The 2025 Toyota Sienna gets high fuel economy thanks to its hybrid powertrain while still providing all of the comfort, space and safety you expect from a minivan. The Sienna's slow acceleration is a bummer, but overall this is a great pick for a minivan.Read full review
Standard hybrid powertrain provides excellent fuel economy
Roomy interior is easy to get in and out of
Unobstructed views thanks to big windows and available surround-view camera
Available all-wheel drive
Cons
Slow acceleration, especially with a full load of people and cargo aboard
Brakes feel uneven, making it hard to come to a smooth stop
Second-row seats can't be removed
What's new
Standard advanced rear-seat occupant detection system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Most models get larger touchscreens
Vacuum and fridge now available
Part of the fourth Sienna generation introduced for 2021
Overview
by the Edmunds Experts
10/29/2024
The current generation of Toyota's Sienna minivan debuted for 2021. Space and cargo room are, as expected, generous. It also comes with helpful driver assist features and practical technology that make driving pleasant and potentially safer. For the 2025 Sienna, Toyota has added a new rear occupant detection system. This feature can alert the driver when it detects that a passenger is still in the second- or third-row seats after the driver has shut off and exited the vehicle. Other upgrades this year include a larger touchscreen that supports wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration and even an available onboard vacuum and refrigerator.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.29 per gallon for regular unleaded in Utah.
Edmunds spotlight: Hybrid powertrain for great mpg
The Toyota Sienna is unique among minivans because it comes standard with a hybrid powertrain. It consists of a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that together produce 245 horsepower. In Edmunds' testing, we achieved an outstanding 42.7 mpg in the front-wheel-drive version that carries an EPA estimate of 36 mpg combined. The only downside for exceptional savings at the pump? Lackadaisical acceleration, even by the standards of this mostly unhurried class.
Competitors to consider
The Sienna is a great choice if you're in the market for a minivan. But it might also be worth your time to check out the Honda Odyssey if you find the Sienna's power to be a bit lacking. Or if fuel efficiency is a top priority, there's the plug-in hybrid version of the Chrysler Pacifica as well as the new hybrid version of the 2025 Kia Carnival. Check out our test team's Expert Rating of the Sienna to learn more about its practicality, comfort and more.
What’s it like to live with?
Whether you're hauling equipment for work or kids on the morning carpool, minivans excel at these tasks. That's why we added a Toyota Sienna to the Edmunds long-term test fleet. Over the course of a year, we reported on the advantages and drawbacks of ownership. It was a 2021 Sienna, but most of our observations apply to the 2025 model as well.
Edmunds Expert Rating
edmunds TESTED
by the Edmunds Experts
Great
8.3
out of 10
We drove the 2025 Toyota Sienna on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.
Performance
7.5/10
How does the Sienna drive? The Sienna accelerates smoothly but is a lot slower than its peers, taking an extra second to reach 60 mph than most other vans. This slower acceleration isn't evident when you're just cruising around town. But you'll notice it when you're merging onto the highway or going up grades.
The Sienna isn't the most nimble minivan in the class, but it holds its own. It drives more like a car than an SUV. The steering is weighted well to cruise for hours down the highway. It's also light and easy to turn during low-speed maneuvers.
Comfort
8/10
How comfortable is the Sienna? We had no complaints after spending hours in the driver's seat. Its wide range of adjustability gets much of the credit, though this is a common feature in the class. Available ottoman-style footrests in the second row plus a huge range of fore-aft sliding create a business-class-like feel and give the Sienna an edge in second-row comfort. The climate control system is effective at keeping the cabin cozy, hot or cold.
Noise is an area of concern. So long as the engine isn't working hard, the cabin is quiet, even serene. When you ask for power, the whole cabin will know. The engine and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) drone considerably. Optional in-car voice projection, which sends front passenger voices through the rear speakers and headsets, helps as a work-around. You can save the shouting for when you really need it.
