2021 Toyota Sienna Has Loft Like Room And Lofty Fuel Economy

[@IshtiaqAlam]

Once you drive a Minivan, there is no going back. Ultimate comfort and driving experience.

[@Aikynbreusov]

So true.....a perfect private place to make out on the parking lot of the local college.....or mall structure or simply at the rest stop.....or any place

[@IshtiaqAlam]

@@Aikynbreusov 💯

[@Gilamath.]

I highly recommend the new Sienna, personally. We sprang for the awd, which was a literal lifesaver during this past awful northeast winter. For those who hate driving minivans like I do, know that this one drives more like a sedan than any other minivan I’ve driven, and the center console adds to that experience. It’s still a minivan, but one you’re happy to be in

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed.

[@mindymiraglia]

I’ve had my 2021 Sienna LE AWD for a month and love it! I’ve been driving a Prius for 14 years prior. The upgrade in size is to serve as a personal/commercial shuttle van for guests. It is fun to drive and since my frame of reference is a Prius, the way it handles feels like home. And hey, if the business doesn’t pan out I could use it as my home! Kidding...sort of!

[@rightlanehog3151]

I think you made a great choice. You now have a far more sophisticated suspension system than an old Prius and AWD to increase your grip. When it comes to car payments and value you certainly chose the right trim level. LEss is more.

[@toronado455]

You seriously wore a bathrobe and bunny slippers for this entire review. Now that's dedication!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

And now I won't wear anything else.

[@josiahstearns9615]

Right? The WHOLE review....including the TP test in the parking lot. Lol

[@citibear57]

@@josiahstearns9615 OMG! I never even noticed that! 🤣

[@FasterThanSoup]

I think he sarcastically wore a bathrobe and bunny slippers for this entire interview.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Tom, That was a splendid summation of a highly rational vehicle option. A minivan that gets better fuel economy around town than a typical subcompact car is a staggering achievement. The AWD option and reasonable tow capacity make it even more impressive.

[@ElijahsAba]

My wife and I have a joke about our minivan: it’s the ultimate symbol of masculine virility, as it says: “Look at me, I can make many children!”

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Right? Now that's the right attitude.

[@RobG001]

I think your moustache says that as well. :)

[@ElijahsAba]

@@RobG001 I’m sure John Cleese would be most flattered.

[@rkalla]

Or "look at how well I take care of my wife and her boyfriend's kids!!" 😂

[@darwynpatz7673]

@@RobG001 ok I will

[@ElijahsAba]

Tom, embrace whatever changes feel right; we’ll always embrace you just the way you are.

[@dygardion9130]

Nothing beats the practically of a minivan Love the pink slippers 🤣🤣

[@BanBiofuels]

I normally hate Toyota's giant grills, but on this van the big grill fits the train-like looks. Looks good in silver. I dig it.

[@skylarmccune9242]

Also, I was anti-minivan, because vans are just not cool, but I decided to get a Sienna (an older, more sensible-looking 2004) because I realized I was never that cool anyway, and that Tom was right all along.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Realizing you are not cool is the coolest thing in the world.

[@danielson_9211]

Ok bought one on March 1st just did the 5k service today and did an oil change, yes I know it supposed to be 10k but I'm old school get those metal shavings out lol, blah only cost 55 bucks. First minivan and first hybrid, engine is noisy and the van thing is huge lol, I have gotten to the engine noise now and parking not an issue anymore. I got the xle with the nav and jbl package it does crank when the family isn't it it hahaha. Wife calls it the sleeper van cause in 5min on the highway the kid is out cold woot, I got the 7 seater because the 2nd row track is on the outside of the wheel well so it goes a lot further back then the 8 seater, my son is 6' 1 and he doesn't even come close to reaching the front seats! Oh getting an average of 34.5 mpg, brother got one a week before me and that cheap bast$%# is getting 38-40, surprisingly it moves better than I thought it would and you have to keep checking the speed or you will doing 80 easily, yeah its that smooth. I love it and getting my wheelchair lift in next week, ramp stuff sucks hahah. Only regret would be not having the digital rear view mirror but think that's only on the Xse and up.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

"there's a way to see who hit whom first" - nicely done, Tom. As a parent of 2, can confirm.

