2018 Toyota Sienna review
Toyota Sienna highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Excellent ride quality with smooth suspension
- Powerful V6 engine
- Class-exclusive all-wheel drive
Cons
- Second-row seats are bulky and hard to remove
- Based on aging 2010 design
- Fewer features than competitors
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 24 highway, 20 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
2018 Toyota Sienna receives updated driver-assistance tech
Toyota has been manufacturing the Sienna minivan since 1997 and, despite relatively few redesigns, this staple family vehicle has kept pace with the times, its popularity bolstered by Toyota's reputation for durability and longevity. For the 2018 model year, the Sienna received a few exterior styling updates, but by far the most important change was to make Toyota’s package of driver-assistance technologies standard equipment on all trim levels. Toyota also added more USB ports and upgraded the available second-row entertainment system.
However, most of the Sienna remained unchanged. Under the hood is Toyota's well-seasoned 3.5-liter V6 engine, delivering solid power to the van's eight-speed automatic transmission. Unique among its competitors, the 2018 Sienna can also be found with all-wheel drive.
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What is new for the 2018 Toyota Sienna?
- Sienna trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment this year.
- Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
2018 Toyota Sienna trims
L:
- 296-hp, 263-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- Automated Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Quad Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
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LE:
- Includes all features available on the L
- Power Seats
- Power Sliding Doors
- Rear Sunshade
- Satellite Radio Ready
- 4WD/AWD
- Run Flat Tires
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LE Auto Access Seat:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- No significant upgrades found on the LE Auto Access Seat
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SE:
- Includes all features available on the LE Auto Access Seat
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leather Seats
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
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SE Premium:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Smart Key
- Sunroofs
- Blu-ray Video System
- DVD Video System
- Navigation System
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XLE:
- Includes all features available on the SE Premium
- No significant upgrades found on the XLE
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XLE Premium:
- Includes all features available on the XLE
- Parking Sensors
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XLE Auto Access Seat:
- Includes all features available on the XLE Premium
- Cruise Control
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Limited:
- Includes all features available on the XLE Auto Access Seat
- Power Folding Third Row
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Memory Seats
- JBL Sound System
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Limited Premium:
- Includes all features available on the Limited
- No significant upgrades found on the Limited Premium
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5 reasons to buy the 2018 Toyota Sienna
What We Like
Smooth ride: The Toyota Sienna is famous for its smooth ride. This van glides over standard roads, though it can be upset by large bumps. While no one would call the Sienna a sports car, it is prized for its smooth ride and predictable steering.
Engine power: The 3.5-liter V6 in the Sienna is good for 296 horsepower, which is plenty given the eight-speed transmission. The Sienna is known as the fastest and quickest minivan of its era.
All-wheel drive: The 2018 Sienna is the only minivan of that model year with available all-wheel drive. If you live in an area that sees freezing winter weather or heavy rains, the confidence and traction provided by all-wheel drive can be a big selling point.
What Needs Improvement
Second-row seats: Minivans are renowned for features that make a parent's job easier. One of the Sienna's weak points is that the second-row seats are bulky and hard to remove, a drawback when some competitors have seats that easily fold into the floor.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Toyota Sienna an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Toyota Sienna 3rd out of 14 among Minivans.
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LE 2WD 4D Pass Van
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Entune
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Sliding Door(s)
- Power Windows
- Quad Seats
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Sunshade
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Rear Entertainment System
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
296
Torque (ft-lbs)
263
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
20
Wheelbase
119.3"
Overall length
200.2"
Width
78.1"
Height
70.7"
Leg room
F 40.5"/M 37.6"/R 36.3"
Head room
F 41"/M 39.7"/R 38.3"
Front tires
P235/60TR17
Rear tires
P235/60TR17
Seating capacity
8
Max towing capacity
350/3500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2018 Toyota Sienna FAQ
The 2018 Toyota Sienna is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LE : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Limited : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Limited Premium : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- SE : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- SE Premium : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- XLE : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- XLE Premium : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- XLE Auto Access Seat : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- LE Auto Access Seat : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- L : 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Toyota Sienna received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Toyota Sienna as 2 out of 14 among Minivan
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The 2018 Toyota Sienna has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2018 Toyota Sienna:
- Automated Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Running Boards
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