Yes, it's still a van, so you can expect a mushy brake pedal feel and plenty of body roll. This new model, thanks to a new TNGA platform, feels remarkably composed. It felt like a bowl of pudding on wheels. We couldn't say many kind words about how the previous-generation Toyota Sienna drove. If you must know, the Sienna's top speed works out to 116 mph. The brand new powertrain retains the same 3,500-pound towing capacity of last year's model, which matches the more powerful Honda Odyssey. This configuration helps to keep the vehicle's weight lower as an AWD transfer case and driveshaft aren't required. Fortunately, the standard FWD setup can be upgraded to an electronic on-demand AWD system, which adds a third electric motor that directs power to the rear wheels.
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The continuously variable transmission can't do much to extract brisk performance from the Sienna. Based on independent tests, the Sienna minivan will take close to eight seconds to get from 0 to 60 mph, making it quite a bit slower than rivals like the Chrysler Pacifica. That falls short of the 296-hp output of the V6 used previously and acceleration consequently suffers. Most of the grunt comes from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 189 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque on its own, but the system's combined output stands at 245 hp. In an effort to chase greater efficiency, the 2021 Toyota Sienna is now exclusively powered by a hybrid powertrain. We tested the Sienna in its Limited grade to find out if it's truly worth considering over an SUV. Toyota even hopes the Sienna can steal away potential SUV buyers who never considered a minivan before.
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Inside, the Sienna is gifted with Toyota's latest safety features and infotainment technology, making it a stronger competitor than ever before. Whereas the outgoing V6-powered Sienna could only muster up to 26 mpg on the highway, this new model averages up to 36 mpg. The switch to a hybrid Sienna has increased the price significantly, but it has also dramatically improved fuel efficiency. That's right, the new Sienna arrives exclusively as a hybrid with no gas-only option available. Toyota has finally introduced the fourth-generation Sienna for 2021, bringing the model up to date with competing minivans and offering a unique hybrid-only setup.
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The third-generation Toyota Sienna lasted a full decade on the market, in which time other minivans like the Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey blew past it with improvements and innovations.