Overview
If you're in the market for a new minivan, make sure the Toyota Sienna is high up on your shopping list. Its standard hybrid powertrain means you'll save at the pump compared to V6-powered rivals, and a healthy list of standard features means you don't have to pay top dollar to get the goodies you want. We expect the Toyota Sienna to carry on sans big changes for 2026 after getting a technology infusion last year that upgraded the touchscreen and infotainment system and added a new radar-based rear occupant detection system. These improvements add to the Sienna's family-friendly bona fides, which include a cavernous cabin and generous small-item storage, especially up front. The Sienna is also notable for offering all-wheel drive, an option more than half of Sienna buyers go for.
Edmunds spotlight: Fuel economy comes standard
The Sienna is the only minivan that comes with a standard hybrid powertrain. It pairs a four-cylinder engine with an electric motor for a total output of 245 horsepower. That's healthy enough for a minivan, but fuel economy is the name of the Sienna's game. The front-wheel-drive version offers an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined and the AWD version comes in at 35 mpg combined. However, in Edmunds' real-world testing, we blew past that figure and noted 42.7 mpg from a front-wheel-drive Sienna. All of this translates to savings at the pump, especially against the gas-only competition like the Honda Odyssey.
Competitors to consider
The Sienna's admirable fuel efficiency, well-executed tech features and a gigantic, family-friendly cabin make it a formidable competitor among the small group of minivans. Beyond the aforementioned Odyssey, the Sienna also rivals the Kia Carnival and Chrysler Pacifica. Last year, Kia added a Carnival Hybrid to the lineup which nearly matches the Toyota on fuel economy, and the Pacifica has a plug-in hybrid variant that gives it an impressive all-electric range. The Odyssey's fuel economy lags far behind, but it feels more agile and pleasurable to drive than other minivans.