Everybody talking smack about minivans until they realize it’s more versatile than a pickup

@gotentk4

Жыл бұрын

More than suv but idk bout a pickup lol

@eddiegarcia1560

Жыл бұрын

This is what minivan owners say to themselves to sleep at night.

@bongboyz6468

Жыл бұрын

Depends. If your trade is inside residential, then maybe vans are better. If your trade is inside commercial, maybe truck is better. But yes I do agree with you van is more versatile for most people

@omendarklight1526

Жыл бұрын

It really is 😂

@mjb0183

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. They are big and safe and this one looks sleek. These Toyota’s are smooth. If I became a lottery winner, I would have one in the garage.

I was against minivans until I had 2 kids. They are amazing! So much room, super comfortable on long trips both for passengers and as the driver. We will be getting another one.

An incredible achievement that a big minivan like this can deliver 36 MPG. That is amazing. I can remember vans being in the low teens... The Odyssey and Sienna are incredibly practical vehicles. Basically a pickup with protected storage the way some people use it. Don't understand why they don't make double rear door with ramp option on these vehicles, because people who like to dirt bike and bicycle would prefer the theft and environmental protection of a van, and don't want to buy a commercial van which is never as efficient.

He is good at what he does. Toyota should pay him for this incredible description of this car. I don't think Toyota would describe this car better than he has done. I love his energy.

@AryanAdhikary-fv9ph

5 ай бұрын

Agree

@rykwon4535

3 ай бұрын

I’m going to have to zonk Toyota for not hiring this man

Not in the market for a mini van, but I always love the mini van videos. You get more for your money than with any other vehicle.

I subscribed to this guys channel over a year ago…only because of his hilarious/elaborate descriptions of foods that can fit. His food and item descriptions really can’t be beat. It’s on another level 😂. I’m not even looking to buy a mini van, but when i saw this review pop up I knew it was going to be a good one with all the spaces and pockets and man did he deliver 😂!

@AlphaGamingImpact

8 ай бұрын

Same here, I just watch and subscribe because he’s funny n very thorough

Silver paint, black/dark grey wheels and smoked out chrome...that combo can make anything look good!

Man... one of my favorite Toyota vehicles as a kid. My mom used to drive me and my friends anywhere and I always did get comfortable at the back, it's very good to sleep in that van when it comes to road trips.

Great job! They way you explained things kept me interested in watching all the way through.

Can't wait to see the Sienna TRD.

Huge thing the Odyssey has going for it is you can get one. Every dealer around here is quoting gigantic waiting lists for Siennas and want over sticker. Even used ones with 50k are at or above MSRP.

@piggy310

10 ай бұрын

Thank you democrats.

@lftdv

9 ай бұрын

@@piggy310 Please educate me on how one political party has caused an inflated used car market. Covid was the biggest reason for supply chain disruptions and the republicans were in power at that time, but its not the republicans fault there was a global pandemic.

@mnn1265

7 ай бұрын

@@piggy310 A simple Google search will demonstrate to you that Democrats are FAR better at managing the nation's economy than Republicans and FAR better at creating jobs. Problem is when you're in a cult you can't think otherwise...

@RuralChemist

5 ай бұрын

I ended up just buying a used odyssey touring. Got a great deal. Plus on the odyssey you can remove second row seats and make it like a cargo van. The sienna is strictly a passenger van.

Always appreciate your "energetic and joyful" reviews! Great video as always! Looks like the Sienna will be our next ride soon! Thanks for all your reviews. I enjoy viewing them.

Thank you for bringing some love to the vans. I think vans have fallen under the radar for most.

Absolutely spot on review, Raiti! I have the XSE awd and it's the best thing ever! Zonk on the chrome 18's but everything else is superb. Best family hauler and I'm a changed van man 😂

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying that Michael!

