2023 Sienna XSE | Real Owner Dislikes | Minivan Dad
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 Published On Oct 12, 2023

Recently purchased '23 Sienna. I love the car, but here's some 1st world problems.
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1: XSE model (to me) has suspension that is stiffer than I'd like for a minivan. AKA harsh'er. Considering my sister has a '23 Woodland's edition XLE that I drive also, I do not hesitate saying the XSE is in fact stiffer. It's noticeable to me.
2: No acoustic glass / sound deadening on this trim. XSE's stiff suspension I think translates more noise into cabin in my opinion (again this is what I've found personally - considering my sister's woodlands edition XLE)
3: (optional) Rear entertainment system takes away from headspace, and too expensive for the $$
4: Wireless charger is mostly useless (to me). and no wireless carplay/android auto
5: 2nd row seats are nice but could be improved and be factory removable and have a better way for 3rd row passengers to move the 2nd row and exit if needed. (Odyssey magic seats are SO good, but can't have it all)
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6: My wife only wanted XSE model (not even the upper tiers), I would've been happy with an XLE with a few added options. Happy wife, happy life!


Other things I didn't mention:
1. sliding door's cabling could be better designed by hiding it or securing it better, it just gets in the way and looks like someone could step or trip on it and damage it.
2. although there's lots of cargo capacity, I kind of wish there were more nooks and crannies to store things out-of-sight.
3. Softex on seats don't breathe well. I live in Texas, my back gets sweaty in the heat. But nothing some seat covers can't fix. Although ventilated leather seats would've been great hence why I would've liked 25th anniversary edition also as mentioned.
4. engine drone is pretty bad, but I can live with it.
5. center console is bigger than it needs to be. I would've liked to be able go from front row to the rear area easier if needed.
6. the armrest storage door is poorly designed, it's just a trap.

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