The 2022 Toyota Sienna excels at moving large numbers of people and/or frequent goods with comfort and convenience. One would expect that from a small truck, but now, the fourth generation Sienna It’s a brand new last year far beyond what was expected. First, it offers all-wheel drive for more confidence in bad weather and second, it nicely comes standard with mixture The back drivetrain is far superior energy saving compared to competitors using V6 engines. Those are the main reasons the Sienna is one of our top picks for small trucks (The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is another one).
Now, there is a third special element: 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland version. Toyota seems to have taken notes from Subaru, and from the lessons learned about human behavior during Covid, and realizing that more and more families want to get away from it all, where the air is fresh and you’re more likely to be eaten by bears than catch bugs from other humans. The Woodland Edition is a slightly rugged version of the Sienna perfected to facilitate recovery adventures on the beaten track. It is built on XLE cutting level (second raised trim ladder) with increased ground clearance, standard all-wheel drive, a towbar rated for 3,500-pound trailers, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a crossbar for the roof rails. found on other Sienna.
Looking at it in the driveway, you’d be forgiven for ignoring Woodland’s specialized functionality. The extra ground clearance is not obvious – in fact, at 6.96 inches, it’s just 0.59 inches taller than the standard XLE. It hardly an Off-Road TRD. Roof rails with crossbars are present, but for all you know, those can only be stand-alone options. The drag The process is also remarkable, clumsily integrated below the rear bumper, but we’ve got a an XLE AWD that we tested in Oregon. To be fair, perhaps the extra ground clearance will mean the process won’t be as easy to tow on the ground as it hits the driveway.
Most surprisingly, there aren’t even any special “Woodland” badges like on other such badges. outdoor decoration level. The main clue thus becomes color: exclusive Cement exterior paint (other option is Midnight Black Metallic), dark chrome accents and black badging. It basically looks like a sporty Sienna with a few options. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; We think it actually looks pretty cool.
Inside, Woodland differs with earth-tone stitching in the trim and black Softex vinyl upholstery, and the seats feature the same diamond-like pattern as the Sienna XSE. It comes in Sienna’s standard seven-seat configuration, along with heated front seats, second-row sunshades, wireless phone chargers, seven USB ports, and a 1200-watt 12-speaker JBL sound system. Integrated navigation is also standard, which is appreciated in a vehicle that is supposed to venture off the beaten path and therefore out of cellular data range. There’s also a 1,500-watt inverter with a three-pin, 120-volt power outlet in the cargo area, which will come in handy when powering gear while camping or at the beach, or running an air pump for trip in the riverbed.
All in all, it’s a familiar space, with the same usefulness you’ll find in other seven-seat Siennas that have impressed over time. compare our mini trucks. That includes an ultra-comfortable Super-long Slide captain seat and a foldable third-row seat that lets you prioritize passengers over cargo – or vice versa – with the pull of a few levers and straps. Unfortunately, since Woodland is based on XLE, it also includes a lot of hard plastic with questionable textures that don’t seem to know if they’re trying (poorly) to mimic wood or metal. XSE, Limited and Platinum get higher quality materials.
Behind the wheel, Woodland feels familiar to those who have driven the current generation Sienna. So does its hybrid powertrain, with a 2.5-liter inline-four, complemented by an electric motor and continuously variable transmission. With all-wheel drive, which is standard in Woodland, it has a third electric motor to power the rear wheels when needed. The system delivers a total of 243 horsepower, which is enough to make it feel alive off the road, thanks to the instantaneous torque from the electronic engine, but it loses most of the engine emergency when approaching. near highway speed.
The trade-off is excellent fuel economy that’s the same in every all-wheel-drive Sienna: a remarkable 35 mph in city driving, 36 mpg on the highway, and 35 combined. That’s a negligible deficit compared to the FWD Sienna’s 36/36/36 mpg rating. It’s a trade-off we like, as the time we spent on the highway on the ramps was only a small part of the balanced and refined driving experience. Especially considering the EPA the rating is easy to achieve or best When driving in the real world, the savings at the pump are substantial compared to all competitors except the plug-in. Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival and FWD for V6 . engines only Pacifica all get 22 mpg combined, a difference equivalent to spending an extra $850 on gas each year, according to EPA’s annual fuel cost estimates. You’ll spend an extra $1,100 on the only other AWD minivan, the 20-mpg Pacifica.
The ride and handling are also familiar. Just as you won’t notice the change in the height of the Woodland Edition’s car, you won’t feel it behind the wheel. The six-tenths of an inch increase in ground clearance doesn’t change the Sienna’s handling – it offers straight-line stability, minimal body roll and surprisingly engaging response (for a minivan) . It felt comfortable on gravel and rough roads, but not too much compared to other Siennas we were able to notice. Its standard all-season radial side panels don’t provide any extra grip, even on snowy roads.
Ultimately, the Sienna Woodland Edition 2022 doesn’t add much to the experience, but it certainly doesn’t detract from anything but the efficiency and overall usability that makes any other Sienna a smart choice. . The real reason to avoid it is the extra features and better interior quality found in the higher trim levels. With those, you can effectively recreate nearly all of the Woodland functions beyond the extra ground clearance – and either way, we doubt that 0.59 inches will make a lot of money. difference.
Now, you’ll also miss out on a few visual upgrades that give Woodland a unique look, but again, they’re subtle. There’s just more here, both visually and overall. The Woodland Edition feels more like an option pack than a dedicated trim level, such as Adventure RAV4. At $46,565 (including $1,215 in destination fees), we’d probably rather pick and choose the options ourselves and perhaps save some money in the process.
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