Sunday, 20 June 2021

Toyota's 2021 Sienna hybrid proves minivans can be fun, not just practical

 

Toyota's 2021 Sienna hybrid proves minivans can be fun, not just practical

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There comes a time in your life when minivans just make sense. Usually, that's when you start to learn about the nuances of car seats, strollers and all of the other gear kids require. Then come the soccer matches and cacouphonous carpools. I won't waste time arguing for the practicality of minivans, because no matter how you frame it, they'll always be better for a typical family than an SUV or crossover. They have got more room for passengers and cargo alike, and they're just easier to access when you need to secure a screaming toddler.

No matter how much sense they make, though, minivans still suffer from being seen as boring vehicles for soccer moms and dads who've just given up. That's an idea Toyota is trying to obliterate with its 2021 Sienna. Its sporty styling evokes Toyota's more adventurous SUVs, and it has all of the latest infotainment amenities to please both parents and kids. Most importantly, though, every 2021 Sienna is a hybrid offering at least 35 MPG of combined mileage (the entry-level LE trim is rated at 36 MPG). And with a starting price of $34,460, it's around $4,000 less than Toyota’s 2021 Hybrid Highlander, which offers the same mileage but with more limited seating space

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