Interior
9/10
How’s the interior? The Sienna pulls ahead of the pack in this area. It sits at a height that makes it easy to slide in and out of. The driving position is excellent and versatile. We're fans of the large central touchscreen with two exceptions: the glare that it throws off in midday sun and some far-side buttons that feel a bit out of reach. All other primary controls are placed logically and function as expected.
There's naturally good visibility out of the cabin. An available surround-view camera system can provide a see-through view of the Sienna to make things even easier. There's also an available digital rearview mirror that solves the issue of seeing past headrests or high-piled cargo in the back.
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How’s the tech? The Sienna's 12.3-inch touchscreen interface is pretty easy to use and responds quickly when you want to change screens or menus. It also comes with wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Available interior tech features worth mentioning include a handy cabin intercom system, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a generous number of USB ports for all three rows. We found the Sienna's advanced driver aids worked well in our testing. The adaptive cruise control accelerates and brakes smoothly in congested traffic.
Storage
9/10
How’s the storage? All minivans are masters of utility, and the Sienna is no exception. There's a deep well for cargo storage behind the third row that also has hooks on the seatback. The third row can be manually folded and stows almost flat into the floor, and the second-row seats slide far forward, offering a great cargo solution. One big drawback is the second-row seats aren't removable as they are in other minivans, which greatly reduces the maximum cargo capacity.
Storage for personal items is equally good. There are plenty of cupholders, multi-level door pockets, and a large shelf between the front passengers that is perfect for a handbag. For car seats, the attachment points are extremely easy to access. There are four in the seven-passenger Sienna and five in the eight-passenger. Buckles are easy for booster-age kids to use.
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Fuel Economy
10/10
How’s the fuel economy? The Sienna gets an EPA estimate of 36 mpg in combined city/highway driving. (All-wheel drive knocks it down 1 mpg.) And as we discovered, it's capable of much more. After nearly 500 miles with a front-wheel-drive Sienna, we vastly outperformed the EPA estimates. We averaged 42.7 mpg overall in our real-world driving.
Value
8.5/10
Is the Sienna a good value? Our Sienna test vehicle wasn't a final production unit, but it felt really well built and was free of squeaks and rattles. Surfaces that are frequently touched &mdash steering wheel, armrests, etc. &mdash are soft-touch and well padded. All these aspects add to the general upscale sense you get from this interior.
Though a base Sienna starts a bit higher than other base models, it's comparably priced when its peers are equipped with features to match. The top trim is a tad more expensive but offers value-added features such as all-wheel drive that some competitors don't. It has a strong warranty for hybrid components and roadside assistance, and it's the only one to offer two years of free scheduled maintenance.
Wildcard
7.5/10
The Sienna gets a lot of the fundamentals right and offers some bonus elements too. Its exterior styling shows some personality, and the interior can be fitted with some neat features such as a built-in vacuum or second-row seats that recline with footrests like you're in an airline business class. It's a minivan but at least it's a pretty cool one.
Which Sienna does Edmunds recommend?
We think the XLE trim is the one to get since it adds a lot of comfort and convenience features for the money. There are enough additions to make it feel much nicer than the base LE trim, and it's also eligible for some options including a rear entertainment system.
