Still a Family Cheatcode with Unbeatable Fuel Economy? 2024 Toyota Sienna Review

We put the 2024 #Toyota #Sienna Platinum #hybrid to the test with a family of seven for an entire week. #ToyotaSienna
What was our fuel economy? What did we love about the Sienna? What were its drawbacks?!
00:00 - Walkaround
02:28 - Cargo
04:02 - 2nd / 3rd Row Seats
06:39 - Driving Impressions

[@jordenfoster]

You mentioned a complaint about the shifter and said “shift by wire” at 10:58. The Sienna still has a physical shift cable, which is much appreciated for reliability.

[@KirkKreifels]

Holy smokes! 🤯

[@hynsum]

Who else does car reviews with four kids inside. Awesome job👍👍

[@veitjacob9764]

Actually it's five kids.😉 But Kirks reviews with the whole family are always laid back and focused on practically and I like that.

[@V1perKiller]

please tell me the fifth one is a boy lol

[@jayray8097]

What an awesome review!

[@hynsum]

@@V1perKiller 🤣👍

[@paulira7407]

I’m a life long bachelor and have zero interest in having kids, but I still watched the video because it’s Kirk reviewing a minivan with his family! 🎉

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks!!!

[@paulira7407]

No problem. 👍

[@BB-eb8lq]

Excellent review, thank you!

[@AutoJeffReviews]

Great video Kirk!!!

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks Jeff!

[@nofameculture]

💯 Great family comfort information and the wife's point of view was clutch!

[@bigprocrastinator]

Great van. Looking forward to a review of the Carnival hybrid whenever you get to it

[@Ben-bg2lp]

I didn't know you were a happy man, until I saw your beautiful family. That's the best life has to offer brother. Warren Buffett hasn't got what you have.

[@Greg_C87]

I've owned a 2023 sienna xse for 10 months and it is the best vehicle I've ever owned in my life. Sure there's a few things that can be upgraded but the efficiency and gas mileage is truly remarkable and a huge reason why they are so hard to find. I paid 5k above sticker and do not regret it

[@travelingloner843]

The most practical vehicle you can buy. Wish Lexus would come out with a Van for the states. Love Toyota ...

[@gregkocher5352]

Why did they make it impossible to remove the middle row seats? That's a show stopper for me.

[@TheAtqthe30th]

​@@gregkocher5352 something to do with airbags being built into the seats themselves now. When you remove the seats the car thinks there's a fault in the airbag system and will disable the whole airbag system(with annoying notification). Someone did figure out how to bypass it but that takes a bit of time and messing it up could cause all the airbags to deploy.

[@Yormsane]

When the floating center console is the biggest complaint about a vehicle, you know the rest of it is pretty darn' good. Getting 40mpg is the icing on the cake. Best people hauler on the market today.

[@theofficialpeterkim]

Loving the real world review.

[@adaptedbythedans]

I get 30-32 mpgs in the winter on my 2021 LE. 35-38 mpgs in the summer. We have a good amount of hills.

[@mrjjthor]

Yes, love the mpg the new sienna gets. My first fill up was almost 38mpg mixed driving.

[@youngblood23rb]

Nice in depth review, wouldnt be caught dead owning one though

[@kgamaseg]

Your kids stole the show, Kirk. Awesome!

[@CarnivoryHODL]

Can’t wait for mine.. Ordered a XLE for August via fleet company, hope it comes in early.

[@adaptedbythedans]

I have a 2021. No issues to date. Wish they had a Prime version and I would step up to AWD if I had to do it again. Tried to get one but after 2 years on the wait list I gave up.

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

Great family review Kirk! Micah does a good job too, but you got the market cornered for BIG family reviews. Let's get Toyota to bring the Alphard, Vellfire, or even Noah to North America!

[@KirkKreifels]

Thanks and don't forget the Lexus LM!!! Nissan, the Elgrand and Serena, Honda the Stepwagon, etc!

