Used 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE for sale 

The Toyota Sienna is a truly versatile minivan that can be had in numerous variations and features. The van offers a choice of two powertrains and a practical AWD system apart from the standard FWD layout. The Base trim’s price starts at $25,060 and surprisingly it can be opted with the V6 motor also for a slight price bump. As you climb up the trim levels the feature list also increases generously to offer an absolute bang for the buck. The top-end Limited trim comes at a premium price-tag of $40,570 and comes standard with the V6 motor along with some plush features.

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Since the Sienna is offered in various trim levels and configurations, it can be bought as per the buyer’s preference completely. For an average buyer, however, the LE trim would suit perfectly and it offers both AWD and the V6 motor at a reasonable price tag.

The Toyota Sienna comes with an optional V6 motor apart from its I-4 motor and we’ll take a look at the V6 since it is the most sought-after powertrain owing to the attractive price to performance ratio.

The V6 has a displacement of 3.5liters and whips out a maximum of 265horsepower and 245lb-ft of torque. The motor offers a punchy performance both within the city and out on the highways. Even if you load the van to its fullest capacity, the motor hardly struggles to pick up the pace. The 0-60mph time of the van is also quite impressive at 7.9seconds.

All the rivals do come with similar powertrains but the Kia Sedona is the one with the maximum horsepower rating. The Honda Odyssey has the best torque output but the least horsepower rating among the three on the list.

Having a decent fuel economy is absolutely essential in a family mover and the Toyota Sienna doesn’t disappoint a bit in this aspect. With the V6 powertrain under its hood, the van is capable of returning an impressive 18mpg on the city, 24mpg on the highways, and a combined rating of 21mpg. It also has a sizable 20gallons gas tank which allows the van to visit the gas stations less frequently.

All the rivals on the list come with identical city mileage ratings but have different highway and almost identical combined mileage ratings. The Honda Odyssey takes the lead with the best highway and combined mpg rating.

The 2011 Toyota Sienna is, by all means, a big minivan and an ideal family mover. There is ample of space inside the cabin and oodles of headroom for the front as well as the rear passengers as well. The legroom is also more than adequate and long trips are going to feel like a cakewalk once you’re inside with your family.

The interior materials do have a sense of cost-cutting here and there if compared with its rivals but overall, the materials used inside the cabin are of high quality and comes with a robust build. The minivan can hold a generous 39cu-ft of cargo with all the seats upright and it bumps up to 150cu-ft if you fold down both the second and third-row seats.

The Honda Odyssey is as spacious as the Sienna but comes with a better interior design and more premium quality interior materials while the Kia Sedona feels the most compact one on paper according to the dimensions.

Infotainment

The Toyota Sienna comes with a basic infotainment system to start with but you can add some premium features like a JBL audio system with USB connectivity, Bluetooth stereo audio, and a six-disc CD changer.

There are also options to have a rear seat entertainment display with a pair of 16.4inch widescreen displays.Some infotainment system features are:

• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• CD Player
• MP3 Player
• Bluetooth

The 2011 Sienna comes with all-new body panels with an updated design language but it is not a head-turner. Instead, it looks like a quiet minivan always ready to go on about its business silently.

The front fascia looks smart with a new front grille design and the side profile includes some subtle yet elegant design features such as a sharp crease along its shoulder and bold window design. Overall, the exterior design of the Sienna is at par with the rivals of the van.

The Kia Sedona is the longest one here while the Sienna has the maximum ground clearance. The Honda Odyssey sits lower to the ground but the ground clearance is not at all disappointing for a minivan.

Toyota vehicles were always known to be quite safe and secure and the 2011 Sienna continues to keep up with the expectations. The minivan has not been rated by the NHTSA but the IIHS gave it the best possible rating of “Good” and it is more than adequate to judge the safety aspect of the van. Anti-lock brakes and traction control is standard across the trim levels of the van while there are complete side curtain airbags for both the rear and third-row seats to keep all the occupants completely safe. The pre-collision system helps to prepare the car for an imminent impact and helps to reduce the after-effects of a crash to quite some extent.

Some highlighted features of the van are:

• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks

To sum it up, we can say the 2011 Toyota Sienna is a solid performer in the minivan segment. It comes with top-notch interior features, a huge cabin for comfortable cruising, powerful performance from its V6 motor, and top-class safety features along with Toyota’s reliability.