Car review

2023 Toyota Sienna

8.75

/10

Original MSRP

$35,385-$51,506

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Features We Love

The Toyota Sienna was redesigned in 2021 and has not had a major redesign since. For 2024, Toyota introduced a new XSE Premium Package that adds more interior comfort and upgraded features. The Woodland Edition continues with standard all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance, and a more rugged look. Outside of those updates, the Sienna lineup remains largely unchanged from previous years.

The hybrid is the headline! The Sienna is only available as a four-cylinder hybrid for 2021 and beyond.
AWD is available.
It has amazing fuel efficiency for a minivan, with every 2023 Sienna coming standard as a hybrid and averaging up to 36–37 MPG, which is hard to beat in a 7–8 passenger vehicle.
The exterior design is not my favorite, and the lower ground clearance took some getting used to since I’m typically in SUVs, but the efficiency makes that tradeoff easier to accept.
The second row is extremely comfortable and well equipped, with ceiling vents, sunshades, cup holders, USB ports, and an outlet, making it just as pleasant to sit back there as it is up front.
Third-row access is acheivable even with car seats installed because the second-row seats slide far forward and have a lever that folds and moves the seat out of the way.
The Sienna includes lower anchors in both second-row captain’s chairs and lower anchors in the third-row outboard seats, along with tether anchors across all third-row seating positions.

Kelly's hot take: This isn’t my favorite van if you’re trying to do three across. The bench seat is only available on the lower trims, and the middle seat is very narrow and restrictive for car seats. Third-row access also isn’t ideal because there’s no true car-seat-friendly tilt, so getting back there with car seats installed takes a little more work. In the third row, the outboard seats are cut out in a way that can make it tricky to fit certain car seats without running into overhang issues.

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Car Mom Review

The Exterior

The exterior of the 2022 Toyota Sienna is not my favorite. The front end feels like a lot, with some harsh angles, and the low ground clearance took some getting used to since I’m usually in SUVs. I do like that they hid the sliding door track in the window because it cleans up the side profile. And the taillights are actually my favorite part, they give me total Lexus RX vibes.

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Every Sienna coming standard as a hybrid and averaging up to 36–37 MPG.

First Row

The first row of the Sienna feels comfortable and thoughtfully designed. I like the contrast of the gray leather, stitching, faux leather, and the embedded chrome because it gives it a clean, modern look. The seats are very comfortable, and I’m obsessed with the quilted texture and the built-in armrests. I love the bridge-style center console, the purse holder, and the fact that I have four cup holders within reach, because I never leave the house without both water and coffee. Overall, it’s a really functional and comfortable place to sit.

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Second Row

The hybrid is the headline! The Sienna is only available as a four-cylinder hybrid for 2021 and beyond.
AWD is available.
It has amazing fuel efficiency for a minivan, with every 2023 Sienna coming standard as a hybrid and averaging up to 36–37 MPG, which is hard to beat in a 7–8 passenger vehicle.
The exterior design is not my favorite, and the lower ground clearance took some getting used to since I’m typically in SUVs, but the efficiency makes that tradeoff easier to accept.
The second row is extremely comfortable and well equipped, with ceiling vents, sunshades, cup holders, USB ports, and an outlet, making it just as pleasant to sit back there as it is up front.
Third-row access is acheivable even with car seats installed because the second-row seats slide far forward and have a lever that folds and moves the seat out of the way.
The Sienna includes lower anchors in both second-row captain’s chairs and lower anchors in the third-row outboard seats, along with tether anchors across all third-row seating positions.

Third Row

The third row of the Toyota Sienna is actually very usable. I was able to sit back there comfortably, even with a rear-facing car seat installed and the front seat set for me at six feet tall. You get ceiling vents back here, which I really appreciate, along with USB and USB-C ports, cup holders, and tether anchors for forward-facing car seats. Overall, it feels like a functional space for kids and car seats, not just a backup row.

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Because the seat belts are attached to the seats instead of the ceiling, I was able to move the seat even with a car seat installed using the seat belt.

Trunk

The trunk in the Toyota Sienna is exactly why minivans win. I fit a massive double BOB jogging stroller back here with room left over for groceries, which is saying a lot. The cargo area is deep, and the seats fold flat easily to open up even more space. I also love that you get a light and an outlet back here, which makes it even more practical for everyday life.

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Safety

The 2023 Toyota Sienna is an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus.

The Toyota Sienna comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.0, which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, full-speed adaptive cruise control, road sign assist, and automatic high beams.

All trims also include blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and advanced stability and traction control systems. Family-focused touches like a rear seat reminder add extra peace of mind.

Car Seat Setup

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Community Reviews

3.9 / 5

32 Reviews

Exterior Styling

3.2

Performance

4.1

Technology

4.5

Interior Design

3.8

Second Row Comfort

4.5

Third Row Comfort

3.6

Reliability Score

4.6 /5

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