2022 Toyota Sienna Review

Name: 2022 Toyota Sienna Review
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Minivans are so similar and fundamentally good now that being the best means doing all of the little things right. The 2022 Sienna certainly covers the comfort, space, safety and technology basics well. You also get great fuel economy. But a disappointing driving experience holds the Sienna back from clinching the top minivan spot.

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byMark Takahashi^{Correspondent
Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the Edmunds YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.}

Pros

Hybrid powertrain provides excellent fuel economy
Roomy interior that's easy to get in and out of
Unobstructed views thanks to big windows and available surround-view camera
Available all-wheel drive

Cons

Slow acceleration, especially with a full load of people and cargo aboard
Brakes feel uneven, making it hard to come to a smooth stop
Second-row seats can't be removed

What's new

New Woodland Edition trim level
Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability
Part of the fourth Sienna generation introduced for 2021

Overview

Say what you will about minivans, but there's no denying that they're one of the best ways to haul a bunch of people and cargo. Sure, they may not be what some consider sexy, but when you simply need to get things done, their convenience and utility are unmatched. The 2022 Toyota Sienna is one of the newer minivans out there, fresh off a full redesign last year.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.95 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$102/mo

$143/mo

Avg. Compact Minivan

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For its sophomore year, this generation Sienna gains a new Woodland Edition trim level. It has standard all-wheel drive, which is otherwise an option for the Sienna, plus a few other extra features including a household-style power outlet, a tow hitch and roof rails with crossbars. Toyota also gives the Woodland Edition a slightly higher ride height. The lift is only 0.6 inch, so you're not exactly going to be crawling up rocky trails in this thing, but all the same we give Toyota some credit for introducing an additional Sienna version for those who want it.

Otherwise, the Sienna carries on with its very efficient hybrid powertrain and cavernous interior. It's a strong choice among the few other minivans that include the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey and new Kia Carnival. See where the Sienna earns its keep and where it could use some improvement by reading our test team's Expert Rating.

What's it like to live with?

Whether you're hauling equipment for work or kids on the morning carpool, minivans excel at these tasks. That's why we added a Toyota Sienna to the Edmunds long-term test fleet. Over the course of a year, we'll document the advantages, drawbacks and details that only come with ownership. Check out our experiences with our Toyota Sienna Platinum here.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Good

8.0

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

7/10

How does the Sienna drive? The Sienna's hybrid-only powertrain means it's ultra smooth to accelerate but also a lot slower than its peers, taking an extra second to reach 60 mph compared to most other vans (including the outgoing Sienna with a V6). This slower acceleration isn't evident when you're just cruising around town. But you'll notice it when you're merging onto the highway or going up grades.

The Sienna isn't the most nimble minivan in the class, but it holds its own. It drives more like a car than an SUV. The steering is weighted well to cruise for hours down the highway. It's also light and easy to turn during low-speed maneuvers.

Emergency braking performance is OK, but the bigger deal is the pedal's sometimes awkward grabby feel. That can make it hard to consistently stop smoothly.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Sienna? We had no complaints after spending hours in the driver's seat. Its wide range of adjustability gets much of the credit, though this is a common feature in the class. Optional ottoman-style footrests in the second row plus a huge range of fore-aft sliding create a business-class-like feel and give the Sienna an edge in second-row comfort. Optional four-zone climate control is one more zone than competitors have (three-zone is standard) and is effective at keeping the cabin cozy, hot or cold.

Noise is an area of concern. So long as the engine isn't working hard, the cabin is quiet, even serene. When you ask for power, the whole cabin will know. The engine and CVT drone considerably. Optional in-car voice projection, which sends front passenger voices through the rear speakers and headsets, helps as a work-around. You can save the shouting for when you really need it.

Interior

9/10

How’s the interior? The Sienna pulls ahead of the pack in this area. It sits at a height that makes it easy to slide in and out of. The driving position is excellent and versatile. We're fans of the large central touchscreen with two exceptions: the glare that it throws off in midday sun and some far-side buttons that feel a bit out of reach. All other primary controls are placed logically and function as expected.

There's naturally good visibility out of the cabin. An optional surround-view camera system can provide a see-through view of the Sienna to make things even easier. There's also a digital rearview mirror that solves the issue of seeing past headrests or high-piled cargo in the back. The sliding doors and rear hatch have a no-touch open and closing feature. Just swipe your foot to operate them.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The infotainment system uses a combination of a quick-responding touchscreen and physical buttons. The redundancy lets you choose your preference for menu access. The native navigation is accurate and easy to read, and the system's voice commands respond well to natural language. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone integration is also standard.

