Here's How The 2021 Toyota Sienna Beats All Other Minivans - Limited Hybrid AWD Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- The 2021 Toyota Sienna is all new. The exterior has received a bold new design while the interior looks a lot more like their other cars and SUVs. The powertrain is also new in that it is only offered in a hybrid powertrain. The example I reviewed is the Limited AWD trim, so it also has an extra electric motor that drives the rear axle. Overall, the redesigned Toyota Sienna is an impressive package, and is worth to be on your test drive list, considering it has a very good mileage rating.
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You're the only Sienna reviewer that mentioned the hybrid PSD (power split device) instead of calling it a CVT. I think a lot of people associate CVTs with the traditional belt-driven system, so thank you for being accurate.
I’ve seen several other reviewers that called it correctly. An eCVT
Yes I was just going to comment the same! Finally a TH-cam reviewer who actually understands how Toyota hybrids work!
Just got this bad boy and I am OBSESSED! Mom of 4 here. It’s so spacious and smooth. I want to leave the house just to drive it. 😂
Awesome! Congrats. I'm not even married yet but me and my gf (future wife) are looking at getting this minivan lol. Cuz we plan to have lots of kids
No judgment here. I think I would want one even if we didn’t have kids 😂 So much room for activities. LOL!
@@taylorclark6563 ahahaha enjoy!!!
Same 😂😂
We are a family of 6 so we got the Sienna XLE model and my kids and i love it! I'm glad we didn't go with any other brand😊
I think they are missing a big opportunity. Give it a little more ground clearance, Removable middle seats, and swivel front seats and you have the perfect car/cargo/camping vehicle.
totally agree, more comfortable seats the second removable
and foldable line the tray that they put between driver and
passenger can be improved since as this is not practical at all
Standard spare tire too
I look for camp
Toyota Previa Limited be like
Removable middle seats a must
AWD & Hybrid. Thats exactly what I am looking for.
Me too
Perfect for camping and live
Wish they didn’t have a massive grill, it just makes me like the 2nd and 1st gen front more
Same here, didn't know this model existed until today.
Me too! Perfect for cargo and conversion into a camper-sleeper. Hybrid allows all night heat or ac for $2 gas to recharge the battery packs.
Thank you for explaining the all-wheel drive battery. My fiance and I were wondering if it was going to lower the MPGs. I think your review has sold me on this vehicle!
Thanks for your detailed review. I have the SE FWD trim and love it!!
Love your reviews. Please keep up the good work!
Well explained. You touched on several items/facts that was not reviewed on other sites/write ups. Well done.
I just bought an XLE FWD. Love it. Getting 38.9mpg over the 1st 300 miles in Florida with AC on! I don't hypermile and will driver faster than most. I will coast to a stop with no one behind me though. This is the 1st vehicle that I can drive in Eco mode. It feels that quick. It has so many great features but how well and quickly it drives and delivers outstanding mpg blows my mind.
Dude, Bro your the Man. Great practical review of the awesome new 2021 TOYOTA Sienna! We're Getting It!
I really like this review. The Sienna is at the top of my shortlist.
Thank you, you have given me the pieces of information I needed to finally make my decision. Excellent review!
Nicely explaining what you need to know before upgrading my older sienna…!
Gees, I think I have watched like 20 ads through out this video. Thanks for the review though.
Excellent review.
just brought one, great van!
Thank you for a well-made video! a subscriber now!
Great video!
Would be nice if dealers actually carried the limited trim
I would totally get one of these.
thx for showing the third row up close. we have kids and that's where they sit. I don't think any other review I've seen has shown the third row up close
what a good review of 2021 toyota sienna !! I love it
I wish it was taller at this time its more like a "SUV" with sliding doors, second gen Voyager( bubbly one) Mercedes Vito or VW eurovan had like a perfect size for a minivan in my mind, both could serve as both people haulers and a small work vans
Very very beautiful/Great
I like it
Thanks so much
Very informative
Great review. My only negative is that the middle seats are not removable. I once owned a Mazda MPV and removed the middle seat to fit my flat bottom boat in it. More than half would fit in with the rest sticking out back. I just tied it down and put all camping gear to weight it down to keep it stable. Any way, with this Sienna, the middle seat is not removable. But the van might be long enough still with the middle seat pushed as far forward to fit the boat.
Its because of airbag attached on the seat
Great video, thanks for all the details. Any idea what the GVWR is?
Toyota from those lovely people who gave us pearl Harbor I wouldn't be caught dead driving any foreign car.
