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Toyota Sienna Review
The 2006 Sienna minivan is the gold standard for the family set. The main Toyota attributes of value, practicality, reliability and just enough style not to be boring brings this to the top of the class. The recently redesigned Honda Odyssey is the other van that gets high grades. The Sienna has plenty of room, can carry most of a hockey team and has no significant flaws.
See also the main fact sheets for the Toyota Sienna.
High Points
Low Points
Performance and Handling
This is where the Sienna shines. This is a big, heavy full size minivan. The engine is strong and the handling is very car-like. The V6 is plenty strong and freeway acceleration is good. Quiet on the inside, other than the kids yelling of course, and nimble on its feet – the Sienna feels like a slightly bigger Camry. While most minivans would not fall into the "fun-to-drive" category – this van scores as high as can be expected on the road. Cornering and stability are excellent at high speeds and overall maneuverability is good. The cruise control works well. There have been reports of excessive tire wear, especially on the all wheel drive version.
Gas Mileage
EPA estimates for the Toyota Sienna are 19/26 MPG for the CE, LE, XLE Front Wheel Drive trims and 17/23 MPG for the LE and XLE All Wheel Drive trims. The fuel tank capacity on all trims of the Sienna is 20 gallons.
Safety
Exactly what you would expect. Side curtain airbags are now standard. A rear view camera is an option and all wheel drive and vehicle stability control are available. Performs very well in government crash tests.
Reliability and Maintenance
Interior and Comforts
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Exterior
Styles and Options
The Toyota Sienna is offered in 4 different trims (CE, LE, XLE, and Limited) and available with 29 different option packages.
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