Interior tech features worth mentioning include a handy cabin intercom system, Wi-Fi connectivity and a generous number of USB ports for all three rows. We found the advanced driving aids to be excellent too. Adaptive cruise control is tuned well to avoid the heavy and sudden brake application we see from some other brands.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? All minivans are masters of utility, and the Sienna is no exception. There's a deep well for cargo storage behind the third row that also has hooks on the seatback. The third row can be manually folded and stows almost flat into the floor, and the second-row seats slide far forward, offering a great cargo solution. One big drawback is the second-row seats aren't removable as they are in other minivans, which greatly reduces the maximum cargo capacity.

Storage for personal items is equally good. There are 16 cupholders, multi-level door pockets, and a large shelf between the front passengers that is perfect for a handbag. For car seats, the attachment points are extremely easy to access. There are four in the seven-passenger Sienna and five in the eight-passenger. Buckles are easy for booster-age kids to use.

Fuel Economy

10/10

How’s the fuel economy? Chrysler gave us the first plug-in minivan. If you ran out of EV charge, its hybrid mode still returned an EPA-estimated 30 mpg. That was mind-blowing minivan fuel economy at the time. But the new hybrid Sienna is rated by the EPA at 36 mpg combined (36 city/36 highway). And as we discovered, it's capable of much more.

After nearly 500 miles with a front-wheel-drive Sienna, we vastly outperformed the EPA estimates. We averaged 42.7 mpg overall, including 44.8 mpg on our mixed-driving evaluation route of just over 115 miles. We can't wait to see if the all-wheel-drive version performs as well. Wow.

Value

8.5/10

Is the Sienna a good value? Our Sienna test vehicle wasn't a final production unit, but it felt really well built and was free of squeaks and rattles. Surfaces that are frequently touched — steering wheel, armrests, etc. — are soft-touch and well padded. All these aspects add to the general upscale sense you get from this interior.

Though a base Sienna starts a bit higher than other base models, it's comparably priced when its peers are equipped with features to match. The top trim is a tad more expensive but offers value-added features such as all-wheel drive that some competitors don't. It has a strong warranty for hybrid components and roadside assistance, and it's the only one to offer two years of free scheduled maintenance.

Wildcard

7.5/10

For those who prioritize how a car drives, the Sienna's brakes may be a deal-breaker. Sometimes they grab too much, sometimes too little, and sometimes they work fine. This factor carries a lot of weight for us and is an unfortunate blemish on an otherwise great minivan.

That aside, the Sienna gets a lot of the fundamentals right and offers some bonus elements too. Its exterior styling certainly shows more personality than any other minivan. And some of its more novel interior features include a built-in vacuum, a refrigerator that gets legitimately cold for drinks and snacks, and second-row seats that recline with footrests like you're in an airline business class. Oh, and we've seen this hybrid get well over 40 mpg. That's a wild card if we've ever seen one.

Which Sienna does Edmunds recommend?

We suggest stepping up to the XLE trim since it adds a lot of comfort and convenience features for the money. There are enough additions to make it feel much nicer than the base LE trim, and it's also eligible for some options including a rear entertainment system.

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2022 Toyota Sienna models

The 2022 Toyota Sienna is sold in six trim levels: LE, XLE, XSE, Woodland Edition, Limited and Platinum. All models are powered by a hybrid powertrain that uses a four-cylinder engine and has a combined output of 245 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional except on the Woodlands Edition, where it's standard. Depending on the trim, the Sienna is available with either an eight-passenger (second-row bench seat) or a seven-passenger (second-row captain's chairs) configuration. Feature highlights include:

LE
Starts you off with:

LED headlights
Power-sliding side doors
Three-zone automatic climate control
Second-row sunshades
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Seven USB ports
9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Six-speaker audio system

Every Sienna also comes with these advanced driver aids:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane departure warning with steering assist (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane and steers the Sienna back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
Automatic high beams
Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

An optional LE Plus package adds:

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Black roof rails
Sunroof
Eight-speaker audio system
Wireless charging pad

XLE
Comes with more convenience features, including:

Keyless entry with push-button start
Power rear liftgate
Four-zone automatic climate control
Power-adjustable passenger seat
Sunroof
Eight-speaker audio system
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Simulated leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel

An optional XLE Plus package adds:

Black roof rails
Wireless charging
12-speaker JBL audio system
Integrated navigation system

