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Toyota Sienna

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $28,120 – $40,835 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.5 – 12.8 L/100km

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The Toyota Sienna can be ordered with one of two different engines: a 2.7L 4-cylinder (187 hp and 186 lbs.-ft. of torque) or a 3.5L V6 (266 hp and 245 lbs.-ft. of torque). Both engines are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Note that AWD is also available. And it is the only one in this category to offer it. This is the third generation of the Sienna, which took a sabbatical year in 2010.

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2003 Honda Element 2003 Toyota Sienna avoid premature tire wear Chevy SS concept proper warm up procedure and idling Jim Kenzie on the Honda Element.

The Car Guide rating 78%

Pros

AWD advantage
Good soundproofing
Ergonomic controls that are easy to figure out
V6 is smooth and offers good output
Spacious interior with good storage compartments

Cons

Unambitious ride
No standard voice-activated commands
No factory standard rear back-up camera
Drab interior with hard plastics
When will there be a hybrid?
No Stow'nGo for the second row

Driving	6/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	9/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2012

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Recalls

Electrical
November 24, 2021
Airbag
January 9, 2019
Structure
November 22, 2016
Label
November 30, 2011

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