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The 2021 Sienna Platinum Isn’t Toyota’s Most Expensive Minivan

With its $49,900 base price, the 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum is fairly expensive for a minivan. However, it’s not the most expensive Toyota-badged vehicle you can buy today. In fact, some of the Japanese automaker’s most luxurious products, like the Toyota Century, aren’t offered in the US. And that includes the Toyota Alphard, a minivan …
A white 2021 Toyota Sienna on display in a desert terrain

The 2021 Toyota Sienna Won’t Make You Embarrassed to Drive a Minivan

Chrysler released the very first minivan in 1983. The minivan quickly became a popular family vehicle, although it began to develop a reputation as the ride for “soccer moms.” By the ’90s, buyers began jumping ship and purchasing SUVs rather than minivans. Many minivan models have been discontinued, but the Toyota Sienna remains. The newly …
The 2017 Toyota Sienna minivan is seen during the 2017 North American International Auto Show

The 2017 Toyota Sienna May Seem Flawed But It’s Honorable

Critics raved about the 2017 Toyota Sienna when it was new. The 2017 Sienna distinguished itself from class rivals with its deluxe cabin and available all-wheel-drive. But at the same time, the recalls associated with this model make it seem less appealing. They don’t necessarily have to be deal-breakers, though.  2017 Toyota Sienna performance  The 2017 Sienna’s powertrain is …
A brown 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum

How Does a $50,000 Toyota Sienna Compare To a Six-Figure Lexus Minivan?

With the 2021 Sienna Platinum’s $50k base price, Toyota’s range-topping minivan has an almost luxury-car-level price tag. However, ever since the LS400 debuted in the 90s, if US shoppers wanted a luxury Toyota product, the answer has been Lexus. Lexus, though, doesn’t have a minivan. At least, not in the US. Overseas shoppers can pick …
Doug DeMuro with a blue 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum

A $50,000 Toyota Sienna Only Makes Sense for 1 Type of Family

If you’re looking to haul people and their stuff on road trips, minivans make more sense than SUVs. While the selection has shrunk in recent years, the Toyota Sienna remains a common favorite. And it’s been updated for 2021, with a new hybrid powertrain. However, the update includes a higher price tag, to the point …
A photo of the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica outdoors.

Here’s Why People Don’t Buy Minivans Anymore

It is no secret that SUVs have become increasingly popular in the U.S. auto market. However, as sales for SUVs rise, sales for other segments begin to shrivel up. Today we’re looking at some of the reasons why buyers are repeatedly choosing to buy SUVs over minivans. As SUVs rise, minivans fall According to CarSalesBase, …
A photo of the Toyota Sienna outdoors.

The 2021 Toyota Sienna Has 1 Major Flaw

Let’s face it, the minivan craze is over, and the segment is quickly shriveling up. However, segment favorites like the Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey continuously receive major updates. For 2021, Toyota gave the Sienna a sporty new look, a hybrid powertrain, and a ton of standard safety features. However, in the pursuit of making …
The 2021 Toyota Sienna Limited trim parked in the desert

Turns Out the 2021 Toyota Sienna Won’t Come With a Fridge

2021 will have plenty of offerings for newer vehicles, some with complete new redesigns. The Toyota Sienna is one that caught a lot of people’s attention with the promise of a couple of new interesting features promised for the minivan.  However, something changed, and now it looks like the hybrid van won’t be getting some …
The 2020 Telluride is on display at the 111th Annual Chicago Auto Show

The 2022 Kia Sedona Carnival Is a Telluride With Sliding Doors

Kia has seen amazing success with the Telluride since its release. Now, we are noticing that others in the lineup are adopting the more rugged styling presented first by the Kia Telluride SUV. The 2022 Kia Sorento was recently revealed with updated adventurous looks. Additionally, we’ve seen the reveal of the all-new Kia Sedona Carnival. …
a new white Toyota Sienna with the sun shine in the bareback ride

The 2021 Toyota Sienna Won a Weird Award You Didn’t Know Exists

There are so many different types of auto awards. Sometimes, it’s hard to keep track. In fact, there are official and unofficial awards. Additionally, we see awards that are given internally from carmakers to their own models, plus external and highly coveted awards like the World Car of the Year award or MotorTrend’s Car of …
2020 Toyota Sienna driving around apartment buildings

You Can Turn a Toyota Sienna Into a Campervan for Less Than You Think

Not many people are aware of the latest trend hitting the campervan scene. The minivans driven by suburban housewives and soccer moms are getting a transformation. It turns out that not only are these vans suitable for hauling around the kids and carrying groceries, but they also make an excellent template for a campervan conversion. The Toyota Sienna is a popular …
2020 Kia Sedona is on display at the 112th Annual Chicago Auto Show

These Safe Minivans Could Save Your Family Thousands

Minivans are famed family haulers. They have been carting American families around for decades. Not everyone likes their look, but you can’t argue with the phenomenal functionality of this segment. Sometimes, it’s nice to go back a few model years to buy a nice used minivan. For many families that are car-shopping for their next …
Toyota Prius + mpv stationwagon on display at Brussels Expo

These Are the Safest and Most Affordable Toyotas You Can Buy

Parents who have to choose a vehicle for their teens’ first car are often surprised at the long list of potential options. Even consumers who might have purchased half a dozen cars for themselves throughout their life see buying a car for their child as a completely separate endeavor – and it is. Inexperienced drivers are …
burgundy 2020 Honda Odyssey driving along a shoreside roadway

Can You Guess the Best Base Model 2020 Minivan?

There is a multitude of minivans on the market. Not an overwhelming list like that of the SUV and crossover SUV segments, which never cease in growing popularity. However, there are enough new minivans out there––such as the Honda Odyssey or the Kia Sedona––to make the choice a little complicated. Many minivan shoppers may wonder …
a silver Honda Odyssey driving near the shore. It's a great choice for a used minivan

Best Used Minivans to Buy in 2020

Minivans are easily the most practical, most family-friendly vehicles on the market. But the price of a new minivan isn’t exactly what most families have in mind when they are searching for their next car. There are a lot of second or third hand minivans out there that still have plenty of life left. What …
a red 2021 Sienna minivan in a desert landscape

2020 Minivans Worth Your Attention

While SUVs have become more and more popular as family vehicles, nothing quite beats the spaciousness of having a minivan. Once old and outdated, new vans can have just as much luxury as any SUV or sedan, and they are still competitors in the market. To many people, a van might always be your standard …