Is the 2024 Toyota Sienna a BETTER minivan than a Kia Carnival?

[@Irishmanbikes]

I drove a 2023 Toyota Sienna as a courtesy car from my Toyota dealership last year. Comfortable ride, no wind noise, and second row seats has a lot of room, and good acceleration. This is the vehicle to go with. Good looking too

[@MLBman6d]

My local Toyota dealership said the 2023 sienna was a 3-5 year wait time

[@sawyermartin4434]

​@@MLBman6dThe person you talked to at your dealership had no idea what they were talking about, unfortunately.

[@avvv6245]

My dealership marked up the Le model by 15k, I ended up going for the Chrysler Pacifica phev

[@SheriBenjegerdes]

What kind of a car do you kids want?

[@aeneas116116]

8 week allocation

[@Blacksharq]

I drove a brand new sienna from San Francisco to Washington DC during covid (I fell in love with it) and went through an actual blizzard in Nebraska... everyone stopped due to low visibility and strong winds ... I kept going, I made it safely with everyone on board and a full studio apartment in the back (no mattress, no couch, lol. Otherwise, everything made it... the sienna would be in my dream garage if I could

[@jollyradtv9941]

I am a Toyota fan but I admit though, Toyota will through in any "scrap" items in the highest priced models knowing the fact that people will still buy it. eg: the infotainment system to name one. When you are paying over 60k for a VAN, it should have all the updated luxury in it. 60k is not a joke.

[@radientproductions9799]

i own a 2022 sienna , the current base model is now 10k more than it was when i bought it. These rising prices are wild man!

[@fediz4892]

Thanks for the video. Love my 2024 Sienna XSE. I traded in my 2023 Highlander. Never regret it. I’m getting 38.5 mpg in the city,😅

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

11:16 Joe! What did we do to get the bird flipped on us! 😆 😂 😅 I hope that was meant for the old multi-media system! Lol

[@RaitisRides]

You are freaking hilarious! Yes definetly that old multimedia system.

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

@@RaitisRides 😆😆😆

[@catherinek4596]

Just sold my 21 4-runner. Planning to buy the Sienna this summer. Gonna have to order it…can’t even see one at the dealership. Love this vehicle!❤

[@BlissChauffeur]

I loved my 2024 Sienna XLE Black 8passengers seating. This was added to my fleet last November...it took about 7months to be delivered. I admit I was able to get 44.5mpg once on the 91freeway. For what other brands was asking for the Pacifica and the Carnival, Toyota Sienna is a winner for me. This van can haul 8pax/luggage no problem. I like that the XLE I bought, on the second row the middle seat can be removed and you have 2 extra cup holders underneath. This is my second Toyota Sienna I have owned in my fleet over the years. The last one was a 2004 LE and as at the time we took it out of commission, it has 377,000 miles on it. This is a vehicle that will serve you well if you take care of it.

[@mattmekhaeil]

It would’ve nice for the sienna to have an option for a V6 and a hybrid similar to what the Pacifica has where you have option of engine choices. The sienna dominates the segment with fuel economy can’t complain about that

[@fallguy4209]

You definitely want the hybrid. Very reliable and fuel efficient. These easily hit close to 400,000 miles without a hiccup

[@fakedazzleful]

​@fallguy4209 why would they have v6 when they trying to go hybrid?

[@fatbart8551]

I’d love to buy one but not paying no stupid $10K mark up.

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

Minivans are sooooo cool. For camping and loading my bike for adventure

[@MzEllaful]

Not with this one since the middle row doesn't fold down.

[@gtb5]

Crazy that these are like years of waiting list especially AWD it’s like 3 years and not to mention absurd ADM

[@aintloudaj]

We had to call around we live in Michigan and found one available in Ohio so had to drive 5 hrs to get what we wanted

[@texans28221]

We had to call around a lot but got one about 4 hours from us. We live in Texas. We had a palisade previously and bought that in Florida lol. We go wherever the best deal is.

[@erichernandez7553]

BEST minivan so far! Will be waiting for 2025 refresh tho 😊

[@Hernsama]

I don’t think its going to be resfreshed in 25

[@almassengale]

@@Hernsama Rumors are it will get a very minor one.

[@BB-eb8lq]

The very best minivan out there, thanks for sharing!

[@franckmose5243]

I am still in love with my 2020 Pacifica. I'm in New York and my Pacifica slipped out in the snow I love it.

[@davetechme]

Would've bought one if they weren't waitlisted and marked up. 3 row SUV won out while we waited.

