2024 Toyota Sienna

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 in the one I toured 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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The second row in the Toyota Sienna is very comfortable and packed with practical features. I spent time back here myself, and it genuinely feels comparable to the front seat in terms of comfort.

• The second-row seats are on long tracks and slide a significant distance forward and backward, which helps with loading kids, car seat installs, and third-row access.
• 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.
• I installed both rear-facing and forward-facing car seats and still had good legroom, even with the front seat set for me at six feet tall.
• Second-row amenities are excellent, including ceiling vents, sunshades, cup holders, two USB ports, an outlet, and climate controls up top.
• I love the little door cup holders and back seat pockets, and I was surprised by how many small storage spots there are back here.
• One thing to note is door clearance. I found it a little harder to load kids because the sliding door doesn’t open quite as far as I would like.

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.

Note: 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.

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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