This is my 3rd Sienna in a row, over almost 20 years, and I was pretty excited to finally see a hybrid. LOVE the increased gas mileage, and the driver's "cockpit" area is generally well-designed to handle typical suburban life. The tech/CarPlay works well after a period of figuring it all out; same with all the "safety features," namely lots of buzzes and warnings. SO many buzzes and … warnings. I can't keep them all straight, and ended up turning off all the ones that could be turned off. What I do not love: I really miss the 6 cylinders on my previous models, where I never worried about being able to come up to speed when merging onto the highway on the short entrance ramps common in our area. Acceleration is just NOT there, and that feels downright terrifying at times. And one of the primary factors that made me pick my first Sienna back in 2004 was its lovely, tight turning radius (especially compared to the Odyssey)... also not so much in this model. As has been noted over and over, the second row seats are a major disappointment: they need to be removable AND (perhaps even more annoying) the optional 8th seat is no longer stowable IN the minivan. So when you need the extra seat on the spur of the moment to take an extra kid home from practice? That seat tends to be back in the garage at home, of no use at all, since otherwise it's sliding around in the back of the car, just taking up a lot of space. But really, the BIGGEST issue I have with the new Sienna: the driver's seat is designed for someone who is 5'2" (maybe? who knows who this seat might fit??). I am 5'9" and the extreme concave curve of the seat means that my back never touches the seatback (unless I am hunched over like a tortoise - not a great position for driving). I have to drive with an extra pillow just to be able to sit upright with lower back support, not to mention to be able to drive comfortably for trips, or even long car days with lots of errands and carpooling. Our family also owns a 2007 Highlander, and it has an enormously comfortable driver's seat, so I KNOW Toyota knows how to design one. In fact, I never even thought about the driver's seat in either of my previous Siennas, so this was clearly someone's (poor) design choice. But it's uncomfortable and annoying enough (and I spend enough time in a driver's seat as a parent of four kids) that I wouldn't buy another Sienna. SOMEONE needs to figure out how to redesign that seat to accommodate a variety of heights and sizes.
For a company that prides itself in vehicle safety and customer service, it is unforgivable how they are handling spare tires in their newer Sienna's. Given how hard it is to purchase new Sienna's right now, they come "as-is" per the dealerships I've spoken to. The model we bought, surprisingly, did not come with a spare tire. When I talked to a dealership on how much it would cost to … add a spare tire, they quoted me $800. When I checked the "build" option on Toyota.com, it showed $25. It's absolutely amazing how Toyota is taking advantage of its customers right now. I wanted a Toyota for its reliability, but now I'm going to leave the brand for the same reason.
I waited a few thousand miles before writing this review. Short version is I love the van and would no longer consider one of the alternatives. I drove a 2001 Odyssey for 21 years, then had a used 2007 Odyssey for a couple of years during COVID. This review is for a 2023 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition.
Here is what I have found:
Ride: Feels like a car, not a truck or big SUV. Similar … feel to my Odysseys. I don't notice road noise any different from my Odysseys. The engine does make more sound while you are accelerating to pass.
Acceleration: Definitely better than my 210 hp 2001 Odyssey, about the same as my 240 hp 2007 Odyssey. I am sure it is less than a modern 280 hp minivan, but I just don't have the need. If I can go 60 to 75 in a second or two with five adults and packed storage, I just don't need much more. It is actually faster off the line than either of my Hondas, I guess due to the electric motors.
Braking: A different feel at first than pure disk brakes, so you do have to get used to it. It will never be quite as smooth as pure disks coming to a full stop, but it is fine now.
Stop and go driving: The hybrid system is much smoother than pure gas in stop and go traffic. Much less lurching (despite the brakes, it starts more smoothly and transitions from accelerating to stopping more smoothly). I find it much more restful than my other minivans there.
Fuel economy and range: I am getting 37 mph consistently and confirmed with external maps and gas measurements. I leave it in Eco mode because we prefer the air conditioning to be a little muted (a side effect of Eco mode). For fast acceleration, you just step harder on the gas pedal. I will never make back the cost of buying this minivan in gas savings, so that's not the benefit to me. But range is huge. I went 608 miles recently with 1.5 gallons left in the tank. It changes how I drive. I don't live near a gas station, so I was always figuring where and when to buy gas. Now I just drive and occasionally fill up if I see cheap gas. It means I can go in the back country without worrying about carrying gas cans. And since highway and city (including rural hilly) have the same mileage, I know reliablly how far I can go without filling up. Keep your tires fully inflated; I think I lost 10% mileage being just a few pounds low.