As usual a very useful and detailed review Joe

My wife and I are moving to Nova Scotia next year to be closer to family. She wants to pile everyone into one vehicle for day trips and she is open to a minivan for seven people. Nova Scotia also gives a discount on insurance for a hybrid, so this might be my next family hauler. For me, leg room and comfort are the first two priorities, followed by if I can fit comfortably in the third row.

we have a 2021 Sienna, same power train, wife and I love it, rides great, roomy, full of tech, 35 MPG, plenty of power to cruise down the road and even though it is a hybrid they are very easy to maintain. Best van you can buy.

Absolutely spot on review, Raiti!

Looks good I ain’t gonna lie. Great review from you and the boss as usual

We started buying Odysseys when my now 19 year old was 4. My daily is a Mustang GT. We will always own an Odyssey. It’s just too versatile and useful and comfortable.

Closing in on 1M subs well deserve brotha keep being great 🔥‼️

Love your humor as well as your reviews ❤

Thanks for such a thorough review! I really like the van! I'll take a bit less power for better gas mileage any day. Thanks again!

Mr. Joe, Great review, I am looking into finding a good fit to go back and forth from time to time up north to visit family, as we are here in lower Fla. We have the pooch of course and cannot fly home comfortably anymore. This Sienna fills the void I think when I try to get myself motivated to even attempt to take a trip back north. Heavy price tag but not as much as a small van style camper would cost. Thanks again Be well

Nice van, but a couple omissions that I don’t understand. One was one of your zonks, the rear wiper, because the previous generation Sienna did have the wiper tucked up under the spoiler. The other is the sunroof. Our 2017 Limited doesn’t have a panoramic because of the rear entertainment, which is just like the new van’s, but it does have two sunroofs. The rear one is really big and even opens. So, not sure why they chose to kind of go backwards with this new generation. Great review as always Joe!

I prefer a van, comfort, height, more cargo room and mpg. With awd it's perfect for the east coast winters. Had suv's, enjoyed them but prefer the room and better mpg. Have a 2016 Sienna, had a 2005 and they are so nice to drive distances , driven to FL twice a year. No worries , very reliable and i can do most maintenance/repairs myself. Toyota cares about cars and people, that's important to me..

Nice review keep up the good work Joe

Love my 2021 XSE!! Got about 38xxx miles now and not one issue! Have the mica grey, and blacked out the chrome prices looks niceee!

Yes! 🎉 I've been waiting for this one!

I love Toyota Cement gray color. I have a 05 Golf TDI, and I plan on painting it this color. I love the back end of it. The side back fenders look a bit like the Highlanders

Chevy ASTRO van was the Best. AC, on top, lights on sides Curtains with blinds... and Folding "bed" in the back. Love ❤️ it

Minivans have always made more sense to me than a suv I wish one of these reviewers would start giving actual measurements for the cargo area instead of telling us the volume of the cargo area

What up Joe? Sienna time!

Joe, this was hilarious. “Im ready to take the plunge.”

Spring break 2023- Sienna Hybrid got 37mpg in Florida all day long going through Florida (Ft Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Daytona, Miami).. Yeah, baby!

I use to hate mini van before but when i came to japan it change my perspective. When we come back to states we would definitely get one.

I’m excited! Soon I’ll be driving my brand new Toyota Sienna 🥰

Guys like always great video’s 🇺🇸👍🏻

Hi I’m one of your new subscribers and I want to say great work

I had a 20 sienna se, then a 22 odyssey. I went to a 13 Sequoia just because i needed a truck. But honestly if Toyota does a little updating on the new sienna it would be my new van. Id like for the 2nd row to completely come out and the floor to be flat. And it needs a rear power roll down window like in the Sequoia, and they should honestly extend the van about a foot so with the 2nd row all the way back you can still fit people in the 3rd row. I guess what Im hoping for is a grand sienna lol. But without these upgrades my current Sequoia makes more sense for my family at the moment.

