Resist all you will, but you just won’t find this sort of family-friendly versatility and comfort in a crossover. Cars.com reviewer Jennifer Geiger gives the 2013 Toyota Sienna high marks for its cushy seats, abundant passenger room, surprisingly peppy acceleration and class-leading maneuverability. That’s in addition to lots of cool features, particularly a second-row retractable footrest that turns the seat into a veritable La-Z-Boy. Still, a noisy V-6 engine and difficult seat-removal process for maximizing cargo space are big annoyances.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.