2009 Toyota Sienna: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2009 Toyota Sienna is largely a carryover, with no redesign or major mechanical, styling, safety, or technology update. The main year-over-year change is the addition of its CE, LE, XLE, and XLE Limited trim lineup.
About the 2009 Toyota Sienna
2nd generation (2004-2010), late-cycle year before the all-new 2011 redesign.
Toyota positioned the Sienna as a comfort-focused, utility-heavy family minivan with broad trim coverage and the only AWD option in its class. The core appeal was simple: strong V6 power, a roomy cabin, easy sliding-door access, flexible seating, and a third row that folded into the floor. Compared with rivals, Toyota leaned on everyday comfort, cargo flexibility, and all-weather confidence more than bold styling or sporty character.
The CE is the straightforward family trim, while the LE adds useful everyday conveniences such as cruise control, privacy glass, and steering-wheel audio controls. The XLE brings power sliding doors, a power liftgate, and three-zone climate control, while the XLE Limited adds leather seats, heated front seats, Bluetooth, premium audio, and parking sensors. Every trim uses a 3.5-liter V6 and five-speed automatic, and select versions have AWD.
What changed, by category
2009 Toyota Sienna specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 266 hp | 266 hp | 266 hp | 266 hp |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft | 245 lb-ft | 245 lb-ft | 245 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 148.9 cu-ft | 148.9 cu-ft | 148.9 cu-ft | 148.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 39.5 in | 39.5 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| HID Headlights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Heated Windshield | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2009 Toyota Sienna redesigned?
No. The 2009 Sienna remained part of the second generation and carried over without structural or styling changes; the all-new third-generation model arrived for 2011.
Which trims were added to the 2009 Toyota Sienna lineup?
CE, LE, XLE, and XLE Limited were added to the 2009 lineup. CE covers the basics, LE adds everyday convenience features, XLE adds power doors and richer comfort equipment, and XLE Limited is the most fully equipped version.
Did the 2009 Toyota Sienna get a new engine or transmission?
No. Every 2009 Sienna kept the 3.5-liter V6 and five-speed automatic transmission, so there was no lineup-wide powertrain change.
Does the 2009 Toyota Sienna have AWD?
Yes. AWD is fitted to select 2009 Sienna versions, while the rest use front-wheel drive. The AWD offering was not new for this model year.
Is the 2009 Toyota Sienna meaningfully different from the 2008 model?
Not in its basic design or driving hardware. The 2009 model keeps the same V6, five-speed automatic, body, and standard safety hardware; the year-over-year change centers on the CE, LE, XLE, and XLE Limited trim lineup.