XSE
Stepping up to the XSE gives the Sienna a sporty appearance with black exterior trim, a mesh grille and exclusive seat trim. It's equipped like the XLE but comes standard with the navigation system. An optional XSE Plus package adds:

Black roof rails
Wireless smartphone charging pad
12-speaker JBL audio system

Woodland Edition
The new Woodland Edition is equipped similarly to the XSE and includes the features of XSE Plus package. It also has:

Standard all-wheel drive
Slightly higher ride height for better ground clearance
Tow hitch with a 3,500-pound capacity
Household-style power outlet

Limited
The Limited model ditches the XSE's sporty touches and instead builds on the XLE with features such as:

Power-folding exterior mirrors
Wireless charging pad
Ventilated front seats
Leather seating
Third-row sunshades
Extendable footrests for second-row captain's chairs
Standard 12-speaker JBL audio system and wireless smartphone charging

Platinum
The top-of-the-line Platinum trim includes everything on the Limited, plus:

Upgraded headlights
Rain-sensing windshield wipers
360-degree camera (gives you a top-down view of the Sienna and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Premium leather seating
Heated steering wheel
Heated second-row seats

Optional for every trim except the LE is an Entertainment package that includes a rear-seat entertainment system with a rear overhead display and wireless headphones.

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Above Average

#3 out of 14 among Minivans

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Toyota Sienna from 2008-2022.}

$481/yr

vs. $549/yr
for Average Minivan

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.93x/yr

vs. 1.47x/yr
for Average Minivan

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

12.5%

vs. 12.5%
for Average Minivan

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Toyota Sienna Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.6

28 reviews

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4(10%)

3(7%)

2(12%)

1(21%)

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Poor quality - terrible front seats

Drew, 09/09/2022

2022 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

What I like - the MPG, we get 32 MPG with zero attempt to drive it like a hybrid. What I don’t like - poor build quality and the front seats. The carpet on the passenger sunder the front center dash has pulled away from the plastic trim, the dealer “glued” it back in place, but it came out again. I suspect it was cut wrong or installed incorrectly at the factory. It makes me feel like …

A/C & Power Door Issues. Loud. Bad Rear Camera.

BusyTampaMommy , 08/20/2022

2022 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

I had been wanting a 2022 Sienna for several months and finally got one, but I've been disappointed with it. My 2013 Venza had better features. The 2022 Sienna isn't worth the price tag. The rear view camera is very poor quality. The audio system screen and controls are terrible and unintuitive. The a/c and engine are extremely loud. The middle air vents blow hot when they should blow …

Worst of the Big 3 Minivans!

JBF, 08/31/2022

2022 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

In the past 4 months I have driven round trip from Chicago to Columbus in a 2022 Honda Odyssey, 2022 Chrysler Pacifica, and most recently, 2022 Toyota Sienna. The Honda and Chrysler were very impressive for what they are (my daily drivers are a Mercedes and Porsche). The Toyota was incredibly terrible by comparison. The hybrid engine is not only overmatched, it sounds like a lawn …

Serious Breaking Issues

Joanna, 08/25/2023

2022 Toyota Sienna XLE 8-Passenger 4dr Minivan (2.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

I purchased a new 2022 Sienna XLE Hybrid in Sept 2022 after an accident totaled my 2014 Sienna. At that time the wait for a new Sienna was 8 months due to supply issues. Dealers had marked up new vehicles 10K - they loved price gouged their customers. There was not even a Sienna around to test drive because they were all pre-sold. Soon after starting to drive the car I noticed a …

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2022 Sienna Highlights

Trim:

LE 8-Passenger

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$35,285
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	36 MPG
Cost to Drive	$102/month
Seating	8 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	33.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Sienna models:

Pre-Collision with Pedestrian Detection: Warns of potential front impacts, including one involving a pedestrian or cyclist, and automatically engages the brakes.
Blind-Spot Monitoring: Monitors your blind spots for other vehicles and illuminates a warning signal on the outside mirrors.
Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist: Monitors the vehicle's position in its lane and corrects the steering so the vehicle doesn't leave the lane unintentionally.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver3 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover14%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Good
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2022 Toyota Sienna Review

Price & Payment

2022 Toyota Sienna Review

Pros

Cons

What's new

Overview

What's it like to live with?

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

Which Sienna does Edmunds recommend?

2022 Toyota Sienna models

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

Cost

Frequency

Severity

Toyota Sienna Reviews

Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Poor quality - terrible front seats

A/C & Power Door Issues. Loud. Bad Rear Camera.

Worst of the Big 3 Minivans!

Serious Breaking Issues

2022 Sienna Highlights

Safety

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