Nice job. Love your reviews! Subscribed!
Thank you!!!
Damn Toyota hooked the Sienna up
Just ordered a 2022 Woodlands Sienna. November it should arrive.
I bought the XSE AWD 👌🏻
why they only went with 18 inch wheels with the AWD and not the 20 inch wheels?
Gun storage seems good!
Just picked up me 2022, love it and thanks for the video, there is so much to learn about all the cool features 😎. Just came from being a 15 year Oddessy owner.
2022 isn't out yet though
Ya up not out yet,,,
@@fredito8242 yes it is I just got one yesterday is coming in 2 weeks
That's great car but I don't understand this lost space between the front seats.... wouldn't it be better to leave a space between and install swivel front seats? then it would be better access to children from behind or just a better weekend car where you could comfortably move around inside during a stop. Another thing I don't understand is low vehicle suspension why ?? it is AWD! So in my opinion the car should be suspended higher to make it more functional and give the opportunity for weekend trips on gravel or forest roads
Not sure why not being able to stow the seats is a bummer? Are you hauling refridgerators?
Mr Hansen is spot on! Very good review!
Thank you!!
@@ShiftingLanes Mr. Hansen!
I will pass because you can't remove the middle sit
Yes you can. Just look it up. It only takes 10 minutes
I would trade my 4runner in if the 2nd row seats came out. For the better gas and more room for camping.
love these unpaved roads! what town?
Awesome vehicle.
Great review, why such a decrease in cargo space behind the second row when compared to competitors? I believe the Sienna has 75L of space behind the second row and the Pacifica has 87L.
non removable 2nd row seats. I won't be buying this dog.
I think it's just how the calculate it depending on where the second row sits. they'll say second have lots of leg room, but then that would mean it was pushed back and therefore have less space behind it. The second row seats on the sienna are also huge compared to the pacifica, so it takes up more space.
Good point
We fine the front seats to be poor at best. I know some others have past on the 2021 Sienna because they hated the front seats. Basically, the seats are no where near what one would like to see in a $50k vehicle. They go back and forth, up and down and the seat back tilts. No tipping the front down or lifting rear of the seat up without lift the whole seat.
Even my 2005 Nissan Sentra has seats that tilt. 😳 That's a pity, I've been really considering this van as my next vehicle, and as someone who's short, the seat tilt can make such a difference.
Have had my XLE for a week now. Love the vehicle. My wife and I have handicap accessibility needs and the lower platform makes it very easy to get in and out of as well as put in walkers and wheelchair. It drives great and electronic gizmos work well and provide lots of convenience. One of the biggest complaints here is that if you want a spare tire it is an "option". It is rather hard to find a unit with the spare "option". My vehicle does not have the spare built in and so far the only solution (according to my local Toyota dealer) is to purchase a tire and rim (for a full spare the cost would be a mere $750+ (lol) and somehow put it into the back or some how MacGyver it with bungie cords ...not much of an option. No retrofit kit yet but I am going to bet some inventive person will come up with an aftermarket solution to get a tire in there. The salesperson explained all of the "important and practical reasons" the spare is being eliminated (or made optional) from several Toyota models, but they all sounded like rationalizations to me! I think in a few years - after folks start complaining about problems with the vaulted "Roadside Assistance" and the need to shell out a mess of money on the spot during a flat to purchase a new tire and rim (if you can find one at 1:30AM in the dead of winter in the middle of no-where) or when "they got ya in a bad spot" and the "mere $750" price tag goes up substantially just-because your desperate - the engineer suits at Toyota will realize they creased an Edselesque feature and figure out how to get the spare in there as a needed and essential part of a car.
Check eBay. Just buy a tire and wheel that fits the Sienna. Put it behind the third row.
I like the Sienna, but, I bought a Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid. Fully loaded around $40K and then a $7,500 tax credit. I got nearly 900 miles on my first tank of gas.
Same here. I got the Pinnacle. Panoramic sunroof. Fam Cam. 360 degree outside cameras. V6 engine plus 35 miles of EV range. More TVs with games. Plus I got $9500 off MSRP.
Yeah Toyota place their price way up there. Stupidity.
Sadly your Pacifica it will die around 30k miles.
@@tomjohnson8737 It's a plug-in hybrid. The gas engine only runs, so far, about 20% of my mileage. So, to put 30K on the gas engine, I'd be well over 120K total mileage. I'm hoping for the best, which is 5 or 6 good years at 12k miles per year We'll see...
