Looking for a minivan comfortable enough for a family road trip but able to handle curves? Consider the 2017 Toyota Sienna. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
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JOSH SADLIER: This is automotive editor Josh Sadlier with an Edmunds Expert Rundown of the 2017 Toyota RAV4. The current RAV4 debuted back in 2013. And ordinarily, that would be a strike against it. But with the refresh for 2016, Toyota actually brought this vehicle back to competitive status in the class. We still miss the V6 from the previous generation RAV4. So there's just one engine in this one. It's a 2.5-liter four-cylinder. Gets the job done, but it's not going to blow your socks off. So if you're looking for extra performance, you're going to have to look elsewhere in the segment. Overall, though, the RAV4 rides comfortably. Spacious interior. Up to date features, including an additional suite of safety features that come standard for 2017. It's one to watch in this class. In the back seat, the RAV4 has plenty of room for adults. Certainly, no shortage in that regard. You'll notice that there's no third row seat, however, and that's another missing aspect from the previous generation RAV4. So this is strictly a two-row crossover. Nonetheless, plenty of space within those constraints. Dashboard design's a little adventurous, by Toyota's standards at least-- touchscreen infotainment in the center, dual zone automatic climate control, and even a sporty steering wheel. The bottom line if you're shopping for a compact crossover is this segment is chock-full of interesting alternatives. So we would recommend shopping around before you decide on the Toyota. Most notably, the Honda CR-V is all new. And that's the traditional rival for the RAV4. So both of those, at least, before you buy. For more Edmunds Expert Rundowns, click the link to subscribe.
Forget the mom-mobile stigma. Get past the rugged good looks of those crossovers. Minivans are still the ideal family haulers. And Toyota's Sienna returns for 2017 as one of the best choices among the breed.
Before listing all the virtues of a minivan, we concede that minivans will never get star treatment on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills or generate much drama on a twisty mountain road. But that's not their purpose. They're optimized for the life stage that lasts from the moment Kid No. 1 arrives to the point where Kid No. 4 is shipped off to college. For those 20 or so years of parenthood, the Toyota Sienna makes gobs of sense.
It's all about cargo space, sliding side doors, and seats enough for your kids, the neighbor kid and the Labradoodle. These are the sorts of things that seem unimportant when you're single but are utterly vital to successful progeny-raising. Your minivan won't be coddled, cherished or even washed regularly. It's going to be worked until it's a mere husk of what it once was.
Toyota last fully redesigned the Sienna back in 2010 and updated it in 2015. That 2015 update included better interior materials, some tweaked controls and a reorientation of the center touchscreen to bring it closer to the driver. But that update didn't touch the mechanical essence of the machine.
On the other hand, the 2017 update brings some substantial changes: The V6 engine is new, and it's now lashed to a new eight-speed automatic transmission.
As before, the engine is a 3.5-liter V6, but it's been equipped with Toyota's D-4S injection system, which uses direct fuel injection to bounce output up by 30 horsepower to a full 296 horsepower.
Toyota says that in combination with the new transmission, this new engine should get better mileage too. The EPA ratings are up slightly, with the 2017 front-wheel-drive Sienna now rated 22 mpg combined (19 city/27 highway). Compared to the 2016 Sienna, it's up 1 mpg in the combined rating.
The Sienna also remains the only minivan in North America available with all-wheel drive, which is nice.
The 2017 Toyota Sienna can be had in trim levels ranging from the rugged and straightforward LE to the indulgent and leather-lined Limited. Still it's about as mainstream in its engineering and substance as any new vehicle on the market. Whatever Sienna configuration is best for your family, Edmunds can help you find it.
