Video: 2025 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition Review: The Great Indoors

But is that enough to convince shoppers to move from an SUV to a minivan, even a slightly more rugged one, like the Woodland Edition? So what is the Woodland Edition? Well, it's a trim level Toyota introduced for the 2022 model year, back when outdoor adventures were gaining popularity as a way to escape pandemic doldrums. Automakers wanted to take advantage of that popularity too and started making outdoorsy versions of their own vehicles. And for some reason, Toyota thought the Sienna needed one, and thus the Woodland Edition was born. For 2025, the Woodland Edition starts at $51,875, including Destination, which is just slightly more than the Limited trim level, but nearly $6,000 less than the loaded Platinum model. With the Woodland Edition, on the outside, you get some dark exterior trim. For 2025, you get these new six spoke 18 inch wheels. You get 6.9 inches of ground clearance instead of 6.3, standard roof rails with cross members. In back, there's an integrated trailer hitch. And the Sienna Woodland Edition comes with standard all-wheel drive. Inside, you also get rubberized floor mats and a cargo mat with a pine tree motif because again, Woodland Edition. But other than that, this is pretty much just like any other Sienna minivan. The Woodland Edition is very similar to Sienna's, but does it drive any different? There's really no dynamic change. The Woodland Edition still drives like a Sienna. It feels big and not especially agile, but the ride is comfortable and power is adequate. The hybrid powertrain makes 245 horsepower, which is enough, but it never feels quick and the gas engine makes a racket when it's engaged. If it weren't for the 35 miles per gallon combined with all-wheel drive, 36 with front wheel drive, powertrain noise might be a deal breaker. But when the all-wheel drive Chrysler Pacifica is only rated at 20 miles per gallon combined, and the front-wheel-drive-only Honda Odyssey tops out at 22 miles per gallon combined, it feels worth it, especially when the EPA estimates overall range for the all-wheel drive Sienna at 630 miles between fill-ups. That might help keep alive every stereotypical dad's dream of making good time, if you can keep the kids distracted enough to stretch out the stops. And the optional rear entertainment system and plethora of USB charging ports should help. Inside the Sienna Woodland Edition is comfortable and spacious, just like you'd expect a minivan to be. Front seats are nice and comfortable. You have tons of storage space, a large console, some under console storage as well for larger items, small item storage. And on top of that, you get this new 12.3 inch touchscreen display, which is a vast improvement over what used to be in the Sienna, but is still plagued by the same issues that we've seen with the system in other Toyota models. There's no home screen. There's a lot of connectivity-based features that you really need cell service for, so it's better, but it's not really class leading. Moving to the second row, you still have plenty of room for adults and children. I could use a little more headroom, but I'm pretty comfortable. And with Toyota's super long slide, second row seats, you can have a lot more leg room. You can go all the way back to the edge of the third row and it turns it into sort of a dollar store version of an executive SUV. Very comfortable back here, but I would feel very bad for anyone in the third row. Where I think the Woodland Edition specifically shines as a family vehicle is, in its attempt to be outdoorsy, Toyota has given it rubberized all-weather cargo mats and floor mats in the first, second, and third rows. These are super easy to clean, and as a parent and a pet owner, these seem like a great preemptive solution to the inevitable messes life will throw my way. Hands-free power sliding doors are a great feature too, especially if you've got a particularly wiggly toddler in your arms. And the icon to show you where to put your feet is a really helpful addition as well. Not everything in the Woodland Edition is pine fresh, however. Besides the noisy powertrain, I have a few other complaints, starting with this USB-A port. It's the sole USB data port, and while there is wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto connectivity, I've had enough issues with those systems in every make and model of car that's had them, that I tend to keep a USB port around just in case. And I'm running out of USB-A ones at this point. So really wish that were a USB-C, like all the charging ports in the rest of the Sienna. Another problem I have upfront, and this is kind of nitpicky, but the gear selector works fine, but the position when you select a gear doesn't correspond to the gear indicator and it just feels flimsy and like you've broken it. Visibility in the Sienna is also a mixed bag. Out the front and the sides, it's great. This integrated dash cam, which is a $375 option, which feels pricey for a dash cam, took some getting used to. I thought it was blocking my view a little bit, but for the most part, seeing out the front, seeing out the sides is great. It's at the rear windscreen that tends to be a problem for me. It just feels weirdly small, and in this trim level, there's no rear view camera mirror to make up for it. One thing I didn't like about the Sienna in the second row is the width of the door opening. Both my wife and I found the opening a bit too narrow to easily get our son into his rear-facing car seat, which made loading and unloading kind of frustrating. Lastly, this trim level of the Sienna doesn't include two of the cool new features for 2025: the integrated vacuum cleaner and the fridge box cooler system, both of which live in the center console right here. Those features are standard on the much pricier Platinum trim level, but with a price difference of almost $6,000. I'm sure I could buy a shop vac and a cooler I could plug in right there and still have some money left over. (upbeat music) So is the 2025 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition worth it? This is gonna come down to personal preference. I'm a ride or die believer that minivans are the ultimate family vehicle. And last I checked, the Sienna is a minivan. It's good at people and cargo hauling and the hybrid powertrain is the most efficient in the segment. And the Woodland Edition looks as cool as a minivan can look, I guess. But really, it's what's on the inside that counts. For my full review of the 2025 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition, head to cars.com/news. (upbeat music)