2026 Toyota Sienna Woodland: Green Brook Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Sienna Woodland
The 2026 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition starts around $50,900 MSRP and is the only Sienna trim built exclusively with all-wheel drive — there's no FWD version to choose. It's also the only Sienna rated to tow, at 3,500 lbs with a factory hitch, and adds roughly half an inch of ground clearance, all-weather rubber floor mats, and a new black Woodland badge on the liftgate for 2026, plus an exclusive Ice Cap white paint option. Standard 12-speaker JBL Premium Audio and the same 245-hp hybrid powertrain carry over from the rest of the lineup. It's the trim to look at if your family needs more than city-and-highway duty from a minivan.
The only Sienna that can pull a trailer
It's an easy detail to miss on a spec sheet, but it matters: of the six 2026 Sienna trims, only the Woodland Edition has a factory-rated tow hitch, good for 3,500 lbs. LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum simply aren't rated to tow anything, full stop, without aftermarket equipment and a separately confirmed rating — not a small trailer, not a couple of jet skis, nothing. If pulling anything at all is even a maybe for your family, the Woodland is the only Sienna that answers yes without an asterisk.
The rest of the Woodland's identity follows from that same outdoors-first brief. All-wheel drive is standard, not optional — there's no FWD Woodland to special-order, a point worth knowing since it's the opposite arrangement from LE, XLE, XSE, and Limited, where AWD is a roughly $2,000 add. Ground clearance goes up by about half an inch over the rest of the lineup, and all-weather rubber floor mats come standard, which is a genuinely practical touch for anyone tracking mud, sand, or road salt in from the Watchung Reservation or a weekend at a Poconos campground. For 2026, Toyota adds a black-finish Woodland badge to the rear liftgate and an exclusive Ice Cap white paint color that no other Sienna trim can be ordered in.
What you're not giving up
Unlike some off-road-flavored trims across the industry, the Woodland doesn't ask you to sacrifice comfort for capability. It carries the same 12-speaker JBL Premium Audio that's standard on the XSE and up, the same 12.3-inch touchscreen, and the same 245-combined-horsepower hybrid powertrain as every other Sienna — just with the rear e-motor doing its job full-time instead of as an option. EPA estimates land at 35 mpg combined with AWD, a one-point drop from the FWD-only trims' 36, which is a small tradeoff for a genuinely useful capability most of those other trims can't offer at any price.
What buyers say
The Woodland is a genuine favorite among Empire Toyota of Green Brook's Sienna reviews. Bryan K. wrote: "Just drove home in a brand new Sienna Woodland trim, and I couldn't be more thrilled… He walked us through every feature of the vehicle and took the time to explain all of our safety and protection options without any pressure. The entire experience was smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free." Dennis K. bought his with salesman George: "GEORGE is the best salesman and he treats me like brother. Thank you George for my new Sienna woodland. My wife loves this car." Both reviews single out the same thing — a low-pressure walkthrough of the vehicle's features, which matters more on a trim with genuinely different capability (AWD, tow rating) than on the trims where the differences are mostly cosmetic.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a front-wheel-drive Woodland?
No. AWD is standard and the only configuration Toyota builds for the Woodland trim — there is no FWD version to order.
How much can a Sienna Woodland tow?
3,500 lbs with the factory-rated tow hitch, which is unique to this trim. No other 2026 Sienna trim carries a manufacturer tow rating.
Is the Woodland worth the extra cost over an XSE?
It depends on whether you need AWD, towing capacity, or the extra ground clearance. If none of those apply to how you'll use the van, the XSE's sportier styling and comparable price make it a reasonable alternative. If any of them do apply, the Woodland is the only trim in the lineup that delivers.
Does the Woodland get worse gas mileage?
Marginally — 35 mpg combined versus 36 on the FWD-only trims, a one-point difference from running AWD full-time rather than as an option.
See the Woodland at Empire Toyota of Green Brook
Given central New Jersey winters and how many families here also own a boat, a camper, or a small trailer, the Woodland tends to move quickly. Check current Woodland inventory or call (732) 658-9299 to ask about availability.
MSRP excludes the $1,495 destination charge plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Tow rating and ground clearance figures are manufacturer specifications; actual towing capacity depends on configuration, cargo, and passengers — confirm before towing. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates. Complimentary ToyotaCare maintenance terms per Toyota Motor North America's published program. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Empire Toyota of Green Brook.