The Toyota Sienna XSE is a great looking minivan. Definitely a bestseller and the Cement color pops! I'd take this over the Honda Odyssey and there's no more Nissan Quest. Thanks Joe for reviewing this beautiful van and Lori you're the best!

@mnn1265

7 ай бұрын

The Odyssey rides much better and has better power. Why would you take this over an Odyssey? I'm trying to choose between the two but it seems to me like most people make their choice based on whether they are Toyota fans or Honda fans. I see many advantages to the Odyssey and most head to head comparisons favor the Odyssey... it would help to explain why.

@Roro004

5 ай бұрын

@@mnn1265 well today I was watching the Odyssey Touring.. the outside it’s horrible it depends what brand You Like.. Like you Said honda vs Toyota Fans.. But here’s a thing.. sienna hybrid vs A V6 .. so 36 MPG vs 22 .. I think the odyssey looks fun inside the remove seat.. and the sticky seats.. oh on the 3 row you can flip the seats if you are on a tailgate reunion etc.. but definitely I think sienna its better for MPG. Beautiful case.. and I am a toyo fan 😂 I hope this helps you a little bit. 👌

Great review as always! I've had my 23 XSE for just under 2 months now and I have zero buyers remorse, letting go of my 2016 4Runner. 3 kids and friends or just the 5 of us going on vacation, using the 3rd row, left a comical amount of trunk space. Definitely not enough room for a full sized stroller with the usage of the 3rd row in the 4Runner. It was great for my previous stage of life though. I'm going to add a zonk though... I am short, so I'm not sure if it is because my seat is pulled up, but if you have a water bottle or cups in the cupholders in the door, you can not access them while the door is closed. The cupholders in general, leave a lot to be desired, but at least there are 4 on the bridge, unlike the 2 in my 4Runner. Another zonk, would be the rear wiper not being tucked away. Overall, I am pretty impressed with its acceleration. where I live, it is mainly interstate driving with a speed limit of 70mph, getting onto the interstate has not been a problem, even keeping it in ECO, surprisingly. I had been waiting over 6 months for a new Kia Carnival SX I had ordered, and just got tired of waiting with no build date. My local Toyota dealership that does not mark up their inventory, was getting 1 lonely 2023 Sienna XSE black with black (dark gray) interior (like my 4Runner) and FWD so it had the black wheels, and I scooped it up. It arrived 2 weeks early and I couldn't be happier with our purchase.

@urbanpelon

Жыл бұрын

What Toyota dealership did you buy from?

@kristenmae6761

11 ай бұрын

You dodge a bullet not getting a Kia. Coming from a Kia owner. I’ve been waiting almost a year for my Sienna. 😢

WOW!! THATS SO AWESOME!! LOVE U JOE!!

Sure has grown from the Previa. Thanks for the review Joe!

I love this car it’s just an amazing van. This sienna is just a thing of beauty

@wwesupermiahroblox4460

Жыл бұрын

@hey it's pete ?

I was going to buy a Pilot, then Sequoia, then Odyssey, but the best was obviously saved until last, because I'm taking delivery of my Sienna next Monday. The part that most blows my mind is the full-on, business-class, living-room-worthy recliners in the second row. None of the others can come close to touching those. And I wanted dark brown leather instead of tan. Stays cleaner easier and longer, and easier to clean. Bravo, Toyota!

@ds1755

9 ай бұрын

Keep us posted with an update, currently 168,000 (2023)Toyotas on recall due to catching fire

@stephenfiore9960

8 ай бұрын

…What about the arm rest width in the 2nd row seats??

@mnn1265

7 ай бұрын

My kids don't need business class seating!

@ds1755

7 ай бұрын

@@mnn1265 i understand.. Gotta ride bougie.

@Roro004

5 ай бұрын

😂😂 this was so me.. I was crazy and almost the same list. Pilot overtrail .. Sequoia.. Odyssea.. and Lexus Rx 😂😂 and now Sienna 😂😂

Nice review

I love this Toyota Model XSE. It is nice.

