Buying Guide to a New Toyota Sienna

The Big Picture

People buy minivans for large families, and that usually means children. The Toyota Sienna is a very popular minivan noted for its reliability and safety, words that anyone with a family would want to hear. If you’re looking for a roomy minivan that won’t be in the shop much and rides well, the Toyota Sienna is a great choice.

Toyota Sienna Features

The Toyota Sienna minivan comes with a 3.3L V6 Engine 215 horsepower engine and 5 speed automatic transmission, but unlike many minivans the Sienna also has an All Wheel Drive (AWD) model. It has 4 doors and comes in nine trims– the base model is the CE, but from there things move up (LE, XLE, and XLE Limited). Here are some other things of note.

The Sienna can seat up to 8 passengers (all fit 7-8).

LE, XLE, and XLE Limited Editions are available with Front Wheel (FW) or AWD.

In addition, the Toyota Sienna does well in terms of gas mileage. Front wheel drive versions gets 19 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway (19/26). All Wheel Drive versions get 17/23.

The Toyota Sienna really works for those who like to travel and need space. Beyond the spacious seating, there is even a deceptively deep storage area behind the seats. In addition, the second row of seats is removable, which can allow for more luggage or even pets. Take a seat out and place a hound in!

There are also plenty of other things of note/ options in the Sienna that you’ll be able to peruse by navigating to a website later (see under Second in the Shopping Tips/ Buying Advice Section).