[@user-iz3gv5vo6b]

@@KirkKreifels Agreed. I've been lucky enough to experience the LM, Alphard, Vellfire, and Elgrand when I lived in Asia. I drove a Townace myself, and that thing was super convenient, economical and reliable. I almost went for a Serena as I thought it looked better, but I guess I'm too much a Toyota fanboy at heart.

[@americandude3825]

I had a 2022 sienna XLE AWD hybrid. Four adults. Full load. Rear was weighed down due to luggage. I was in the mountains of PA. I had zero issues. Plenty of power to accelerate. Same with the highway. Not loud either. Only issue was how soft the rear suspension is and how low the lift gate opens. I’d hit my head at 6’ 1”. Had*, and sold to carvana. Decided to keep my 5.7L sequoia that was paid off.

[@jamesccook]

I do need a family car, You mentioned you reviewed the grand Highlander is it quieter on the road???

[@danhnguyen2381]

How about the low ground clearance? Any problem with the speed bumps and pothole roads?

[@Tykoon]

Nice review. Hope Toyota will make a Plug-in Hybrid or a Full Electric Sienna.

[@PumpStar1337]

I hope we get news on the 2025 Sienna soon, I am in the market for that one. My In-laws have the 2022 Sienna Platinum and I love that van. Since there are no real sensible wagons in the states, I am looking towards vans.

[@jakenguyen2304]

How was the ride quality for you in the Platinum. We had the XSE AWD and my wife hated sitting in the back due to the rough rides. We ended up traded it in for the Platinum so waiting on it atm. But sometimes we question whether the Platinum is really worth it.

[@dhuntington6009]

Great video. Fun fact - my teacup chihuahua’s name is Moo Moo

[@agharuokansirim4935]

I'm getting heart trouble watching this video. I have two kids and I know what it's like to take them out( they both have ADHD, hyperactivity and Autism). You are a courageous man. God bless you. Nice ride. I'm thinking of getting the 2 series active cruiser or the Skoda Kodiak (VW, atlas)

[@KirkKreifels]

God Bless your family!

[@agharuokansirim4935]

@@KirkKreifels yours too! They are all so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@chezzyperson3339]

And when the 4Runner gets revealed in two days then this means this is the last Toyota with the old Entune infotainment system which is surprising since the Sienna was not one of the first vehicles to move to TNGA

[@hynsum]

4 cup-holders between from front seats in minivan is necessity nowadays 👍🤪

[@rehanshah1982]

How come you are getting new Sienna every year, its been more than 8 months since I booked mine.. Still waiting lolss

[@rosalieb.panwar6842]

Which model will u suggest XLE or XSE ??

[@samuelfeguer]

I really want a sienna when they finally update it. We went with a Grand Highlander Hybrid in the meantime.

[@mattarmstrong9410]

when is the refresh Kirk?

[@rct8884]

Agree with you that Toyota should step up the power train options for the Sienna.

[@xx42069]

I wonder when they will make a platinum with bench seats, just sucks there no bench seats!

[@ytj22]

*waiting for the rush of comments about the long wait times*

[@LoneWolfSparty]

Sienna's are starting to become available more frequently now; it's becoming less of an issue.

[@ytj22]

@@LoneWolfSparty Not if you live in Canada

[@LoneWolfSparty]

@@ytj22 that's improving too. There's a bunch of them destined for Canada at the plant waiting to be picked up.

[@ytj22]

@@LoneWolfSparty sounds promising 👍

[@LoneWolfSparty]

@@ytj22 only problem is, you guys take forever for vehicles to clear customs, sheesh

[@OptimumRacingMk3]

We still have our trusty 2011 Limited, mostly because Toyota has forgotten to add Safety Sense 3.0, larger screens and more power. I want the grand Highlander Max, simply because it has the power I need, modern screens and safety sense 3.0.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, If only more worthy families could get their deserving hands on the 35 mpg Sienna. 🤨 Don't get too Primed for a plug-in Sienna before test drive a Coaster . 🤩🤩

[@coolw2k]

Sienna in China has big infotainment screen and moonroof in the back as well, these should be included in limited trim

