Does Toyota Sienna have 7 seats?
The Sienna can be configured to seat seven or eight passengers, depending on the chosen second-row setup.
As Toyota’s modern Sienna lineup has moved to a hybrid-only powertrain, interior versatility remains a key selling point for families balancing passenger space and cargo. Here’s how the two main seating configurations work and what they imply for daily use.
Seating configurations
Two primary interior layouts determine the total passenger count:
- Eight-passenger configuration: second-row bench seat for three occupants plus a 3-passenger third row, giving a total of eight seats (plus the driver and front passenger).
- Seven-passenger configuration: second-row captain’s chairs (two seats) plus a 3-passenger third row, for a total of seven seats (plus the driver and front passenger).
In short, the Sienna’s seating is configurable to seven or eight, allowing owners to prioritize passenger capacity or interior access depending on the day’s needs.
Cargo and comfort considerations
Choosing between a seven- or eight-passenger setup affects cargo space, second-row access, and overall comfort for occupants. Here’s how the trade-offs typically play out:
- Seven-passenger layout with captain’s chairs improves access to the third row and enhances comfort for rear-seat passengers, at the cost of one total seat.
- Eight-passenger layout with a second-row bench maximizes total seating capacity and can offer more flexible cargo space when the second row is folded or configured, but may make mid-row entry a bit less convenient for some users.
Both configurations share the same third row in most trims and benefit from the Sienna’s fold-flat rear seats, which help expand cargo space when not everyone is aboard.
Summary
For current Toyota Sienna models, you can choose between a seven-seat configuration (second-row captain’s chairs) or an eight-seat configuration (second-row bench). All models are hybrid-powered, and the interior layout is designed to toggle between passenger comfort and cargo flexibility depending on your needs.