[@marcelstanford430]

That much space with 36 mpg? Amazing.

[@Dreadwin69]

and a 0-60 under 8 seconds? its wild.

[@brtecson]

@@Dreadwin69 daaamn son lol

[@ciello___8307]

right? the city mpg especially is impressive. The hybrid systems in these are great for regular driving

[@cassysamel3914]

Correct. I just picked up an XSE AWD. It feels as smooth as a Prius except you don't feel as much vibration in the road when going high speeds. I found myself doing 70-80mph thinking I was 60mph.

[@jerryp2433]

I get 43 if I stay at 65mph.

[@haze1123]

When I saw you in your jammies, I immediately started worrying about what Evil Twin would be wearing.

[@TJDST4]

...or worse...not wearing...

[@DrivenCarReviews]

And now you know why he's not in this one

[@rkalla]

lol!

[@Sayua-chan]

He was probably still sleeping.

[@abigailgall]

Fantastic job - this will be my next vehicle 👍

[@vecernicek2]

I can't help but focus at the gorgeous neighborhood instead of the car. The blooming trees, the landscaping. Really pretty.

[@ForgotToMentionThat]

One of your best reviews yet. The slippers did it for me.

[@henrybrar]

1:21 My man is editing his video chilling in back of the Van. No reason to listen to wife anymore, just stay in the VAN.

[@sloanNYC]

Those 2nd row seats are amazing. I don't know anyone who gets a van and ever goes back to an SUV.

[@paulbernander7554]

Yes, from experience -- my wife and I have had a full-size pickup, Jeep Grand Cherokee and van, all three for more than 20 years. The lower "lift-over" height of the van has been a great feature for both cargo and people. We often call our van our "covered pickup". Everything from lawn fertilizer to furniture. We often have the seats removed in rows two and three to carry stuff. I'll have to ponder whether non-removable row-two seats would work for us. Stunningly good city mpg.

[@mindspinn311]

This is exactly the van I would to buy for road trips, avoiding flying when I can, and camping, no kids required. The hybrid drive being standard was the right move. Van life has become super popular in the age of COVID-19, but most of them aren’t that good to drive, are expensive for a bare bones cargo van, and have pretty terrible fuel economy.

[@ClassicBMWFanInQuebec]

Haha, editing in final cut pro on the entertainment system. Nice one Tom :) Vans are fantastic. We have one and couldn't live without it. It makes life with our four kids much easier. Think of the added space and convenience as grease between gears: everything is smoother, there is less friction. Top tip: you get the same space and comfort with the base model. No need to go for the $60,000 model.

[@Gilamath.]

Lemme tell ya, though, with this van, there actually are good reasons to splurge if you can. The 360 camera is really important, especially if you want to park this van in the city: totally doable with the camera, really nerve wracking to do so without. The van becomes a daily driver at that point. The upgraded seats are really, really nice to have. the extra safety features are always useful. Then there are the little things, like the hands-free tailgate and doors The base LE is a great value, but the Platinum is a great vehicle to own. Depending on the situation, there are definitely people I would recommend the Platinum to over the base model

[@deu8894]

This is probably my favorite video on this channel yet.

[@Ex-mn2oq]

Toyota and reliability are synonyms.

[@ネロは日本へ止まる]

It was a very easy-to-understand and accurate video report. Also I've never seen anyone in the world look so good with pink slippers.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

They're not just stylish, they're very comfortable

[@brew-doo5500]

I like Alex on Autos but I really like how your shoot your videos. Well done.

[@josiahstearns9615]

Yup. I watch Alex and Sofyan the most along with Savagegeese. But I enjoy watching Tom and his evil twin.... (which I forgot his name....so I’ll just go with Jerry)

[@Gilamath.]

@@josiahstearns9615 his name is Evil Twin!

[@joegondo7985]

Had a minivan for several years ..could carry three bikes inside..no roof,racks etc. loved it. Great review..like the mileage

[@ldlink3935]

Nice video, keep em coming! One thing I don't like about the 2021/2022 Sienna verse the prior years is the third row side windows are smaller.

