A minivan is the perfect family machine, especially when that machine has Toyota as its manufacturer. The Sienna is THE minivan from the Toyota lineup. Not only does it have the space for your whole family and the features to go along with it, but it also has an impressive powerplant under the hood. Learn all about the 2021 Toyota Sienna efficiency and drivetrain options.
Most people don’t realize that every 2021 Sienna is actually a hybrid like the Prius or Venza or any one of the many other Toyota hybrid models. A minivan being a hybrid makes perfect sense. Historically, minivans haven’t been the most efficient models on the road despite being family-oriented. One thing all families have in common is that every dollar counts whether it’s spent on food, clothes, toys, or even gas.
The hybrid powerplant under the hood of the 2021 Sienna starts with a 2.5-liter engine and multiple electric motors for a total net horsepower rating of 245 horsepower. That’s a pretty impressive figure for a minivan. Your family hauler should have some serious get-up and go.
Another unique feature of the Sienna is its available all-wheel drive system. Notice how we said multiple electric motors up there. We were intentionally not very specific. With standard front-wheel drive, the Sienna employs two electric motors in front, and with all-wheel drive, the Sienna adds a third electric motor in the rear to complete the all-wheel drive system.
With a hybrid powertrain from Toyota under the hood, the Sienna puts up some seriously good stats. With front-wheel drive, this minivan manages to get 36-city and 36-highway mpg. If you opt for all-wheel drive, then the efficiency hit you take is only minor. With 35-city and still 36-highway mpg.
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