Toyota Sienna AWD

Toyota Sienna AWD

Toyota Sienna AWD - Family Hauler gets fresh powertrain. Rodney Dangerfield car has an auto world for most of the 33 years of its existence. Theories abound as to why the car never got the respect it deserves despite the most versatile means of transport in the world. Could it be because the term "mini" is no longer suitable, especially for the Toyota Sienna 200-inch long discussed here? Some blame the sliding doors. Others insist a shoebox shape tilted sexless.

Although memories of the trip - to - the - zoo and football exciting expedition, modern parents and children tend to avoid the minivan. Sales almost over half what they were in 2005, mostly because it seems an inevitable rise of crossover. Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda and all have left the category. That said, the six brands are still fighting for their share of the action a minivan, currently around 600,000 sales per year.

Heart transplant.

While Chrysler Pacifica the hottest news in this category, Toyota has not been twiddling thumbs on the sidelines. Sienna's new four-cam3.5-liter V-6 (along with the Toyota Highlander) equipped with a refueling port and instantly, increasing the output of 266 for horsepower and torque from husky 296 245 263 lb-ft Variable intake and exhaust valve timing to Yield 4700-rpm peak torque and power curves are not a crescendo up to 6600 rpm (on the road to 6750 rpm-redline), which is quite eager to family hauler. 

The combination of Atkinson-cycle operation for power, compression ratio 11.8:1, wide-ratio and the new eight-speed automatic transmission EPA mileage increase by 1-2mpg (although the Sienna still line Pacifica by 4 mpg EPA highway rating). Given the budget, the engine was happy with regular grade fuel and impeccably behaved are you running flat out to beat the school bell or sail to church on Sundays.

Although carrying several hundred more pounds than the competition (with regard to the option of all-wheel-drive segment-exclusive on this test car), 2017 Sienna move to head of the class in acceleration. Seven-second-flat which ran from zero to 60 mph and 15.4 seconds and 92 mph we measured in a quarter-mile to the flagship Premium limited this is Sienna notes in our minivans ledger, if only by a few tenths of a second. 

And only Honda Odyssey this match Toyota 3.8-second 30-to-50-mph passing acceleration. Unfortunately, the new Sienna falls behind the Kia Sedona, Nissan Quest, and last year Sienna in the 50-to-70-mph pass due to the reluctance of the new Auto-kick immediately. (Pressing the ECT PWR is hidden well, who ordered electronically controlled transmission Rev higher before shifting, might help.)

The sharpness of the corners and braking grip is core to any vehicle's ability to avoid doom-assuming the driver has the skills to react firmly under coercion. In this category, Sienna increased running on a midpack, stop from 70 mph 177 feet with some fading clearly after using brakes over and over. 

While 18-inch Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 run flat all-season Tires survive quite well, the stability control system intervenes to stop the fun cornering at 0.77 g, under the Chrysler Pacifica 0.83 g. handling fans might do better with the Sienna SE, which has a sport suspension and 19-inch wheels and tires as standard equipment.

We do not expect a lot of driving pleasure is inserted into Sienna's soul, and that's what we found. The steering wheel is hand rest, not communication conduit sidewalk. Except for the tire noise, quiet journey, such as Sienna emulate Toyota Camry dedication to isolation.

Features and options.
Basic safety aids such as stability and traction control, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, automatic headlamp beam-high control, backup camera wide-angle, and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert are included with the top Premium limited trim. Features more advanced like the lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist will have to wait for the fourth-generationSienna because of next year as 1999 models.

On-demand all-wheel drive is a confidence builder for those who contend with snow and ice, but consider carefully before checking that box, since it adds $1140 stickers and lose combined EPA mileage ratings by 2 mpg.

The primary mission of minivans each serving as a cargo hauler school bus that fits in your garage. Sienna takes five on the rearmost in two rows on the spacious accommodations. (Other Siennas can accommodate as many as eight.) Enter through the large doors, past the second-row seat, is a snap, and the rear bench is quite roomy for strapping high schoolers. The middle of the front and rear seats slide through 23 inch my way to maximize legroom when four adults aboard.

Toyota's answer to Chrysler's clever Stow 'n Go second-row seats is the third line which divides and descends to the floor both with ease. Throne lines easier to unlatch but hard to remove in preparation for maximum cargo hauling. In fashion, Sienna interior offers 150 cubic feet of space (nine more than Pacifica) and clear enough floor space to transport four by eight-foot sheets of building material flat with a locked hatch.

Unfortunately, this Sienna interior falls short in other areas. To counter the competition of surprises and fun features like vacuum cleaners and cooling drinks, Sienna offers wide-angle mirrors to monitor the delinquency and scolding the children through the rear speaker audio system. 

It's not enough to overcome the misery of raising children today. While Sienna 2 drink holders, the number of electrical connections - three 12 volt DC socket, two 120-volt AC outlet, three auxiliary Jack, two USB ports, and one SD card slot - did not compete with the increasing connectivity needs.

More disappointing is the interior low-class on board this Sienna limited premium $49.049. Seven pieces of wood-grain trim clearly derived from trees, plastic and leather upholstery was clearly leaning towards vinyl.

As always, savvy shoppers have the choice. Select a sub-$ 40,000 Sienna SE to enjoy such a good reputation Toyota for safety and long life without exorbitant sticker Premium limited. Go with the Honda Odyssey or the new Chrysler Pacifica. 

Or wait a few months to see what Toyota-based design, engineering and manufacturing teams had contrived to Sienna 2018 was redesigned. Let's hope it's a decent-leading minivan wholehearted admiration.


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