[@groundlooper]

The mileage improvements for the hybrid are exciting. I'd be in the market for one today except for one huge problem, the 2nd row seats are not removable. That alone is a complete deal killer with this van as the utility is severely compromised. The van I get absolutely must be able to carry a 4x8 sheet of plywood or drywall and I'm also going to use it as a mini-camper on a regular basis. Both require that the 2nd row seats be easily removed and re-installed.

[@Dutillac01]

Love this guy! His reviews are consistently THE best.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

We're not a van fam, but during the airbag recall, we had a Chrysler T&C (previous gen) for a while and then had a Ford TransitConnect. While the Chrysler was awful to drive, it was very useful. The Ford TransitConnect was MUCH better to drive. You could tell it had the Focus underpinnings. The Ford also had much more supportive seating than the Chrysler. All that said, this looks like it easily trumps both of those.

[@MechayaAlta]

Huge red light, non-removable second row seats!!! I’m a retired baby boomer and was waiting for a vehicle like this for road /camping trips. I did love my 2011 sienna, and wish I still had it. See you at Costco.

[@_Teddy_The_Bear]

I'm looking at it fairly seriously. I have an older Sienna I'm thinking about replacing. I have a Prius I drive to work every day 400 miles a week, mostly highway around 70, my average in the daytime is usually over 60mpg, at night it's still over 55mpg. Toyota has it worked out. I'm sure it's not for everyone, but I'm sold.

[@cheetocairo]

I'm just thinking about modding that out for van life...

[@yiyoink]

It's perfect for a 'mini' van life. Hybrid system lets you run the hybrid system for overnight HVAC.

[@mrjjthor]

As a man I'm all for minivans for it's practicality and utility. Wife finally was on board after she did not want to pay at the pump with a gas hog SUV V8.

[@TheGerm24]

Beautiful shot of the neighborhood at @3:46

[@DrivenCarReviews]

A very nice time year around here.

[@eddiewalker7252]

Toyota Sienna is the greatest vehicle ever made....all sides open up for stow and go no crawling cramping, or wishing you had a truck! Unfortunately, Toyota missed it on this one solo mini van post covid glamping and diy Van Life are a huge thing and I need to get from the front to the back without hanging my Christmas balls on the arm bridge. 25 mpg! Awesome pro review....subscribe

[@mandeepahluwalia2377]

Bonus points on this review Tom. I would have loved to have seen the faces of the shoppers at Costco seeing you in your pink bunny slippers and bath robe! Extra bonus points for the Trek reference!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Very few people in Costco noticed my attire. Seriously.

[@timh.5198]

Just took a 350 mile trip. Two lane hwy at 60-65 mph. A small bit of interstate hwy at 75 mph. We got 40 mpg. No joke. Driven with a light foot. No heavy acceleration.

[@timh.5198]

That’s 350 mile trip in a sienna. :-)

[@joed1978]

This was my fave Sienna review for 2021/2022

[@ZZz-ud3bb]

Great advice - family vans make life infinitely easier. I hope folks pay attention. It took me two regular SUVs and two performance models before I understood. I have a family van now and would never go back. I only wish I had understood this 12 years ago - my kids' would have enjoyed road trips more and I could have finished most yard chores in half the time and with half the effort.

[@superioraddo2381]

Best reviews Tom..sienna looks much more better than ever

[@citibear57]

Hopefully Honda wakes up and realizes that their 'Odd'yssey is now the ugliest van in the parking garage

[@intelligentdesign9911]

Nice review and love the humor !

[@legend9018]

Absolutely correct as far as guys v girls. My wife hates/refuses to drive it but I have no problems with my Pacifica. I take an annual golf trip and I can get all 4 guys in comfortably, 4 golf bags, all our luggage and a large cooler as well. My lease is up on my Pacifica and I’ve already preordered my Sienna. The gas mileage and AWD was just too good to keep me in the Pacifica even though they do offer the same options. The turning point was the loss of the Stow n Go seating in the hybrid Pacifica and I do prefer the exterior styling of the Sienna. Great video!