Lmaooooo I love this guys humor 😂 with the twinkes and the checkers Buford

@RaitisRides

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!

Hey Joe would you go base model Camaro SS or base model Mustang GT?

The rear has the turn signals lights that have the Thomas Edison light bulbs blinking in there. the Toyota Sienna doesn’t have Toyota’s newer multimedia system. I like how the cargo space is deep and Joe Raiti can fit in there.

Joe, how are they AC vents? Do they blow hard? Is the AC cool enough on a hot summer day?

Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍

The built in TV is actually really cool. Nice van 👍

Went to Toyota today, salesman told me appx 8-10k over sticker and 6 -8 month wait.

Comfy, great mpg, hard to beat that! We had a Honda odyssey and I’m looking forward to getting one of these soon, especially saving some gas money.

@radientproductions9799

Жыл бұрын

i've got a 2021 Sienna XSE , 35k miles already, zero issues. Best car for families IMO , nothing comes close to it. So much $ saved on gas. I literally go 500 miles on a full tank.

@hassansyed4854

Жыл бұрын

Not even close to Odyssey, Sienna is tight, not so responsive and too much plastic 😂

@anoopmammen12324455

Жыл бұрын

We booked a car in May 2022 still haven’t received it . This is not worth the wait for us .

@mattjingles5758

10 ай бұрын

Honda is better than Toyota.

@Roro004

5 ай бұрын

@@mattjingles5758never 😂

please tell me, are all XSE 2023 siennas equipped with a TV and an inverter or is this an additional option for which you will need to pay extra? Thanks

I lost it when he started talking about breaking people’s legs 😂 17:08

I love this Van ❤️

I remember my mom driving the 2002 sienna minivan. How times have changed.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

You got that right!

Really nice review, as always. I think you hit all the 'donks' pretty good, and I agree with you. I am not a big CVT fan, but we have one now in our Honda CR-V, and it hasn't been a problem so far (72,000K). As far as horsepower, they could probably put a turbo on that thing and get the extra 50hp. Weather-Tech will probably have options for various floor/trunk protectors, so that might be an option down the road. I'm wondering how long it would take to get one? The 2024's will be out pretty soon I would think?

Last year I bough a 2022 Sienna xle, had it for 3 days, I can confirm the mpg is awesome. We decided to return it because it felt small in the 3rd roll ,no spare tire, no entertainment system on the xle model, for what we paid we could get more for our money so we decided to go with the 2022 odyssey touring which we love ❤. It has everything and more, specially the entertainment system for the kiddos and my spare tire. This is the first time we switched from suv to a minivan and I don’t think I’m going back. Out of my experience driving both the Sienna and odyssey, either or will work, it really depends on your needs. Take your time to do your research and drive test both before you invest

@ilhommuminov708

Жыл бұрын

True Honda Odyssey is better choice Because it’s has 3.5 natural Engine which is in long trip you fall a sleep and smooth ride the only down side is Honda need AWD but other then that good choice 👍

@travisnunya4641

11 ай бұрын

Mini van si k looking now compared to 10 years ago awesome mpg and way more bells for the money. F THE SUV

@mnn1265

7 ай бұрын

Honda definitely has the better ride and on a long drive with a van full of kids I think that's important. The fact that you can actually buy a Honda without a years long wait without a big markup helps too.

Minivans actually role to drive. More people need to appreciate that

Have yet to see this covered in a video. Do the front or middle row seats fold flat for sleeping purposes?

Would have been helpful to include some info about carseats, like where the latch and tether points are, especially since its targeted towards families.

Only for you Joe! Thx!

Mini vans low key are very underrated and you get a ton for the money.

suv or min van depens on if its is awd or fwd i think the awd system is better in rain and snow if you get the fwd system gets 1 mpg better gas milage i think the mini van has a lot more storage than a suv depening on witch one

If Toyota was serious about making a sporty performance van next up for them is a GR variant

if you looking for bad ass mini van, previous sienna V6 with 7 speed automatic it's pull really well.