All wheel drive: It works well. Recently I backed up a wet grassy hill with over a 30 degree incline, and it just drives right up, no slipping, no anything, as if it were a driveway.
Seat comfort: Ergonomically better than my old vans because of the adjustable lumber support. I don't need to stick a pillow there. The faux leather seats are okay but I would prefer cloth, other than the eventual wear and tear and dirt.
Storage: In 23 years of van ownership, I never removed the second row seats because they are heavy and I have nowhere to put them. But I do haul a lot of stuff, so much that I add a roof carrier sometimes and also use the trailer hitch. Don't be fooled by the 140 vs 100 cubic foot storage difference. Once you decide not to remove the second row, the Sienna has MORE room because the 2nd row seats go all the way forward. Chyrsler's folding 2nd row seats would be great, but they do not come on the all-wheel-drive hybrid, so that was off the table.
Safety features: The modern safety features are new to me, and I like them. The radar plus the automated steeering (with your hands on the wheel) I find relaxing and actually helps me stay awake rather than making me fall asleep (I was worried about that before I got it). The cameras and radar around the car are helpful.
Tires: Probably the same size as all modern minivans, but the 29-inch tires are definitely better on bumps than my old 27-inch tires on the 2001.
Central console: The central consule betweent the front row seats doesn't do much and I would prefer empty space. I like being able to walk to the back of the car inside to get an umbrella. Now I have to be a contortionist to get out of the seat to the back. And I would like more room for long things down the center aisle.
Spare tire: When I got mine, many or most in my area were coming without spare tires I guess due to supply chain, so I accepted mine without a spare. I figured I would get a full diameter spare from Modern Spare with its longer range and my comfort driving faster on it, along with a better jack and wrench. But it is a pain to move the spare around each time I want to raise or lower the third row. I advise you to wait for a spare if they are are still coming without them. You can always add a Modern Spare and have two tires if you are going far into the back country.
Sound system and electronics: Better sound than my old vans. CarPlay is wired only, which has out worked fine but I assume Bluetooth would be nice to have. The Toyota-supplied navigation is nice when my phone can't get a signal.
Suspension: The Woodland is supposed to have a slightly higher clearance and heavier syspension, but it looks like a small difference; I am happy to have it. In general it is rated at almost 7 inches (6.9), not far from many 8-inch SUVs, but it's not an SUV. The whole bottom of the car sits at about 7 inches, versus an SUV which may have some piece that is sticking down 8 inches from the ground. Nevertheless, my trailer hitch bottoms out much less than the one on my old 2001 Odyssey. It's too new to test on a bad back road, but it did fine on some rutted dirt roads that I knew well.
Bottom line: For me, the long range, all wheel drive, extra storage (2nd row seats all the way forward), mostly better ride, and safety features make the van. Maybe a little extra ground clearance than other vans.
2023 Sienna XLE AWD. Its more of an SUV.
The hybrid is the way to go..not only does it do better than the advertised 35 mpg combined, but, contrary to other reviewers it has plenty of power. (The electric combines with the gas motor to give extra hp in the sport mode). It just feels like a safe vehicle..it rides and accelerates smoothly (unless you floor it, then of course, the … motor roars).
If you want it quiet tho, just switch to Eco mode, be easy on the gas, and its quiet and smooth. I did not find there to be a problem with the so called "non removable" second tier seats.
Remember, the "stow and go" seats on the Pacifica hybrid are eliminated as the hybrid battery takes up all the room for the fold up seats. So, those are not removable either. Its easy to compare the Sienna to the Honda or Kia mini vans...the Sienna beats them bad in fuel economy, almost double at 36 (fwd) to their 20 mpg. As far as I know, the Sienna is the only mini van with AWD.
Speaking of AWD, I recently drove 250 miles in a Christmas storm when pretty much many of the airports were canceling flights. During my trip, I saw at least a dozen other cars slipped off the road, by my Sienna "never spun a wheel".
