Toyota Sienna
Toyota Sienna is a very good Minivan which has always met the needs of it's consumer especially a family person it can accommodate the whole family and ever ready for vacation, picnic etc. Produced by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company in
Princeton, Indiana, United States for North America market, yeah that's right Toyota sienna is an American Spec. It's predecessor is Toyota Previa
first generation(1997), front-wheel drive and it has the same chassis platform has Toyota Camry.
The Toyota Sienna has three(3) generation and every generation has a distinctive features that differentiate it from the other, the third generation won the Award
"Top Safety Pick" award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
First Generation(1997-2002)
The Sienna debuted with a 3.0-liter
1MZ-FE V6 engine rated at 194 hp (145 kW) and 209 lb·ft (284 N·m) of
torque. Built on an extended platform of the
Camry, the Sienna was appropriately marketed as the "Camry of minivans," capitalizing on the
Toyota Camry's popularity and reputation. It came in three trim levels, CE, LE, and XLE. The LE and XLE models were equipped with 2nd row captain's chairs while the CE models came equipped with a 2nd row 2-passenger bench seat. The driver side sliding door and roof rack were standard on the LE and XLE models, but were optional on the CE models. The XLE models offered leather seats and a wood trim package. The Sienna also touted best-in-class
fuel economy of 16
city/22
highway miles per gallon. It was built in
Georgetown, Kentucky. A year after its release, the Sienna faced new competition from the redesigned
Honda Odyssey minivan, which was larger and offered a V6 like the Sienna.
For the 2001
model year, the Sienna underwent a mid-cycle refresh. This update included a
facelift to both front and rear
fascias which added a redesigned front
grille and
bumper along with revised rear
taillights sporting a more modern appearance (clear-lens
turn-signals as opposed to amber-coloured). Toyota also revamped the
center console area to add more usability to the
HVAC controls along with new locations for the accessory switches (rear vent, power
sliding doors,
heated seats). The engine also came equipped with a
variable valve timing feature
VVT-i boosting output to 210 hp (157 kW) and 220 lb·ft (298 N·m) torque. The driver side sliding door became standard on all models, although the roof rack remained optional on the CE models.
The reputation of this generation was marred by a class-action settlement for an engine oil sludge problem which affected the V-6 engines in many Toyota models. Details of the settlement can be found at. The list of models affected and their engines are listed on page 7 of the settlement document. Symptoms of the problem include oil smoke in the exhaust, oil quickly becoming dark or black after an oil change, gasoline odor in the oil, high oil consumption, and eventually engine failure.
Second Generation(2003-2010)
On January 6, 2003, the second-generation Sienna was unveiled at the
Detroit Auto Show. Production
Princeton, Indiana, and the former Georgetown plant was retooled to build the second generation
Camry Solara. To make the redesign more successful, Toyota assigned Yuji Yokoya as chief engineer on the new Sienna project. Yokoya and his family drove the previous Sienna over 53,000 miles (85,000 km) throughout North America to find weaknesses from the previous model.
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The new redesign continued to offer the CE, LE, and XLE trims along with a new, more luxurious, leather-trimmed XLE Limited model. The most distinguishable difference on the XLE Limited model is the horizontal chrome bar placed above the rear license plate. All Siennas are now powered by an updated ULEV certified 3.3-liter
3MZ-FE V6 engine paired with a new 5-speed automatic transmission. The
gear-shift lever was also moved from the
steering column to the lower-center
center console area, and moved in a zig-zag pattern similar to the
Lexus RX. New styling allowed for a
coefficient of drag figure of 0.30
Cd.
Fuel economy was rated at 17 city/25 highway (16 city/22 highway for AWD) under revised EPA estimates.
The redesigned Sienna also offered a variety of new features, many of which were derived from other competition within segment. For example, while the Odyssey's "Magic Seat" was a one-piece folding bench, the Sienna's added a more versatile 60/40 split configuration. In addition, the flat-folding third row seat was offered even with all-wheel-drive.
[1] Power-retractable side-windows which rolled down completely into the second-row sliding-doors (introduced in the
Mazda MPV) were also new along with available eight-passenger seating (CE and LE only), dual power sliding doors, and power liftgate (standard on XLE and Limited, optional on LE).
