2021 Jeep Wrangler vs 2022 Toyota Sienna

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler retained its iconic styling, which had remained largely unchanged over the years. Enthusiasts could easily identify the notched grille, inset headlights, and scalloped air extractors behind the front fenders. The Wrangler's design elements, such as circular headlights, a seven-slat grille, exposed bolts and hinges, and protruding bumpers and fenders, made it look like a toy truck for adults. Depending on the trim level, the Wrangler could take on different looks with painted or exposed fenders, soft top or hardtop, and other individual styling touches, but it always retained its unmistakable identity.

In contrast, the 2022 Toyota Sienna aimed to blend the practicality of a minivan with the style of an SUV. It featured a macho front end and re-engineered door hinges and slides to bury the slider channel below the rear side window frame. The rear doors had styling details integrated into the rear fender well, giving the Sienna an assertive profile. The interior was designed to avoid the minivan/school bus feel, offering an uncluttered design with clever storage solutions and comfortable seating for second- and third-row passengers. The Sienna's overall look and feel were geared towards providing a modern, family-friendly experience.

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler offered a diverse powertrain lineup, including gas, diesel, mild-hybrid, and a Hemi V8. The standard 3.6-liter V6 produced 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, available with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. Other powertrains included a mild-hybrid eTorque variant of the 3.6-liter V6, a 270-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 with 260 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque. The Wrangler's engines powered one of three four-wheel-drive systems: Command-Trac, Select-Trac, and Rock-Trac, each offering varying levels of off-road capability.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna, on the other hand, came exclusively with a hybrid powertrain. It combined a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors to produce 243 horsepower. Front-wheel drive was standard, but all-wheel drive was available on all trim levels. The AWD system added a separate electric motor driving the rear wheels, providing 54 hp and 89 pound-feet of torque. The Sienna used an electronically controlled continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and offered four selectable drive modes: Normal, EV, Eco, and Sport. The Sienna Hybrid boasted impressive fuel economy, with FWD models achieving 36 mpg city/36 mpg highway/36 mpg combined, and AWD models getting 35 mpg city/35 mpg highway/35 mpg combined.

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler offered various top options, including the zipper-less Sunrider soft-top, a premium black cloth soft top, and a classic-looking tan soft top. The Freedom top was a three-piece hardtop with removable panels, available in black or body color. The Rubicon 392 featured the Sky one-touch power top, a power-retractable canvas panel that operated at speeds up to 60 mph. The Wrangler's cabin was functional, with a small center console bin, glovebox, and in-door cargo nets. It provided 31.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and up to 72.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna was designed to be a family workhorse, capable of conveying a full 4x8 sheet of plywood inside with the tailgate closed. The sliding second row added flexibility for loading luggage and freight. Cargo measurements were 33.5 cubic feet behind the third row, 75.2 cubic feet behind the second row, and 101 cubic feet behind the first row. The Sienna also had a 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity. The standard 60/40-split third-row bench stored away into the floor easily, and each row had storage cubby space and cupholders. Both side sliding doors and the rear tailgate were power-operated, with foot-motion triggers for added convenience.

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport came with a basic 5-inch screen for operating the radio and vehicle settings. The 7-inch Uconnect screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto was optional on the Sport S and standard on other trims. The sharp 8.4-inch Uconnect screen was also available. The Rubicon 392 featured a color TFT screen in the center of the instrument panel and a clever off-road camera nestled between the slats of the front grille, providing a clear view of the trail ahead.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna came with a 9-inch touchscreen standard in all grades, featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa, and SiriusXM. The Sienna also included a one-year trial of Safety Connect and Remote Connect telematics services, a 10-year trial of Service Connect, and a three-month trial of AT&T WiFi Connect. Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming were standard on all trim levels. Higher trims offered a 12-speaker JBL audio system, a rear-seat entertainment system with an 11.6-inch 1080p display, and a 10-inch color head-up display. Limited and Platinum models could upgrade to a digital rearview mirror, providing a clear view of the road behind.

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler offered modern driver-assistance features like forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, parking sensors, and blind-spot monitoring, but they were all optional. The Wrangler came with a backup camera with dynamic guidelines and a live tire-pressure monitoring system, which was useful for off-roading.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna received a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the IIHS and a five-star rating from the NHTSA. The standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite included adaptive cruise control, Lane Tracing Assist, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and traffic sign recognition. The Sienna also had 10 airbags, several LATCH child-seat connectors, a rear-seat reminder system, tire-pressure monitoring, and an inflator kit. Buyers could opt for a spare tire, which was now located in the wall of the cargo space for safety and convenience.