2025 Toyota Sienna -- Did 7 Days PROVE This is the BEST Sienna Ever?

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The consensus after spending an extended week with the 2025 Sienna? It's an incrementally better—but not radically changed—minivan. Here's the full breakdown:

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What's Improved (and People Notice)​

1. Tech and interior upgrades

• All trims now include wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, USB‑C ports throughout, and an upgraded, faster 12.3″ infotainment screen on XLE and above
• Higher trims (XSE+) add wireless charging, digital gauge cluster, and head-up display
• Interior materials have nicer textures and finishes—more leather, improved dashboards

2. New “family-friendly” touches

• Advanced Rear Seat Reminder with radar-based detection sends escalating alerts and even texts/calls
• FridgeBox + built-in vacuum available in Limited and standard on Platinum trims—hands-on reviewers say it actually works

3. Efficient hybrid powertrain remains top-tier

• Still delivers ~245 hp and class-leading ~36 mpg combined (FWD), just –1 mpg for AWD
• Reviewers praise the smooth ride and hybrid refinement .

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What Didn't Change—And That Mattered to Users​

1. Cargo versatility still lags

• Cargo volume is ample but less than rivals, and second-row seats are not easily removed .

2. Powertrain noise and steering feel

• The hybrid engine can drone under load, and regenerative brakes are slightly grabby
• Some owners noted relatively light or inconsistent steering behavior

3. Tech still “aging” compared to top-tier competitors

“Tech is still behind; for price really would like… lane‑changing protection from other cars… Kia also has a feature to talk to guest in back”

“Infotainment is still terrible… I have driven base Kia and Hyundai’s with better systems than this”

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Real-world experience: 7-day “prove it” review?​

Although no specific “7 days prove it” video has surfaced, owners spending weeks in their Siennas echo common themes:

• Big wins: slicker cabin, smooth hybrid ride, efficient MPG, AWD option, vacuum/fridge are practical additions in higher trims.
• Ongoing criticisms: tech doesn’t beat top SUVs, interior build quality could be better, noise and steering feel still not premium.

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So, is it the BEST Sienna ever?​

Yes—in the incremental improvement sense. With more tech, safety, and creature comforts than any prior model, it's the most polished and practical Sienna yet. It’s still very much a minivan, not a game-changer, and consumers point out that key areas—like cargo flexibility, interior build, and tech execution—linger behind rivals like the Carnival or top SUVs.

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Verdict: Great minivan… but with trade-offs​

Go for it if you want:

• The most refined Sienna to date, with newer screens, safety radar, AWD, vacuum/fridge.
• Top-tier fuel economy, smooth ride, family comfort.

Know the downsides:

• Still no fold-flat second-row seats, smaller cargo than some rivals.
• Interior feel and tech quality don’t match premium SUVs.
• Hybrid engine noise, steering and braking feel are still noticeable.

TL;DR​

The 2025 Sienna is visually and functionally enhanced—with meaningful cabin and tech upgrades, smarter safety, and nifty gadgets—making it the best Sienna yet. But if you're comparing across the minivan/small-SUV segment for top-shelf refinement, cargo versatility, or cutting-edge tech, it still has room to grow.