2024 TOYOTA SIENNA: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE ON FEATURES, SPECS, AND PRICING

Toyota has been one of the best-selling vehicle brands in the world for decades now, and the company is known for making affordable and reliable cars, trucks, and SUVs. While cars like the Camry and Corolla might get all the hype, and the Prius revolutionized the hybrid car industry, minivans still have a place in this world, and the Toyota Sienna is arguably the best one on the road today.

With more than two million vans sold since it hit the market in 1997, the Sienna has been a staple of suburban America for nearly three decades now, and it seems to get better year after year. Starting with the 2021 model year, Toyota decided to go hyper-fuel-efficient with the Sienna, only offering it as a hybrid model, and now it's the only remaining non-plug-in hybrid minivan available. Here's everything you need to know about it.

What’s New For 2024

The 2024 Toyota Sienna lineup loses the 25th Anniversary trim from last year, but it gains a new XSE trim to replace it. The new Sienna XSE provides solid value for anyone in the market, sitting as the mid-priced Sienna model that offers plenty of luxury amenities and features without breaking the bank. In addition to the new trim, 2024 Sienna models also get a few changes to the exterior design, including darker accents, optional heated side mirrors, and different wheel options.

2024 Highlights

• New Sienna XSE trim
• Darker exterior accents
• Class-leading fuel efficiency
• AWD is available on all trims

Engine Specifications And Performance

All six trims of the 2024 Toyota Sienna are powered by the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but depending on which trim you go with, the engine will be combined with either two or three electric motors. Five of the six trims come standard with a front-wheel drive (FWD) drivetrain, with the Woodland Edition being the odd one out that's only offered in all-wheel drive (AWD). That said, AWD is an option for every trim, making it easy to build the perfect Sienna for any situation.

No matter which trim or drivetrain configuration you go with, all Toyota Sienna models produce 245 horsepower and up to 195 pound-feet of torque from its hybrid powertrain. This is only enough power to get you from 0 to 60 miles per hour (MPH) in 7.5 seconds, so you won't be setting any records at the track with a new Sienna. But that's not what the hybrid minivan is designed for. It's meant to be fuel-efficient, and that's where the Sienna excels, offering up to 36 miles per gallon (MPG).

Performance Specifications

(Data sourced from Toyota)

Unlike a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the high-voltage battery in the Toyota Sienna is only a 1.50 kilowatt-hour (kWh) unit, which is nowhere near big enough to store enough energy to drive the van on its own. That's the main difference between a regular hybrid like the Sienna and a PHEV like the Chrysler Pacifica. With a PHEV, you need to actually plug the vehicle into the wall and charge its battery to use the electric-only range, but with a regular hybrid, the only fuel it runs on is gasoline.

Towing Capabilities And Payload Capacity

Unlike some other hybrid vehicles on the road, Toyota encourages towing with the new Sienna. While the brand doesn't provide any information about the van's payload capacity, all hybrid trims can tow up to 3,500 pounds, which is among the best towing capacities in the minivan segment. It might not be enough to load up a trailer with all your belongings and move across the country, but it's more than capable of moving things around town or going on a trip with a few things in tow.

(Data sourced from Toyota)

Interior, Technology, And Comfort

Best Interior Features Of The 2024 Toyota Sienna

• Eight-passenger seating
• Front and rear infotainment touchscreens
• Head-up display on higher trims
• Heated front seats
• Optional wireless charging

The interior of the Toyota Sienna is different than other vans because the brand decided to include a full-size center console between the front seats, similar to what you'd see in a car or SUV. Most brands have opted to forgo this center console in favor of an open floor space design, but some may enjoy the additional storage space and more luxurious feel. Adding to this luxury are amenities like heated seats, optional two-tone colorways, and built-in vacuum cleaners in the higher-tiered trims.

Though there's enough space for eight passengers and everyone will be comfortable, the overall cargo space of the Sienna is lacking compared to some other models in the minivan space. Making this worse, the second-row seats cannot be removed to increase storage capacity, they can only be moved to the sides, which doesn't help as much as completely removing them would.

