Toyota has expanded the outdoors capabilities of its popular Sienna’s with rugged styling, a standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive System and increased ground clearance for taking the fun further afield.
The 2022 Sienna Woodland Special Edition also adds a few updates for its sophomore year: the XLE grade now gets the optional 18-inch wheel design; second-row ottomans are available for the Limited and Platinum grades with all-wheel drive; Windchill Pearl replaces Blizzard Pearl as the premium color offering; and the Woodland Edition is available in the Cement exterior color, exclusive to the Woodland Edition, as well as Midnight Black Metallic.
The fourth-generation Sienna is assembled in the US and supports a wider array of life stages and activities than the typical minivan-more luxury, multimedia and outdoors-amenable features.
The Sienna Woodland Special Edition offers cargo and passenger space comparable to a large SUV. It also offers That includes a line of Yakima accessories such as a rooftop carrier, cross bars, bike rack and more.
Under The Hood
The Woodland Edition – and any 2022 Sienna equipped with the Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive System – achieves an impressive EPA-estimated 35 combined MPG. (Sienna models with front-wheel drive get EPA-estimated 36 combined MPG.)
The new-generation Sienna combines a standard hybrid powertrain with AWD, which is available as an option on all model grades. Standard and exclusive features include:
- Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive plus added ground clearance to take on dirt roads with confidence
- 1,500-watt inverter with 120V AC outlet to power camping equipment or most household items for a short daytrip or an overnight camping excursion
- Tow hitch with 3500-lb. towing capability – ideal for hauling personal watercraft, dirt bikes or ATVs
- Roof rails with crossbars
Comfort & Convenience
The 2022 Sienna Woodland Edition comes exclusively in the 7-seat configuration with Super-Long-Slide second-row captain’s chairs.
The Split & Stow 3rd Row Seat and kick-activated power sliding rear doors make it easy to load and carry recreational gear. Heated front seats, sunshades in the second row and a total of seven USB ports across all three rows ensure comfort and convenience for all aboard.
The 2022 Sienna offers a long list of premium features across the model line (depending on model grade) including a kick-open and closed sliding side doors and rear gate, four-zone climate control system, heated second-row Super-Long Slide captain’s chairs with ottomans, power tilt and telescoping steering column with heated steering wheel, a digital rear-view mirror, 10-in. color head-up display and 12-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system.
Safety
All 2022 Sienna models come standard with second-generation Toyota Safety Sense, a comprehensive active safety system that includes:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Departure Alert with Lane Trace Assist
- Full Speed Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic High Beams
- Cyclist Detection
- Road Sign Recognition
Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection is designed to provide automatic braking capability should the driver not react in time in certain emergency situations. The PCS system can also detect a bicyclist and even a pedestrian in low light situations. All Sienna models include Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert is standard.
Designed with family safety in mind, the rear occupant detection is based on door sequencing logic in which the Multi-Information Display provides a warning “Attention: Check Rear Seat for Passengers and Cargo.” The 2022 Sienna is equipped with 10 airbags, the Toyota Star Safety System (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, Smart Stop Technology), rear passenger seatbelt reminder, Electric Parking Brake and Rear Seat Reminder.
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