[@lorihamlin3604]

I just replaced a truck with a 2008 Sienna that I can get in and out of easier and use as a camper. I never considered a minivan in my life but it is a dual

[@SadboyFroggy]

I like this foo he's funny and all the great info! Thanks!

[@migy5031]

On a visit to Japan we traveled around the city in a Toyota minivan. It offered first class accommodations without any stigma there.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I did the same. A Toyota Alphard. it was awesome. And huge.

[@armandoramos1949]

Always a pleasure to watch your informative reviews. Thanks for sharing.

[@rockislandred]

I'm a believer. We have an older (2015) Grand Caravan and no kids. I do have a wheelchair though that slips in and out like a dream. Also, Dora and I are grocery merchandisers that carry a lot of marketing material that was difficult to fist in our Ford Excape that is swallowed up by the van without breaking a sweat. I agree with Tom, consider the van as an alternative to an SUW.

[@vaderprime923]

Tom I agree with the other comments this might be your funniest review. My wife and I personally adore minivans and love how competitive the segment is, the Sienna is the winner right now to replace our Venza when we need the space.

[@jimjr4432]

Love the slippers. Great video, thanks.

[@bka7776]

People in the neighbourhood where Tom shoots these videos don't play with their lawns and gardening

[@stephenhendricks103]

Quite a surprise at 7AM to see you dressed identically to me, Tom. :) The new Sienna is what I'd expect from Toyota: well thought out, comfortable, and economical to own. It will surely reverse the Sienna's slide in sales (down 42% in 2020). With the "rest in peace" tombstone planted over the grave of the Dodge Caravan there are only four vehicles left in the mainstream consumer van marketplace in the US. The fourth place KIA Carnival (nee Sedona) is greatly improved and KIA hopes its SUVish looks will improve its sales but with neither AWD nor a hybrid power train the fact that KIA calls it an MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) rather than a van is unlikely to change its also ran status. Honda has the same problem with the Odyssey having dropped behind the Pacifica in 2020 sales but brand loyalty may allow it to retain its second place status. The question is whether the Sienna can reverse its slide in sales (down 42% in 2020) to capture second or even first place in an ever shrinking market. The comment that female consumers killed the van marketplace and boosted SUVs is on point. My wife is one of the assassins. When we replaced our much loved Saab wagon in 2013 I suggested we take a look at a minivan. (We had owned an AWD Mazda van in the early 90's.) My wife would have none of it. Not only did she not appreciate being pigeonholed as a "soccer mom", she was tired of being hemmed in by tall SUVs on all sides in Seattle traffic. As a defensive measure she wanted an elevated driver seat. And an SUV presented an image of safety with its more rugged looks. The vehicle was her daily driver so she got to make the call. She opted for a KIA Sorento. In 2018 we purchased another Sorento as our daughter neared getting her license.

[@barbienut1]

I always made fun of minivans. I just picked up my 2021 Sienna and am now a minivan Gigi! I love it! Hybrid and the room is amazing. I drove a Rav4 and thought that was roomy.

[@Skfkf1393a]

Something very soothing about your old school Motorweek type of presentation couple with high quality videos.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Pretty sure Motorweek doesn't do bunny slippers...

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@DrivenCarReviews Tom, you are way better than MW.

[@TinLeadHammer]

MW always looked and sounded like an ad. This is less so.

[@omegac5589]

I live in Dallas, Tx. I loved the Texas joke 😂 it was spot on. Please keep the jokes coming, sir!

[@gogutzy]

it was about time for you to review a car that can max out on the TP quantity :D

[@bochung2652]

I am about to be a empty nester and considering getting one of these. Would be great to go on golf vacations with friends.

[@cmair77]

The robe was great but the slippers were priceless🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@googoo-gjoob]

cute bunnies!... love your sense of humor........ _subscribed_

[@meenam300zx]

It's a shame Toyota doesn't make a conversion van, otherwise I would buy one in a heart beat. Imagine this having options like the VW Vanagon!! Bed, sink, fridge, potable stove and you have a dream car.

