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2012 toyota sienna review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The best solution for moving crowds and cargo. introductionminivans have always been superior as people movers. They're easier to park and drive than suvs, have a low step-in height for easy access, plus comfortable seating and cushy ride characteristics. the toyota sienna has been designed since the beginning to optimize those advantages. But times change, and so has the sienna. Toyota rolled out an all-new, fifth-generation sienna for 2011. The 2012 sienna is nearly identical, with only minor changes regarding standard equipment and options. This latest-generation sienna is very much a transportation solution for moving up to eight people, but it is also versatile as a cargo mover, with more flexible interior configurations. visually, the 2012 sienna looks less like a minivan than previous generations, with lower, longer lines, and a wider stance. For 2011, toyota designers altered the profile and stance to make the sienna more appealing. Although the current model is based on the same mechanical platform as the previous generation, with the same wheelbase, it has more interior room. Interior seating arrangements were completely redesigned and can be rearranged more easily to carry passengers, haul cargo, or any mix of both. sienna excels in second-row passenger comfort and cargo flexibility. The second-row seats are mounted on very long sliders, so they can be moved far forward or far back, depending on the way the interior needs to be configured for people or cargo. With the second-row seats adjusted to the rearward limit, a walk-in isle is created, big enough for an adult to walk through to help a child or an older passenger. With the second-row seats adjusted all the way forward, walk-in access to the third row becomes possible. There are models aimed at practical transportation, models driven by luxury tastes, and even a sport model, the sienna se, which drives and handles more like a sports sedan. The sienna se sits lower than the other models, on a sport-tuned suspension, with its electric power steering tuned for quicker response and better feedback. at the opposite extreme is the luxurious sienna limited, which has the nicest interior, and low-effort steering tuned for ease of operation, with very high levels of power assist. That makes the sienna limited easy to park and maneuver at low speeds, but it also requires more attention to keep in the center of the lane when driving quickly. Front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is available with the v6. The v6 runs a little smoother at highway speed, with more reserve power for passing. the toyota sienna is made in america, designed in california, developed at toyota's technical center in ann arbor, michigan, and assembled in indiana. Sienna is also available with a v6 26,300). sienna le 26,145) upgrades with eight-way adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, third-row sunshade, six-speaker audio, xm satellite radio, steering wheel controls for audio and telephone, bluetooth for hands-free cell phone operation, compass and outside temperature displays, dual power sliding doors, homelink garage door opener. Sienna le v6 29,700) is similarly equipped. Le awd v6 31,930) adds all-wheel drive, 18-inch wheels with 235/55r18 tires. sienna xle v6 33,205) and xle awd v6 35,545) upgrade with leather upholstery, automatic air conditioning, power liftgate, power moonroof, heated front seats, anti-theft system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, wood trim, towing package, power rear quarter windows. Optional all-wheel drive enhances safety in adverse conditions. The pre-collision system is optional with dynamic radar cruise control. Vehicle dynamics integrated management system (vdim), hill assist control (hac), safety connect, and front and rear sonar are optional or included on premium models. All of this stuff is a very good idea. all prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (msrp), which may change without notice at any time. Prices do not include destination charges. walkaroundthe toyota sienna doesn't look exactly like a minivan, because a number of classic minivan visual cues have been eliminated. It has a wider stance, with broader flared shoulders, and a more compelling, contemporary front face with sophisticated, highly angular headlamps. The lights have projector lamps and halogen high beams combined in a compact, slender design. from the side, the current sienna looks much sleeker overall, and less boxy in appearance than pre-2011 models. The track for the sliding rear doors is completely concealed, so the rear doors look like they belong on a sedan or crossover suv. The rear windows are shaped in a tapered trapezoid and inclined inward like a sedan, again contradicting the standard boxy minivan look. the rear has been designed with a low, wide bumper and a roof spoiler that hides the rear wiper, for a stronger, cleaner appearance. Led tail and stop lamps are used, which illuminate more quickly and consume less power. overall, the exterior looks cleaner and sleeker, and it is. Aerodynamic work, including underbody covers to help manage airflow, has reduced the coefficient of drag to 0. 306. there are quite a few exterior differences from model to model. Wheels may be 17, 18, or 19 inches depending on the model and options. Sienna xle, se, and limited models have integrated front fog lamps, and limited has hid headlamps as an option. The se has dark chrome accents around the lights and smoked headlight covers. the sienna se gets special styling cues. The front has a more aggressive appearance. Side skirting visually lowers the vehicle and smoked headlights and taillights make a distinctive statement. Aerodynamic sculpting hugs the standard 19-inch alloy wheels. The se sits lower, on a sport-tuned suspension. interiorthe sienna interior is distinctly modernistic. From the driver and passenger perspective, the cockpit uses flowing lines and round controls to achieve a sense of unified, integrated design. Prominently visible at the base of the center stack is a shape, something like a tadpole, that tapers laterally toward the passenger, to create the feeling that there is more room to share. Instead, the design suggests shared space and control areas, in a freshly contemporary atmosphere. design aside, the center stack contains the usual controls, with the message center at the top, the audio system just below, the climate control system below that, and storage and convenience features, such as cupholders and 12-volt plugs, at the lowest level. The shifter is located on the dash, closest to the driver, freeing center console space for storage. there are. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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