[@williamzhang963]

I got a 2024 Sienna, the basic LE Hybrid trim for 43k OTD. I don't know why some people hate the minivan. It's a great vehicle.

[@tonelocrian]

Best commercially produced minivan for the past decade easily. With the specs Joe, I think it will be helpful to add what the estimated range is on a full tank to all your utility vehicle reviews ...

[@tomdrummy4984]

I think it’s the best looking of all the minivans. Amazing mpg in comfort

[@radientproductions9799]

best looking , best gas mileage (since its a hybrid). I love my 2022 Sienna, flawless car for me.

[@ApexClubRacer]

Best looking? Looks-wise, it’s the bottom of the segment.

[@davidhypes5228]

Hey Joe. I believe the one you’re driving is just FWD. The AWD ones drop the wheels to 18”ers. Also, you can get AWD on a Pacifica (non-hybrid). Another awesome video!

[@brendanbelcher4623]

That is correct. AWD Platinums also delete the second row ottomans. This was definitely a FWD version

[@davidwpoon]

⁠@@brendanbelcher4623Toyota spec sheet says AWD Platinums only delete the ottomans if the spare tire is opted in

[@aintloudaj]

I think Mine has 20s but will have to look when it comes back from dealer but does have ottomans and its a 2024 platinum awd made in noveber of 2023 to be exact and no spare tire

[@lilythao9125]

Excellent camera work... not dizzy shaky. Very smooth and easy to watch.

[@mystictk4149]

Other Mini van special!!! Joe you’re coming in clutch today with 2 uploads.

[@CuNguyen-ct8nk]

When my kids leave for College I will still be driving a mini van. I have a Camry and I like driving it but it doesn’t compare to my Sienna. I like sitting up high and having tons of space.

[@omarcortes5754]

I prefer this over the Kia but I still think the Honda Odyssey is the queen of the segment.

[@alexmassengale433]

Honda has the best combination of family friendly interior and long term reliability for sure.

[@fakedazzleful]

I drive school bus but mostly private minivan. I've sit in all the minivan and toyota is the most comfortable one out of them all. Dodge or should I say the Chrysler Pacifica is the worse when it come to space in the interior.

[@joey525]

Odyssey is more stylish but put engine junk 💩

[@Truthhurtsbad]

How to get a Sienna? When can I get a Sienna? How much mark up dealer satisfied to sell you a Sienna that is in stock? How much more a used Sienna with 80k has higher price tag than a new Sienna?

[@joshohmy8998]

I believe Honda Odyssey calls their 2nd row “magic” seats because they can slide front/back and also left/right; but Toyota calls theirs “super long slide”

[@Volksbubs]

Me and my wife are currently in a 2020 Rav4 we dont have kids yet. But I really want to get her in a Sienna because of how comfortable this car is but she says she will never be caught dead in a minivan 😆 Great review !

[@afrikikianimation435]

looool No worries, I felt the same until a few days ago.

[@dogesupporter4427]

But mini vans ain't what they used to be !

[@oscarjones529]

@@afrikikianimation435 Change wives. Maybe she can find someone with a Corvette.

[@tedc2158]

It doesn't look like that Sienna in the video is an All-Wheel Drive (AWD), but it's a Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), since there's no AWD badge on the rear hatch door, the tires being 20 inch is only on the FWD models, AWD has 18 inch tires, also AWD is rated at 35 MPG and FWD is rated at 36 MPG.

[@alexmassengale433]

I don't get 20 inch wheels on a car aimed at great fuel economy and comfort.

[@Jenalamah]

Lol that Costco hotdog holder is essential

[@DeflectionMode]

It's a "COOL" looking Hybrid Minivan 😃

[@khushia123]

This guy needs to be sponsored by Twinkies!

[@alexmassengale433]

I had one as a rental car and did like it despite the dated infotainment system. For me the two big cons are the lack of an 8 seat option for upper trims (captains chairs don't work for my needs) and the long wait lists. I don't know why Toyota forces you to have a two place second row in upper trims. Some other companies do on their SUVS too but most manufacturers at least realize that some minivan owners want max passenger versatility. But you can't argue with 36mpg city. That alone makes up for a lot of flaws. It doesn't drive quite as well as an Odessey but in 95% of your driving when you aren't accelerating you really won't notice. Its not fast but its fast enough. About the same speed as a previous generation Odessey which is adequate for a family car.

