Toyota’s Sienna is now available in Woodland edition, featuring an AWD and an extra 0.6 inches suspension lift.
It is not every day that you dream of owning a family van, despite the comfort and practicality. But an off-roading adventure? Well, maybe yes. So, what if you have the space advantages of a minivan coupled with Overlanding capabilities in an outdoor-themed vehicle. Sounds rather appealing, right? That is exactly what Toyota has done with its latest Sienna Woodland 2022 Special Edition—an all-wheel-drive rough and tough minivan for adventurous customers with a bunch of accessories to look forward to.
Unlike the standard Sienna’s front-wheel drive (although all its trims offer AWD options except the base L), the Woodland model would have an all-wheel drive as standard. The rear axle has an additional electric motor that adds up to the car’s hybrid drivetrain. It also boasts a standard tow hitch with trailering capacity of 3500 pounds.
However, the big mechanical upgrade is how all the shocks and springs of the suspension system are arranged to provide the vehicle with an additional ground clearance of 0.6 inches. So, that makes it a total of 6.9 inches.
Furthermore, the Sienna Woodland will be available in two color variants: Cement and Midnight Black. Toyota also employed black badges and dark chrome accents for a more purposeful appearance. Roof rails with crossbars are present too. Inside, you’ll find black seats with orange-colored contrast stitching, an in-dash navigation setup, and a 1200-watt JBL stereo. Besides, there are kick-activated sliding rear doors, Split and Stow third-row seats, heated front seats, and cool stuff like sunshades and seven (like, that’s a lot, right?) USB ports.
On top of that, a 1500-watt power outlet at the back is capable of charging all sorts of regular household items – just what you’ll need for a day’s excursion or wild camping night with your family. All in all, the Sienna Woodland is a minivan equipped with pretty much everything for the adventurous families out there. But does that mean that the Woodland is one a kind?
Well, not at all! Pontiac Montana, Volkswagen’s Vanagon Synchro, and Mazda’s 1990 MPV have all walked down the same path. But maybe, just maybe, Toyota is eyeing to compete against Subaru’s recently announced Outback Wilderness Edition. Even the new Kia Carnival with its SUV-Esque body targets the same market, albeit without an AWD.
So, we wait to find out how the Sienna Woodland would perform once it reaches dealerships this fall. Interestingly, for each unit sold, Toyota will contribute $250 to National Environmental Education Foundation, the minimum pledge amount being $250,000. Think it might succeed in selling 1000 units? Not too big a deal, I guess?
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