[@yazars]

I have deposits at a few dealerships for a Sienna, but I also checked out the Kia Carnival today, and it was pretty nice. It'd take me 10-20 years to make back the >$5000 difference between a Sienna XLE AWD and Carnival SX in terms of gas mileage. Price difference is even greater for limited or platinum. The Carnival had many more features, e.g. 360 camera, blind spot camera, and ventilated seats, and is at least somewhat available, with a 2025 refresh and hybrid option coming. I also haven't heard anyone mention this, but the higher trim Siennas have about 2 inches less headroom when going in from the sliding doors where the ventilation controls dip down, and that is a noticeable difference.

[@KirkKreifels]

Yes it's way tighter than previous sienna for parents and kids to move around in second and third rows.

[@CarsTechWood]

You’ll get the difference back in depreciation on the sienna when you go to sell it. Kia will cost less but be worth much less later on

[@yazars]

@@CarsTechWood I keep my cars for a long time, so reliability rather than resale value would be my bigger concern with Kia.

[@rayyseason]

I also have a hybrid but i never look at it in terms of money savings. The biggest thing for me is the miles i get for the gas i put it. And the satisfaction that all the braking I do is being put back into the battery. Also, the quick and punchy acceleration you get off the line. If i want to save money, i would rather not waste on bar drinks and excessive doordashing for ordering food. Lol

[@udaykosaraju3851]

​​​@@CarsTechWood check KBB for total cost ownership for 2024. Carnival is in demand and KBB estimates it will 1k less than sienna and Honda after 5 yrs. So the price difference is significant. Carnival also is dual injection and people have already hit more than 150k regularly. Sienna is a good van too. Everyone use case is different. Both are most sought and hot selling vans from last 2 yrs.

[@grimacemcccheese]

this is how a minivan review should be done. I feel if I never need to seat more than 4 people (kids included) on the regular, the Sienna is my #1 choice, over a 3 row SUV even. Relatively affordable for the space you get, and its not like the comparable 3 row SUV's are super appealing either unless you're willing to pay way more, yet you still get way less space. But for access to the second and third row, sliding doors are the way to go.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

I like the Chrysler Pacifica styling better, but everything else is better on the Sienna.

[@mic677]

The best way to use the rear entertainment center is to connect wirelessly via an android tablet/phone with predownloaded movies and shows. Once set up, it's better than managing the whole DVD-player, HDMI cable, power cables, and empty cases situation.

[@KirkKreifels]

I've never been successful connecting wireless to this screen

[@mic677]

For Android: Go to pull down menu select smart view and pair with the screen under mirror cast option. For iPhone: Connect via lighting/usbc-HDMI adapter under HDMI option. For sounds: Go to front screen select audio, source, rear, (the connect options). It's a bit of a learning curve but hope it helps.

[@bradhewitt6779]

Traded my 2023 Sienna in on new 4 runner. Wheels peeled after 6 months trouble with brakes.

[@KirkKreifels]

Yikes. I remember brakes being touchy on previous model years. They were great on this 2024

[@jxmar_]

Needs the prime option and tech upgrades

[@WiiRAsian]

10:36 I had the similar sienna like that before. I really miss having the 3rd gen sienna tho but the 4th gen I have now is alr.

[@Eddie.3-rifles2li]

Wish I could get this in uk

[@makatron]

56k for a minivan it's insane.

[@27Zangle]

After a two week long road trip in a small(ish) 2024 Honda CRV (rental), we have decided that we need a minivan again. We've had two minivans over the years and thought the last one would be . . . the last one, but since spending nearly two weeks on the road with both kids and a puppy traveling 3.2k miles, clearly a minivan is needed. I should've paid the extra $600 for a minivan as it would've made the trip so much better. Our personal car is getting older and had put about 25k miles a year on it the last two years, it is due for a timing belt and that vacation was a last minute decision and we were worried about going the Rockies several times. Edit: We are between the Kia, Honda, and Toyota. I am leaning on the Toyota for the MPG rating but honestly, the interior does not look that great for the front passengers. The KIA looks best all around and perhaps we will wait on more year to see what they have to offer with their hybrid. The only issue is, we would like to have AWD since we live in the snowbelt.

