Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2024: Comfort and Connectivity Inside

Innovative Exterior Design of the 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid

The Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2024 stands out in the minivan segment with its bold design. The vehicle’s striking appearance is characterized by numerous creases and angles that set it apart from traditional minivans. Despite its unique styling, it retains classic minivan features such as dual sliding side doors, a spacious cabin with three rows of seating, and a large cargo-swallowing rear tailgate.

Comfort and Practicality in the 2024 Sienna Hybrid

The 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid offers exceptional comfort and practicality. It features a well-sorted ride, a quiet cabin, and refined accommodations. However, unlike many competitors, the second-row seats are not removable, which might be a drawback for some users. The fourth-generation Sienna comes exclusively as a 245-hp hybrid with an option for either front-wheel or all-wheel drive.

Performance and Fuel Economy of the Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2024

When it comes to performance and fuel economy, the Sienna Hybrid excels with an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined (35 mpg for AWD). However, it is slower compared to many competitors, with the engine producing noticeable noise under heavy acceleration. Despite this, the Sienna maintains a strong position in its segment and is featured on our 2024 Editors’ Choice list. Nonetheless, the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Kia Carnival offer some preferable features.

What’s New for the 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid?

For 2024, the Sienna Hybrid introduces several updates. The previous 25th-anniversary package is no longer available, but the new XSE Premium trim offers leather seating, power driver and passenger seats with memory, a power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with memory, heated side mirrors, puddle lamps, and distinctive orange highlight stitching. Additionally, the XSE AWD and Woodland trims now feature darker-colored wheels, and the chrome headlamps on the LE and XLE trims have been darkened.

Pricing and Choosing the Best Toyota Sienna Trim

The Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2024 is priced between $39,135 and $54,595, depending on the trim and options:

• LE: $39,135
• XLE: $44,445
• XSE: $46,695
• Woodland: $50,075
• Limited: $51,395
• Platinum: $54,595

We recommend the sporty XSE model, which includes a sunroof, front sport seats, premium audio with navigation (JBL system available), second-row captain’s chairs, and Toyota’s “one-motion” 60/40 split & stow third row. Exterior features consist of 20-inch wheels, more aggressive bumpers, and a tauter suspension. The XSE, like all trims, comes standard with front-wheel drive, but adding all-wheel drive for $760 is a valuable upgrade.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance of the 2024 Sienna Hybrid

The Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2024 continues with its exclusive hybrid powertrain. The engine setup includes a 2.5-liter gasoline-powered four-cylinder engine paired with two electric motors, producing a combined 245 horsepower. All-wheel drive is available across the lineup and is achieved with an additional electric motor driving the rear wheels. The Sienna Hybrid is a traditional hybrid, unlike the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) with 260 horsepower. The Pacifica only offers front-wheel drive. Our all-wheel-drive Sienna Platinum provided a competent but uninspiring driving experience, taking 7.5 seconds to reach 60 mph and completing the quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds at 88 mph. These figures are similar to the Pacifica Hybrid but slower than non-hybrid versions of the Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Kia Carnival.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG of the Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2024

With EPA estimates of 36 mpg city and highway, the Sienna Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient minivan in its class. Adding all-wheel drive reduces these figures by 1 mpg. Our all-wheel-drive Platinum test vehicle achieved a combined 29 mpg in real-world conditions. We will update this article with the results of our 75-mile highway fuel economy test once completed. For more details on the Sienna’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo Space in the Sienna Hybrid

The Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2024 features a distinctive interior with a large center console extending from the dashboard to the center armrest, complete with a spacious storage cubby. While some may miss the open floor concept common in competitors, this design complements the vehicle’s robust exterior. The top-tier Limited and Platinum models feature two-tone interior trims and stitched, leather-like dashboards. The sporty XSE model has black-and-white faux-leather seats with red contrast stitching.

For cargo transport, it’s important to note that the Sienna’s second-row seats are not removable, unlike the Odyssey and Pacifica Hybrid. However, the second-row captain’s chairs can slide up to 25 inches, providing extra legroom or additional cargo space. The maximum cargo area behind the third row is 33.5 cubic feet, compared to the Kia Carnival’s 40 cubic feet. Limited and Platinum models offer reclining second-row seats with pop-up ottomans and an optional vacuum cleaner.

Infotainment and Connectivity Features of the 2024 Sienna

The 2024 Toyota Sienna Hybrid comes equipped with Toyota’s latest 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, located above the climate controls. Standard features include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, an onboard Wi-Fi hotspot, and SiriusXM satellite radio. The cabin includes seven USB ports. The base stereo system features six speakers, while XLE models upgrade to eight speakers. A 12-speaker JBL system is optional on XLE and XSE trims and standard on Limited and Platinum models. In-dash navigation is included from the XSE trim, and a rear-seat 11.6-inch display is available on all trims except the base LE. A 7-inch instrument cluster display provides essential driving information, with a head-up display standard on the Platinum trim.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The 2024 Toyota Sienna includes ten airbags, blind-spot monitoring, and the Safety Sense 2.0 suite as standard. Optional features include parking sensors and a 360-degree exterior camera system. For detailed crash-test results, visit the NHTSA and IIHS websites. Key safety features are:

• Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Standard lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
• Standard adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage for the Sienna Hybrid

While the Kia Carnival offers longer warranty coverage, Toyota adds value to the Sienna Hybrid with a complimentary two-year maintenance plan:

• Limited warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles
• Hybrid-component warranty: 8 years or 100,000 miles
• Complimentary maintenance: 2 years or 25,000 miles