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Toyota Sienna XLE Hybrid AWD — US review

Toyota Sienna XLE Hybrid AWD Review (2025–)

Hybrid-Only Minivan

Toyota US review Since 2025 Edited by

The 2025 Toyota Sienna XLE Hybrid AWD is the only minivan you can buy with both AWD and a hybrid powertrain — and at 36 MPG, it's also by far the most efficient.

Vehicle Overview

Vehicle SegmentMPV
Body StyleMinivan
Release Year2025
Trim/Variant ReviewedXLE Hybrid AWD
Available TrimsLE, XLE, XSE, Limited, Platinum, Woodland Edition

Key Specifications (Toyota Sienna XLE Hybrid AWD)

Engine2.5L Inline-4 + Hybrid
Power245 hp
TransmissioneCVT
EPA MPG36 city / 36 hwy / 36 combined
DrivetrainAWD

0–60 mph: 7.4s

Dimensions203.7" L × 78.5" W × 69.7" H
Curb weight4,690 lb
Cargo33.5 cu ft (101 max)
TowingUp to 3,500 lb
Seats8

Exterior Design

Distinctive front fascia with bold grille

Available power dual sliding doors

Roof rails standard on Woodland Edition

Interior, Comfort & Materials

Standard 9" touchscreen, 12.3" optional

Available second-row captain's chairs with ottoman

Built-in vacuum on top trims

Up to 8 passengers

Features & Infotainment

Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto standard

Available rear-seat entertainment system

12-speaker JBL audio

Safety & Ratings

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard

Available front cross-traffic alert

IIHSTop Safety Pick+

Driving Performance & Handling

Every Sienna uses the same 245 hp hybrid system, and the 7.4-second 0–60 tells you its priorities: this drivetrain exists to return 36 MPG in a 4,690 lb, eight-seat van, not to entertain. It is also the only way to get AWD and a hybrid in one minivan.

Fuel Efficiency

EPA Combined MPG36
City MPG36
Highway MPG36
Fuel tank18 gallons
Estimated total range648 miles

Practicality & Everyday Usability

101 cu ft cargo with all seats folded

Power sliding doors and tailgate

Available built-in vacuum

Warranty & Maintenance

Basic warranty3 years / 36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty5 years / 60,000 miles (10 years / 150,000 hybrid)

On-Road Price & Value for Money

Starting MSRP$46,350

Starting at $46,350, the Sienna makes a running-cost case no other minivan can: 36 MPG and a 648-mile tank range. The Honda Odyssey has no hybrid to answer with, and the Chrysler Pacifica's plug-in alternative pays off only if you can charge at home.

Comparison with Rivals

Key competitors include the Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid and Kia Carnival.

The Pacifica Hybrid is a plug-in (35 miles electric only) — interesting if you can charge. The Odyssey doesn't offer a hybrid. The Carnival looks like an SUV but doesn't hybrid either.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Only minivan with both hybrid and AWD

36 MPG real-world

Built-in vacuum and powered sliding doors

Toyota reliability

Cons

No V6 option for those who miss the power

Some second-row configurations cramp third row

Pricey at top trims

Overall Rating

4.5 / 5 — the efficiency and AWD monopoly among minivans, with family-friendly tech to match; losing the old V6's power, second-row layouts that can cramp row three, and top-trim pricing are the gripes.

Research review

True Motion Auto has not independently road-tested this vehicle. Specifications, pricing and performance figures are compiled from manufacturer technical data and published independent tests, and are attributed where quoted. Our score reflects a structured research assessment of specifications, pricing, safety data and owner feedback for the segment — not an independent road test. Read how we review cars.

Final Verdict

The 2025 Sienna XLE Hybrid AWD is the most efficient minivan you can buy and the only one with AWD. For families who need maximum space and great fuel economy, it's the rational pick.

Specifications, prices and equipment were current at publication and vary by model year, trim and market. Verify final details with a franchised dealer before ordering. Read how we review cars and our editorial policy.