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.
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 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
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!
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.
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 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. 😊
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.
@@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 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.
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 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 !
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!
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! 💙
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!!!!
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 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!
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.
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.
@@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?
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
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...
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.
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!
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.
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!
@@TH-camuser1aa 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”)
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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!
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. 🙂
I've owned one of these for six months and we LOVE it. HOWEVER, it has one super annoying design flaw: when the third row seat is folded down, it is not secure and it will hop up when you go over bumps. This was almost a deal breaker for us. Please tell Toyota to fix this and it would be great of they could offer some sort of remedy for those of us who already own this car.
That and the velcro floor covers that are to fasten over the rear seat when not in use don't stay in place. It doesn't help that the straps for "step 2" are under the flap. They must have outsourced that design job to Ford is all I can say.
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. 😎👀❤️
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!
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.
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…
My wife just purchased a 2008 Sienna XLE Limited. Was supposed to be for our youngest daughter but she didn't want it. My wife and I swore we'd never have a van, boy were we wrong. She kept it for herself and is driving it every day. The leather front seats are more comfortable than my Lexus and sit higher off the floor than my F-150. And yes, that 266 horsepower 3.5 V6 will run hell for strong!
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
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
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
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.
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.
My negatives with the new sienna The second row seats don’t come out of the vehicle Cargo space has shrunk a lot vs the previous generation. The last gen sienna had class leading cargo space (39 behind third row, 88 behind second row, 110 behind second row with the 2nd row seats slid all the way forward. With the second row seats taken out, 150 cu ft space)
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.
We just came back from Florida this thing is fast handles the road great, we hit rain and it handled the road perfectly. My wish for this van is the AC system feels weak. Seats were comfortable but can be better. Seat adjustment for the passenger side is a negative for me it should have it or at least give you the options to add, Motorized side mirrors would be great too
I used to avoid hybrids because I thought they were too complicated and that hurt reliability. Honestly hybrids are not that complex. Also Toyota has been producing hybrids for a long time. I rather have a hybrid than a full electric right now.
@@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.
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.
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!
Bought my sienna in 2020 as a left over... Paid $26,500 for it with the $2,500 back if I paid cash. Put 11,000 miles on and and sold it to car max for $29,500! UNBELIVIABLE!
Great review! I’m getting mine in the next couple weeks, is the 2022 XLE. For anyone on this channel who knows: 1. I park in an unheated garage, is it possible to start on EV mode to pre-heat in the winter without exhaust? 2. When camping etc… is the aux power of the hybrid battery or starter battery? Ie. can I run a radio, blow up air mattresses etc… off the hybrid battery?
I bought a 2016 XLE Sienna because I wanted the tried and true 6 speed AT and 2GR-FE V6 about six months ago. I just used the 2021 Sienna when I had to rent a car for travel. It was the base model but I was not impressed. The interior materials felt kinda cheap and there were already some plastic pieces already loose and came off that I had to snap back on. In terms of performance, I used it with me, my wife and my two kids and all our crap. The performance felt adequate but I thought it was very loud when getting it up to speed! I thought it was gonna explode because it revs and you know it! My wife knows nothing about cars and she even said, "Wow, is that the car?" when I was driving around, and I drive like an old lady, with me just driving normal and getting up to speed. I thought the van was fine with the only thing I think the average person will notice how loud it is and the interior materials felt kinda cheap. Again, this was the base model so I'm sure the upper tier models have better sound deadening materials and have better interior quality materials. The only thing I would say with this van and it has nothing to do with the van It self: 1) never buy a new car! save your money and buy it in a few years 2) never buy a new vehicle model especially if it's completely re-vamped, even if it's a Toyota or a Honda. Wait 3-5 years to see how the kinks get worked out 3) at least for me, I'd rather pay more in gas to have a vehicle that I think is simpler and should be easier and cheaper to maintain. I have a naturally aspirated v6 engine that has been around since the early to mid 2000s and same for the 6 speed transmission. I do my own maintenance and hope to get 250,000+ miles out of my van. I'm not sure that'll be the case in the new hybrid model, but I'm sure a lot of people don't care about that kinda thing and plan to get a new vehicle way before the hybrid warranty ends Thanks for the review and keep up the great work!
