What years did Toyota Sienna have AWD?
AWD has been available on the Toyota Sienna in the U.S. since its early years, across four generations. The typical year windows when AWD appeared are 1998–2003 (first generation), 2004–2010 (second generation), 2011–2020 (third generation), and 2021–present (fourth generation). Availability varies by trim and year.
Below is a concise map of AWD availability by generation, with notes on how access changed over time and the current setup for the latest model.
AWD availability by generation
The following overview summarizes, by generation, when all-wheel drive was offered on the Sienna and how it typically appeared across trims.
- First generation (1997–2003; U.S. model years roughly 1998–2003): AWD was offered as an option on select trims during this period.
- Second generation (2004–2010): AWD was available as an option on most trims, providing Toyota’s all-wheel-drive capability for several model years within this generation.
- Third generation (2011–2020): AWD continued to be offered on multiple trims, maintaining a presence across the lineup for this generation.
- Fourth generation (2021–present): The Sienna returned in a hybrid-only form, with AWD available on higher trims (such as XLE and Limited) while the base versions were front-wheel drive.
Note: Trim-specific availability and regional options can vary by year. Always check the exact model year and trim to confirm that AWD was offered on that configuration.
Summary
The Toyota Sienna has featured all-wheel drive in every generation since its U.S. introduction, with AWD broadly available on various trims across four generations: 1998–2003 (first gen), 2004–2010 (second gen), 2011–2020 (third gen), and 2021–present (fourth gen, hybrid-only with AWD on higher trims). For precise options, verify the specific model year and trim since availability can differ by market and production run.
