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The 2023 Toyota Sienna earned "Best Minivan" at Best Buy Awards by Kelley Blue Book. The achievement marks the third consecutive KBB honor for the Sienna in the best-buy minivan segment.
The plug-in hybrid with an all-electric driving range of 32 miles is available in seven and eight-seat configurations.
"Kelley Blue Book always helps shoppers find the right vehicle at the right price,” said Karl Brauer, publisher at Kelley Blue Book. “The Best Buy Awards were designed to help consumers shop confidently by doing the heavy lifting for them."
Under the Hood
All 2023 Toyota Sienna models are powered by a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor for a 245 hp output. All-wheel drive versions add a third electric motor that controls the rear wheels.
With a front-wheel layout, the minivan gets an EPA-estimated 36 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel drive version returns 35 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the expressway.
Comfort and Convenience
Entry-level accessories include a 9-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, Bluetooth, seven USB ports, satellite radio, a six-speaker stereo and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Options available on higher trims are wireless device charging, in-car intercom, eight or 12-speaker stereos, a 120-volt household-style power outlet and a rear-seat entertainment system with dual 11.6-inch displays.
Cargo space is 35 cubic feet behind the third-row seats and 75.2 cubic feet with second and third-row seats folded flat.
Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2023 Sienna an overall safety score of five out of five stars. It scored five stars on the side crash test and four on the frontal crash and rollover tests.
Toyota's bundle of active safety features designed to protect occupants include:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind-Spot Monitors
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Rear Occupant Alert
"Best Minivan" accolades are determined by value, family comfort, safety, cargo versatility, technology and forward-and-rear facing child safety seats. The 2023 Sienna also made KKB's lists for Best Resale Value, Lowest 5-Year Cost to Own and Best Family Cars.
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