What makes you say it wont last a 250k miles? I have put a bit over 5k miles on my 21 and it’s been great. Really hard to agree with your points but to each their own.
@@mikemikeyee I hope I’m wrong and 15-20 years from now every construction site has a fourth generation sienna just like every one I see now has at least one early 2000s Sienna that I’m sure has been driven hard and put up wet🤪 , especially with how much a new car costs these days and how much money you lose buying a car new and not used!
Wow, this is the kind of video I was looking for.!A mechanic approach to the car. I keep my cars over 200miles and do a lot of reparations myself (brakes, caliper, struts, etc) I really appreciate your technical insights. Great job!
This is so much better than those 'cupholder counting reviews'
*cough cough Doug Demuro cough
Or where 50% is on the entertainment system and how ancient the software is compared to other manufacturers
Or how the dash feels. Like who is gonna sleep on your dash Karen?! Your three cats?
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 dog demuro
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.
More please! Im a tech too and me and my wife loved this review! Lord bless ya!
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.
Just did a 5K service on our 2021 Sienna XLE. Our last Sienna was a 2008 LE model. So far no issues. Planning to keep the van for at least 10 years.
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 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
Finally, a genuine Sienna review I could refer to. Thank you!
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!
Don’t listen to Scotty or his clickbait
@@Cantspeakable 🤦🏾♂️
I've always been just fine buying first year Japanese products. Scotty is the king of clickbait
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!😁
Keeping my gen 3 for when I want to take out the 2nd row seats..
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.
cargo vans don't get 35+mpg.
@@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.
You know when you are a proud Toyota tech when you paint your home garage with the same colours than the dealer shop. Cheers
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.
I love getting the technicians point of view, well done 👍
100% agreed
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!
You could get a hitch bumper for rear protection
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. 😊
Excellent review! So glad to see someone cover the stuff that matters! You skipped the garbage nit picky stuff and didn’t waste our time. Thank you!!!
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. 😎
Funny you mention that, my Toyota had its birthday a month ago and now it is old enough to drive. In less than two years it can vote.
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.
I've owned 3 different toyotas hybrid and non hybrid through 12 years oh man never complained
21:07 thank you for showing the negative jump point connector! No other video I have found shows this! Much appreciated!✅🆗😊🏆
Almost any bare metal part of the engine bay that is ground will work for negative connection.
@@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 have a Blueprint 2021 Toyota Sienna XLE. We LOVE it!
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.
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 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 !
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!
I am so thankful I have found your channel, I feel more at peace about buying a hybrid sienna. God bless you :)
I love your content! It helps with making a decision based on mechanical longevity. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your knowledge!
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! 💙
My first time to see your review. I like it.. very technical and straightforward
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!!!!
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.
Thank you for the honest no non sense approach to your review with useful technical information
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.
Well yeah if someone actually needs to haul that much buy a truck or a cargo van this is a family vehicle not a work vehicle
Wow thanks explaining cargo difference!! I want to downsize from silverado and need awd or 4wd. Appreciate your input!!!!!! Thanks!!!!
@@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.
@@Tard129 I use my 05 Sienna van for both, no need for a truck or a cargo van. You will not get that with the new Sienna that is my point.
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!
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 wish you the best of luck with your highly logical choice of vehicle. The higher the price of gas goes the more money you will save!
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.
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.
Sounds like regular work for a car with $250k miles...
2.5 super bulletproof but doesn’t belong in a minivan even with high torque electric motors. I really enjoy your content.
have you driven one? plenty of torque.
@@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?
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
@EarthatWork What’s on the Woodland Ed that the other hybrid Siennas don’t have?
Thanks for pointing out the remote start. I could not find it in the owners manual. A very valuable Easter Egg.
Thank You Thank You. Been waiting for this since you last mentioned about it’s coming soon.
Tell me the truth what is the gas mileage of the engine and what is the mile per hour on the electric engine
I drove it and it's an awesome van I love it I actually think from 0 -20 its faster than the older
AMD definitely helps clarify many things about the new Sienna with this video. Thank you, Sir!
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...
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.
Contractors use them and most Sienna’s are sold to fleet companies not consumers. Maybe that’s changing
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!
My 2004 Sienna had 291k running fine and hit a deer, van totaled, only issues what you spoked about the power sliding doors and the door handles
I regret selling my 2005 Sienna van. It was a better pickup truck than my Chevy pickup!