[@stillageek]

Love your videos sir. This was a nice break for the norm......the bunny slippers FTW.

[@joed1978]

Lol at amount of toilet paper in the trunk demonstration.

[@stephenfiore9960]

…Worth more than gold he said. Value will never be zero like gold

[@tybrady4598]

I have a new 2024 Sienna AWD and can confirm I’m getting 36 mpg.

[@Sanpedranoazul]

What a great review Tom, definitely, Minivans ans Wagons are the most practical vehicles, Huge fan of them!

[@lmelior]

My wife and I were the same way: I wanted one, but she was originally strongly against minivans until we visited my brother when he briefly worked at a dealership and sold her on the idea. It was only much later (once kid #4 was on the way) that we got one, though. That brings up the main weird hangup people seem to have: insist they're going to need a huge vehicle when they have their first child. It's completely unnecessary and bizarre. Our family vehicle was a compact sedan with three carseats side-by-side across the backseat. Plenty of trunk space for strollers, floor space for diaper bags, etc.

[@philipcunio4089]

I’m getting 41 mpg with XLE MODEL

[@JoshuaFitch]

We have 4 children in our family, and we love our 2018 Honda Odyssey. It is fantastic, but this Toyota looks great. I'd love an all wheel drive that gets fantastic mileage. Maybe when the time comes for a new one....

[@StaggerLee68]

Just spent a week in a brand new one, rental for a work project. Very nice van but nothing compared to my 94" Supercharged AllTrac Previa. The amount of warning sounds in the new vans are absolutely mind numbing, ha.

[@mattc7879]

seeing these everywhere now

[@JH-mt3pp]

I'm not a van guy but I like it.

[@cessealbeach]

No Doubt Toyota Makes the Best Minivan in the Planet! former odyssey owner

[@mlee6136]

As a practical guy I love all the things I could put into this car. However the styling always put me back into reality. Still though I’m strangely drawn to mini van videos even though I have a small family 😅. My wife hates minivans so your right about that stat.

[@jwxujerry]

Here is the main reason women hate minivans: it's difficult to park it!

[@BillLaBrie]

Be a man and buy one anyway.

[@marcob1729]

The only thing that this needs to be my dream vehicle is more ground clearance. Until there's a hybrid/plug in Sprinter or Transit, I think that I'm out of luck

[@hvymtal8566]

If you can't take an RV on a road trip, Minivan is by far and away the next best thing. I have memories of setting pillows on the floor of the 2nd/3rd row passageway (2nd row was a bench) and using it as a makeshift bed. Likewise for when we upgraded to a 2nd gen Honda Odyssey and we could fold the 3rd row flat and recline the captains' chairs a pretty respectable way back, undoubtedly safer than the youth solution as you could still be belted in this position lol. For the enthusiast, a minivan also virtually negates all need for your weekend ride to have any practicality whatsoever. And for a motorcyclist, being able to rescue a stranded bike in a pinch is invaluable Minivans are great

[@citibear57]

This is my favorite 'Driven' review to date. It was excellent as usual, but I loved your humor throughout 😂 Although I would probably go with the Pacifica, the Sienna is hands-down better (and less ugly) than the Odd-yssey (my spelling choice). I always wondered why I liked not-so-mini vans, and I thank you for the explanation, which was a real surprise to me. Awesome, Tom!!

[@justrandomthings319]

Please wear these bathrobes and slippers more often. I love them. Great review as usual.

[@Jordan-ql8pv]

Im am not going to lie, I major LOLd at the pink bunny slippers. Spot on. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌👌

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Then they were worth the $60.

[@rustyt115]

Exterior design inspired by bullet trains, but acceleration and performance modeled after a greyhound bus.

[@JoshuaFitch]

I dunno, I have a 6 cylinder Honda Odyssey and it has more than enough get up and go for normal driving. I don't take my kids to Le Mans in the van.

[@mikelang4191]

You've clearly never driven a Sienna. It's has way more power than it needs. I'll take it though!

[@fleuger99]

Great review. My hesitation is the CVT and 4 cylinder. Keep them coming Mr. Comfy.

