Toyota will launch its new minivan Sienna next year. Base, LE, SE, XLE, and Limited are the five trim levels, with are offered in Sienna by Toyota. With 2 engine option, a standard model and V6, Sienna is a 7 seater car. Base and LE versions come with a 187-hp, 2.7-liter four-cylinder mated to a six-speed automatic and V-6 generates 266 hp and 245 lb-ft of torque. Sienna contains a mileage of 16-19 in city and 22-26 in highway.

In February, the 2011 Sienna goes on sale with a base price of $25,010. Price of other trims are nearer to it. Massive door pockets, more cup holders, a sliding storage console between the front seats, and even a place to store purse on the floor are the features included in Sienna. Popular Sienna family van has been completely redesigned by Toyota for the latest model year, complete with four distinct trim levels. SE, a sporty variant of the van, complete with a 265 horsepower, 245 lb-ft of torque 3.5-liter V6, is one of the most polarizing trim levels for the Sienna.

The base model Sienna is designated like the LE, which will list from $24,260, undercutting the current model by $340. Purchasers, who want the sportier SE model will have to pony up $30,550 while purchaser of the range-topping Limited AWD model with have to shell out $39,770. Pricing does not include destination. Toyota aims the new Sienna at new families that require more space that a traditional sedan or crossover can provide. For its luxurious and spacious interior, Toyota hopes empty-nesters will give the new Sienna consideration.

2011 Toyota Sienna Features:

Mechanical:

• 2.7L DOHC 16-valve I4 engine
• 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD & intelligence (ECT-i)
• Front wheel drive
• Battery saver
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
• Torsion beam rear suspension w/coil springs
• Front/rear gas-filled shocks
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Electric pwr assisted rack & pinion steering
• Pwr 4-wheel vented front & solid rear disc brakes

EXTERIOR:

• 17" x 6.5" 5-spoke aluminum wheels
• P235/60R17 all-season tires
• Temporary spare tire
• Body protection film
• Color-keyed bumpers
• Color-keyed rear spoiler
• Color-keyed body side moldings
• Auto-off halogen headlamps
• Black pwr mirrors
• Washer-linked variable intermittent wipers
• Rear intermittent wiper
• Dual sliding doors

INTERIOR:

• 7-passenger seating
• 6-way manual drivers captains seat
• 4-way manual passenger captains chair
• Driver/front passenger active headrests
• Fabric seat trim
• Removable second row captains chairs -inc: tip up & long slide features
• 60/40 split & stow third row seat
• Tilt/telescopic steering column
• Analog instrumentation -inc: speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, LCD odometer, trip meters, eco driving indicator
• Pwr front/sliding door windows w/front auto up/down feature -inc: jam protection
• Manual rear quarter windows
• Retained accessory pwr
• Shift-activated pwr door locks -inc: anti-lock out feature
• Remote keyless entry w/panic button
• Cruise control
• Tri-zone air conditioning w/rear controls -inc: air filter
• HD rear window defogger w/timer
• Bi-level glove compartment w/locking lower level
• (10) cup holders
• Center lower storage compartment w/floor tray
• Coin holder
• (3) 12V pwr outlets
• Front/rear door map pockets w/integrated bottle holders
• Overhead console w/map lights -inc: door light setting, dome light control, conversation mirror, sunglasses holder
• Dual adjustable sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
• Retractable assist grips for outboard seats
• Front seat back pockets
• (4) coat hooks
• Cargo area storage compartment w/side panel storage

Safety

• 4-wheel anti-lock brake system
• Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) w/brake assist (BA)
• Vehicle stability control (VSC)
• Traction control (TRAC)
• Jam protection system
• Front/sliding door side impact beams
• Daytime running lights
• Driver/front passenger advanced airbag system
• Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side airbags
• Driver knee airbag
• Three-row side curtain airbags
• 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions w/automatic locking retractors (ALR) -inc: driver emergency locking retractor (ELR), front pretensioners w/force limiters, front seatbelt warning system, first & second row adjustable anchors
• Child safety door locks
• LATCH (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) system
• Tire pressure monitor system
• Energy absorbing steering column

2011 Toyota Sienna Specifications:

Vehicle Summary:

• Name: Sienna
• Type: 2WD Minivan

Engine And Transmission:

• ENGINE TYPES: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection; DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection
• Displacement: 163 cu in, 2672cc (I-4)/211 cu in, 3456cc (V-6)
• Maximum Power: 187 bhp @ 5800 rpm (I-4)/266 bhp @ 6200 rpm (V-6)
• Maximum Torque: 186 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm (I-4)/245 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm (V-6)
• Transmission: 6-speed automatic & 6 speed manual

Dimensions:

• Wheelbase: 119.3 in
• Length: 200.2 in
• Width: 78.2 in
• Height: 68.9 in
• Minimum Ground Clearance: 6.5 - 6.7 in
• Base Curb Weight: 4275 lbs
• Passenger Capacity: 7

Mileage:

• Fuel Economy Highway: 22-26 MPG
• Fuel Economy City: 16-19 MPG
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 gal

Suspension:

• Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear Torsion Beam

Pros:

• Passenger comfort and cargo room
• A cornucopia of cabin bins and pockets
• Budget-assuaging four-cylinder engine furnishes viable performance

Cons:

• Only the "sporty" SE model provides involving road manners
• Top-line versions get pricey and all-wheel-drive models ride stiffly
• Second-row seats don't stow or swivel, and removing them requires muscle

2011 Toyota Sienna Price:

Sienna is expected to be priced around Rs 13,00,000.

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