The 2007 Toyota Sienna: New King of Minivans

As far as minivans go, the Dodge Caravan seemed to be among the top pics--ten years ago. Since then, heavy competition has been seen from Chevy, Kia, Toyota, Ford and Honda that has put the Caravan at the bottom. Every year, it's been up in the air as far as who would take home the coveted prize for #1 minivan of the year, and this year, the Toyota Sienna is back on top, here's why:

Toyota Sienna Features

A whopping 266 HP engine

Five speeds

Ten cup holders, four bottle holders

Sleek Design

Dual climate control

Fold in seats

Extra deep storage

Towing package

Curtain side air bags

Dual front air bags

Front side air bags

Anti-lock brakes

Brake assist

Tire-pressure monitor

Good gas mileage

Grab bars

Cruise Control

For years, Toyota's reputation for excellence has exceeded, by far, everyone's standard for car-building, and made other car makers sit up and take notice. Their impeccable track record includes safety, convenience, luxury and value, and they haven't disappointed us yet. According to Consumer Reports, the Toyota Sienna netted an impressive 93 score card, with excellent crash-test results, giving it its winning title.

Not only is it roomy, versatile and well built, but it feels like driving a car, not a van, which could be very appealing to those "Soccer Moms."

The Toyota Sienna now has four trim levels: CE, LE, XLE and Limited, and all four levels have front wheel drive (FWD) as standard, while the upper three levels can be equipped with optional all-wheel drive.

Passenger seating is for either seven or eight, and is available with nine trims, including the CE FWD with seven-passenger seating, and the XLE Limited AWD. The Toyota Sienna also succeeds in getting 18-mpg in the city and 26-mpg on the highway.

Vehicle Dimensions

119.3 .............................................................................................. Wheel-base

201.0 .............................................................................................. Overall length

77.4 ................................................................................................ Overall Width

68.9 ................................................................................................Overall Height

148.9............................................................................................... Cargo Volume, cu. Ft.

4270................................................................................................ Curb Weight, lbs

20.0.................................................................................................Fuel Capacity, gals.

8.....................................................................................................Seating Capacity

42.0.................................................................................................Front Head Room, in

42.9.................................................................................................Max. Front Leg Room, in

40.2.................................................................................................Rear Head Room, in

39.6.................................................................................................Max. Rear Leg Room, in

Comfort Features

Toyota has really gone out of its way to make driving and riding in a Sienna comfortable and cozy, as well as convenient. Among its many features include optional leather upholstery, heated front seats, memory system for driver seat and mirrors, power-folding heated mirrors, with turn signals, 2^nd and 3^rd row sunshades and windshield- wiper deicer.

Toyota Sienna MSRP Pricing

2007 Toyota Sienna CE FWD--Base price: $24,800

2007 Toyota Sienna LE FWD 7-Passenger--Base Price: $26,325

2007 Toyota Sienna LE FWD 8-Passenger-Base Price: $26,475

2007 Toyota Sienna LE AWD 7-Passenger-Base Price: $29,940

2007 Toyota Sienna XLE FWD 7-Passenger-Base PRice: $30, 770

2007 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited FWD 7-Passenger-Base Price: $36,110

2007 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited AWD 7-Passenger-Base Price $38, 310

Whichever Toyota Sienna you choose, you cannot go wrong, and with an optional 7-year, 70,000 mile warranty, your mechanic worries are over. So sit back and enjoy a smooth, sleek ride for years to come.

(Sources)

Yahoo Autos, 2007 Toyota Sienna Summary
http://autos.yahoo.com/toyota_sienna/Toyota Minivans: What's New for 2007

About.com: Minivans Toyota Minivans: What's New for 2007
http://minivans.about.com/od/roadtestsreviews/a/07toyotanew.htm2007 Toyota Sienna

Car and Driver, 2007 Toyota Sienna
http://www.caranddriver.com/cartrims/2007-toyota-sienna/toyota_sienna.html

Consumer Guide Automotive, 2007 Toyota Sienna Review
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2007-toyota-sienna.htm