2011 Toyota Sienna: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2011 Toyota Sienna is an all-new, third-generation model, making this a major change year. Its complete redesign brings a new body and roomier cabin, along with a new four-cylinder engine and sporty SE trim.
About the 2011 Toyota Sienna
3rd generation Sienna (2011-2020), first year of the redesign.
Toyota positioned the 2011 Sienna as a family van that mixed comfort, flexible seating, and easy cargo use with a more expressive look and better driving feel than the old model. Its core appeal was simple: room for seven or eight people, useful second- and third-row flexibility, and features families actually use every day. What set it apart most was its unusually broad lineup, from value trims to the sporty SE and upscale Limited, plus available AWD.
The 2011 Sienna ranges from straightforward family vans to more specialized versions. The new SE pairs V6 power with firmer handling and sportier styling, while the XLE adds leather, heated front seats, a moonroof, and power-operated doors; the Limited tops the range with lounge-style second-row seats, dual moonroofs, and parking sensors.
What changed, by category
2011 Toyota Sienna specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.7 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.7 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18–19 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 19 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 266 hp | 187–266 hp | 266 hp | 266 hp | 187 hp | 266 hp |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft | 186–245 lb-ft | 245 lb-ft | 245 lb-ft | 186 lb-ft | 245 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 150 cu-ft | 150 cu-ft | 150 cu-ft | 150 cu-ft | 150 cu-ft | 150 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in | 36.3 in |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Hill Start Assist | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| Bluetooth | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| USB Ports | ||||||
| Video Input | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2011 Toyota Sienna fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2011 Sienna began the third generation with a new body, a roomier cabin, revised interior packaging, a six-speed automatic transmission, and electric power steering.
What engine was new for the 2011 Toyota Sienna?
A 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine was new for 2011 on lower trims. The 3.5-liter V6 remained part of the lineup, and both engines were paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
What was special about the new 2011 Sienna SE?
The SE was the new sport-focused trim for 2011. It combined the V6 with a firmer suspension, sport-calibrated steering, a mesh grille, body add-ons, smoked lights, and an eight-passenger cabin.
Did the 2011 Toyota Sienna add more standard safety equipment?
Yes. The redesigned 2011 Sienna came with seven airbags, including a driver knee airbag, as well as active front-seat head restraints.
How is the 2011 Sienna different from the 2010 model?
The 2011 Sienna is a full redesign rather than a minor update. Compared with 2010, it has a new body and cabin, a six-speed automatic, electric power steering, a new four-cylinder engine, the new SE trim, and broader standard convenience and safety equipment.