[@midoriyaizuku4403]

It’s an eCVT, very different from traditional CVT. All Toyota hybrids come with it. Bulletproof transmission. Although some people don’t like it since it feels different from regular auto. Personally I prefer their smooth “gear free” acceleration.

[@awdx4g63]

I like the rabbit flippy. Nice presernter.

[@jessethompson9087]

Ok this is a gorgeous minivan!

[@jackfinucan9785]

Enjoyed the review; we were set to buy a new Sienna and then this arrived. Slow and noisy, can't remove 2nd row, etc you covered the 2021 drawbacks from the 2011-2020, 3rd generation. We're looking for a 2020 with 10k miles now. As you mentioned the pano roof; that's a drawback in sunny southern states. Haven't opened a sunroof in years. New edit: After further review, we're buying a 2021. The engine isn't that loud and the 2nd row seats are removable with a wrench (just like my 1991 Toyota Previa).

[@sleepnclass]

interesting review style. subscribed.

[@colechapman6976]

That Brooklyn Loft looks really nice

[@dsugioaga]

Good thing this is not a Chrysler or GM product - or someone would have pointed out how the whole panel bending at 7:40 is supposedly a sign of poor build quality... just an observation. Personally, I don't carre about such things. It seems that there are many good van options nowadays... Sienna, Pacifica, Odyssey - I like all of them. I also like the new, more casual look... ;)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Ha! I thought the same thing. I'm a little tired of that observation. It really doesn't mean much.

[@puregsr]

Tom, very very well done video!

[@kradwonders]

We have a Sienna limited. Average 30.9 mpg, front seats for shorter people are just okay - no tilling front down or back of seat up, 12v plug is impossible to reach when driving, for shorter people many of the center screen buttons are difficult to reach, glare on center screen can make viewing difficult as does polarized sun classes- a mat finish would be nice, the manual can be a challenge to find things quickly - we spent several hours trying to figure out how some things work (emails to Toyota were answered by a computer and had no clue how to find the info). I have heard some people found the front seats of other vans much better and bought that van. Handling and ride is very good. There is some engine noise but not bad. Dash in front of driver has lots of info and can be difficult to sort out what you want to see. Unless one turns off the front senses they will loudly yell at you in a car wash. For my money if the front seats were better the 2021 Sienna be a big winner. On a 5 point scale the front seats get a 2+.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks for the extra detail Iggy.

[@TheM3csl]

The new swagger wagon.😎

[@eleanormassaro5195]

That same thing crossed my mind too, especially when he mentioned the excessXSE packaged too! LOL!

[@tommihelich2613]

On my RAV4 Prime the Hi-Fi hotspot requires an AT&T subscription. Wondering if this is common?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

It is

[@tommihelich2613]

@@DrivenCarReviews I was just surprised that it was with a specific carrier. One of those things I didn’t research before the purchase. No big deal.

[@stephenlemieux4822]

Excellent as usual. Thank you.

[@carlosdlc1664]

The van is the modern day Nomad. It's cool.

[@KryptosVie]

What a pleasant review. Thank you

[@jody024]

Tom his slippers are on point.

[@tom_hoots]

Absolutely excellent. As usual. And fun!

[@rxonmymind8362]

ONCE I got 502 miles to a tank. I WISH I had some computer chip logged in to figure out what the heck happened. I commuted then 90 miles each way so I knew when to fill.up. So I was surprised the following week I still had gas and I called my wife asking if she had filled the tank partially. Nope she said. My odometer read 410 at roughly quarter tank then. Blew my mind.

[@samodio586]

Funny jokes, thanks for not jamming to many commercials

[@robgindc1]

How is it sending 80% of power to the rear wheels when they're driven by a dedicated electric motor & no driveshaft?

[@tashideleg1]

Great explanation by you, but unfortunately we can not afford a platinum model but maybe a xse awd. Anyhow great to watch your video.

[@wess7831]

Interesting comment on the rubber cvt feel. In my rav the eCVT responds immediately and has no rubber feel since it’s not a normal cvt

[@josiahstearns9615]

Some of these comments are priceless. Virtually as entertaining as the review. Lol