The Sienta minivan is one other a kind of small vehicles Toyota makes that we received’t be seeing right here anytime quickly. But we want we might. However, the TNGA-B platform-based Sienta is a kind of small on the skin, huge on the within minivans. This is a three-row van and is sort of a bit completely different than its predecessor, which you most likely additionally haven’t seen.
This week Toyota unveiled the Sienta. It encompasses a hybrid drivetrain with one or two electrical motors mixed with a 1.5-liter Dynamic Force fuel engine. There can be a model with the 1.5-liter engine solely. It additionally comes with two-wheel or all-wheel drive. The engine spins a 10-speed CVT Direct Shift automated transmission. Toyota’s Sport Sequential Shiftmatic system simulated shifts.
When did the Sienta minivan first seem?

The first-gen Sienta debuted in 2003. It stayed in manufacturing till 2015 when the second-gen model arrived. This new model shares the identical TNGA-B platform because the Yaris, Yaris Cross, and Aqua, however with a wheelbase of 108.26 inches.
The new design gives nearly equivalent back and front crisp rectangular wheel openings that tie into black plastic pads. A extensive black plastic door ding protector visually ties into the plastic wheel openings. Also visually, the unique wheel opening particulars draw your eyes to the truth that the van appears barely underwheeled and underneath drained. The alloy wheels are 15-inches.
Does the Toyota Sienta have particular options?

Sienta minivan’s aspect home windows dip down low into the physique, which helps to lighten the moderately boxy total design. In the rear, the tailgate begins very low, to assist with disabled ingress and egress. Then the decrease bumper cowl swings down. It incorporates a ramp, particularly fitted to wheelchair entry.

The unusually-shaped rear window is ringed with taillights on both aspect. Extending out between the rear window and taillights is a plastic graphic element that additionally ties into the backup lights. And the rearward most aspect window has an fascinating kickup that ties into the rear as nicely.
In the entrance, square-ish headlights are bisected by a plastic band going from aspect to aspect. The two grille openings under are interrupted by a big black plastic pad. Both the entrance and rear overhangs are literally moderately quick, which is an efficient factor visually.
What about inside?

Inside, a floating 10.2-inch touchscreen dominates the sprint. Digital devices are an choice. The seat backs have insets for smartphones, a pleasant contact. USB ports and cup holders abound, and a flat flooring from entrance to again provides to the sense of spaciousness.

Above the headliner, Toyota has added an air circulator system. This helps to distribute the air con higher all through the van. And the seats characteristic a deodorizing material that can be water and oil-repellent. Safety options embody the Toyota Auto Sense ADAS suite that includes superior park, semi-autonomous driving, and entrance and rear cameras that may retain imagery.

Right now, solely Japan will get the Sienta. The base worth is $14,193, with the top-of-the-line Sienta listed for $22,620. This is another excuse why we’d like a U.S. spec model, they’re very cheap for what they provide. But don’t maintain your breath.