“Good for what it is, a tad less millage than advertised but still better than other vehicles of the same type.”
2021 Toyota Sienna: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 Toyota Sienna is an all-new, fourth-generation minivan, and its biggest change is the switch to a hybrid-only powertrain. This is a full redesign rather than a light yearly update.
About the 2021 Toyota Sienna
4th generation (2021-2024), first year
Toyota positions the Sienna as a stylish family minivan that blends SUV-like design with the room, sliding doors, and everyday usefulness that families actually need. Its main draw is efficiency: every 2021 Sienna is a hybrid, yet it still offers available AWD, strong road-trip range, and family-focused cabin flexibility. Compared with rival vans, Toyota leans hardest on fuel economy, safety tech, and an upscale look without giving up the practical strengths that make a minivan easy to live with.
The LE is the practical family-workhorse trim, with power sliding doors, a 9-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, and a full safety suite. The XLE adds comfort features, while the new XSE brings a sport-tuned suspension and black exterior details. Limited models emphasize leather, premium audio, and wireless phone charging; the new Platinum tops the range with a head-up display, surround-view camera, and heated second-row seats.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The previous gas V6 is replaced across the lineup by a 2.5-liter hybrid system producing 245 net horsepower. The hybrid system is paired with front-wheel drive or electronic AWD, depending on the vehicle.
Structural
The Sienna begins its fourth generation on Toyota’s new TNGA-K platform, making 2021 a complete redesign.
Styling and trim lineup
Toyota adds the sporty XSE and luxury-focused Platinum. The L, Limited Premium, SE, SE Premium, and XLE Premium trim names are dropped. The XSE stands out with a black mesh grille, black exterior trim, and sport-tuned suspension.
Safety
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 becomes standard on every trim. Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert is also standard across the range; it moves from optional to standard on the LE.
Tech
Every trim receives a standard 9-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and seven USB ports. Premium audio changes from standard to optional on the XLE.
2021 Toyota Sienna specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, ECVT w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, ECVT w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, ECVT w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, ECVT w/Sequential Mode | Automatic, ECVT w/Sequential Mode |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 245 hp | 245 hp | 245 hp | 245 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft | 176 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 101 cu-ft | 101 cu-ft | 101 cu-ft | 101 cu-ft | 101 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is every 2021 Toyota Sienna a hybrid?
Yes. Every 2021 Sienna uses a 2.5-liter hybrid system with 245 net horsepower, replacing the previous gas V6. Front-wheel-drive and electronic-AWD versions were produced.
Was the Toyota Sienna redesigned for 2021?
Yes. The 2021 Sienna starts the fourth generation with a new TNGA-K platform, a redesigned body and cabin, and hybrid power across the entire lineup.
Which Toyota Sienna trims were new for 2021?
The XSE and Platinum trims were new for 2021. The XSE is the sporty-looking version with a sport-tuned suspension and black exterior details, while the Platinum is the luxury flagship with features such as a head-up display and surround-view camera.
What safety features became standard on the 2021 Toyota Sienna?
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert became standard across the 2021 Sienna lineup. The safety suite includes driver-assistance features intended to help avoid or reduce certain collisions.
Does the 2021 Toyota Sienna still have a V6 engine?
No. Toyota dropped the previous gas V6 and made a 2.5-liter hybrid system standard on every 2021 Sienna trim.
2021 Toyota Sienna Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Toyota Sienna.
4.1
2021 Toyota Sienna
(203 reviews)
“If you have children give the Sienna a serious look. It's a massive quality of life improvement that's effects everyday activities. The sliding automatic doors let's your kids get in and out easily, there's a massive amount of storage for beach days, truck or treat and we've even sat in the back full of blankets in the drive ins. It's a significant part of our family's everyday life.”
“This car has everything you need. My kids call it their second living room. It is spacious, comfortable, incredibly easy to drive and we save a fortune of gas.”
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Launches All New 2021 Sienna To Suit A Variety Of Lifestyles
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- pressroom.toyota.com — 2020 Toyota Sienna All New Nightshade Edition Added
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