- minivan 190,267
- 313 below average
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- Nicholasville, KY
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- 313 below average minivan 190,267 white automatic
2001 toyota sienna review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A quality minivan through-and-through. introductiontoyota's sienna makes a good argument against buying an suv. It delivers an excellent ride, and comes with a smooth and powerful v6 engine and smooth-shifting automatic. The sienna also comes with toyota quality and it has earned top-notch government crash test scores. lineupthree trim levels are available: ce 23,905), le 25,755), xle 28,436). All are the same length, and all come with dual sliding rear doors. An optional power sliding door on the right is available for le and xle models 395). of the three trim levels, the ce is basic: cruise control, and power windows, locks and mirrors are all optional. mid-line le comes with all the popular features. It comes standard with dual-temperature air conditioning with separate controls for the rear, power windows, locks and mirrors, cruise control, privacy glass and better quality cloth. The xle upgrade package #1 1,610) provides leather trim and a premium audio system with radio, cassette, and cd changer. Also available for sienna is a huge power moonroof and a towing package. new features for 2001 include an optional entertainment system (with a roof-mounted flip-down tv screen, vcr, and av outlets for video game systems), a restyled exterior, redesigned audio and climate control systems, and optional side airbags and (on the xle) electronic stability control. walkaroundwith its clean, conventional looks, the sienna is a classic minivan with subtle touches of sport-utility styling. The long, sloping nose is unmistakably minivan, but square lines elsewhere -- particularly when viewed from the rear -- recall a sport-utility vehicle. Where many minivans display vast sweeps of metal, the sienna has a relatively even proportion of glass to metal, another suv characteristic. sienna uses a stretched version of the camry platform. It is built on the same georgetown, kentucky, assembly line as the camry. Basing the sienna on the camry results in nice road manners. These savings allow toyota to bring the price of the sienna closer to the norm for the class. sitting in the driveway, the sienna looks neat and compact. Its just-right size fits in between the chrysler town & country and voyager. The sienna is 6 inches narrower inside than the chrysler minivans. interiordespite its moderate length, the inside of the sienna is roomy. Three-row seating is standard, and the rear cargo area is an accommodating 18 inches deep from hatch opening to seatback. The seats can be removed with the seat backs folded flat, which make them easier to handle. The seat latches are superbly executed; they release easily and are simple to re-install. getting in and out of the sienna is easy. Dual sliding doors are now standard and ensure passengers get in and out in a hurry and minimize running around to the far side of the vehicle to grab a kid. Child-safety door locks defeat the inside door handles on all sliding doors. At the full-open position, an interlock stopper prevents sliding doors from sliding closed when parked on a downhill grade. A half-door stopper prevents the left-side sliding door from fully opening when the fuel lid is opened to prevent the door from making contact with the fueling area. the optional right-side power sliding door can be opened by pressing buttons on the dash, keyless remote or b-pillar, or by pulling on the inside or outside latches. A switch next to the steering wheel allows the driver to override these buttons so that the power sliding door cannot be opened. The power sliding door feature works without having the key in the ignition. The power sliding door can be opened like a normal door when the power switch is turned off. The power sliding door senses when an obstacle is in its path and automatically retracts. step-in height is much lower than that of an suv, making getting in and out much easier for shorter people, older people and everyone else. Once in, the driver enjoys an expansive view of the road, though the seating position is not as high as in many sport-utility vehicles. Visibility is excellent in all directions, thanks to all the glass. Big mirrors (power on le and xle models) offer a good view to the rear. Instruments are big, bright and easy to read. all seating positions are very comfortable. Though the rear two rows of seats don't offer as much room as the bigger honda odyssey, dodge grand caravan or chrysler town & country, they provide enough room to comfortably seat six people. Little nets attached to the sides of the front seats are great for storing toll tickets, sunglasses or wallets. Fold-down cupholders next to the storage net secure drinks but flip up out of the way when not in use; they don't look like they'd hold tall drinks well, but securely held my venti-sized paper cappuccino cup. the second row can be equipped with either captain's chairs or a two-place bench seat. The seatbacks fold down to provide a flat surface for food and games and cupholders. Molded into the doors are round holders suitable for one-liter bottles. Cupholders, up to 14 of them, are everywhere. The radio is now located higher in the da. driving impressionthe fact that the sienna is based on the camry is a good thing. So the sienna benefits from a lot of proven technology. the result is a minivan with a ride as good as any comparable model. A big, tall box will never ride and handle as well as a low, sleek sedan, but the sienna is pretty good. The steering isn't as sharp, and the transient response isn't as crisp as some of the other minivans; it leans in the corners, and seems a bit mushy in transient maneuvers. But overall, the sienna handles well and its soft suspension makes up for any handling deficiencies with its smooth ride quality and solid stability on the highway. toyota's v6 is easy to live with. It's smooth, reliable, and economical. It generates 210 horsepower, more than either the chrysler 3. 3-liter v6 or ford 3. 8-liter v6. Passing other vehicles on hills is easy: punch it and the sienna takes off, quickly putting the slower vehicle away. On turnpikes and interstates in pennsylvania, new jersey, delaware and maryland, the sienna offered excellent high-speed stability. Power was never an issue. Toyota recommends premium fuel. It always chooses the right gear, forming a team with the v6. Shifts are so smooth when cruising that they are nearly seamless; under hard acceleration the transmission provides positive shifts at the redline. Also in the sienna's favor is toyota's reputation for quality, durability and reliability, along with high resale value. model lineupce 23,905); le 25,775); xle 28,436). assembled ingeorgetown, kentucky. options as testedxle luxury package 3,285) includes leather-seating surfaces, second-row captain's chairs, leather-wrapped steering wheel, six-way power driver's seat, premium am/fm/cassette/cd with six-disc in-dash changer and eight lbl speakers; cargo net 45). model testedxle 28,436). AM/FM✔ Power Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Changer✔ Alloy Wheels
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