I love the Crome on the doors

Minivans looks good with hybrid and it is not so high and low. Perfect driving

I have a 2018 Odyssey Elite as the main family vehicle for kids drop off and pick up and groceries etc. Our Ody is driven within a 3 mile radius 95% of the time on local city roads with plenty of traffic and stop lights, with 35mph speed limit. I get 10.5 MPG on average. I'm really considering a Sienna for the better fuel efficiency and the sliding second row seats to give my kids more space to put their stuff and backpacks.

@RaitisRides

10 күн бұрын

Thanks you for sharing that ownership input.

just curious do you have a 2023 corolla hatchback video on the way?

I wanted to buy an AWD Sienna, but the waiting list is over a year out and dealers want $5K over sticker. That's a pretty huge zonk. Remember when manufacturers would do all they could to meet demand? Now whenever they have something hot they seem content to have waiting lists while losing sales to competitors.

@trumptookthevaccine1679

Жыл бұрын

There is no supply. They are content selling the cars they have at the highest price

@kalel0192

10 ай бұрын

They’re not losing sales, that’s why there’s a waiting list…

@runningoncorn5153

10 ай бұрын

a used XSE here is 65k.

@plmn93

10 ай бұрын

@@kalel0192 When potential customers like me buy something else, which I did, that is definitely a lost sale. If they produced more, they'd sell more. That's the way the car market worked for over a century. And it will work like that again once enough consumers come to their senses.

@trumptookthevaccine1679

10 ай бұрын

@@plmn93 you do realize there has been a chip shortage for years right?

this guys is entertaining

Keep in mind AWD does not come with the 20 inch black wheels. Yes I would prefer the AWD version but not if it comes with the basic chrome wheels

This is the only minivan I will afford it Joe.

This is probably the best lookin minivan I've seen😮

@chrisgelo1425

Жыл бұрын

I think the Pacifica is number 1 and I think the KIA Carnival is a strong 2nd place

@piggy310

10 ай бұрын

​@@chrisgelo1425lol the Pacifica is for Karens from Illinois.

In my area these are utterly unobtainable without paying thousands over MSRP, even on used ones, or waiting for an extended period of time. I was recently told a year or more by a dealer.

@piggy310

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Dems...

@AndresRuiz007

8 ай бұрын

@@piggy310bro what are you talking about

Never thought I’d want a minivan so bad 😂

I really wish that he would have used the xse 25th anniversary edition for this video. Way better than the regular xse and perfectly priced!

My dad always had a Sienna when I was growing up and I never understood it. After all the people he gave drives to, helped moved and roadtrips. I get it dad, I get it.

@schoopinprofit

5 ай бұрын

He still has an 08 with 280,000 on it, still running strong.

@RaitisRides

5 ай бұрын

Your dad was very wise!

@RaitisRides

5 ай бұрын

Now that is incredible.

I don't recall you mentioning that the middle row seats are non- removable. Great machine to haul people, cargo not so much.

@everydayanodyssey

8 ай бұрын

Yeah they don’t fully remove (easily… it can be hacked), but they do slide all the way to the front seats.- so you do get more cargo area in the back than if they didn’t. Not as good as easily removable, but better than nada.

@michelebee991

2 ай бұрын

​@@everydayanodyssey I am happy with the seats sliding all the way forward so I can use that big space when I want it for sleeping and living and still have the ability to seat my grandkids in the second row where I can reach them.

Gonna finance this. Move out of my apartment into the sienna. Rent couldn’t be any better with good credit.

I booked my Sienna XSE 25th Anniversary in Nov 2022 and until now the dealer is not able to get the vehicle allotted for me. Does it really take 6 months for Toyota to allocate a vehicle. The only additional package I selected was the Entertainment Package with Options + Dashcam + Trifold mat. Is it really worth such long for this minivan as I also see that the Odyssey might come up a redesign for the 2024 model which I believe has a better spec than the Sienna. Please share your thoughts.

