Toyota Sienna
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| Toyota Sienna | |
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| Manufacturer: | Toyota |
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| Production: | 1998–present |
| Assembly: | Georgetown, Kentucky (pre-2003) Princeton, Indiana (2004-present) |
| Predecessor: | Toyota Previa |
| Class: | Minivan |
| Layout: | FF/AWD |
| Related: | Toyota Camry Solara Lexus ES/Toyota Windom Lexus RX Toyota Highlander Toyota Avalon |
| Similar: | Chevrolet Uplander Honda Odyssey Nissan Quest |
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| Production: | 1998–2003 |
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| Body style: | 3-door minivan 4-door minivan |
| Engine: | 3.0L 210 hp V6 |
| Transmission: | 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
| Wheelbase: | 114.20 in. |
| Length: | 194.20 in. |
| Width: | 73.40 in. |
| Height: | 67.30 in. |
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| Production: | 2004– Present |
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| Body style: | 4-door minivan |
| Engine: | 3.3L DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6 |
| Transmission: | 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive |
| Wheelbase: | 119.30 in. |
| Length: | 200.00 in. |
| Width: | 77.40 in. |
| Height: | 68.90 in. |
The Toyota Sienna is a minivan built in the United States for the North American market, and shares its platform and engine with the Toyota Camry. It replaced the Previa in 1998 as a more conventional front wheel drive van, and was updated for 2004 with a larger model.
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[edit] First generation (1998-2003)
In late 1997, Toyota replaced its unconventional mid-engined Toyota Previa minivan with the smaller front wheel drive 1998 Toyota Sienna in the North American market (the Previa design is still available to the rest of the world as the Toyota Estima). The Toyota Sienna had a 3.0 L V6 engine rated at 145 kW and 284 Nm of torque. Built on an extended Toyota Camry platform, the Sienna was marketed as the "Camry of minivans".
The first generation Sienna exhibited great driving dynamics making it one of the best handling minivans on the market.{fact} The Sienna was better-suited to compete with other minivans of the segment,{fact} but lacked the size and features such as traction control, a DVD navigation system, and backup sensors of the market leaders, including the redesigned Kia Sedona which followed a year after. The first generation Sienna was the first minivan to earn a "best pick" from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Fuel economy was 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. It was built in Georgetown, Kentucky. In 2001, the Sienna got a very minor makeover, changing the rear tail lights to the newer trend of only showing red and white, and adding a VVT-i equipped engine, with 210 horsepower.
[edit] Second generation (2004-present)
In January 2003, the second generation Sienna was shown at the Detroit Auto Show. Production shifted to Princeton, Indiana, and the Georgetown plant was retooled to built the second generation Camry Solara. The new Sienna had a 3.3 L engine from the Camry. The new Sienna offered innovative features such as a fold-flat 60/40 third-row seat, eight passenger seating, backup sensors, rear view camera, kid view mirror, available all wheel drive, a navigation system, and a more luxurious XLE Limited model. This model is currently one of the top-selling minivans. Fuel economy is 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
In July 2005, changes for the 2006 model year were announced. The front fascia, side molding, and rear taillights were redesigned. The measurements for horsepower and torque were changed to the SAE's new specifications (to 215 hp and 222 ft·lbf.). Optitron gauges were added to LE, XLE, and Limited trims. The "XLE" prefix in "XLE Limited" was cut off. Power driver's seat memory option was also added to XLE and Limited trims, although they are extremely complicated to program. Bluetooth capability and power-folding third row seats were also added as options. Side and curtain air bags were changed to standard for all models. The optional rear seat audio system has been discontinued due to fire hazards. Full list of changes are available at SiennaClub.org[1].
[edit] Awards
2004:
- Car and Driver's Five Best Trucks Van Award
- Edmunds Editor's Most Wanted Van and Edmund Consumer's Most Wanted Van
- Rated "Double Best Pick" by IIHS PDF
[edit] Models
The 2006 Toyota Sienna is available in:
- CE ($23,775 USD MSRP)
- LE ($25,280 USD MSRP)
- LE AWD ($28,895 USD MSRP)
- XLE ($29,725 USD MSRP)
- XLE AWD ($32,930 USD MSRP)
- Limited ($36,180 USD MSRP)
- Limited AWD ($38,380 USD MSRP)
(Prices are for 7-passenger models only).
[edit] 2006 specifications
- Engine: 3.3 L DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6
- Output: 215 hp (160 kW) at 5600 RPM and 222 ft·lbf (301 N·m) at 3600 RPM (SAE Net)
- Transmission: 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
- Drivetrain: Front wheel drive, all wheel drive available on LE, XLE, XLE Limited (CE in Canada)
- Turning Diameter: 36.8 ft (11.2 m)
- Brakes: Power-assisted ventilated front disc, rear drum with anti-lock braking system (ABS), with 4-wheel disc brakes on XLE Limited, all wheel drive models or with available Vehicle Stability Control system and Brake Assist
[edit] Extra features (2nd generation)
- If the gas filler door is open, the sliding door on that side will not open all the way. This feature prevents the slider from hitting the gas door.
- If the window on a sliding door is open, the door is prevented from opening fully. This prevents a possible pinch situation if an occupant has an arm out the window, etc.
- All trim levels and package options are capable of daylight running lamps (DRL). With the installation of an ordinary USD $0.25 fuse, vehicles without DRL can enable the feature.
- The rear wiper will not pull out and remain out the way unless you remove the plastic cap covering the drive end of the pivot arm. A long running standard feature of Japanese vehicles, it allowed for easy washing and drying of the window. However, the feature is present on the front wipers where no poking hazard exists.
- The Navigation display doubles as an entertainment display, if the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is not in motion. It can view the same video programs as the rear entertainment display.
[edit] Future
The Sienna will be redesigned for the 2010 model year. But to follow Toyota's decades of vans (e.g. Toyota Van in the 1980s, Previa in the 1990s and Sienna in the 2000s), the Sienna name may be dropped.
[edit] In the media
- A yellow Toyota Sienna taxi is featured in the game show Cash Cab.