[@aneesahthequeen]

Missed your vids definitely catching up on em since I’m back on YT❤️

[@michaelhorton9262]

I wonder does it have a spare tire and if so where is it located ?

[@RaitisRides]

No it does not.

[@maj429]

Older sienna has a spare under the right side passenger. Not sure on the new one

[@alexmassengale433]

One is optional. It takes up that side cubby.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

I had an LE model as a rental while my company vehicle was getting serviced. It’s a phenomenal vehicle for the money. It had everything a family could want minus the plasticky softex crap. The only downside I could see is that it’s incredibly lethargic. You really have to plan for acceleration. If you floored it, it gave me some white knuckle moments trying to pass a semi truck.

[@alexmassengale433]

I like softex more than leather.

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@alexmassengale433 I’m real not a fan of any of Toyota’s seat materials at this time. Their leather is low to mid quality, mass produced, and usually the leftover split grain hides. It tends to feel thin, and have very little softness or supple quality to it. Softex is Toyota’s way of cheapening the production costs across their lineup. Softex is 100% polyurethane chemical cheap garbage. But it has a fancy name and only slightly more durable than the horrific polyurethane vinyl that was in nearly every vehicle in the 1970s and 1980s. The seats that would emit harmful volatile gases as it aged. One of the reasons cars from that era had that musky funky smell when they sat for a while 😂 I’m glad you like it, I mean some folks prefer the easy cleanup characteristics of it.

[@colear3]

It doesn't matter if its the best vehicle on the planet - no one has inventory, you'll be waiting an extremely long time for one, you can't *easily* remove the middle seats, the CVT is extremely droney, power is very low especially when you have passengers and the price is astronomical vs the competition! Those negatives are just too large to overlook.

[@RyanDoonan]

I love the new sienna I would personally drive the sienna with either the platinum or limited trims and that blue color looks so pretty even with the hybrid technology that is amazing I am all for it

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Yes of course Joe & thinking of buying one.

[@patsfan4ever2024-c]

SHUT UP

[@merica7050]

You should make a different analysis video, is the sienna worth the 2-8k ADM in 2024

[@anthonystech1016]

We even got a Toyota Sienna type minivan in GTA 5 before GTA 6😂

[@Mike-hb4pc]

Nice video. I believe the AWD version Sienna comes with 18" tires, not 20". In the 2-wheel version, you get 20" wheels. Also (and this really gets me) is the wheels on any version are NOT aluminum alloy. They have some kind of wheel cover over a standard steel wheel. At this price range, they should come with alloy wheels, IMO. Just a little niggle here, but the AWD version only gets 35 and 36 MPG, not the 36 and 36 MPG of the 2-wheel drive version. Overall, I think the Toyota Sienna is the mini-van winner!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your great intel Mike

[@alexmassengale433]

20 inch wheels have no place on a family car.

[@TigerPalmer]

The Sienna has quite possibly the best 2nd row of any vehicle on the market today.

[@alexmassengale433]

I like the Odyssey second row better. Not having a third seat option on most trims and being unable to remove them is a fail in a family vehicle for me.

[@qwertyqart]

have they upgraded TSS? or is it still 2.0

[@colear3]

Still incredibly outdated with TSS 2.0. This is such a money grab by Toyota. Mid 50k for a bunch of outdated nonsense AND to add insult to injury, you can't get one for another decade 😂 Toyota is taking L's left and right with this one.

[@yaroslavgorislabe3551]

They are equal almost. But I prefer Toyota Sienna because of the brend.

[@alexbnr3410]

Nice. But new Toyota Alphard looks much better. Why isn't this sold in America?

[@mattmekhaeil]

I think its because that van is way too luxurious and would cost way more then the sienna

[@badkid73]

Because Americans are stupid and want SUVs instead of much more utilitarian MPVs. The MPV is the people mover of choice everywhere else. A-list movie stars are chauffeured in Toyota Alphards in Asia.

[@yankeesusa1]

Sienna is great but i prefer carnival. And rumor is kia has a hybrid in the works and for a minivan the 8 seater is the better option like in carnival and odyssey.

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Joe - This 2024 Toyota Sienna does have a black/light gray interior option (with black steering wheel) that IMO is not bad to look at. This Sienna is a much better family van than Chrysler Pacifica you posted a review on earlier today. If a person wants a family van instead of a large SUV then this van is a win/win/win with its reliability, MPG's and price ! This Sienna might be slightly smaller in interior room but IMO it still kicks the Kia Carnaval and Chrysler Pacifica to the curb when you add things together!

