In addition, the 6-speed tranny keeps the engine spinning at just 2,000 rpm while you’re driving at 100 km/h on the highway, which is good for both cabin noise and fuel economy.
Alas, when you start loading up this Sienna with passengers, that’s when the 2.7 starts working harder, but without complaint, and fuel consumption goes up. Our average of 11.7 L/100 km is better than with a V6, but not by much. Figure about 13 L/100 km with the bigger engine under the same conditions.
Unsurprisingly, acceleration suffers exponentially as you fill the Sienna with 200-lb adults and cargo. Toyota doesn’t recommend towing with the 4-cylinder engine, and consequently isn’t publishing a tow capacity rating.
Inside, the LE with the 2.7 gets a 7-passenger seating configuration, which means captain’s chairs in the 2nd row and a split-folding bench in the 3rd. Interior space isn’t as voluminous as in the new Honda Odyssey and Nissan Quest, but each occupant benefits from plenty of room nonetheless. With all seats in place, folded or removed, the Sienna boasts class-leading cargo space.
The Sienna’s dashboard includes intuitive three-zone manual climate controls and simple, legible instruments, but wheel-mounted audio controls are not included in the two base trim levels. There are plenty of storage bins and cupholders, which is great for trips to far away shopping malls. Overall, the Sienna’s cockpit emphasizes function over form.
The 4-cylinder Sienna LE is the most-affordable model in the line-up and retails for $27,900 before tax, freight and delivery. The base V6 model is only a thousand bucks more and will probably attract more buyers. As for competition, the Kia Sedona LX and Dodge Grand Caravan SE start at $27,995, while the Nissan Quest and Honda Odyssey are priced from about $30K.
Alas, when you start loading up this Sienna with passengers, that’s when the 2.7 starts working harder, but without complaint, and fuel consumption goes up. Our average of 11.7 L/100 km is better than with a V6, but not by much. Figure about 13 L/100 km with the bigger engine under the same conditions.
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| Inside, the LE with the 2.7 gets a 7-passenger seating configuration, which means captain’s chairs in the 2nd row and a split-folding bench in the 3rd. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
Unsurprisingly, acceleration suffers exponentially as you fill the Sienna with 200-lb adults and cargo. Toyota doesn’t recommend towing with the 4-cylinder engine, and consequently isn’t publishing a tow capacity rating.
Inside, the LE with the 2.7 gets a 7-passenger seating configuration, which means captain’s chairs in the 2nd row and a split-folding bench in the 3rd. Interior space isn’t as voluminous as in the new Honda Odyssey and Nissan Quest, but each occupant benefits from plenty of room nonetheless. With all seats in place, folded or removed, the Sienna boasts class-leading cargo space.
The Sienna’s dashboard includes intuitive three-zone manual climate controls and simple, legible instruments, but wheel-mounted audio controls are not included in the two base trim levels. There are plenty of storage bins and cupholders, which is great for trips to far away shopping malls. Overall, the Sienna’s cockpit emphasizes function over form.
The 4-cylinder Sienna LE is the most-affordable model in the line-up and retails for $27,900 before tax, freight and delivery. The base V6 model is only a thousand bucks more and will probably attract more buyers. As for competition, the Kia Sedona LX and Dodge Grand Caravan SE start at $27,995, while the Nissan Quest and Honda Odyssey are priced from about $30K.
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| The Sienna’s dashboard includes intuitive three-zone manual climate controls and simple, legible instruments. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |