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[[Image:Estima-hybrid-350.jpg|frame|Toyota Estima]] | [[Image:Estima-hybrid-350.jpg|frame|Toyota Estima]] | ||
The introduction of the [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] minivan will give the consumer another vehicle type to choose from particularly for those that need the extra passenger or | The introduction of the [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] minivan will give the consumer another vehicle type to choose from, particularly for those that need the extra passenger or cargo capacity. Where the Estima Hybrid has a 2.4 liter, four-cylinder engine, the Sienna [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] engine size will likely be closer to the 3.3 liter [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]]/ [[Lexus RX 400h]] powertrain, giving this minivan the expected North American engine performance with better fuel economy. | ||
Toyota is the front-runner in the [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] technology market with the [[Toyota Prius]] being available in US since 2000 and the [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]] in 2005, with the [[Toyota Camry]] and [[Lexus RX 400h]] following a year later. | Toyota is the front-runner in the [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] technology market with the [[Toyota Prius]] being available in US since 2000 and the [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]] in 2005, with the [[Toyota Camry]] and [[Lexus RX 400h]] following a year later. | ||
Revision as of 17:44, 11 July 2006
When Japan introduces the Toyota Sienna Hybrid in US, it will be the first hybrid minivan to be offered to the North American market. Projection is sometime in 2007, however nothing has yet been confirmed. This vehicle will liekly be a larger version of the current Toyota Estima Hybrid manufactured and sold in Japan since 2001.
The introduction of the hybrid minivan will give the consumer another vehicle type to choose from, particularly for those that need the extra passenger or cargo capacity. Where the Estima Hybrid has a 2.4 liter, four-cylinder engine, the Sienna Hybrid engine size will likely be closer to the 3.3 liter Toyota Highlander Hybrid/ Lexus RX 400h powertrain, giving this minivan the expected North American engine performance with better fuel economy.
Toyota is the front-runner in the hybrid technology market with the Toyota Prius being available in US since 2000 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid in 2005, with the Toyota Camry and Lexus RX 400h following a year later.
One concern with releasing the Toyota Sienna hybrid version is the direct competition with the already best selling regular Sienna.
