2011 Toyota Sienna Review

This is the latest generation Toyota Sienna was launched recently. Sienna latest model has a design that was more aggressive in the appeal predecessor, partly designnya has some similarities from the Toyota Venza. The New Toyota Sienna was redesigned for 2011, and observers agree that the minivan is much better than before. No longer stuck behind the Honda Odyssey, the new Sienna
took a former class leader in the dynamics and comfort, while the loss of soft style that marked previous Sienna. Most reviewers say that Sienna 2011 is the best minivan on the market.

Toyota has completely redesigned its popular Sienna family van for the latest model year, complete with four distinct trim levels. One of the most polarizing trim levels for the Sienna is the SE -- a sporty variant of the van, complete with a 265 horsepower, 245 lb-ft of torque 3.5-liter V6.

The base model Sienna, designated as the LE, will list from $24,260, undercutting the current model by $340. Buyers wanting the sportier SE model will have to pony up $30,550 while buyers of the range-topping Limited AWD model with have to shell out $39,770. Pricing does not include destination.

Riding on the same MC platform that underpins the Camry, Prius, RAV4, Venza and Highlander, Toyota is aiming the new Sienna at new families that need more space that a traditional sedan or crossover can provide. Toyota is also hoping that empty-nesters will give the new Sienna consideration for its luxurious and spacious interior.

Designed at Toyota's facilities in southern California, the all-new Sienna takes most of its styling cues from the 2006 F3R concept. Up front the Sienna sport a face familiar to that seen on the Venza crossover, giving the minivan a more aggressive look than the outgoing model. Toyota engineers managed to hide the van's sliding door tracks, allowing for a slicker overall look. The rear of the new Sienna is highlighted by LED taillights.

Sienna buyers will be able to choose between a 265 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 or the same 187 horsepower 2.7-liter four-cylinder currently used in the Venza crossover -- good for 19 city, 24 highway mpg. Both engines come mated to a six-speed automatic.

All-wheel drive will be available on V6-equipped models, adding between $1,270 and $2,340, depending on trim-level. The Sienna's mileage drops to 16 city, 22 highway with AWD.

The Sienna LE will be positioned as the base-model van and is expected to be the most popular model. Opting for the XLE trim level will add leather seating and a moon roof. The top-billing in the Sienna lineup will be the Limited model. A number of options will also be available, including a new 180 degree rear camera and a split-screen rear entertainment system.

For young buyers not looking to give up driving excitement, Toyota will offer a sport-oriented SE model. The SE model will feature a sport-tuned suspension, tuned steering, a unique front fascia with sport grille and 19-inch wheels, rear-exit exhaust that is molded into the rear bumper, as well as a specially trimmed interior.

Basic Specs
Base Price$24,560
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 4275
City (MPG) 19
Hwy (MPG) 24
Horsepower 187@5800
Torque (lb-ft) 186@4100
Wheelbase 119.3
Length (in.) 200.2
Width (in.) 78.2
Height (in.) 68.9