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2011 Toyota Sienna Review


Pros

  • Only 2011 minivan with available AWD
  • Available V6 is smooth, powerful, and efficient

Cons

  • Safety scores not as high as competitors’
  • The base engine can feel strained under huge loads

The Toyota Sienna is a minivan that successfully replaced the older Toyota Previa minivan in the United States. The minivan was introduced in 1997 and is currently in its third-generation model year.

Overview


The Toyota Sienna is a minivan that successfully replaced the older Toyota Previa minivan in the United States. The minivan was introduced in 1997 and is currently in its third-generation model year. The van comes with two powertrain options, a normal I-4 motor and a much powerful V6 motor in its higher trims.

Pricing and Features
6.0/10


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.

Trim

Base

LE

SE

XLE

Limited

Base MSRP

$25,060

$26,145

$31,930(AWD)

$31,350

$32,975

$40,570

Features

17-inch alloy wheels

Rear privacy glass

19-inch alloy wheels

Unique metallic grey front grille insert

18-inch alloy wheels

 

Triple-zone airconditioning

Heated ORVMs

Unique front fascia with a mesh grille and fog lights

Power-operated liftgate

Satin chrome front grille

 

Full power accessories

Steering mounted audio controls

Leatherette or cloth upholstery

Sunroof

Power-folding side mirrors with puddle lamps and auto-dimming

 

Telescoping steering wheel

8-way manual adjustable driver’s seat

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Woodgrain interior trim

Dual sunroofs

 

Cruise control

Auto-dimming rearview mirrors

Lower body skirting

Second-row lounge seats with pop-up footrests

Keyless entry and ignition

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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.

Engine and Performance
8.6/10


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.

Model

Toyota Sienna

Honda Odyssey

Kia Sedona

MSRP

$26,300

$28,075

$24,595

Engine

3.5L V6

3.5L V6

3.3L V6

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic w/OD

5-Speed Automatic w/OD

6-Speed Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

FWD

FWD

FWD

Power

265 @ 6200

248 @ 5700

271 @ 6300

Torque

245 @ 4700

250 @ 4800

248 @ 4500

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.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10


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.

Model

Toyota Sienna

Honda Odyssey

Kia Sedona

MPG (City)

18

18

18

MPG (Highway)

24

27

25

MPG (Combined)

21

23

22

Fuel Capacity (Gallons)

20.0

21.0

21.1

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.

Interior
8.6/10


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.

Model

Toyota Sienna

Honda Odyssey

Kia Sedona

Passenger capacity

7

7

7

First Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

41.0/65.0/40.5

40.7/63.1/40.9

39.8/63.9/40.9

Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

39.7/64.6/37.6

39.5/61.6/40.9

39.4/63.1/41.1

Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)

38.3/61.1/36.3

38.3/60.0/38.1

38.9/59.4/34.8

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

Exterior
5.5/10


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.

Model

Toyota Sienna

Honda Odyssey

Kia Sedona

Length

228.9

237.9

243.7

Width

79.9

79.4

79.9

Height

76.2

77.4

77.3

Ground Clearance

10.6

8.6

9.4

Weight(lbs)

4560

4507

4443

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.

Safety
8.6/10


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

Final Verdict


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.