The Toyota Sienna minivan is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine and offers seating for up to eight people. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional; the Sienna is the only minivan that offers this feature. Competitors include the Honda Odyssey, Nissan Quest and Chrysler’s twins, the Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan. New for 2015 Exterior styling changes include a new front grille for LE, XLE and Limited trim levels; revised headlights and LED daytime running lights for SE and Limited models; and updated taillights for most trims. Toyota says the Sienna’s chassis is stiffer and the van is more aerodynamic.
Inside, the cabin gets new trim pieces with accent stitching. There are new gauges and the climate controls have been revised. A Blu-ray entertainment system with RCA, SD Card and HDMI inputs is available. The front passenger seat gets a cushion airbag, and there’s an additional Latch location. Toyota’s Driver Easy Speak system, which amplifies the driver’s voice for third-row passengers, is available.
Below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted. Exterior Highlights
17-, 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels
Projector beam headlamps and daytime running lights
Rear spoiler
Available fog lights
Available power moonroof
Available power liftgate
Available power sliding doors
Interior Highlights
Seats seven or eight
Removable second-row captain’s chairs; removable center second-row seat available
Cruise control
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
Available heated leather seats
Available tri-zone automatic climate control
Available navigation system
Available Blu-ray entertainment system with 16.4-inch screen
Under the Hood
266-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine
Six-speed automatic transmission
Front- or all-wheel drive
Safety Features
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Active front head restraints
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags for all three rows
Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
Available front and rear parking sensors
Available precollision system can alert driver, tighten seat belt if it detects a possible collision
Available subscription-based Safety Connect emergency communication system with automatic collision notification
