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- 3,071 below average minivan 92,463
2011 toyota sienna review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, models range from sporty to luxurious. introductionminivans have always been superior as people movers. They're easier to park and drive than suvs, have a low step-in height for easy access, plus comfortable seating and cushy ride characteristics. the 2011 toyota sienna, now in its fifth generation, has been designed for those reasons since the beginning. But for 2011, as transportation needs change, so does the sienna. the all-new 2011 sienna is still very much a transportation solution for moving up to eight people. But it is now more versatile, with more flexible interior configurations, and available in a broader range of models. There are models aimed at practical transportation, models driven by luxury tastes, and even a sport model, the se, that drives and handles more like a sports sedan. interior seating arrangements have been completely redesigned and can now be re-arranged more easily to carry passengers, haul cargo, or any mix of both. visually, the 2011 sienna looks less like a minivan than previous generations, with lower, longer lines, and a wider stance. Toyota designers have altered the profile and stance to make the sienna more appealing. The 2011 sienna is based on the same platform as the prior generation, with the same wheelbase, but it has more interior room. the 2011 sienna is available in five grades, with seating configurations for seven or eight. Front-wheel drive is standard. It gets a couple miles to the gallon better fuel economy and works nearly as well for everyday driving. The sienna se handles quite well and will be appreciated by more aggressive drivers. The se sits lower, on a sport-tuned suspension and steering system for quicker feedback and better handling. At the other end of the spectrum is the limited model, which glides along nice and easy, and it has steering assist that makes it easier to park. the toyota sienna is made in america, designed in california, developed at toyota's technical center in ann arbor, michigan, and assembled in indiana. Sienna is also available with a v6 25,500). sienna le 25,345) upgrades with eight-way adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, third-row sunshade, six-speaker audio, xm satellite radio, steering wheel controls for audio and telephone, bluetooth for hands-free cell phone operation, compass and outside temperature displays, dual power sliding doors, homelink garage door opener. Sienna le v6 28,900) is similarly equipped. Optional all-wheel drive enhances safety in adverse conditions. The pre-collision system is optional with dynamic radar cruise control. Vehicle dynamics integrated management system (vdim), hill assist control (hac), safety connect, and front and rear sonar are optional or included on premium models. All of this stuff is a very good idea. all prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (msrp), which may change without notice at any time. Prices do not include destination charges. walkaroundthe new 2011 toyota sienna doesn't look exactly like a minivan, because a number of classic minivan visual cues have been eliminated. It has a wider stance, with broader flared shoulders, and a more compelling, contemporary front face with sophisticated, highly angular headlamps. The lights have projector lamps and halogen high beams combined in a compact, slender design. from the side, the 2011 sienna looks much sleeker overall, and less boxy in appearance than previously. The track for the sliding rear doors is completely concealed, so the rear doors look like they belong on a sedan or crossover suv. The rear windows are shaped in a tapered trapezoid and inclined inward like a sedan, again contradicting the standard boxy minivan look. the rear has been designed with a low, wide bumper and a roof spoiler that hides the rear wiper, for a stronger, cleaner appearance. Led tail and stop lamps are used, which illuminate more quickly and consume less power. overall, the exterior looks cleaner and sleeker, and it is. Aerodynamic work, including underbody covers to help manage airflow, has reduced the coefficient of drag to 0. 306. there are quite a few differences from model to model. Unite 17-, 18-, and 19-inch wheels are used depending on the model and options. Se, xle and limited models have integrated front fog lamps, and limited has hid headlamps as an option. The se has dark chrome accents around the lights and smoked headlight covers. the sienna se gets special styling cues. The front has a more aggressive appearance. Side skirting visually lowers the vehicle and smoked headlights and taillights make a distinctive statement. Aerodynamic sculpting hugs the standard 19-inch alloy wheels. The se sits lower, on a sport-tuned suspension. interiorthe 2011 sienna interior is distinctly modernistic. From the driver and passenger perspective, the cockpit uses flowing lines and round controls to achieve a sense of unified, integrated design. Prominently visible at the base of the center stack is a shape, something like a tadpole, that tapers laterally toward the passenger, to create the feeling that there is more room to share. Instead, the design suggests shared space and control areas, in a freshly contemporary atmosphere. design aside, the center stack contains the usual controls, with the message center at the top, the audio system just below, the climate control system below that, and storage and convenience features, such as cupholders and 12-volt plugs, at the lowest level. The shifter is located on the dash, closest to the driver, freeing center console space for storage. there are three instrument designs, but the standard analog system uses bright blue numbering with red needles. In all three designs, a large speedometer and tach are combined with fuel and temperature gauges. The automatic transmission range and odometer are displayed on the lcd in the center of the meter, and an eco-drive light has been added to indicate economical driving. The wheel tilts and telescopes. the front seats are passenger-car comfortable. They are six-way adjustable on the base sienna model, and power eight-way adjustable on all other models, with memory available for the driver on limited models. The sienna seats now travel about an inch farther, forward and back, compared to the previous generation, and have longer, wider cushions and adjustable armrests. Leather-trimmed and heated seats are standard on the xle and limited. second-row comfort was obviously a design priority. The second-row seats are mounted on very long sliders, 25. 6 inches.
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