How do you get that tax credit?
Thank u
That back or backside looks like lexus, i know i know toyota is lexus brothers, but damn nice
Best bug out car
Thanks for the review. I was interested in this vehicle for the battery electric part but the utility, for me, is entirely lost because the second row seats are not removable. It's a no-go. Too bad Toyota is so stuck on the hybrid topic. Just make a 100% BEV.
Does the sienna have some type of Extra Braking mode like the Prius if you are descending long stretches?
What is the best price for the xle model? My wife and I don’t want to go with the haggling in the car dealerships and want to get the best deal without the bs
Doesn’t the all-wheel drive version produce more horsepower with its extra motor?
Toyota really needs to offer a plug-in hybrid version, ie, “Sienna Prime”. With the larger battery and more power it would be quicker, quieter (since the gas engine does not have to run as much), and get even better MPG. I would wait for a Prime version.
If Toyota is struggling to make enough RAV4 Primes to meet demand I can’t see a Sienna Prime anytime soon. Logically they will move on to the Highlander Prime next as Toyota sells almost 3x more Highlanders than Siennas.
my dads thinking of buying a sienna but don't know which year
Okay, Ryan.
I get it.
Finally.
My conclusion:
I would buy the
most powerful
engine option
on this model.
I'm curious about
your space solutions
for various functions
like cooking.
Front more comfortable seats .... the second removable
and foldable seats .... the tray that they put between driver and
passenger can be improved since as this is not practical at all
How is the access to the 3rd row? I saw him slide the 2nd row forward but couldn't see how easily an adult could get to the very back
Did they solve the sagging rear when it's fully loaded? I've had to put air springs in my 2016 XLE to fix it
Regarding power, one shouldn't look at the peak horsepower to make a judgment on how responsive the acceleration will be in everyday driving. The 2.5 liter Toyota hybrids have great acceleration in the 1500 rpm to 4000 rpm range whereas the other minivans you need to rev up to over 6000 rpm to tap their full power, and how often do most minivans drivers do that? Also other minivans take a while to drop 2 gears before charging forward, by then it's often too late.
Will this be good as a daily driver?? I been trying to decide to a buy a ridgline a rav 4 hybrid ro cx9 for my me, my wife, a 90 lbs dog and my 18 year old kid. I never liked minivans before but lately I been looking into them, so now I don't know what to buy. Lol..
I kind of like the idea of the minivan just in case we need it on a trip to take my parents or my wife's mom..anyways my 18 year old son will soon be gone to college so it will just be my wife and I and the dog.
I just got this hybrid version and it’s incredibly comfortable and oh so smooth. I have put 150 miles on it so far and the gas gauge is still completely full. Best money ever spent!!!!
I'll take the new KIA Carnaval. This one comes in 2nd for me. Excellent review by the way.
Kia over Toyota? no way
@@modernsoccer1860 the only reason this minivan is number one for me is mpg and I've been an only Toyota person all my life. I've got an old enough that I want to enjoy some of the better stuff in life and the 2022 kia Sedona/carnival interior is way more premium, to the point it actually feels like you're stepping into a luxury car instead of a standard 1 and that's why I prefer it
@@NadeemAhmed-nv2br I'll buy this sienna because of hybrid and awd. But i completely agree with you. If the carnival had those features I'd be all over it
the carnival is a fantastic car that, I believe, beats the sienna on everything except MPG and reliability(?). What's interesting is the carnival's 2nd row seats are similar to that of the sienna in terms of sliding and how much gimmicky space it provides, but the carnival's 2nd row can be removed. Toyota couldn't figure that out, what a friggin' shame.
I have been buying mini vans since 1989, I have bought siennas since they came on the market in 1998. I am thinking of changing models with the next buy. I have not been too happy with my last two purchases. I will check out the carnival.
We just went to Orlando Florida Toyota and asked for hybrid Sienna. They told us they don’t have yet the hybrid Sienna. Where can we go and buy this minivan hybrid?
We just bought one and found out the front passenger seat does not adjust in height?!?!? I'm amazed that it cannot be lowered, can anyone confirm this?
Good Review, however, this new Sienna is not the best minivan based on my experience. Went to test drive one as I was looking to replace my 2011 Toyota Sienna and I could not get past the drive train and the lack luster power. Felt like driving a corolla! Also, the interior materials felt cheap even though I test drove the limited version. I have owned 2000, 2007, 2008 & 2011 and now I went with a suv because I was so disappointed with the driving experience with this one. Why get rid of the V6 when it was such a good engine?!