[@petejansen7220]

I hear the fuel mileage is amazing for a large vehicle like a mini van! If Toyota would come out with a plug_in hybrid (phev) that would be the Ultimate in my opinion.

[@TytixAutosAndTech]

From this side of the world I'm watching from, you don't want to name your kid "MUMU" ..... Oboi ❤

[@classicmoorevideos2653]

I think it's silly that they have a speaker in the tail gate but not an actual light to help you out at night. The side light is junk. Our older Caravan had lights in the tail gate and it made such a big difference.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Cool

[@0HOON0]

The 4Runner needs a beefed up version of this drivetrain.

[@pontiff76]

Any news about 2025 model?

[@KirkKreifels]

Nope

[@macaron3141592653]

This car with the 2.4L turbo hybrid system would be a beast. The 2.5L is too anemic to move the car without the hybrid assist.

[@RafaelBurani]

This is better than the xse!

[@Hallowsaw]

There needs to be more inexpensive vehicle options with ventilated seats. 100F summers are brutal

[@Pickle312]

By the way 2015 Sienna ditched the DVD player for a Blu-ray player

[@emdr-therapy-]

8.5 inch ground clearance and its the best car available

[@youngblood23rb]

Lol just stay out of the left lane

[@nanionn.n.6951]

Off-roading with the entire family?

[@aaronvanderwal]

It’s true… the Sienna is just a bit too low, probably for the aerodynamics. I added a 2” hitch to my 2022 and it scrapes on some steep driveways. I still like it a lot, but I’d been happier with another inch of ground clearance.

[@jposerio2433]

​@@aaronvanderwalI have a Torklift EcoHitch Trailer hitch and it doesn't scrape on steep driveways. This hitch has higher ground clearance than most other tow hitches.

[@aaronvanderwal]

Mine is a Curt which is a pretty mainstream brand where I live. It’s the 2” receiver which is the killer. The Curt 1 5/8” receiver is much lower profile. The Toyota hitch offered at the dealer is also lower profile and is also only 1 5/8”. I use the 2” hitch for a large bike rack which the manufacturer strongly discourages using a 1 5/8” adapter. Oh well!

[@samsacre]

Can you give me your insight when you think the sienna prime will be available? I bet you we have a secret surprise coming.

[@LoneWolfSparty]

If they made a Prime it'd have to be built in Japan, which is where all the Prime models are constructed. I don't know if it'll get a prime model tbh -- the battery would have to be a lot bigger I think.

[@hynsum]

Lexus TX plug-in.

[@KirkKreifels]

2026 at the earliest :(

[@LoneWolfSparty]

@@hynsum yeah, but that's limited production and also incredibly expensive

[@jeretso]

Road trip! You get the interior room of a giant SUV with super MPG, better handling, parking and range. Low clearance for kids and grandparents to get in and out without falling. Coffee Brown and mocha cream interior looks a lot better than an all black. All black interior is also bad for finding stuff, claustrophobia and car sickness.

[@zacharyschopper4344]

Middle child still needs to be carseats

[@gs1zzwmr2]

Android ftw Kirk 😎

[@joecrash1232]

Man, what’s with the bots in this comment section?!

[@toronado455]

they proliferate not just here it's pretty bad

[@dapetik]

I wish Toyota would build an actual mini minivan

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

Wider sliding doors and 3 seats like in Carnival (also borrow from Kia hidden rear windscren whipper) all with childseat tilt like in Pacifica in addition to phev power and than as a perfect big family car send it to EU !!

[@sjimenez187]

Did you say it was full hybrid? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@growler1149]

The prime is a good thought, I highly doubt they will do it, it will lower the cargo capacity even more which is already lower than all other Minivan 1200lb or so because of the batteries.

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

A van is the perfect vehicle.

[@fbp452]

9:47 Aston Martin DBX

[@KirkKreifels]

Nice catch.

