Woodland Edition is the company’s minivan that doubles as an off-road vehicle with the right upfits. But if you’re looking for a real off-road vehicle, this is not it.

A vehicle built to go off-roading is a ticket to adventure. When you get off the beaten path, the world becomes your oyster. But which vehicles are true champions of the open road?

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Can the 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition go off road?

Yes, you can take the 2022 Toyota Sienna off road—but that doesn’t mean it was built for it.

The2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition should not be anyone’s first choice for adventure, but the all-wheel-drive version comes with a bit more ground clearance that will do the trick on certain terrain.

Starting at $45,500, the 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition is a hybrid—just like every other Sienna—and is at the top of the Sienna trim levels. Besides added ground clearance, this van comes with additions to let you bring along extra cargo, as well as a tow hitch to haul other toys.

Let’s take a closer look.

Ground clearance

Ground clearance is, perhaps, the most important number to be aware of when it comes to choosing an off-road vehicle. At 6.9 inches—about a half-inch higher than the next-highest Sienna trim level—the Sienna Woodland Edition’s ground clearance is at the low end of what’s acceptable for off-roading vehicles.

In a perfect world, you want a ground clearance between 8.8 and 10.8 inches. The higher the clearance, the easier it is to tackle off-road terrain. But since the Sienna Woodland Edition is the only minivan to offer an off-road package, it stands out in its class.

Torque

The vehicles you want to take off-road are loaded with low-end torque. That’s a high amount of torque at a lower rpm. Since turning ability is more important than going fast when you’re off road, low-end torque is the ticketto your best trail experience.

The 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition’s 2.5-liter I-4 hybrid engine gets a maximum of 176 pound-feet of torque at 245 horsepower. It’s not much, but it’s something, especially when you consider it’s a hybrid minivan.

Tires

The 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition comes with a set of P235/60R18 tires. These are standard on most vehicles. They are not

all-terrain tires

, which you will find on some off-road vehicles. But if you want tires for off-roading, you can always buy them.

All-terrain tires won’t last as long as regular all-season tires. However, they come with a more open, more aggressive tread that offers better traction.

Drivetrain

The 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition comes standard with all-wheel drive, which is what you want if you plan to drive off road. The other Toyota Siennas come with front-wheel drive, which isn’t sufficient for rough terrain.

Angles

Off-roading is all about angles—specifically, the approach angle and departure angle.

Approach angle: The maximum angle at which a vehicle can climb without interference

Departure angle: The maximum angle at which a vehicle can descend without interference

While there is no approach angle or departure angle listed, it’s not out of the realm of possibility for the 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition to have low angles, which makes it tough to do much of anything off of the highway.

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Off-road rating: In a Pinch

We’ve rated the 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition using

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super-technical DIRT rating system, which is broken down in the table below:

Rating	Meaning	Description
D	Don’t Try It	Vehicles better suited to highway conditions
I	In a Pinch	Vehicles that can handle off-road conditions in certain circumstances
R	Rough and Ready	Vehicles designed for casual off-roading
T	Trail Boss	True off-road vehicles capable of tackling a range of terrain

The 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition earns an I rating. Although the name suggests it can be driven in wooded lands, you should only do so in a pinch. You will be fine on level dirt roads and trails, but a dedicated off-road vehicle this is not.

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The best off-road alternatives to the 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition

If you’re looking for another minivan that goes off road, your search will begin and end with the Sienna. We’re guessing the extra seating is very important to your purchase; otherwise, you wouldn’t be searching for a minivan. Or maybe you’re not prepared to pay upwards of $45,000.

Either way, here are the best alternatives to the 2022 Toyota Sienna Woodland Edition—no matter your priorities.

Alternative	Model	Price	Description
Best affordable alternative	2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness	$34,695	The 2022 Forester Wilderness sits higher than the Sienna, offers better low-end torque, and—best of all—comes in at a starting price that’s $10,000 lower.
Best eco-friendly alternative	2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe	$57,660	This burly hybrid won’t come cheap, and its low ground clearance makes it less than ideal for serious off-roading, but if you’re looking for an SUV that can get you out in nature without killing the planet, it’s a great choice.
Best alternative for serious off-roading	2021 Ford Bronco Wildtrak	$48,475	Four-wheel drive, an intercooled turbo V6 engine, and approach and departure angles of 43.2 and 37 degrees, respectively, make this super-rugged version of the reborn Bronco your ideal trail chariot.

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