The focus groups demanded better fuel economy and Toyota responded with the hybrid engine. The sales numbers will tell if they made the right decision
Because the politicians you voted into office require higher efficiency standards on to corporations that produce vehicles.
Which SUV did you go with?
My only problem is that cargo space has really shrunk vs before.
The last sienna had class leading cargo space at to 150cu ft behind the first row
And 88 behind second row and nearly 40cuft behind the third row
And Pacifica Hybrid sees 84 mpge!
@@normt430 but it’s an fca product. I personally doubt it’ll be reliable but if the Pacifica hybrid surprises with Toyota reliability then maybe
@@naveenthemachine the Pacifica was ranked one of the tops in mini van segment by both U.S. News and Consumer Reports. It looks like they worked out the bugs and owners are not having problems.
Toyota has never released a perfect redesign. Toyota and the rest of the Japanese haven never made Top 10 quality in the first 3-months of ownership today.
Watch CR and USNews ranking of the redesigned 2019 RAV4 as it is rated lower than Kia and Chevy. Though CR puts stalwarts like Toyota and Acura ranking high and recommended they soon lower segment rankings and remove recommended status. See Acura MDX and RDX, along with Honda Passport and Subaru Ascent(recently removed)that are not recommended by CR today.
@@normt430 Lots of Pacifica owners report tons of issues. This Sienna will make its way well over 150k if taken care of. Consumer reports is a scam.
@@andybub45 we know Toyota will not. We do know Toyota redesigns like the RAV4 are far from the top of the segment.
That thing looks like it ate a GR Supra. Good review as usual though. Do you have any opinions on how Toyota's AWD system in that compares to Subaru's?
This hybrid’s AWD system is going to be limited to what the rear electric motor can do, so a Subaru’s symmetrical awd system is going to be a lot better, if the road surfaces are awful, like a beach. For wet roads and the occasional snow, the Toyota’s Hybrid awd is gonna be just fine.
I like this sienna but the bronco sport awd beats any Subarus
I had an AWD Sienna - it handled better in snow, etc. than my subaru outback. I hated the mandatory run flat tires, however.
Second row seats are not removable. Deal killer! The utility of this van is gone when you can't haul a 4x8 sheet of plywood or drywall. Get rid of that center console and follow Kia's lead with a design like they have for a third seat in the 1st row. Now that's a useful feature.
Can u permanently remove the 2nd row of seats by unbloting them
If the van has AWD, does it have more horsepower bc it has the extra electric motor in the back, incomparison the the FWD option?
No, the AWD version does not have more HP. HP in a hybrid is determined by the battery size and the battery is the same in the FWD and AWD.
@@mark8684 ok. Thanks Mark
I hope they go back to 6 cylinders soon, for minivan 4 cylinders is not enough power.
its a hybrid !
I bet Toyota’s response to customers demanding more horsepower will be the Sienna Prime. I understand the Sienna is designed to accommodate the Prime setup so it should be easy to do.
Who knows how long it will take for that to happen though.
Wish it had a blue interior lol like the Nissan Z!
I'd be surprised to learn the Sienna could actually drive without it's hybrid battery.
very nice car, but my country will not have this.
HP and Torque down, filled up with 6 people and cargo, was an anchor to drive. Driving should be joy not a hassle. Pass.
What was the problem while driving with 6 people? Is it too underpowered ? Or just the droning issue while accelerating but smooth other times? Thanks for sharing this!
@@cachegrk power to weight ratio is lacking, does not have torque to pull its laden and unladen weight. Toyota is behind in EVs, this is how they are targeting customers. We ended up purchasing 2020 Limited AWD V6.
How much the price?
why they only went with 18 inch wheels with the AWD and not the 20 inch wheels?
We just picked up a 2021 XSE and love it so far. It replaces a 2019 Forester which replaced our 2012 Mazda5. Its much better to drive than the subaru, and style-wise reminiscent to the Mazda.
why they only went with 18 inch wheels with the AWD and not the 20 inch wheels?
4V up steep Colorado inclines w people and gear packed in, and that grating CVT screaming…that’s what I worry about. I owned and loved the previous Sienna and am a Toyota guy. Also why is that rear bumper so narrow? A rear end accident damages the lift gate.
Why i bought Mercedes Metris over Sienna:
1) Sienna has one of the worst seat and I get backache after 3 hours. Mercedes has the best seat comfort for long drives
2) Sienna front seats don't swivel.
