2026 Toyota Sienna Review: This Could Change Your Life

I’m tired of anti-minivan propaganda. For decades, the humble minivan has been showing up for busy families to make their lives easier, grow with them, and create core memories, all while being accused of being “uncool.” Unglamorous? Maybe. Utilitarian? Definitely. But uncool? Please. As an elder Millennial, I’ve embraced not subscribing to what the mainstream says is cool, and I’m standing firm in my weirdness. I can tell you confidently that there’s nothing more freeing than being unbothered by how others judge you. That’s their problem, not yours. So if you have a busy family and feel overwhelmed by your current vehicle that is bursting at the seams trying to accommodate your lives, I beg you to consider a minivan. A minivan will change your life, and the 2026 Toyota Sienna is one of the best ones out there. 00:00 Are minivans uncool? Should you care? 02:31 Features 04:28 Driving feel 05:15 Powertrain 06:14 Fuel economy 07:31 Comfort 08:03 Safety 08:59 User-friendliness 10:45 Value 12:03 The verdict Thanks so much for watching, let us know your thoughts in the comments down below! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to see more car reviews and expert auto advice! SUBSCRIBE here: https://t.ly/iUCxa If you have any questions for our experts Jodi and Dan, send us an email at [email protected] and they’d be happy to respond in the next episode of Own the Road with AutoTrader. Check out our PODCAST here: https://www.youtube.com/@autotrader_ca/podcasts About Us: Welcome to AutoTrader CA, the official channel for Canada’s largest and most trusted marketplace for buying and selling new and used cars. AutoTrader.ca has the largest inventory of vehicles, with cars of all types, RVs, bikes, ATVs, and much more. We provide Canadians with the resources they need to make better vehicle buying decisions with our guides and tools. Check us out at AutoTrader.ca On our channel, we’ve got straightforward car reviews and test drives, from EVs to trucks, Mustangs to Mitsubishis, and tips for car owners, car shoppers and car sellers alike. Our automotive experts Jodi and Dan (also best friends) have a combined 25 years of expertise in the automotive journalism industry and get together to host our podcast, Own the Road with AutoTrader. Jodi Lai is an award-winning automotive journalist with a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson), is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and a jury member for the North American Car/Truck/Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY). Jodi is the Editor-in-Chief of AutoTrader and the recipient of the prestigious 2022 AJAC Journalist of the Year Award. Dan Ilika is AutoTrader’s Road Test Editor and has been working in the automotive industry for the better part of the last decade. Dan graduated from Toronto’s Humber College with an advanced diploma in journalism, and his work spans from newspaper to television and the web, reviewing cars in writing and in front of the camera. They’ve got the scoop on everything car-related for the everyday driver or the auto enthusiast, helping to make car stuff simple for Canadians. Want to see more of our content? Check out our socials: • Instagram: instagram.com/autotrader_ca • Facebook: facebook.com/AutoTrader.ca • TikTok: tiktok.com/@autotraderca • X (formerly Twitter): x.com/ca_autotrader