More rakish styling led Toyota to advertise their third-generation Sienna minivan as the 'Swagger Wagon,' in an effort to win buyers who may be wary of a minivan's dowdy image.
Bravado aside, this redesign continues to deliver functional family transportation, but some of the previous plushness disappeared.
All three rows have plenty of room, with seating for up to eight.
Optional second-row lounge chairs even have built-in footrests, but they look more comfortable than they really are.
Interior quality and noise isolation took a step back, but the composed ride and refined powertrain remains.
Fuel economy from the lively 3.5-liter V6 is a relatively good 20 mpg.
Handling is responsive and secure.
This version of the Sienna is the only minivan among its competitors to offer all-wheel-drive, at a sacrifice of one mpg.
Model year 2015 updates included simplified controls and an updated infotainment system.
Advanced safety gear, like forward-collision warning, is optional on high-end trims. 2017 updates included a new eight-speed automatic that replaced the six-speed.
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