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

It would be hard to drive a car called CARNIVAL or AVALANCHE or any other disaster

[@RaitisRides]

How about the Titanic?

[@harrycallahan9733]

If you want a 2024 Sienna with AWD and 8-passenger seating, you have to go with the lowest trim line, the LE. Any other trim line will not give you that combo. I think this is incredibly stupid for Toyota. I think Joe should mention and zonk this :) What do you lose when going with LE? For one, you don't get fog lights. Not as an option, not in a package, it's simply not available on the LE trim. You have to find some 3rd party to put a set on your car :)

[@alexmassengale433]

They have an XLE 8.

[@harrycallahan9733]

@@alexmassengale433 Have you tried to build it on Toyota's website? You can get XLE 7 with either AWD or FWD, or XLE 8 with FWD. You cannot get the 8 seats with AWD. :)

[@blogo1111]

Also you probably save $6,000, but cloth seats and maybe have to add heated afterwards

[@YasminWilson-no3bh]

I still like the Carnivals styling shame it ain’t offered in hybrid and AWD but the lack of AWD isn’t a problem been I live in Los Angeles don’t it need

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Amazing review Joe.

[@supermoop]

This vehicle in any trim might as well not exist because of the wait time to get any of them. 😢

[@kalani1987]

Agree with the Zonk for thr rear wiper. Toyota had in prior years hid that wiper up on the top

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

If they released it in a Nürburgring trim, I’d jump on it.

[@mitchellpritsker448]

The Toyota Sienna still has the older infotainment system not the newer infotainment system unlike the other Toyota models which does have the newer Toyota multimedia infotainment system. I hope that Toyota would come with the upcoming new redesign or the refresh with the new upcoming 2025 Toyota Sienna with the newer updated upgraded Toyota Lexus multimedia infotainment system?

[@alexmassengale433]

That really is a shame. Would be great to see this have the tech of the Grand Highlander. Hopefully for 2025 they bring that system. Hopefully they also give an 8 seat option for higher trims. Then this would be a perfect family car. Assuming they can make enough for them to be easily available without long waits and/or markups.

[@MadCatMaddie]

It's a beautiful minivan that looks like an SUV from a distance.

[@badgambit7332]

That infotainment system and 360 camera really kills it for me, waiting on the refresh or redesign

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you! I hope Toyota is going to step up!

[@crunchyblack2224]

Stationed in Germany and we have driven all over Europe in ours. I have dedicated winter tires and wheels for it. Only complaint is the middle seat of the second row is pathetic and the third row window is tiny.

[@Jinger17]

We have a 2011 Sienna. Getting ready to get a new car, but at almost 200k miles it is still going, and We plan to keep it for Our older kids to drive. Holds tons of drinks. The Starbucks employees are always amazed! Lol. I will say I get passed way more in the Sienna than when I drive My husband’s Fusion at the exact same speed. 😂

[@RaitisRides]

That is so fantastic to hear about that great ownership experience!

[@RickMentore]

"I have too many kids, I am not gonna drive a school bus."

[@phatphan7492]

In winnipeg Manitoba Canada, when i came to dealer ask for order sienna, the wait list too long and they dont know when it available for customer, they said order for 2023 still waiting .. OMG, they have 2021 model le awd odo 60000km selling for almost 60k before tax more expensive then new one

[@fallguy4209]

lol the middle finger while explaining the radio

[@kingloo6407]

Joe, they installed the skinny armrest so the fat kids can get through the middle aisle. You're welcome Joe.

[@apkn1955]

They have an amazing option called the auto access seat. Second row seat that extends out the door for the mobility challenged.

[@mbv0223]

Do you know if the 2024 has the access seat as an option? I looked for a 2023 last year. Went to numerous dealers. None of them knew what I was talking about. Finally, I found out they stopped putting the access seat in the 2021 model when the switched to hybrid.

[@apkn1955]

Good information. I will ask my local dealer to make sure. Braun mobility can put what you want in aftermarket.

[@talentpt]

i love the 9 inch screen in this massive 66K CAD vehicle. /s

[@ms3ben]

Toyota makes nice vehicles, but they really need to bring back their silky smooth 3.5L N/A V6, with a real auto transmission. I will NEVER buy a hybrid with a POS CVT.

[@stefantakacs]

Everyone complains of the wind noise. I'm getting mine in two months. Hope it's quiet.

[@Robbie2Fly]

Those are some of the nicest hub caps ever made by Toyota.

