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2007 toyota sienna review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New engine brings big power increase. introductiona minivan might be the perfect vehicle for growing families, and the toyota sienna remains one of the best minivans going. It has all the elements that make minivans so useful, with good performance, an abundance of feature choices and excellent finish and function. for 2007, the sienna has more power than ever, with a larger, more powerful 3. 5-liter v6 under its hood. The new engine gives the sienna class-leading power, without a significant reduction in epa mileage ratings. It's smooth, responsive and quiet, and compared to sport-utility vehicles with comparable functional capability, it's more fuel efficient. It will switch from eight-passenger mini-bus to cargo hauler in minutes, with room for full sheets of plywood, 10-foot ladders and significantly more cargo space than most full-size suvs. The base sienna ce starts below $25,000 well equipped, with a full compliment of power features, air conditioning with separate controls front and rear, and a six-speaker cd stereo with a jack for mp3 players. The line-topping limited easily breaks $40,000, equipped with leather memory seats, high-intensity headlights, active cruise control and rear-seat dvd entertainment. Front passenger side-impact airbags, full-cabin head protection airbags and a sophisticated anti-lock brake system are standard. Electronic stability control, or vehicle stability control as toyota calls it, is available on all models. An optional rear-view camera helps the driver spot objects or children behind the vehicle when backing up, augmenting an audible park-assist system. All-wheel drive is available for those who need it, though the standard front-drive sienna works just fine for suburbia in the snow belt. it's easy to identify traits that make the sienna a great minivan, but some of its strengths are more subtle and less tangible. Small conveniences contribute, including hooks in the just the right place or seats that fold with one hand. Almost everything works as people expect, without struggle or confusion. Prices increase nearly $20,000 from bottom to top, and each model adds more comfort and convenience features. All share a new 266-hp 3. 5-liter v6 and five-speed automatic transmission. All come configured for seven passengers, though the lower-trim ce and le models are available with eight seats. All but the base ce are available with all-wheel drive. the sienna ce 24,155) is the least expensive, but it comes with nearly all the essentials, including dual-zone (front and rear) air conditioning, power windows, door locks and mirrors, sliding doors on both sides, keyless entry and am/fm/cassette with six speakers, single cd and an auxiliary jack for mp3 players. The upholstery is vinyl/fabric combo and the wheels are 16-inch steel with hubcaps. Second-row captain's chairs and a 60/40 split & stow third-row bench seat are standard. A second-row three-place bench seat 150) is optional on the ce and le. the sienna le 25, 680) is the most popular model. It adds nicer cloth fabric and several key features, including audio controls on the steering wheel, cruise control, heated mirrors, a roof rack, privacy glass, illuminated vanity mirrors and a fold-flat front passenger seat. the le awd 29,295) adds toyota's fulltime all-wheel-drive system. The front-drive xle comes with 16-inch alloy wheels. the sienna limited 35,465) and limited awd 37,655) are equipped like a full-on luxury sedan, adding leather upholstery and features such as dynamic laser cruise control, second- and third- row sunshades, high intensity discharge (hid) headlights, heated front seats with memory, front and rear park assist, auto-dimming electrochromic mirrors and side mirrors with puddle lamps and integrated turn signals. The front-drive limited comes with the 17-inch alloys and drls. options are clustered in many packages that make it impossible to buy most extra features separately: electronic stability control, heated seats or rear-seat dvd, for example. The packages are trim-level specific, and vary in price depending on model. On the le, they range from le package no. 1 780), with a power sliding passenger-side door, overhead console and universal garage opener, to le package 4 5,530), with the features in package 1 plus the eight-way power driver's seat, power driver's door and rear hatch, premium jbl audio with cd changer and rear-seat dvd entertainment. safety features include front-impact airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags and curtain-style airbags designed to provide head protection for outboard passengers in all three rows of seats. All models are also equipped with a tire-pressure monitor and anti-lock brakes (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, which together help the driver minimize stopping distance and maintain control when braking and swerving to avoid an accident. Toyota's vehicle stability control (vsc) skid-control system is standard on the sienna limited and all awd models, and optional on the others. walkaroundlove its styling or hate it, one thing is certain: the toyota sienna has an imposing presence. Measuring 200 inches front to rear, on a 119-inch wheelbase, the sienna is nearly identical in length to a full-size chevrolet tahoe sport-utility vehicle. There's nothing mini about this van, most especially when its big, angular headlights are bearing down on the car ahead at dusk. the sienna was developed expressly for the united states, and it's a very american vehicle, regardless of what its brand name might suggest. It was designed in southern california and engineered in ann arbor, michigan, and it's built in princeton, indiana. This family van may not inspire macho envy on cruise night, but its basic shape has its appeal, and it's nearly impossible to beat for utilitarian practicality. sneering grille work and those big headlights, freshened with a restyling for the 2006 model year, create the sienna's first impression. The taillight clusters are big, too, in the name of visibility and safety. The windshield is huge, but long wipers and wiper-mounted washer nozzles are up to the worst conditions winter in the snow belt can dish up. On high-trim siennas, a nearly invisible electric element at the bottom of the windshield keeps the wiper blades from freezing to the glass. Power-folding side mirrors are also available, and these feature bright puddle lights that illuminate when the doors are unlocked. They're handy for both functions. in side view, the sienna's profile is clean. The slot for the sliding doors is cleverly hidden. Black window pillars and extensions on the steeply raked windshield lend a sleek appearance, and make the sienna look even larger than it is. Unfortunately, the overall impression of strength is undercut a bit by proportionally small wheels arches. that's one reason we like the look of the sienna limited best. Its standard 17-inch wheels and lower profile tires maximize the impact of the small wheel wells, and its extra splash of chrome trim adds a bit of detail to the expanse of painted metal. interiorif there's one word to describe the 2007 toyota sienna interior, it's versatile. In a matter of minutes, with very little fuss, the sienna can switch from carrying eight people in reasonable comfort to swallowing full 4x8 sheets of plywood or drywall, securely enclosed and protected from the elements. Even the base ce model comes with most of the requisite creature comforts, including air conditioning with separate temperature settings front and rear. In spots, materials in the ce reflect its relatively inexpensive price, but overall fit and finish quality are first rate. Moving up the sienna line, the trim and upholstery get richer, and the high-end limited has luxury features that not so long ago were reserved for very expensive luxury sedans. getting in and out is easy, front or rear. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Changer✔ Cruise Control✔ Alloy Wheels
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