2021 Sienna and Venza: now hybrid-only

[Vman455]

Toyota revealed the new Sienna and Venza yesterday. I didn't watch the event, but found the press releases afterward. Details:

2021 Venza:
-2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder
-3 electric motors
-AWD only
-219 system HP (same powertrain as RAV4 Hybrid)
-40 MPG combined



2021 Sienna:
-2.5L Dynamic Force 4-cylinder
-2 electric motors/3 optional
-AWD optional on all trims
-243 system HP
-33 MPG combined



The jump in the Sienna's MPG is enormous; the current Sienna is rated 21 (2WD)/20 (AWD). That's a reduction from 5 gal/100 mi to 3 gal/100 mi.

[JSH]

The Venza is a big disappointment to me. It is simply a reskinned RAV4 for more money. Identical wheelbase and track with less cargo space.

I was hoping for something more similar to the old Venza. More of a lifted wagon like the Subaru Outback but with Toyota quality and hybrid fuel economy. The old Venza had a 109 in wheelbase (half way between the current RAV4 105.9 in and Highland 112.2 in)

[oil pan 4]

Yeah I remember seinna getting around 24mpg max so that's really good.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

No surprise at all. Well, maybe it would lead to the Sienna becoming more competitive on export markets.