2011 Toyota Sienna

The Sienna is Toyota's minivan, the one that seats up to eight and competes with the Odyssey and Caravan. It drives with a smooth, car-like feel that makes long hauls easy, though the ride is on the firm side for a minivan. The cabin is roomy and flexible, with a third row that folds flat and a deep well behind it for extra cargo. Owners praise its dependability, but some mention the sliding doors can act up and the tire pressure sensors are sensitive. The base Sienna is the one to pick if you want a minivan with a lower starting price, but it gives up the V6 that the LE and XLE have. Its 2.7L I4 makes 187 horsepower and returns 21 mpg combined, which is fine for around-town duty but feels strained on the highway.