Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"All wheel drive is a must in places that snow. This is the only minivan that does it."
Anonymous, NY (2003 Toyota Sienna)"This car goes anywhere. With AWD and good clearance, it takes rough roads well and gets us into the backcountry like any SUV. And it is far roomier than an SUV. Good power. It's my swagger wagon."
DEAN W., WA (2003 Toyota Sienna)"Acceleration and handling even for this old car have been exceptional. Great car."
Anonymous, MD (2003 Toyota Sienna)"It has a terrible turn radius. My kids say it's like driving a pontoon boat, lol. This makes it really hard to get into/out of parking spaces, etc."
Paige S., GA (2003 Toyota Sienna)"one great van overall."
John U., NC (2003 Toyota Sienna)"sluggish acceleration can decent once at speed"
Daniel R., DC (2003 Toyota Sienna)"Poor turning radius. Tracking system doesn't work."
Anonymous, WI (2003 Toyota Sienna)"Don't be in a hurry, but it responds if you floor it. Handling is about what I expected from a mini-van; responsive but not sporty. One slightly unrelated issue about mileage: Much of my weekly driving is in 25-35 mph speed zones which keeps me in the 16 -17 mpg range but it improves to 23-24 mpg on the freeway."
Michael C., WA (2003 Toyota Sienna)"Driving the Sienna is like driving a boat. It is slow to get started and turns slowly as well."
J Q., CA (2003 Toyota Sienna)"Handling"
Judy K., KY (2003 Toyota Sienna)
"I had to compromise a bit to meet my primary criteria within my budget at the time. As a result, my 2003 drive train is pretty lethargic getting up to freeway speed unless I "floor it." But it gets there and feels happy to cruise at 70, where the mpg increases to about 23 mpg from about 16 in the city. Another saving grace is that it's fairly maneuverable in a parking lot setting. But sporty? Nope."
MICHAEL C., WA (2003 Toyota Sienna)