Should you buy a Toyota Sienna Hybrid 2021+?

So Should you buy a Toyota Sienna Hybrid? a Toyota master diagnostic technician takes you on a tour of the 2021+ Sienna Hybrid in a non-typical car journalist review.

In this much requested video from my viewers I take you on a tour of the 2021 Toyota Sienna hybrid and review the van in a different format than the standard review.

As a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician I am trained by Toyota to work on these vans and their hybrid system and I will share with you information about it from real world experience. Information that I think would potentially benefit potential buyers and owners more than how fast does the van go from 0-60 or how fast it goes around the Nurburgring!

We'll do a soft mechanical review of the engine and hybrid drivetrain. For much more depth into the engine design refer to the following videos:

I will then answer some frequently asked questions from my awesome viewers about this van. Then we'll discover some of the improvements that I've seen from this van over the previous generation 2011-2019 model years.

I will then cover my favorite features of the van. Then we'll talk about some things that you should know as a potential buyer or owner of this van.

I hope this video helps viewers get a different angle on this van and a different prospective from a professional mechanic specializing in the Toyota hybrid system.

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0:00 Intro
58:00 Overview
1:53 Engine and Hybrid drivetrain
4:33 Frequently Asked Questions
9:13 Improvements over previous model
17:08 Notable features
18:39 Things you need to know

[bluewave]

This is so much better than those 'cupholder counting reviews'

[rightlanehog]

AMD, I am glad you let yourself get a little excited about this one. If someone had said 3 or 4 years ago that the next Sienna will get 35 mpg while still offering AWD and a tow rating of 3, 500 lbs, nobody would have believed them. To me, this is easily the Family car of the year.

[dougturner]

I love getting the technicians point of view, well done 👍

[HukSaoMorLum]

Just did a 5K service on our 2021 Sienna XLE. Our last Sienna was a 2008 LE model. So far no issues. Planning to keep the van for at least 10 years.

[dexa]

Finally, a genuine Sienna review I could refer to. Thank you!

[radarice]

I’ve owned 6 different mini-vans in the last 30 years. I only removed the middle row seats just once for a period of 2 days.

My 2021 Sienna Limited is not a cargo van. However, when I lowered the 3rd row seats and pushed the 2nd row seats up against the back of the front row seats last month, I got a very large cargo space.
Regarding mileage. On a recent 849 mile highway trip I averaged 39.35 mpg. On a shorter 160 mile trip while in western Oklahoma, I only got 33.4 mpg because I was hauling seven passengers driving into a stiff wind on a hilly state highway.

Previously, I owned a 2018 Odyssey. Although a very good van (except for the multiple recalls), my 2021 Sienna handles noticeably better, is quieter, more comfortable, and easier to operate the controls than my 2018 Odyssey.

In sum, thus far it is the best automotive of any type of vehicle that I have ever owned (including other Toyota’s, other Honda’s, other Chevys, Buick’s, Dodges, Lexis, Chrysler’s, or Austin Healey that I have owned during my 85 years on this planet.)

[SandorGonzalez]

Just rented one in LA for 5 days. We were 4 adults, 3 kids, strollers and luggage... no issues at all with the power. Very stable. Pretty quiet and comfortable. And yes, 35 mpg combined

[altondelane]

Awesome comparison between the old and new Sienna. We have a 2012 Sienna and you hit all the pet peeves I am experiencing (e.g. window cowling ungluing, liftgate misalignment when closing, etc.) as well as how they been improved/addressed and what new important improvements and questionable changes (e.g. no rear extended bumper to help protect the liftgate) they've made. Great attention to detail!

[vinces]

I have an 07 sienna with 171, 000 miles, I bought it six years ago because every old sienna I have ever seen prior, was incredibly rust free, and all three of the used Caravans I had here in the Pennsylvania rust belt, eventually had rust issues, I love my old Sienna so powerful and smooth and dead reliable and best of all rust free, great video Thankyou

[percplayer]

Excellent review! So glad to see someone cover the stuff that matters! You skipped the garbage nit picky stuff and didn’t waste our time. Thank you!!!

[gianfrancoa]

You know when you are a proud Toyota tech when you paint your home garage with the same colours than the dealer shop. Cheers

[edgarmartinez]

I love your content! It helps with making a decision based on mechanical longevity. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[senrak]

I bought a corolla hybrid and love it! Its rated 53 mpg combined city and highway. After I had it a couple months it hit 61 mpg and stays there. I have zero worries about charging or taking a long trip! Hybrid is the way to go!! I have more fun with the tech in this car than power and speed. I can't get over how cool driver assist is on the highway.

[rollofffrank]

Wow great review, and I laughed when you said that you wouldn't talk about the cupholders. I bought one a few months ago and I love it. Thanks for a completely different review!

[davidhughes]

Great video! Best one I have watched. Nice to watch a video and have the host explaining what goes on with the mechanics of the van, problems, improvements. Thank you for posting!

[watchandjewelryloft]

I do watch repair. I'm not a watch snob. I don't own a Rolex, but I work on them everyday. Your review of this is by far the best I've seen. Wish I had seen your video first when I became interested in these. Thank you so much.

[allanriley]

We planned to get one and been posponing it because Scotty said “never buy the first vehicle of it’s generation. At least wait a year or two. But after watching your video, we are convinced to get this van ASAP! Thank you!

[victortag]

My first time to see your review. I like it.. very technical and straightforward

[MrRensan]

A great review! Take it from a technician’s point of view rather than a salesman. Thanks for the pros and cons you’ve raised.

[maryannaskew]

I am so thankful I have found your channel, I feel more at peace about buying a hybrid sienna. God bless you :)