A Comprehensive Review of Toyota Sienna
Toyota Sienna was completely redesigned five years ago and since then, the car has emerged as a tough competitor in its segment. Luxury, space and even Lexus-like, different Sienna fans have different opinions about the car.
What provides Sienna an edge over other vehicles is that it is the only minivan offering all-wheel drive. So, if you live at a place where snowfall is common, Sienna is the car for you. Here’s what else you will get with the power machine:
- Highly Spacious
Sienna can accommodate eight passengers in CE and LE trim. The XLE and limited models provide comfortable seating space for seven. The limited version of Sienna has been filled with so many luxury features that you can even call it a Lexus of minivans. It has leather on doors, JBL sound system, comfortable captain’s chair and a cruise control. - Sienna is All About Luxury
The base model of Sienna CE has 16-inch steel wheels, telescoping steering wheel, dual sliding rear doors with power windows, front and rear air-conditioning and a six speaker CD/MP3 stereo. While the LE version has energy-absorbing glass, roof rack, CD changer, folding front passenger seat, heated side mirrors and an upgraded instrumentation.The XLE version has alloy wheels, power liftgate, power front seats, power-sliding rear doors, tri-zone automatic climate control, trip computer, leather wrapped steering wheel and a removable center console. The limited version has added luxury of sunroof, leather and wood steering wheel, satellite radio, windshield wiper de-icer, run-flat tires with 17 inch wheels. - Performance
All the Sienna models have 266-horsepower, 3.5 liter V6 engine with five speed automatic transmission. The car gives a mileage of 17 mpg in city and 23 mpg in highway. - Interiors
Talking out interiors, the cabin has high-quality fabric in lower trip level and leather & faux wood in higher-end models. All the controls are simple to use and the storage space in Sienna is plentiful. The second row captain’s chairs in seven seater Sienna can be pushed together to create bench seat. - Safety
Safety features are another highlights of Toyota Sienna. Toyota Sienna earned four out of five stars for crash testing and five for side-impact crash protection. It has anti-lock disc brakes, traction control, stability control and air bags. The limited version also comes with front and rear park assist. In case you opt for the navigation system feature, you will get a rear view camera also. - Market Competition
When it comes to buying Toyota Sienna, one could raise a brow on its high prices. The Honda Odyssey or Hyundai Entourage are two satisfying alternatives to Sienna, specially in the terms of later one’s higher prices. But, if you are give more preference to compelling features and options, Toyota Sienna is most likely for you.
