going to be getting them next month. In fact some dealers will be receiving them in the next couple of weeks

The dealership said the 2021 Sienna orders are being delayed due to Covid, and they aren’t expecting any until December/January.

@@galacticom ok maybe it depends on your state or dealership? Either way, hope you enjoy the 2020 Sienna!

What’s wrong with the hybrid? Is it the towing capacity? It can actually tow as much as the old V6

The new M4

@@Mm.2112 true that. I hear the grille doubles as a BBQ

@@michaelflinn7784 hhhhhh

It should be easier. The previous gen required 24kg of force to raise the 3rd row seats. The 2021 model only requires 9kg. I would say that is a significant difference!

the lexus monster grille craziness is getting out of hand, would love to see a Toyota PR person try to spin it as what customers love

Cvt is good but not for heavy footers..

It’s actually an eCVT

I just got a 2020 odyssey two days ago. I traded my 2017 highlander se. I didnt know how practical a minivan was until now. I dont regret the purchase.

Ecvt is completely different from a metal belt CVT and has none of the associated reliability issues. It still doesn’t shift though, but I didn’t miss that. I’d really like to see highway hills and towing test for this, that’s one thing the dealers won’t let you do on a test drive and I’m guessing that’s where this power train suffers

Only LE trim can have both eight seats and AWD. Too bad you can’t get 8 seats on the upper trims.

I believe the inverter is available on all models except base LE.

Technically the seats can be removed but not so conveniently. You just need to take out 4 bolts and unclip a wiring harness. Then the seats will come out.

@@ikelee technically, by removing enough bolts, the whole car can come apart 🤓🤓🤓

@@pfcaraujo lol yep