Technology

The 2024 Toyota Sienna comes standard with a 9.0-inch infotainment center touchscreen that's mounted to the top of the dashboard. From this, you can connect your smartphone via wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and even use voice recognition through Amazon Alexa. That said, the new 2024 Camry Hybrid was recently released and Alexa was removed, so this very well could be the last time Alexa voice control is offered in a Sienna.

Completing the technology suite in the Toyota Sienna is an 11.6-inch rear entertainment screen that comes down from the ceiling, providing a screen for anyone seated in the second or third rows to watch movies, play games, and stay entertained. This backseat display is an option on all Sienna trims except the entry-level LE, so if you're planning on taking the van on long road trips with the family, it might be worth upgrading to the XLE trim or better and adding this screen to keep the kids entertained.

Interior Dimensions

(Data sourced from Toyota)

Safety And Reliability

Toyota is known as one of the most proven carmakers on the market which has been producing safe and reliable vehicles for decades, and the 2024 Toyota Sienna is among the safest. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the new Sienna has a perfect 5-star overall safety rating to go along with zero recalls, investigations, or complaints. The Sienna was also recently named a 2024 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which indicates that it's one of the safest vehicles on the road.

Driver Assistance Features

Even though the Sienna comes packed with safety and driver-assistance features thanks to Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS 2.0), the manufacturer is already using TSS 3.0 in some models, meaning that the current version of the minivan is missing some features it could potentially get in future years. The Sienna still has plenty of features to offer, including lane-departure alert, assisted parking, blind-spot monitoring, and more.

• Lane-departure alert
• Steering assist
• Pre-collision system
• Pedestrian detection
• Lane-tracing assist
• Automatic high beams
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Road sign assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Front parking assist
• Rear parking assist
• Automatic braking
• Hill-start assist control

IIHS Crash Testing

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

• Recalls (NHTSA): 0
• NHTSA Investigations: 0
• NHTSA Consumer Complaints: 0
• Awards: Top Safety Pick (2024)

Warranties

As one of the most reliable brands in the automotive space, Toyota offers a New Vehicle Warranty on all Sienna models. This coverage includes a full warranty for 36 months/36,000 miles, powertrain coverage for 60 months/60,000 miles, roadside assistance for 24 months/unlimited miles, and corrosion protection for 60 months/unlimited miles. Toyota also upped the ante on its hybrid warranty a few years ago, and they now provide coverage on the battery and related electrical components for 10 years/150,000 miles.

(Data sourced from Toyota)

2024 Toyota Sienna Versus Its Competitors

Since the Toyota Sienna is only offered with a hybrid powertrain these days, its biggest competitor is the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, since it's the only other hybrid minivan on the market. Outside of hybrid exclusivity, Toyota's top competitor for decades has been Honda, so let's see how the 2024 Honda Odyssey stands up against the Sienna.

How The Toyota Sienna Compares To The Chrysler Pacifica PHEV

• 2024 Toyota Sienna	2024 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV
  Model	2024 Toyota Sienna	Chrysler Pacifica PHEV
  Engine	2.5-Liter Inline-Four	3.6-Liter V6
  Transmission	eCVT	CVT
  Horsepower	245 HP	260 HP
  Driveline	FWD or AWD	FWD
  Range	630-648 Miles	478-495 Miles
  MSRP	$37,685-$53,145	$53,620-$62,350
  Fuel Economy	35-36 MPG Combined	82 MPGe
  0-60 MPH	7.5 Seconds	7.8 Seconds

The Chrysler Pacifica PHEV might be the Sienna's biggest competitor as the only other hybrid in the minivan space, but the Pacifica is different since it's a plug-in hybrid. This means that the van carries a larger battery than the Sienna, in this case, a 16.0 kWh unit, which enables the Pacifica to drive using only electricity instead of gas. The Pacifica's electric-only range is limited to just 32 miles, after which the van gets 30 MPG, significantly less than the Sienna.