The AWD makes it safe (not to mention the safety tech, such as adaptive cruise, lane keep assist, airbags, etc.), but the icing on the cake is 35 mpg for an AWD with 7 or 8 passengers. There is nothing else (that you dont have to plug in) that can do that!
Its not just safer, its better.
Cons: Like many others, the infotainment system is fickle, and "works when it wants to". Oh, and by the way, the foot powered door openers are a gimmick. Best is to turn them off. Yea, they look cool, but, under your car clogs up with road grime and the sensors dont work.
Update: While I sold my Sienna, my son bought a Platimum, and its also working out well for him.
Downsides:
Toyota works hard at making them scarce, and makes too many Tacomas, and others, and not enough Siennas. Then, dealers want to jack up the price, to make sure you are upside down in the vehicle forcing you to drive a vehicle you hate because you cant afford to write a check for 10k that you paid above msrp, because you were desperate and bought into Toyota's artificial supply chain issues. Dont pay over msrp. The Sienna is good, but not that good.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 Toyota Sienna, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sienna since its last redesign.
Honda Odyssey vs. Toyota Sienna vs. Kia Carnival Hybrid: Which Minivan Is Best?
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The Toyota Sienna was redesigned for 2021 to kick off its fourth generation. We're expecting the 2025 Sienna to arrive without significant changes and that's not a bad thing. In a segment that's small but competitive, the Sienna continues to hold its own among its minivan rivals. Toyota decided to make the latest iteration with only a hybrid powertrain in the name of fuel economy. Space and cargo room are the Sienna's forte, and it comes with terrific driver assist features and practical technology that make driving pleasant. There's a reason the Sienna has survived through the years.
Edmunds spotlight: Riding high on hybrid powertrain
The newest Toyota Sienna is now manufactured with only a hybrid powertrain that consists of a four-cylinder engine and an electric motor that churns out 245 horsepower. In Edmunds' testing, we achieved an outstanding 42.7 mpg in the front-wheel-drive version that carries an EPA estimate of 36 mpg combined. The only downside for exceptional savings at the pump? Lackadaisical acceleration, even by the standards of this mostly unhurried class.
Competitors to consider
The Sienna is a great choice if you're in the market for a minivan. The segment is small, but there are other alluring vans that you can choose from. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid currently ranks No. 1 in Edmunds' rankings and can go more than 30 miles of just electric power. You can also look into the formidable and fun-to-drive Honda Odyssey and the stylish Kia Carnival.
Edmunds says
Although SUVs are all the rage nowadays and minivans seem to be slowly evaporating, the Sienna continues to be a reliable choice for family transportation.
FAQ
Is the Toyota Sienna a good car?
The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 Sienna both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.3 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2025 Sienna gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Sienna has 33.5 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Toyota Sienna. Learn more
What's new in the 2025 Toyota Sienna?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Toyota Sienna:
Standard advanced rear-seat occupant detection system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Most models get larger touchscreens
Vacuum and fridge now available
Part of the fourth Sienna generation introduced for 2021
To determine whether the Toyota Sienna is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Sienna. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Sienna's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2025 Toyota Sienna a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Toyota Sienna is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 Sienna and gave it a 8.3 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2025 Sienna gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 29 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 Sienna is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2025 Toyota Sienna?
The least-expensive 2025 Toyota Sienna is the 2025 Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $39,185.
Other versions include:
LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $39,185
LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $41,185
XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $43,995
XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $43,995
XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $45,995
XSE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $46,640
XSE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $47,530
Limited 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $50,200
XLE Woodland Edition 4dr Minivan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $50,425
Limited 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $52,200
Platinum 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $56,145
Platinum 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) which starts at $56,905
If you're interested in the Toyota Sienna, the next question is, which Sienna model is right for you? Sienna variants include LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT), and XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT). For a full list of Sienna models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more