Sienna- safety not compromised
The Sienna is equipped with stability control, traction control and antilock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) as standard equipment. In the event of a collision, all occupants will benefit from shoulder belts at all seating positions and side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats. Front occupants also receive front airbags and seat-mounted side airbags.
Sienna ride very car-like
The Sienna is a very smooth riding vehicle, which cares for its occupants by housing them in a quiet, rattle-free environment. I found this vehicle very easy to maneuver and quite relaxing to drive. Interestingly, Toyota supplied me with a CE version of the Sienna, meaning my tester was a base model Sienna rather than a loaded LE or a topped-out XLE Limited AWD unit.
Sienna Value in question
With an MSRP of $31,750, the Sienna CE offer decent value given Toyota's reputation for quality and reliability but that may not be sufficient to sustain this minivan as it incurs a full frontal blow from the new - and less expensive - 2008 Dodge Caravan. Plus, Kia is hitting hard with its impressive and less expensive Sedona as well. Things can only get better for the consumer.
Toyota reliability
Plenty of power
Comfortable, easy to drive
Doesn't have the latest in seating flexibility
Value may be in question
Under-appealing styling in and out
None
photo:Rob Rothwell
The Sienna is equipped with stability control, traction control and antilock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) as standard equipment. In the event of a collision, all occupants will benefit from shoulder belts at all seating positions and side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats. Front occupants also receive front airbags and seat-mounted side airbags.
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| The Sienna offers a long list of active and passive safety features. |
Sienna ride very car-like
The Sienna is a very smooth riding vehicle, which cares for its occupants by housing them in a quiet, rattle-free environment. I found this vehicle very easy to maneuver and quite relaxing to drive. Interestingly, Toyota supplied me with a CE version of the Sienna, meaning my tester was a base model Sienna rather than a loaded LE or a topped-out XLE Limited AWD unit.
Sienna Value in question
With an MSRP of $31,750, the Sienna CE offer decent value given Toyota's reputation for quality and reliability but that may not be sufficient to sustain this minivan as it incurs a full frontal blow from the new - and less expensive - 2008 Dodge Caravan. Plus, Kia is hitting hard with its impressive and less expensive Sedona as well. Things can only get better for the consumer.
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Plenty of power
Comfortable, easy to drive
 |
Value may be in question
Under-appealing styling in and out
 |
None
photo:Rob Rothwell
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