First Look: 2011 Toyota Sienna

Notwithstanding the legal demise from minivan programs at different automakers,
Toyota plans to press forward allowing for the conventional individuals mover
formula. For the ones of you who continue to get pleasure from a minivan, feast your
eyes on the 2011 Toyota Sienna which debuted at the 2009 Los
Angeles auto display. Toyota hopes to changed into the segment leader by
introducing added technology, comofort, plus economy in its new
minivan.
Designed in Southern California and engineered in Michigan,
the very-American 2011 Sienna could be enough to supply a option of two engines
after it launches next year, the original providing ending up though the identical
266-hp 3.5L V-6 as is on the market during the existing Sienna. Later in the
launch duration, Toyota additionally will offer a 187-hp 2.7L I-4, the same
engine which is currently on the market in the Toyota Venza (and is
holding a 50% take-rate in that model, according to execs). Toyota
expects EPA ratings to increase slightly for the
four-cylinder-equipped models, emerging from 18/24 mpg city/highway
with the front-drive V-6, to 19/26 mpg city/highway with the four.
Both engines will arrive together with a six-speed automatic transmission
with sequential shift mode. All-wheel drive -- a segment exclusive
according to Toyota -- continues as an option for the hot model,
and towing capability with the V-6 is an SUV-like 3500 lbs.
Toyota possesses created efforts to move the texture and layout of its
minivan upmarket, and the final effort displays during a number of the Sienna's
luxury and technological features. A Dual View Entertainment Center
brands its debut on the 2011 Sienna, offering the decision of
displaying a single source in Sixteen.4-in. widescreen movie format, or
two separate sources, both occupying half of the screen.
Also, a Panorama Camera rear monitor offers two perspectives in the dust
the Sienna, permitting for a comprehensive 180-degree view in addition to
on-screen back-up guides.
Meanwhile, concessions have a tendency to be made to passenger comfort with
additional storage bins, cupholders, and shipment spaces, each one
strategically placed for optimum advantage. Designers strived to
maintain an open field of view throughout the cabin, providing a
light-weight, ethereal feeling to the interior, whereas bettering visibility for
all passengers. The cabin is configurable for seven-, or
optionally, eight-person seating and in the previous, the second-row
captain's chairs permit for 23-in. of forward mobility, enhancing
third-row legroom substantially. New to the top-flight Restricted trim
level is customary second-row Front room Seating that comes with leather
seats with retractable built-in ottomans. Flagship Limited Sienna
models also receive an influence 60/40 split third-row folding seat,
back and front parking sonar, and a dual moonroof.
Toyota also catered to a special cluster of minivan patrons with
the 2011 Sienna - the ones that actually needed to install a sports automobile,
less than wanted the practicality of a van. For that market, Toyota
created the Sienna SE. With a more aggressive shopping front fascia,
aerodynamic aspect skirts that still visually diminish the vehicle,
19-in. alloy wheels (an SE exclusive), a sports-tuned suspension,
and smoked tail lamps.
Three other trim levels are available which included Sienna grade
and LE - the two bottom-most trims - and XLE, which slots inch
under Limited. Should you wish to suffer from the four-cylinder engine, nonetheless,
you will have to opt for the initial two trim levels - the SE, XLE, and
Limited are available with the V-6 solely.
The Sienna is decided to hit U.S. Toyota showrooms in February
2010, with pricing to be announced closer to the on-sale
date.