Man you are so in love with Toyota. Your name should be Abu Toyota. Be proud of it. I love how knowledgeable you are in what you do.
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.
I already put 42k milles in 10 months on my 2021 LE,i drive for uber and lyft...!
A great review! Take it from a technician’s point of view rather than a salesman. Thanks for the pros and cons you’ve raised.
Love our 2021 Sienna, 35 mpg and super comfortable with plenty of space.
I have an 11 year old Toyota Sienna Limited AWD v6. Never had a problem. Just well made.
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!
Is it FWD? How is the ride?
How was Walt Disney?
@@TH-camuser1aa 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”)
@@pierlouis7325 haha went to Panama City beach 😎
@@WesselsReaper I have the FWD XSE and the ride is too firm
You’re the best and most honest mechanic/ human being ever , keep it up and god bless.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Great reviews but need safety ratings! Crash test reviews!
Finally a real review. Not like the others done by people that have never changed a tire on their own
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'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.
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!
Is it FWD? How is the ride?
I love you how get into the guts of the door and explain the why for the seat not being removable.
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. 🙂
Amazing review! So many other reviews hype up this van but this review explains all the upsides as well as downsides! Well done!
I've owned one of these for six months and we LOVE it. HOWEVER, it has one super annoying design flaw: when the third row seat is folded down, it is not secure and it will hop up when you go over bumps. This was almost a deal breaker for us. Please tell Toyota to fix this and it would be great of they could offer some sort of remedy for those of us who already own this car.
That and the velcro floor covers that are to fasten over the rear seat when not in use don't stay in place. It doesn't help that the straps for "step 2" are under the flap. They must have outsourced that design job to Ford is all I can say.
I doubt that will change, I had that on my 2006, I only used it when I would need it down for cargo, usually had kids in the back or had the music on
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. 😎👀❤️
think toyota should make a sprinter van for the businessowners.
That would be amazing
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!!!!
@@mortician9574 yup! just bc of that airbag
@@mortician9574 Im keeping my 2017 limited. It is baby'd with 36k miles
@@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!
Recently got a 2015 Sienna to replace wife's crusty 04 Caravan. Really nice van. LOL very modern compared to what we are used to.
Another great video from Master Car Nut .
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.
They should offer a cargo van trim level for the tradesmen.
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.
Just sell the seats after you unbolt them haha
@@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…
@@nkgagne the service manual can be accessed with a 3 days pass of the TIS, cost is us$20, no guess work hehe
My wife just purchased a 2008 Sienna XLE Limited. Was supposed to be for our youngest daughter but she didn't want it. My wife and I swore we'd never have a van, boy were we wrong. She kept it for herself and is driving it every day. The leather front seats are more comfortable than my Lexus and sit higher off the floor than my F-150. And yes, that 266 horsepower 3.5 V6 will run hell for strong!
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.
Fascinating, predatory salesmen are a reflection of management priorities.
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
Thanks for the video, very helpful in addressing my concerns about purchasing one. Now I just have to wait until the chip shortage is over.
Yep great video! Basicly the same old story of proven Toyota technology and reliability from the old Prius.
All info I expected!! Thanks, AMD. I'd like to have a copy of this Sienna some days.
You can remove your back seat, using a 3rd party dongle to disable the airbag or you can build your own.
this video was not like other usual videos talking about cupholders and stuff.. very informative and useful.. thanks
Reasonable peppy power. Also fit a full size mattress in the back just fine
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
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
Your video is much more professional than others
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.
Thank God a real review by a technician and not some moron auto journalist. I hope people who are considering this van watch this video!
Real auto journalists are fine. The auto marketers proliferating across TH-cam who pretend to do auto journalism are a menace.
Awesome review, and thanks for info about the spare tire option!
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.
Really this kind of video you can see in you tube he almost explained everything . Very impressed
My negatives with the new sienna
The second row seats don’t come out of the vehicle
Cargo space has shrunk a lot vs the previous generation. The last gen sienna had class leading cargo space (39 behind third row, 88 behind second row, 110 behind second row with the 2nd row seats slid all the way forward. With the second row seats taken out, 150 cu ft space)
Rear seats can come out it’s just 10 minutes of work instead of 2 minutes and you need a couple basic tools.