[@RaitisRides]

LOL I see what you did there Robbie!

[@Slimothy]

*yes*

[@gerbinson]

I've only ever driven a 2005 and 2018 but from my experience the 2005 lasts way longer, significantly less maintenance than the 2018 when the 2005 has 3x the amount of miles

[@donniee.2238]

I guess you paid the Prius driver that was alongside you as well, Joe! Well done. 😂😂

[@tonyw2167]

Thanks for the review, Joe, I think it will be quite a show when Kia rolls out the Hybrid version of its Carnival. I have a feeling the Carnival will have a much nicer ride quality and quietness despite having slightly lower mpgs😊

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Tony! I agree with you!

[@stephenfiore9960]

1x(1/29/24)….2:10…6:00….11:00……16:00……done thank you excellent. Do they make Twinkes anymore??

[@aintloudaj]

Gf has that exact same one blue print 2024 platinum with all the options and it averages 40mpg going from michigan to Florida and 34-36 mpg fighting traffic still not used to it not shifting tho

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow that is wonderful to hear!

[@deundreward7057]

The best minivan ever made than car brands!💯✔️ Lastly, 36 mpg on highway and city with AWD; 😲🤯😯 mind blogging!

[@alexvaliansky7707]

You mean mind-boggling.

[@sjimenez187]

Are you sure that’s AWD? Normally you get 18” wheels for AWD trims.

[@danhnguyen2381]

Why did Toyota reduce the ground clearance to 6.4 inches in Toyota Sienna? I like Toyota Sienna in general but the ground clearance is bugging me and stops me from buying it.

[@RaitisRides]

I guess to make it easier to get in and get out.

[@alexmassengale433]

That isn't a bad number for a minivan and isn't that much lower than most crossovers.

[@messiarg91]

It’s actually because of the hybrid battery I believe. Also they didn’t want to sacrifice trunk space so the trunk goes very deep, but that means they couldn’t lift the bottom of the car.

[@zteburner5882]

4:30 Wheel, tire, and plastic cover setup. Yes... All Sienna models come with plastic covers.

[@HM-vm8fh]

Does it come with panoramic sunroof of not !!! Being top trim😢

[@alexvaliansky7707]

The non-hybrid Pacifica does offer all wheel drive.

[@elizabethstewart552]

I have been seriously considering the Sienna, BUT I am not totally in love. Even the highest trim, the Platinum, is very bare-bones and bland. And don't even get me started on that awful brown leather. The car is also very underpowered. I think it's overhyped for what it is. I will give that the MPG is good and of course, Toyota is super reliable. But, I just wish they put more thought into it, like a better infotainment system and more comfortable seats. The third row seats also pop up if they are folded down because they don't latch into place.

[@johnthechoochooaddict796]

We own a 2017 Sienna and it's not a bad car at all.

[@ExpertYouTubeCommentator]

I will take the Carnival v6, hybrids have higher insurance and imagine paying for a new battery for a 10--15yo car? no way, v-6 all day, that saved in mpg is eaten up by insurance and battery replacement

[@scottbrawley407]

2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid AWD Platinum!

[@RaitisRides]

You nailed it Scott!

[@davidp2888]

Toyota for the win.

[@AdmiringBarnOwl-ox3my]

Nice review keep up the good work Joe

[@alexvaliansky7707]

The second row seats don’t slide any six feet. They slide two feet.

[@robertschneider4930]

If that's a top of the line it has real leather seats not Softex correct?

[@Glideslopes]

Best Minivan Hands Down.

[@mikemiko7348]

Reliability is the most important

[@wyzemann]

This Sienna isn't just for hauling kids. After years of watching a now 80-year-old woman struggle while entering my Jeep Grand Cherokee with running boards, a minivan sure seems ideal.

[@DeflectionMode]

Other than the brown color inside the Sienna and the infotainment graphics being from 1989, the interior actually looks decent.

[@ronaldhaugen5967]

Excellent video❤

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I could share it with you!

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video real true 👍

[@williebonilla5989]

Waiting for our 2024 XLE Celestial Silver 8 passenger

[@mujtabasarwar9137]

NOT an AWD. That doesn’t come with 20s

[@pontiff76]

Any news about 2025 Sienna?

[@faisalsediq666]

Oo yea Joe!

[@KrazyWorldWars]

Joe, how did you know I have too many kids and I didn't listen... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

LOL When you are good , you're good!

[@cars2942]

CVT transmission and hybrid too 😢 i wish it’s automatic and v6 engine ☹️