2017 Toyota Sienna Overview
The 2017 Toyota Sienna is offered in the following submodels: Minivan. Available styles include LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), and XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A). Sienna models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Sienna comes with front wheel drive or all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic. The 2017 Sienna comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 2 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
The 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $49994. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is trending $3173 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3173 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $46821.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is 6.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
The 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $48769. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is trending $3040 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3040 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $45729.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is 6.2% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Toyota Sienna Limited Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
The 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $44319. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is trending $3799 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3799 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $40520.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is 8.6% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
The 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $43496. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is trending $4894 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $4894 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $38602.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is 11.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
The 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $41086. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is trending $5024 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5024 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $36062.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is 12.2% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
The 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $40163. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is trending $2396 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $2396 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $37767.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is 6% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
The 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $38876. The average price paid for a new 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is trending $4885 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $4885 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $33991.
The average savings for the 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) is 12.6% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) 2017 Toyota Sienna XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
Is the 2017 Toyota Sienna a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Toyota Sienna and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Sienna featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What do people think of the 2017 Toyota Sienna? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Toyota Sienna and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Sienna a 3.9 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Sienna.
Review I've owned our last Sienna for 12+ years. The '17 has many similarities, but feels like it's on steroids! Loving the ride, creature comforts and electronics. If any downside, I'd say while the ECO setting gives better mileage a find myself turning that setting off when driving around town as the minivan is much more responsive around town when its off. Overall, I'm very pleased with our purchase.
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Is the 2017 Toyota Sienna safe? The 2017 Toyota Sienna earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 2.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
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2017 toyota sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A), 8-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded 22 combined MPG 19 city MPG/27 highway MPG
What options are available on the 2017 Toyota Sienna?
Available Toyota Sienna 2017 Submodel Types: Minivan
Available Toyota Sienna 2017 Trims: LE 8-Passenger, XLE 8-Passenger, XLE 7-Passenger, XLE Premium 8-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, SE 8-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger Mobility Auto Access, XLE 7-Passenger Mobility Auto Access, L 7-Passenger, Limited Premium 7-Passenger, XLE Premium 7-Passenger, SE Premium 8-Passenger, XLE Limited 7-Passenger, Base 7-Passenger, CE 7-Passenger, CE, LE, CE 8-Passenger, LE 7-Passenger Mobility, XLE
Exterior Colors: Predawn Gray Mica, Silver Sky Metallic, Salsa Red Pearl, Super White, Blizzard Pearl, Midnight Black Metallic, Parisian Night Pearl, Attitude Black Metallic, Shoreline Blue Pearl, Black, Cypress Pearl, Silver Shadow Pearl, Toasted Walnut Pearl, Alumina Jade Metallic, Blue Mirage Metallic, Sky Blue Pearl, Creme Brulee Mica, Sandy Beach Metallic, Desert Sand Mica, South Pacific Pearl, Slate Metallic, Arctic Frost Pearl, Silver Pine Mica, Nautical Blue Metallic, Denim Blue Mica, Phantom Gray Pearl, Aspen Green Pearl, Natural White, Sailfin Blue Metallic
Interior Colors: Ash leather, Ash premium cloth, Light Gray leather, Light Gray premium cloth, Dark Bisque leather, Bisque leather, Black leather, Light Gray cloth, Bisque premium cloth, Ash premium leather, Ash cloth, Dark Bisque premium cloth, Chestnut premium leather, Stone cloth, Bisque cloth, Dark Charcoal vinyl/cloth, Taupe cloth, Stone, Stone premium cloth, Dark Bisque cloth, Gray, Taupe, Dark Charcoal leatherette/cloth, Fawn, Taupe premium cloth
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Third-row seating, Tire Pressure Warning, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Trip Computer, Power Driver Seat, Auto Climate Control, Bluetooth, Back-up camera, USB Inputs, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Alarm, Sunroof/Moonroof, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Navigation, Post-collision safety system, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Keyless Entry/Start, Parking sensors, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Mobile Internet, AWD/4WD, Rear Entertainment System, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Upgraded Stereo, Upgraded Headlights, Remote Start
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive, all wheel drive
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