3) Metris is a much safer car.
4) Easy to convert Metris to mini camper.
5) You can't remove the Siennas middle seats, if you do, Toyota voids your entire warranty. You can on older Siennas up to 2020 model years.
Im looking for a car to sleep in when shit hit the fan
In Canada ordering time is two years+… so in two years are you still driving or cars will drive you? 😱
XSE or XlE? Quite confused which one to buy
XSE!
I need mini vans for my job. How hard is it to remove all rear seats that don’t fold down flat.
Not very hard. There are youtube videos on it.
The 3rd row folds into the floor. The middle row seats are not designed to be removable for the 2021 model. I was told by the Service Tech at my local Toyota dealer that if you remove the middle row you will have nothing but problems because of the way the air bag sensors are integrated into the vehicle's computer system. That's all I needed to hear. That's a deal breaker for me.
@@RicardoRoams 😔
Did anyone notice that the rear hatch is now the bumper??? who in the Toyota world thought that this is a good idea. I can see insurance companies up charging for this big mistake.
I wish they would never make another white or black minivan... or the super common slate. There's so much color in this world. PLEASE put some on minivans!!! I will LOVE a company who does that. We NEED COLOR!!!!!!
The most popular vehicle colours are white, black and silver.
1500 watt inverter !!!!!!!!!🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
I love 2021 Honda odyssey Elite over this.
amenities and usability , odyssey is the king of mini vans - the only sienna is great is the hybrid feature.
My wife and I found the front seats uncomfortable. Ironically the 2 Nd row seats are great! I really thought this was our car, but the seats just don’t work for us.
I don't like no being able to remove seats for cargo space
@@denisekarolewski640 Yea, that was an unfortunate design decision by them.
Uncomfortable seats over durability, high resale, and mpg. I’ll take it
@@UnitedDestinyEntertainment We ended up with a Highlander hybrid. We’re happy. Still like the versatility of a van though.
@@jimbob4456 I heard good thinks about that two. I’ve been shopping because I have a family of 7 so the Sienna is the best option and we love it. I just don’t like how Toyota is marking everything up so I have officially grabbed it. I owned on in the past and got rid of it being young and dumb. I highly regret it. I didn’t anticipate my family to grow. I tested the Honda, Kia, and Chrysler and they all didn’t feel right or work well with mpg. The highlander as a secondary vehicle for myself sounds nice though and
perfect if there is plug in charging.
Hopefully one day.
The van rear 3rd row seats are more comfortable ride than suv
what’s the towing capacity ?
At 11:44 it is stated as 3,500 lbs.
Just curious, does it have a heat pump? That you can run heat and AC while the engine is off, perfect for camping or leaving dogs in car on a hot day.
The older Prius could do that a couple months without turning off the power. only time you need to turn it off when you take for a oil change.
The only really unfortunate thing about this Sienna is that some versions don't have a spare tire...
..Not sure on all trim levels, but you can get one for $75 USD in 2022 and the fit inside driver side.
I will wait a couple years to see the reliability of hybrid engine. If you are conservative like me, choose Odyssey
never chose odyssey, it has worst reliability, bad transmitions, issues with engine. only toyota if you care for reliability. if not - go ahead buy odyssey and it'll brake soon
Odyessy is not even recommended by Consumer Reports and has low reliability.
The Sienna's hybrid powertrain has been in use for years in the Avalon and the Highlander. The Odyssey seems to have issues with transmissions and cylinder failures (!) due to the VCM system, which is also annoying.
I’m would take the new Kia.
Wrong! Odyssey is very strong, quality interior right pricing and reliable just got me an exl with everything I need for 37k. Beat that Toyota! Take it from me. This is my third odyssey I have owned.
Why only heated steering wheel at 10 and 2? Toyota cheaper out!
Hybrid, not really sure how expensive will be the maintenance cost after few years.
And just think someday we will look at the time that we used GASOLINE to power our cars WOW. Probably won't be around then . . . GOD BLESS ALL IAMTHESHED ! ! !
Toyota made minivans great again!
I'll take a Pacifica Hybrid Pinnacle with 84 mpge as a Lexus Sienna!
👍🏻
Except for the good gas mileage the Toyota it is not any better then the Honda or Chrysler.
The new Kia is actually the new minivan to buy because of its good design and technology.
Depends where you live... gas mileage AND it’s AWD capability is very important to me in Canada.
What about reliability?
@@ikelee yes, good point! Toyota leads the pack there, especially with their hybrid systems.