Base price: $25,345

Price as tested: $29,455

This week we're enjoying the space and fuel economy of one of the best 4-cylinder full size minivans on the market, namely the newly designed 2011 Toyota Sienna LE. With great fuel economy for an 8-passenger van, Toyota's Sienna is either on par or better than the competition. Toyota's minivan, which is built in Indiana, comes in five trim levels: Sienna, LE, SE, XLE and Limited with an entry base of $24,460 for Sienna 7-passenger.

The last time we drove a Sienna, it was a 2008 model that came with AWD and V6 power, which today starts at $31,330. Granted, these AWD V6 powered Siennas are impressive, but I'll admit up front I was thoroughly impressed with how the 4-cylinder performed, even with seven passengers loaded into the vehicle on Christmas eve.