Comfortable cruising
On the road, Sienna’s steering is light and lazy. It’s far from sporty, but this somewhat numb setup translates to a relaxed highway drive as small movements to the wheel don't actually make it to the road.
The ride is comfortable without being fluffy, and Sienna cruises nicely without undulating excessively over bumps. It can feel jarring over some surfaces, but it’s generally smooth and stable sailing.
Thrust-ho!
Power from the 3.5 litre V6 engine was a nice surprise. Sienna hauls up to highway speeds in a jiffy, and should easily deliver acceptable passing and merging thrust for most drivers-- even when loaded up.
Over some 500 kilometres of mainly highway driving at various speeds, mileage averaged about 11.5L / 100km. A comparably-sized SUV would use plenty more.
Sienna arguably aims to attract a minivan shopper with an eye for Toyota characteristics: namely good resale value, reliability and a sturdy reputation. Flexibility, space and power are all top-notch here, and it looks like drivers can expect reasonable fuel bills, too.
Of course, shoppers should include worthy competitors like the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and Honda Odyssey on their list of test-drives, too.
The 2010 Sienna is priced from under $30,000.
photo:Justin Pritchard, Toyota
On the road, Sienna’s steering is light and lazy. It’s far from sporty, but this somewhat numb setup translates to a relaxed highway drive as small movements to the wheel don't actually make it to the road.
The ride is comfortable without being fluffy, and Sienna cruises nicely without undulating excessively over bumps. It can feel jarring over some surfaces, but it’s generally smooth and stable sailing.
Thrust-ho!
Power from the 3.5 litre V6 engine was a nice surprise. Sienna hauls up to highway speeds in a jiffy, and should easily deliver acceptable passing and merging thrust for most drivers-- even when loaded up.
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| Flexibility, space and power are all top-notch here, and it looks like drivers can expect reasonable fuel bills, too. |
Over some 500 kilometres of mainly highway driving at various speeds, mileage averaged about 11.5L / 100km. A comparably-sized SUV would use plenty more.
Sienna arguably aims to attract a minivan shopper with an eye for Toyota characteristics: namely good resale value, reliability and a sturdy reputation. Flexibility, space and power are all top-notch here, and it looks like drivers can expect reasonable fuel bills, too.
Of course, shoppers should include worthy competitors like the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Caravan and Honda Odyssey on their list of test-drives, too.
The 2010 Sienna is priced from under $30,000.
photo:Justin Pritchard, Toyota
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