2004 toyota Sienna Reviews

2004 Toyota Sienna Reviews: The Toyota Sienna is all new for 2004. Larger as well as far better than last year's design, it's the very first in a parade of redesigned minivans and might be the new course leader. What makes the new Sienna impressive is not ground-breaking functions. (Obviously, it has power moving doors, a power tailgate, as well as a rear-view camera.) Just what makes the brand-new Sienna impressive is that it does everything well.

For starters, the new Sienna huges as well as roomy. It's significantly larger than in 2014's model, and also concerning $1,000 less expensive. It offers a lot more freight space compared to the full-size Sequoia sport-utility yet retails for $10,000 less.

Sienna's interior fits as well as comes packed with features that make life less complicated and also more convenient. When driving, it uses a smooth trip, receptive handling, and vigorous acceleration performance. Its V6 engine has actually been bored out for more power and now produces 230 horse power, while a brand-new five-speed automated improves reaction as well as fuel economy. All this adds up to a compelling .


2004 Toyota Sienna Reviews


SCHEDULE

Toyota Sienna is available in 4 trim degrees: CE, LE, XLE, as well as XLE Limited. All had the new V6 engine as well as the brand-new five-speed automatic transmission. All are geared up with anti-lock brakes (ABDOMINAL MUSCLE) with electronic brake circulation as well as brake aid, which help the driver quit rapidly as well as preserve control. 7- and eight-passenger arrangements are offered and also there's a choice of front-wheel drive as well as four-wheel drive.

All designs, starting with the base CE ($ 22,955), come common with a 60/40 Split & Stow third-row bench seat, power windows, door locks as well as mirrors, moving doors on both sides with power home windows, keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette/ CD with six audio speakers, dual (front and rear) a/c with rotary dial controls, 16-inch steel wheels with 215/65R16 all-season tires, dual front captains chairs, folding folding table between the pole positions, tilt/telescopic guiding column, black lacquered interior trim, tire stress warning system, variable periodic front and also rear windshield wipers, 10 cup holders and 4 container holders, three 12V power electrical outlets and a durable back window defogger with timer.

One of the most prominent design is the Sienna LE ($ 24,260), which has better towel material, upgraded trim and a host of convenience features: engine immobilizer, heated power mirrors, a roofing system shelf, personal privacy glass, guiding wheel-mounted audio controls, cruise ship control, chauffeur's side power window with automobile up/down and pinch security, vehicle driver's seat manual-adjustable lumbar support, lit up vanity mirrors, color-keyed license plate garnish, and also a fold-flat front guest seat. Likewise available is an eight-passenger LE ($ 24,410) and an all-wheel-drive LE ($ 27,875).

Sienna XLE ($ 28,260) is much more luxurious, with upgraded material, power twin sliding doors and a power open/close back entrance, tri-zone (driver, front traveler and back) A/C with air filter, 16-inch alloy wheels with 215/65R16 tires, eight-way power flexible motorist's seat, back seat audio controls with cordless headphone capacity, JBL Synthesis 360 watt AM/FM/cassette/ CD with 10 audio speakers, overhead console with journey computer system, outside temperature screen, HomeLink global transceiver garage door opener, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, wood-grain trim, chrome door deals with, color-keyed warmed power mirrors, automobile on/off fronts lights, fog lamps, an anti-theft alarm, as well as a detachable facility console. XLE is likewise available with all-wheel drive ($ 31,465).

The high-grade XLE Limited ($ 34,480) includes leather-trimmed seats, chauffeur and also front guest side airbags, drape air bags for all 3 rows, 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/60R17 all-season tires, VSC with TRAC as well as brake help, back disc brakes, front and also back car park sonar, timber grain/leather guiding wheel with audio controls, JBL Synthesis AM/FM/cassette/ CD changer with 10 speakers, vibrant Laser Cruise Control, high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps, chauffeur as well as front passenger warmed seats (flexible temperature level), chrome accents on bodyside molding, grille and back license plate garnish, daytime running lights, windscreen wiper de-icer grid as well as an auto-dimming electrochromic motorist's side mirror and also inside back view mirror, second- as well as 3rd- row sunshades. The all-wheel-drive XLE has a base MSRP of $36,930.

Countless choice packages are offered for all qualities.

Safety and security attributes: A new LATCH system (Lower Anchor with Tether for Kid) is utilized in all second-row seating settings to suit new-design child seats. Front side and side curtain SRS airbags covering all 3 seat rows are basic on the XLE Limited, optional on all various other grades. Extra standard security attributes consist of: three-point seat belts in all seats; vehicle driver and also front guest frontal air bags; flexible seatbelt anchors for front- and second-row seats; chauffeur as well as front passenger pretensioners, force limiters, as well as ELR with height adjustable anchors; ALR/ELR on all 2nd- as well as third-row seats, heigh.

