New/Notable:
- New direct-injection V-6 engine
- New 8-speed automatic transmission
- 8-passenger seating and all-wheel drive available
The 2017 Toyota Sienna is a family minivan that seats up to 8 passengers. It competes with the Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, and Kia Sedona. This year, the Sienna received a new, standard powertrain.
Eight trims are available: the L, LE, SE, SE Premium, XLE, XLE Premium, Limited, and Limited Premium.
The Sienna is the original, trend-setting “Swagger Wagon” that has a sporty front-end on its large frame. Upgrading to the SE trim adds underbody styling, front fog lights, and larger 18-inch wheels to the Sienna. Other available features include HID headlights, power/heated side mirrors, power-sliding doors on both sides, a power liftgate, and a trailer hitch receiver.
Powering the Sienna is a new, standard 296-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to a new 8-speed automatic transmission and front- (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Fuel economy for the Sienna is an EPA-estimated 19/27 mpg city/highway. It lowers to a 18/24 mpg rating for the AWD model.
Inside, the Sienna has a standard cloth seating for seven passengers with removable second-row captain’s chairs seat and a 50/50 split third-row bench seat. A 60/40 split bench seat can replace the second-row captain’s chairs for a total of 8 passengers. The center stack features a standard audio system that includes 6.1-inch touchscreen, CD/MP3 playback, Bluetooth connectivity for phone and audio, and a USB port. It can be upgraded to the Entune multimedia system, which includes a 7-inch touchscreen, an integrated navigation system, and a JBL premium audio system. Standard features include tri-zone automatic climate control and remote keyless entry. Leather upholstery, a memory seat, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and a power moonroof are also available.
The Sienna earned a full 5-star overall crash test safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Abackup camera and a tire pressure monitoring system come standard. A blindspot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and Toyota’s Safety Connect (with subscription) are available as well.
