“The location of the spare tire, under the body exposed to harsh winter chemicals is a very poor design. Vehicle has a surprising amount of road noise for a new vehicle. Bluetooth microphone has poor audio quality.”
2017 Toyota Sienna: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Toyota Sienna’s biggest change is a stronger 296-horsepower V6 paired with a new 8-speed automatic transmission on every trim. This is a mechanical upgrade year, not a redesign.
About the 2017 Toyota Sienna
3rd gen (2011-2020), late-cycle powertrain update year after the 2015 refresh.
Toyota positions the Sienna as the family van that combines easy-access practicality with real power and all-weather confidence. Its core appeal is room for seven or eight, sliding-door convenience, strong V6 performance, and the fact that this generation could be found with AWD when rivals could not. Compared with big three-row crossovers, the Sienna leans on lower step-in height, flexible seating, and genuine cargo usefulness, while SE and Limited trims add either a sportier personality or a more premium cabin.
The 2017 lineup spans from the practical L and family-focused LE to the sportier SE and comfort-oriented XLE. The SE stands out with firmer suspension tuning and sharper styling, while the Limited emphasizes luxury with leather seating, JBL audio, navigation, a heated steering wheel, and a dual moonroof. Premium versions add a large rear entertainment display and more family-focused convenience features.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Every trim gets an updated 3.5-liter direct-injection V6 producing 296 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque, replacing the previous 266-hp engine. A new 8-speed automatic replaces the 6-speed automatic, and fuel economy improves for both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions.
Tech
Navigation becomes standard on the SE and XLE after being optional for 2016. The XLE’s smartphone interface also moves from optional to standard.
2017 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 | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd w/Direct Shft | Auto, 8-Spd w/Direct Shft | Auto, 8-Spd w/Direct Shft | Auto, 8-Spd w/Direct Shft | Auto, 8-Spd w/Direct Shft | Auto, 8-Spd w/Direct Shft | Auto, 8-Spd w/Direct Shft | Auto, 8-Spd w/Direct Shft |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Horsepower | 296 hp | 296 hp | 296 hp | 296 hp | 296 hp | 296 hp | 296 hp | 296 hp |
| Torque | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft | 263 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 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 | 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 | 36.3 in | 36.3 in |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||||||
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| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Lounge Rear Seat | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2017 Toyota Sienna?
The biggest change is the new 296-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and 8-speed automatic transmission fitted to every 2017 Sienna trim. The exterior design and overall trim structure remain largely unchanged.
Is the 2017 Toyota Sienna more powerful than the 2016 model?
Yes. Output rises from 266 to 296 horsepower, while torque increases from 245 to 263 lb-ft. The stronger V6 is standard across the 2017 lineup.
Does every 2017 Toyota Sienna have the 8-speed automatic transmission?
Yes. Every 2017 Sienna trim uses the new 8-speed automatic, which replaces the 6-speed automatic fitted for 2016.
Was the Toyota Sienna redesigned for 2017?
No. The 2017 Sienna is a late-cycle mechanical update within the third generation, not a redesign or exterior refresh. Its major revisions are under the hood.
Did the 2017 Toyota Sienna get a standard active safety suite?
No. The 2017 Sienna did not receive a lineup-wide standard active safety suite. Features such as blind-spot monitoring are found on certain higher trims, including the XLE and Limited.
2017 Toyota Sienna Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Toyota Sienna.
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2017 Toyota Sienna
(386 reviews)
“The Toyota Sienna has been a reliable family van. It easily shifts from hauling tables to bringing kids to a ballgame and is able to comfortably fit my family on long drives to our favorite destinations.”
“Good vehicle, this could be build more user friendly. Few features like the controls and the truck closing, center captain seats movement could be done more user friendly.”