[@masterbonbon]

Kirk, let the kids take a turn driving the van.

[@CarringtonHollister]

Don’t care for the wheels other than that the perfect way to spend 56 grand ‼️

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

Sliding doors are handy in a tight garage. And kids cant bang the doors into cars parked next to you.

[@tylersrubar6451]

Always wondering what you keep in your little pack Kirk…

[@KirkKreifels]

Lots of keys and hair ties.

[@user-og3ys8qw5i]

The Sienna produced in mainland China does not provide central control screen buttons, which is very stupid

[@4WDisLife]

man card aside, this is THE best car for a family of two or more kids.

[@jermichaelkirkland2446]

Man enough to fill a minivan with his offspring.

[@4WDisLife]

@@jermichaelkirkland2446 thats exactly my point

[@gabrieliacoboni6951]

And one of the many unaffordable options for most families.

[@jordenfoster]

Cheaper than a Suburban, Expedition, or Wagoneer that have similar seating capacity. Toyota commands a small premium in the van market over the odyssey, Pacifica, and carnival

[@gabrieliacoboni6951]

@jordenfoster The Sienna is well liked among those who can afford it and cheaper than the alternatives you mention. The problem remains the alternatives and the Sienna are out of the price range of most Americans. At least new. Give it a few years and depreciation on a Wagoneer might change that. 😂😂😂

[@Paddleinc]

I bought one for my wife. It was a piece of crap. Battery issues caused us to have it towed several times. Only good thing was when we traded it in we got more than we paid for it.

[@beexiong2995]

Did you guys not drive it much? Or make a lot of short trips? That kills car batteries for sure

[@LoneWolfSparty]

If Toyota made the Sienna a V6 hybrid..game over.

[@hynsum]

That would be new 3-row SUV Lexus TX plug-in if I'm not mistaken.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

@@hynsum You are correct they are just coming out

[@carl4737]

55k for a van😮

[@chibbyylol]

40mpg, fits a bajillion kids as seen in the video, fits a bunch of groceries/cargo. seems decent

[@scotthall1381]

They Toyota tax is not worth it on the sienna, I can get top trim carnival for 8-10k less that is a lot of gas, even the odyssey is 6k less again a lot of gas

[@paulwilliams200]

The entertainment screen/DVD setup is SO dated. My grandkids use their own laptops and/or iPads - ignoring the out-of-date flip down screen. Get with modern trends Toyota!!!

[@KirkKreifels]

Yes, it's dated but can be handy...not $1400 handy though.

[@paulwilliams200]

@@KirkKreifels Mine is NEVER used in my 2011 Sienna. (BTW, owned since new, I have spent about $300CAD on repairs. I have NEVER kept a car more than 5 years before my Sienna).

[@ALENKOLENOVIC-wt4zq]

Xse is way nicer trim.

[@iancheung8390]

Gen 3 Sienna has dual sunroof and dvd screen. The shifter is ugly compared to last gen.

[@kupikichuvava1661]

Gigi for a girl is alright but Mumu?????

[@justcollectingdust]

I'll take the Odyssey all day long. Everything is not about fuel mileage today. Give me the handling and the power of the V6, the Odyssey's comfort and better materials. Just my 2cents.

[@KirkKreifels]

We love the Odyssey. Handles a little better, lot better power. Interior is better than Sienna, layout and function better. Half the MPG, and that's hard for me to grasp.

[@jordenfoster]

@@KirkKreifelsadd to that: no ceiling vents for kids in rear facing car seats, no option for 360 camera at any trim level, cylinder deactivation hurting reliability, no AWD option.

[@VOLVO2LUV]

HEY

[@Ken-vl4wk]

Hybrid, Sport and Van. These 3 words should not be in the same sentence.

[@ytj22]

Hybrid and Van should definitely be mentioned together. Maybe it's just Sport and Van that is the problem.

[@lasoga2125]

Car companies need to stop with the chrome. Boomers are dying off and their kids kids got kids. Like safe the chrome for the Buick and Cadillac for boomers old ass