Toyota has made some improvements to its popular compact minivan, the Sienta, and released it on August 5, 2025. In this article, we’ve compiled a detailed list of points that made us think, “This is great!” and “We recommend it!” We hope this information will be helpful when making your purchase.
Overview of the new Sienta partial improvement in 2025
Changes
- The new model, the JUNO, is a two-seater 4-number registered vehicle.
- Electric parking brake and auto brake hold
- Contributes to reducing driver fatigue
- Toyota’s first adoption of memory-type auto brake hold
- Supports adaptive cruise control stop-hold function
- Equipped with the latest “Toyota Safety Sense”
- Expansion of detection targets for pre-crash safety
- Equipped with Proactive Driving Assist (PDA)
- “Driver Abnormality Response System” is standard equipment on all grades
- Improved interior quality
- Automatic air conditioning is standard on all grades.
- The shape of the shift side pocket has been changed.
Lineup
- 3-row seating for 7 people
- 2-row seating for 5 people
- 1-row seating for 2 people
Powertrain
- 1.5L gasoline engine
- 1.5L hybrid system
- 4WD “E-Four” also available
price
- Prices range from 2,077,900 yen to 3,852,200 yen
- Depending on the grade, prices will increase by around 50,000 to 90,000 yen.
release date
- August 5, 2025
[Biggest improvement] Adoption of electric parking brake
Auto brake hold with memory function
The most notable improvement in the 2025 model update is the standard equipment of an electric parking brake and auto brake hold .
Equipped with electric parking brake and auto brake hold with memory function
Points for improvement
- Toyota’s first electric parking brake with memory function
- The previous brake hold setting is remembered even after the power is turned off.
- Greatly improved fatigue reduction effect when waiting at traffic lights or in traffic jams
Interior improvements that significantly improve usability
New: Shift side pocket
Sienta interior
The lack of storage space around the driver’s seat, which was an unpopular issue in the previous model, has been resolved.
New Features
- New drink holder installed on the left side of the driver’s seat
- Slit with smartphone stand function
- Cable pass-through hole for smart charging
- Backlit USB Type-A and Type-C terminals
Enhanced safety equipment
Proactive driving assist standard equipment
- Automatic deceleration control even when cruise control is not in operation
- Automatic braking when there is insufficient distance between vehicles
- Speed adjustment function when entering corners
- Brake light indicator visualizes operation status
The highest level of practicality among compact cars
Body size and handling
The convenience of a 5-number size car
- Overall length 4,260mm x overall width 1,695mm x overall height 1,695mm
- Minimum turning radius of 5.0m allows safe driving even on narrow roads
- 70mm narrower than the Yaris Cross, ideal for Japanese road conditions
Superior 3-row seat functionality
Better containment system than the Freed
- The third-row seats can be completely stored under the second-row floor.
- Maximum luggage space can be secured by using the second-row seat sliding function
- Luggage capacity when seating five passengers exceeds that of rivals
Extensive optional equipment
Comfort Features
- AC100V 1,500W external power supply : Useful in emergencies and outdoors
- Seat heater : Two-stage adjustment for driver and passenger seats
- Heated steering wheel : Improved comfort in winter
- Circulator : Improved air conditioning efficiency in the rear seats
Safety and convenience equipment
- 360° View Monitor + Advanced Park
- Adaptive High Beam
- IR-cut/UV-cut glass (Comfort Package)
Unchanging attractive exterior
Stylish French car-style design
The exterior design has undergone some improvements but remains unchanged. The adorable styling that has been described as the ” Reiwa Fun Cargo ” remains intact.
Design Features
- Modern look with a through grille
- Aero stabilizing fins
- B-pillar exterior paint with Fan Tool Package
Summary: A complete solution that completely eliminates weaknesses
With some improvements in 2025, the new Sienta has completely eliminated the following weaknesses:
- No electric parking brake → Solved by adding memory function
- Insufficient storage space in the driver’s seat → Improved with a shift side pocket
- Minor complaints about usability → Various improvements to improve comfort
Who recommends purchasing
- Those looking for a compact and easy-to-handle minivan
- Those who value the latest safety equipment and convenient features
- Those who want both fuel efficiency and practicality
With these minor improvements, it can be said that the new Sienta has reached a level of perfection that makes it the definitive compact minivan .