WALKAROUND

The new Toyota Sienna was styled in California, developed in Michigan, and constructed in Indiana. Before developing the brand-new Sienna, chief designer Yuji Yokoya drove the previous Sienna all over North America, with Mexico, Canada, as well as the United States, via every state, every province, some 53,000 miles. A brief, minor Japanese man, Yokoya-san was typically accompanied by program manager John Jula, a high, beefy American. A strange couple, they couldn't have been more different in stature, appearance, and also character. But they shared a seriousness of objective, a devotion to creating the most effective minivan ever developed, and also a solid funny bone. Dealing with designers and also engineers from around the world, they ferreted every weak point and shortcoming of the old (1998-2003) Sienna as well as addressed it with this brand-new Sienna.

The most significant drawback of the old Sienna was its absence of indoor roominess. Yokoya saw households hidden under luggage. He additionally determined it should be quieter so family members could extra quickly talk on lengthy drives. He wanted much better seats. And he intended to improve security at broadband, specifically in cross winds and on crowned roads.

The all-new 2004 Toyota Sienna is significantly bigger, larger, taller compared to the previous-generation design. Its wheelbase is 5 inches longer as well as the track is 4 inches larger compared to in 2015's design. Extending 200 inches over a 119-inch wheelbase, the new Sienna coincides dimension as the most significant minivans on the market: the Honda Odyssey, Dodge Grand Campers, Chrysler Town & Nation, Ford Windstar, and the long-wheelbase versions of the Chevrolet Venture and Pontiac Montana.

Every little thing on the Sienna huges as well as strong: Large headlamps and big taillamps light up the evening and offer the Sienna presence at night. Black pillars, rather than body-colored columns, make the new Sienna appearance even larger than its substantial measurements. A big windshield, large wipers, and also wiper-mounted washer nozzles designed for snow belt enhance driver exposure.

The Sienna offers a sleek look by minivan criteria, boosted by its considerably raked windscreen and the black columns. The port for the sliding doors is skillfully concealed, using a cleaner look. Though you shouldn't anticipate eying at the cars and truck clean, the brand-new Sienna is an attractive car.

INTERIOR

The huge dimensions of the Sienna produce a roomy interior. There's great deals of space for travelers and also freight. Fold the 2nd- and third-row seats level and the Sienna can bring 4x8 sheets of plywood.

Entering as well as out of the Sienna is easy. Its step-in elevation has to do with 6 inches less than that of the Sequoia SUV, a benefit when spruced up or dealing with young children or almost every time you enter or out. The power sliding doors are smooth and quiet and also move quicker compared to in the past, useful for restless passengers. Hands-on moving doors and hand-operated rear hatch on the LE and also CE versions have a high quality feel as well.

The rear side windows reduced partially, though not listed below the center of mass of a kid, as well as function anti-pinch defense developed to decrease opportunity of injuries to tiny hands as well as fingers. A great attribute is the schedule of sunshades for the second- and third-row seats, which filterings system strong sunlight much better compared to personal privacy glass.

Up front the driver rests before a smooth, organic dashboard. Toyota says it splurged on the seats, which are designed to use convenience for a variety of body shapes over extended periods of time. The steering wheel tilts and also telescopes. Large mirrors and great deals of glass provide the driver a good view.

Trim products boost as you increase the line, however are of high quality even on the base CE design. The CE has a wonderful fabric interior, though the door inserts are plain. LE includes better fabric, nicer door inserts, as well as various other trim. XLE uses also much better fabric, while the Minimal design features leather.

There are lots of cubbies for storage space. Two glove boxes are provided and a huge facility console holds 12 CDs. Armrest areas could each hold 6 CDs and there's a spot for a tiny cellular phone just to the right of the shifter. The dry cleansing hooks look big enough to accomodate a tons of completely dry cleansing. In back are hooks for holding grocery store bags. A typical 115-volt electrical outlet like the kind in your house is offered, allowing you to power computer systems or whatever else you want to run from your cars and truck.

The 2nd row of seats is roomy. There's comparably great legroom as well as it feels roomy and also airy with excellent area beside the guest's head. That goes over considered that the Sienna is fitted with side-curtain kind airbags; they do not horn in rear headroom as long as various other styles. When not needed, the second-row seats topple forward, providing a pleasant seat base to freight or family pets. The second-row seats are simple to remove and also reinstall, though the captain's chairs weigh 49 extra pounds each.

7- and eight-passenger designs differ in the configuation of the second row. Seven-passenger models include second-row captains chairs. The right-hand seat can be rearranged side to side (side to side), supplying either a little bench seat or a pair of bucket seats. The seat has to be eliminated and also re-installed in either places, nevertheless, it does not move on course like the seats in the Mazda MPV, which is an extra expensive design. Toyota claims it found that individuals typically do not move the second-row seats once they have actually put them in the favored setting. Moving them close together makes getting into the back row a little less complicated. Relocating them apart makes them a lot more comforable for grownups. A neat feature: the center console can be eliminated from between the pole positions and also moved in between the second-row seats. (Removing it leaves space for a bag between the pole positions. Proprietors who desire a facility console in both locations could purchase a second center console.).

Eight-passenger versions use a bench seat for the second row that could seat 3 little passengers. It's a three-way split/folding bench with a small center seat that can be moved virtually 13 inches better to the front, putting babies and young children in child seats within arm's reach. When not being made use of, the facility seat converts into a big armrest.

Third-row seats provide rake adjustment, which enhances their convenience. The third row is split 60/40 for included adaptability whe.