@@peterkohler7259 the same thing can be said for the engine haha
The hatch back door will be repaired or replaced several times also.
Seems to be all about better mpg, I truly love our 2017 sienna SE, plan to drive it for many years
@@dalepenner8411 you definitely have the advantage of cargo practicality and the v6
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.
Very impressive review
i expect having electric motor would help the massive torque helping the 2.5 L 4 cylinders
It has 2 electric motors for the eAWD models.
We just came back from Florida this thing is fast handles the road great, we hit rain and it handled the road perfectly. My wish for this van is the AC system feels weak. Seats were comfortable but can be better. Seat adjustment for the passenger side is a negative for me it should have it or at least give you the options to add, Motorized side mirrors would be great too
Turn of eco mode for the AC and you will notice a big difference, its on the climate touchscreen menu
I used to avoid hybrids because I thought they were too complicated and that hurt reliability. Honestly hybrids are not that complex. Also Toyota has been producing hybrids for a long time. I rather have a hybrid than a full electric right now.
Will never buy a hybrid
@@miracleman8022why not?
Very helpful video. We pick up our 2022 Sienna XSE AWD from the dealer on Monday. Looking forward to years of reliability and great gas mileage.
I am planning to buy the exact trim you got. Please share your experience
@@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.
Awesome video
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.
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!
Love your reviews. We buy the minivan for driving comfort. We don't care about material's touch...
Bought my sienna in 2020 as a left over... Paid $26,500 for it with the $2,500 back if I paid cash. Put 11,000 miles on and and sold it to car max for $29,500! UNBELIVIABLE!
Great review! I’m getting mine in the next couple weeks, is the 2022 XLE.
For anyone on this channel who knows:
1. I park in an unheated garage, is it possible to start on EV mode to pre-heat in the winter without exhaust?
2. When camping etc… is the aux power of the hybrid battery or starter battery? Ie. can I run a radio, blow up air mattresses etc… off the hybrid battery?
Another great video AMD. Thanks my brother👍
I bought a 2016 XLE Sienna because I wanted the tried and true 6 speed AT and 2GR-FE V6 about six months ago. I just used the 2021 Sienna when I had to rent a car for travel. It was the base model but I was not impressed. The interior materials felt kinda cheap and there were already some plastic pieces already loose and came off that I had to snap back on. In terms of performance, I used it with me, my wife and my two kids and all our crap. The performance felt adequate but I thought it was very loud when getting it up to speed! I thought it was gonna explode because it revs and you know it! My wife knows nothing about cars and she even said, "Wow, is that the car?" when I was driving around, and I drive like an old lady, with me just driving normal and getting up to speed.
I thought the van was fine with the only thing I think the average person will notice how loud it is and the interior materials felt kinda cheap. Again, this was the base model so I'm sure the upper tier models have better sound deadening materials and have better interior quality materials.
The only thing I would say with this van and it has nothing to do with the van It self:
1) never buy a new car! save your money and buy it in a few years
2) never buy a new vehicle model especially if it's completely re-vamped, even if it's a Toyota or a Honda. Wait 3-5 years to see how the kinks get worked out
3) at least for me, I'd rather pay more in gas to have a vehicle that I think is simpler and should be easier and cheaper to maintain. I have a naturally aspirated v6 engine that has been around since the early to mid 2000s and same for the 6 speed transmission. I do my own maintenance and hope to get 250,000+ miles out of my van. I'm not sure that'll be the case in the new hybrid model, but I'm sure a lot of people don't care about that kinda thing and plan to get a new vehicle way before the hybrid warranty ends
Thanks for the review and keep up the great work!
What makes you say it wont last a 250k miles? I have put a bit over 5k miles on my 21 and it’s been great. Really hard to agree with your points but to each their own.
@@mikemikeyee I hope I’m wrong and 15-20 years from now every construction site has a fourth generation sienna just like every one I see now has at least one early 2000s Sienna that I’m sure has been driven hard and put up wet🤪 , especially with how much a new car costs these days and how much money you lose buying a car new and not used!
Wow, this is the kind of video I was looking for.!A mechanic approach to the car. I keep my cars over 200miles and do a lot of reparations myself (brakes, caliper, struts, etc) I really appreciate your technical insights. Great job!