Standard features included remote keyless entry, tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, high solar energy-absorbing glass (HSEA) on the windshield and front windows, rear climate control, and run-flat tires that came standard with the available all wheel drive. The all wheel drive system continuously divided engine power 50:50 front and rear. All 2004–2007 Siennas also came standard with a factory tow package (hitch kit and trailer lighting connections not included[clarification needed]) and a 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg) towing capacity. Major options included HID Xenon headlamps (XLE Limited), Dynamic Laser Cruise Control, front and rear obstacle detection, a "kid-view" mirror (similar to wide-angle mirrors found in a school bus), a voice-activated navigation system (not voice activated for the 2004 model year) which included a backup camera, 10-speaker JBL "Synthesis" audio and rear-seat DVD entertainment system with a flip down screen.
Third Generation(2011-present)
The redesigned 2011 Sienna premiered at the Los Angeles Auto Show in early December 2009. It was designed at
Calty studios and engineered at
Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan.
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The Sienna is offered in five trim levels, the Sienna base grade, LE, XLE, Limited and for the first time the SE trim. The new SEoffers revised bodywork, clear tail lamps, 19-inch (480 mm) wheels, firmer suspension and revised steering tuning for a sportier ride. All-wheel-drive is only available with the V6 engine on the LE, XLE and Limited model trims. Described by AOL Autos as slipping a sports car in a minivan, Chief Engineer Kazuo Mori (an avid autocrosser) reportedly had to overcome opposition to get the SE equipment package included in the line-up.
The previous 3.5-liter 2GR-FE continues, but for the first time the Sienna offers a four cylinder engine, the 1AR-FE; and is the first time Toyota has offered a four cylinder engine in a North American minivan since discontinuation of the Estima/Previa in late 1997. An Electric Power Steering (EPS) system replaces the previous hydraulic power steering system. Toyota continues to offer all wheel drive in the Sienna. It is the only North American minivan with an available AWD drivetrain. Toyota expects EPA-estimated mileage figures of 19 mpg- (12.4 L/100 km) city / 24 mpg-US (9.8 L/100 km) highway for models powered by the 4-cylinder engine, 18 mpg(13.1 L/100 km) city / 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) highway for 2WD V6 models, and 16 mpg.(14.7 L/100 km) city / 22 mpg-US (10.7 L/100 km) highway for AWD models. An optional tow package for V6 models is rated to tow 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg).
The front dashboard features a "swoop" wood trim, inspired by the
Toyota Venza and
Lexus RX, that gives front seat occupants a "60/60" split whether in the driver or passenger seat.
New features include an optional sliding second row with "Lounge Seating" recliner style chairs, a feature previously seen on the Lexus LS, and Toyota's keyless Smart Key System with push-button start. The rear seat entertainment option now uses a 16.4-inch (41.7 cm) LCD screen which operates in two view modes, a single 16:9-ratio widescreen or two separate 4:3-ratio split screens with separate wireless headphones. Toyota's new "Display Navigation with Entune" connected navigation system became available for the 2012 model year.
Unlike
Chrysler's minivans Toyota decided not to offer a flat folding second row; instead the seats must be removed for extra cargo space. Toyota instead chose larger and heavier second row seats with more padding for comfort. When the second row seats are removed, the bottom of the second row seats, which is similar to a rack, remains attached to the van floor. This means that with second row seats removed, the floor is not flat.
Toyota is the first automaker to offer a factory installed auto-access seat for disabled people. The one-touch rotating, power ascending/descending lift-up seat can lower to within 19 inches (48 cm) of the ground.
The Toyota Sienna has had a minor refresh for the 2015 model year. All of the Sienna trims received a new tail light and interior design. The Sienna SE used the original pre-facelift "sport" tail lights. Toyota has added 3 new colors (Sky Blue Pearl, Creme Brulee Metallic, and Attitude Black Metallic). For the Limited and SE models, the Sienna features LED daytime running lights (DRL's). The rest of the trims (L, LE, and XLE) have the same headlights as their pre-facelift.
Toyota Sienna are cheap, budget-friendly and energy-efficient cars but best family-safe car.
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