@no-brainer-gamer5097

Жыл бұрын

Me and my wife wait for the sienna fir months and we give up wait and got honda odyssey whats awesome and 7 k less money

@Dr.H2O

Жыл бұрын

@@no-brainer-gamer5097 seems we have to do the same

Comfy and great mpg ! And you can live in it when apocalypse comes 🙃

Is this AWD? I saw on another video that XSE AWD came with 18 inch silver wheels, and that FWD came with the 20s in black. Was that wrong?

There's no better way to describe practicality without snacks😂.

Hey Joe when is the new GLC review going to be out?

I wish they are available here in canada. Almost all dealership says 1 to 2 years of waiting and some 3 years

I honestly view the speedometer and horse power hud display as distracting Like it's there for you to see the speed your going at But it's taking your eyes off the road This is why I like hud heads up display on the windshield or on near the road Or even better develope a way for there to be a clear speedometer that is on the bottom but visible when looking forward while driving

@Kevin-qj7fp

Жыл бұрын

If people still need a standard old school design where the speedometer and horse power Guage is visible and old-school design Can't we advance it to a clear glass manual display thats visible when looking on the road Like clear speedometer visible on the bottom when looking forward on. The road

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

I know they are not for everyone.

@RaitisRides

Жыл бұрын

This is so very true! I guess going the way of the dinosaur!

Does the second row seats recline? That’s what I wanted to see

Sad to see them go, for families. The crease in rear quarter looks like it was hit by a Giant shopping cart that creased it being dragged along the way.

Still baffles me that, in 2023, some manufacturers are using the old incandescent bulbs for the interior and not LEDs. I'm assuming this with the Sienna...giving off the yellow glow.

As a Canadian I’m telling you hands down the sienna is a winner for one key feature. AWD! We have snow 6 months of the year.

My '04 Sienna has 275k and it's very common for them to achieve this mileage. AWD option makes for an extremely practical car. Odysseys of the 2000's would grenade their transmission at 200k like clockwork. I like the 4 cylinder hybrid setup, it would be cool if they added a turbocharger in addition to the hybrid setup like what we get with the platinum trim on the new Crown.

@gotentk4

Жыл бұрын

If they last 200k I'd be happy

@randymeas3235

Жыл бұрын

our 2000 odyssey started suffering from transmission slips at around 200k miles. so the next minivan will likely be a sienna. i think toyotas also use a timing "chain" rather than a timing belt so more robust. the only thing that concerns me about toyota minivan vs honda is siennas are now only hybrid. after the hybrid batteries go out, it might be expensive to replace them which negates the cost savings of getting a hybrid i think. also i really like the magic/sliding seats of odysseys. i wish siennas had that.

@Noypi54494

Жыл бұрын

Can I ask what your maintenance was on the transmission? That's awesome you have nearly 300k milesnon yours

@jordanimatedstreaming

Жыл бұрын

@@Noypi54494 No transmission maintenance. A lot of transmissions claim to be 'sealed for life' and not need servicing. Some of those claims are true, some aren't. The truth of whether or not you should really be servicing the transmission is down to the make and model you are driving. Toyota engines and transmissions are some of the best in the business in terms of reliability. Non-CVT Toyota automatic transmissions (going back as far as the early 90's) were all very reliable. Couple this with the fact that the Sienna is a minivan, and therefore highly unlikely to have been driven hard and aggressively. Minivan owners are typically moms and dads just trying to raise kids, so it's unlikely the transmission has been abused.

@MelW913

9 ай бұрын

Yep. My 2012 Sienna is still going strong at 253K miles.

U got me sold

Damn, so this goes faster than my 2021 Mazda 6 turbo.

i like both of them