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Toyota Sienna Specifications & Features
The brawny-for-a-minivan exterior styling of the 2023 Toyota Sienna MUV is an attempt at SUV cosplay, but even a passing glance in its way betrays it for what it is—a minivan. Okay by us. With a quiet cabin and a smooth ride, this minivan drives well in our opinion. The interior of the Sienna is roomy and well furnished in addition to the obvious practical advantages that come with any minivan, even though its second-row seats aren’t detachable or stowable as they are in other vans. The Sienna’s fourth generation is only available as a hybrid, and both the front- and all-wheel-drive models have 245 horsepower, which has turned out to be on the underwhelming side. Although the Sienna gets 36 combined mpg, which is far better than the other minivans on the market, we’d much rather be driving the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, or Kia Carnival.
What’s New?
The current generation of exclusively hybrid vehicles’ Sienna is currently in its third year. Only 2525 of the 25th Anniversary Edition Siennas will be produced, and all of them will be based on the sporty-looking XSE trim and come in either Celestial Silver or Wind Chill Pearl exterior paint. Toyota is also commemorating the 25th anniversary of the nameplate this year. The special model may be identified by its unique 20-inch wheels, roof rails, black exterior badging, and external mirrors with built-in puddle lights. The inside features heated and ventilated front seats, a JBL music system, a wireless smartphone charging pad, black leather upholstery with silver stitching, and carpeted floormats with the 25th Anniversary emblem.
Toyota Sienna Engine, Power, Acceleration & Performance
The Sienna, unlike other iterations of Toyota’s family van, is only available as a hybrid. A 2.5-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and two electric motors working together to produce 245 horsepower make up the powertrain. A third electric engine in the back that drives the rear wheels is an option for AWD. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the Sienna’s major rival, is only available with front-wheel drive and has a V6 engine and electric motors that provide 260 horsepower. During acceleration testing, the Sienna Platinum failed to impress us, taking 7.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and finishing the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at only 88 mph. These outcomes are comparable to what the Pacifica Hybrid achieved, but they happen much more slowly than in non-hybrid Pacifica models.
Toyota Sienna Mileage
| 2023 Toyota Sienna Mileage | City | Highway |
| FWD | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| AWD | 35 mpg | 35 mpg |
The EPA estimates that FWD versions of the Sienna should deliver 36 mpg city as well as 36 mpg highway with AWD examples carrying ratings 1 mpg lower at 35 mpg.
Dimensions & Space
| 2023 Toyota SIenna Dimensions | |
| Length | 203.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in |
| Height | 68.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 34 ft3 |
| Airbags | 10 Airbags |
The newest infotainment system from Toyota features a 9.0-inch touchscreen display that is upright and located above the climate controls on the dashboard. Seven USB outlets are distributed throughout the van’s interior, and connectivity options for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa are all standard. Additionally, Toyota offers an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot and SiriusXM satellite radio. The stereo’s standard configuration has six speakers, and XLE variants have eight. The Limited and Platinum come standard with a 12-speaker JBL sound system, while the XLE and XSE have it as an option. Starting with the XSE grade, in-dash navigation is standard. All models save the base LE model can be ordered with an optional rear-seat entertainment system with an 11.6-inch LCD.
Pricing
| 2023 Toyota Sienna Trims | Price (USD) |
| LE | $37,440 |
| XLE | $42,780 |
| XSE | $45,030 |
| Woodland Edition | $48,280 |
| 25th Anniversary Edition | $48,755 |
| Limited | $49,730 |
| Platinum | $52,930 |
The sportier XSE model, which has 20-inch wheels, more aggressive front and rear bumpers, and sport front seats, is what we’re looking at. Additionally, second-row captain’s seats and in-dash navigation are standard on the XSE. Although front-wheel drive is standard on the XSE, as it is on other Sienna models, adding all-wheel drive only costs $760. This seems like a reasonable improvement in our opinion.
Specifications, Quarter Mile, 0-60 Mph & Top-Speed
| 2023 Toyota Sienna Specifications | Specs |
| Engine | 2.5-liter inline-4 + 3 AC Motors |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Horsepower | 245 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 7.7 sec |
| 0-100 MPH | 21.0 sec |
| 1/4 Mile | 15.8 sec |
| Top-Speed | 116 mph |
Conclusion
Durable exterior styling, excellent handling, and a hybrid powertrain that offers exceptional fuel efficiency. Lacklustre acceleration, a buzzy engine when applying hard throttle, and fixed second-row seats. The Sienna makes a fruitless attempt to pass itself off as an SUV, but its minivan advantages are still present, if not quite as numerous as those of the market leaders.