One place that the Chrysler heavily outshines the Toyota is with interior cargo space, as the Pacifica provides more storage capacity than any other van on the market. Even though the PHEV version of the Pacifica loses out on the Stow n' Go storage space that Pacifica drivers love, since that's where the battery sits, it still offers much more space than the Sienna.

Lastly is the price, with the standard gas-powered version of the Pacifica starting at $39,400 compared to the $37,865 price tag on the new Sienna. Stepping up to the base model plug-in hybrid version of the Pacifica will cost you at least $53,620, which is roughly the same cost as a fully loaded Sienna Platinum.

How The Toyota Sienna Compares To The Honda Odyssey

• 2024 Toyota Sienna	2024 Honda Odyssey
  Model	2024 Toyota Sienna	2024 Honda Odyssey
  Engine	2.5-Liter Inline-Four	3.5-Liter V-6
  Transmission	eCVT	10-Speed Automatic
  Horsepower	245 HP	280 HP
  Torque	176 LB-FT	262 LB-FT
  Driveline	FWD or AWD	FWD
  MSRP	$37,685-$53,145	$39,635-$51,765
  Fuel Economy	35-36 MPG Combined	22 MPG combined

Next up is the Honda Odyssey, with the Toyota-Honda rivalry being among the most storied matchups in the automotive industry. As two of the most popular brands in the world, both stemming from Japan, these two carmakers regularly have the top-selling models in the world, and the Odyssey has always been one of the Sienna's biggest rivals.

Right off the bat, the biggest difference between the two minivans is that the Sienna is only offered as a hybrid, while the Odyssey does not have a hybrid option. This means that while the Odyssey's 3.6-liter V6 engine is more powerful than the Sienna's 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain, with 280 horsepower compared to 245, the Sienna gets significantly better gas mileage. The Odyssey only gets a combined 22 MPG, with 19 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway, all of which fall way short of the Sienna's 36 MPG across the board.

In terms of price, both the base model starting price and the cost of the highest available trim are similar for both brands. For the Sienna, prices range from $37,685 to $53,145, while the Odyssey's prices go from $39,635 to $51,765. Between these two models, it really will come down to whether you're looking for a hybrid or a gas-powered minivan. All things equal, the Sienna is likely the better choice for most people, with the fuel savings alone adding up to a large sum over the years.

How Much A 2024 Toyota Sienna Costs

The Toyota Sienna is well-priced across its trims, with the FWD LE model starting at just $37,685. The next step up is the XLE trim, which starts at $42,995. Both of these trims can be upgraded to AWD powertrains for an extra $2,000. The brand-new XSE trim is a bit more expensive, at $45,245 for the FWD model, but it only costs an additional $890 for the AWD configuration. The AWD-only Woodland Edition will set you back $48,625, while the AWD versions of the Limited and Platinum trims top the list at $51,945 and $53,905, respectively.

(Data sourced from Toyota)

Fuel Economy

Touted as the most fuel-efficient minivan on the market, the Toyota Sienna is also one of the most consistent, reaching up to 36 MPG across the board on all trims. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the AWD versions of the Sienna do slightly worse, averaging 35 MPG combined. But for the most part, you can reasonably expect to get 36 MPG in the Sienna, no matter which trim you opt for or if you do more city or highway driving.

(Data sourced from Toyota and the EPA)

Is It Worth Buying a Toyota Sienna?

Anyone looking for a minivan should have the 2024 Toyota Sienna at the top of their list. Since it's only offered with a hybrid powertrain, the Sienna offers the best fuel economy of any van in its class, providing up to 36 MPG combined. On top of that, the Sienna also has an attractive starting price that's comparable with any other minivan out there, making it a great option for anyone looking for a van with third-row seating.

The Sienna might not have the impressive cargo capacity of the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, nor does it have all the luxury amenities of something like the Honda Odyssey Elite, but it gets the job done and provides the best bang for your buck. The intuitive infotainment center is easy to use, and the second-row display provides endless entertainment for anyone in the back seats. Anything that can keep kids entertained (and quiet) during a long road trip will always score high in my book!

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