2025 Toyota Sienna vs 2024 Toyota Sienna

The 2024 Toyota Sienna, available in Canada in LE, XLE, XSE, and Limited trims, presented a distinctive look with its sleek front and rear fascias. It was offered in appealing colours like deep blue, red, or bronze, making it a stylish choice among minivans. LED lighting was standard, with upper trims featuring Bi-LED projector headlamps. The XSE trim, known for its sporty appeal, included a black metallic mesh front grille, black heated side mirrors, and 20-inch dark wheels. Inside, the Sienna came standard with cloth seats, three-zone climate control, and room for eight passengers. The XSE trim replaced the second-row bench with captain’s chairs and featured leatherette-trimmed sport seats. The interior, while not luxurious, was practical for families, with a fixed centre console trimmed in satin accents and easily accessible cup holders and shifter.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna attempted to enhance the minivan's style with upswept body lines, hidden sliding door tracks, and swollen rear fenders. Its trapezoidal grille, however, maintained the "Dustbuster" metaphor. The Platinum package introduced new flower-petal wheel designs, replacing the previous split-five-spoke design. Despite these efforts, the Sienna still resembled a traditional minivan. The top-of-the-line Limited trim with the Platinum package was available in a new Magnetic Grey paint colour. Toyota updated the interior with a new woodgrain finish, though opinions on its aesthetics varied. The Sienna's interior was considered an improvement over previous models, offering practicality and comfort for families.

The 2024 Toyota Sienna featured a hybrid powertrain with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and two electric motors, producing a total of 245 horsepower. All-wheel drive models included an additional electric motor for the rear wheels. While the Sienna offered a sport-tuned suspension and a Sport mode button, it felt sluggish off the line, and the continuously variable transmission (CVT) contributed to a less engaging driving experience. The minivan excelled in smooth acceleration and excellent visibility, making it suitable for city driving. However, the brakes were occasionally grabby, and the steering was light and accurate. Competing models like the Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival, and Chrysler Pacifica offered more powerful V6 engines.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna retained the hybrid powertrain, delivering 245 horsepower. The available all-wheel-drive system featured a rear-mounted electric motor. While the Sienna's powertrain aimed to maximize fuel economy, it achieved a combined rating of 8.9 L/100 km during testing. The minivan provided predictable handling with minimal body roll, but the steering lacked precision. The Sienna's ride was smooth and absorbent, offering excellent impact isolation. The XSE trim with sport-tuned suspension added a hint of driving enjoyment, but overall, the Sienna prioritized comfort over performance. The CVT occasionally produced a droning sound during hard acceleration.

The 2024 Toyota Sienna offered practical interior features, including a lower storage pass-through for bulkier items and multiple cupholders. The second-row captain’s chairs could slide fore and aft, providing ample legroom, though the slide function was complex. The third-row seats tilted for added comfort, and the minivan featured tri-zone climate control. The rear liftgate revealed 949 litres of cargo space, expandable to 2,860 litres with the second row folded. However, the inability to remove the second-row seats limited maximum cargo capacity compared to rivals.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna provided power-adjustable and heated front seats, with ventilated leather in the Limited trim. The second-row captain’s chairs with ottoman-style leg rests were popular among passengers. The minivan offered generous storage space, though finding secure spots for large water bottles was challenging. The third-row seats could be stowed easily, providing 2,129 litres of cargo space. Maximum cargo capacity was 2,860 litres, less than competitors due to the non-removable second-row seats. Toyota's research suggested most owners didn't maximize space by removing seats, but this could be a drawback for those needing extra load capacity.

The 2024 Toyota Sienna featured an older infotainment system with a nine-inch touchscreen and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. While the system included physical buttons for common menus, the backup camera's grainy view was disappointing. The minivan offered available SiriusXM satellite radio and a 12-speaker JBL stereo system. USB ports were plentiful, and a 1500-watt inverter with a 120-volt outlet was available. However, users needed to activate the outlets manually.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna boasted a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 12.3-inch touchscreen for the Toyota Audio Multimedia (TAM) system. The Limited trim included a four-zone climate control system, a 10-inch head-up display, and a camera-based digital rearview mirror. The TAM system offered connected services with varying subscription periods, including a digital assistant for voice commands. The infotainment system supported wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 12-speaker JBL premium audio system provided excessive bass, but the four-zone climate control system was appreciated. The digital rearview camera and see-through surround-view camera were helpful features.

The 2024 Toyota Sienna came standard with Toyota Safety Sense, including lane departure alert, automatic emergency braking, road sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high beams. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert were also standard. The minivan received four out of five stars from the NHTSA for frontal crash and rollover protection and five stars for side crash protection. The IIHS rated it "Good" in crashworthiness but "Average" in front crash prevention.

The 2025 Toyota Sienna featured Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which included forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. The minivan added a new rear-seat reminder system for 2025. The NHTSA awarded the Sienna a five-star overall rating, but it received only three stars for driver protection in a frontal impact. No minivans earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS.