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What's New for the 2012 Sienna*
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Compare New 2012 Sienna
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*Includes carryover changes
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2012 Sienna
vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
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2012 Sienna
vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
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All New Interior & Exterior Design
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Suddenly, minivans are hot again. These versatile people movers never really left, but with so many new and newly refreshed competitors, it’s now a tougher game. Among the leading players is the Honda Odyssey, redesigned for 2011. Leaving aside questions about its “lightning bolt” profile, this generation of Odyssey continues to have the functional traits that have long made Odyssey a success.
But while Odyssey may be good, it’s no match for Toyota Sienna. Sienna features more powertrain configurations, a more innovative interior, a stronger value proposition, a complimentary scheduled-maintenance program and more, all making it the better choice.
LED tail and stop lamps
LEDs light at full strength almost instantly, whereas filament bulbs take a short but measurable time to light up. Sienna uses LED tail and stop lamps while Odyssey uses bulbs, so Sienna brake lights react faster to driver input.
Larger front brake rotors
Sienna has larger-diameter front brake rotors than Odyssey. This means Sienna’s front brake rotors
have more surface for the brake pads to grip, which can mean more consistent braking action under hard or continuous use.
Driver’s knee airbag
Sienna and Odyssey are both equipped with an assortment of airbags, but Sienna goes further
by including a driver’s knee airbag not available in Odyssey.
Backup camera
Sienna LE V6 boasts an integrated backup camera display. On Odyssey, a similar feature is standard only on the top-of-the-line Touring grades. Hover Note 1
Wiper de-icer
Sienna features a windshield wiper de-icer grid as standard, to help the wipers get to work faster in
frosty or icy conditions. Honda doesn’t offer this feature on any version of Odyssey.
Music streaming capability
A great feature of the audio system on Sienna LE V6 is that you can wirelessly stream music from your compatible cell phone and listen to it via Sienna’s audio system. Odyssey doesn’t have this feature.
Satellite radio
Sienna LE V6 comes standard with SiriusXM™ satellite radio capability and a complimentary
90-day trial, giving new Sienna buyers access to hundreds of program choices. Odyssey buyers
have to step up to an EX-L or Touring to get standard satellite radio. Hover Note 2
Hands-free phone capability
Another standout feature of the audio system on Sienna LE V6 is its standard hands-free phone capability. Odyssey buyers have to step up to an EX-L or Touring to get the same feature.
“Best Overall Value”
Each year, IntelliChoice.com analyzes its data to identify one vehicle in each class as the “Best
Overall Value” of the year. For 2011, Sienna was named “Best Overall Value” in the minivan class. The Odyssey was not. Hover Note 3
Toyota Care
Sienna includes Toyota Care—Toyota’s complimentary scheduled-maintenance program—for all new retail deliveries. Honda doesn’t have a complimentary scheduled-maintenance program for Odyssey buyers. Hover Note 4
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Chrysler offers two minivan models: the Dodge Caravan and the more upscale Chrysler Town & Country. Functionally just about identical, these corporate siblings go head to head with the 2012 Sienna. Now in its third model generation, Sienna sets a new class standard for passenger comfort
while preserving the versatile cargo utility that makes minivans so accommodating. Plus, Sienna offers the only available four-cylinder engine and the only all-wheel drive system available among the
top-four best-selling minivans.
Long Slide second-row seats
With 23 inches of fore-and-aft adjustability, Sienna’s second-row seats can slide far back to provide limo-like leg room. Town & Country’s second-row seats don’t offer the same generous maximum leg room.
Available removable center second-row seat
Town & Country’s second-row “Stow ‘n Go®” seats are small and comparatively uncomfortable. Sienna’s comfortable second-row seats are large and supportive. Plus, with its available removable
center second-row seat, Sienna can accommodate up to eight passengers. Town & Country only seats a maximum of seven passengers.
Passenger space advantages
Sienna’s comfortable interior offers more head and hip room than Town & Country in all three rows. Second-row passengers will also appreciate an extra 1.1 inches of leg room.
Four-channel ABS
Sienna uses four-channel ABS, so braking performance at each wheel is monitored and adjusted independently. Town & Country puts both rear wheels on one channel. Thus, even if only one rear wheel slips, braking effort on both will be reduced.
Sporty stance
Even sitting still, Sienna looks like it wants to move. Its athletic stance is helped by having larger
wheels than Town & Country, as well as having a wider track all around for a more planted look.
More cargo space behind all three rows of seating
No matter how you look at it, Sienna offers more cargo volume than Town & Country. Particularly useful is the additional 6.1 cubic feet Sienna offers behind the third row of seats. So when the seats are full of friends and family, the Sienna’s extra cargo space comes in handy. Hover Note 1
Convenient conversion to cargo mode.
Sienna’s Tip Up and Long Slide second-row seats can easily slide fully forward to open up a large cargo area. Town & Country’s second-row Stow ‘n Go® seats can be folded and stored in under-floor compartments, but the process requires more steps and effort.
Eco Driving Indicator
To help drivers go “greener,” all Sienna grades have an Eco Drive Indicator light. It illuminates when
the Sienna is being driven efficiently. And to provide even more detailed driver feedback in Sienna LE V6 and above, the Eco Driving Indicator Zone Multi-Information Display further highlights accelerator operation.
Recognized for value
When the editors of IntelliChoice. com named their 2011 “Best Overall Value of the Year” winners, the luxury minivan winner wasn’t Chrysler, it was Toyota Sienna. This further solidifies Sienna’s reputation as the gold standard among minivans. Hover Note 3
Toyota Care included
Toyota includes the Toyota Care complimentary scheduled-maintenance program with every new
retail delivery. Town & Country buyers have to pay for scheduled maintenance. Hover Note 4
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- Sleek new styling
- New sporty SE trim added
- New fuel-efficient 2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine
- Standard 6-speed electronically controlled automatic
overdrive with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Tip Up and Long Slide second-row seats
- Eco Driving Indicator
- Driver and Front Passenger Active Headrests
- Driver’s knee airbag
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Available New Features
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- Dual View Entertainment Center
- Dual moonroof with front power tilt/slide
and rear slide
- Panorama Camera including integrated backup camera with two views (regular mode and wide angle mode) and on-screen backup guides
- Second-row Lounge Seating
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Pre-Collision System (PCS)
- Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management System
(VDIM)
- Automatic High Beams
- Safety Connect (included for one year)
- 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels
- Factory-installed Auto Access Seat
- '12: Sliding center console with textured rubber surface added to the top for
- '12: Standard projector-beam halogen headlamps with
auto-on/off feature (XLE)
- '12: Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass and HomeLink® universal transceiver (SE)
- '12: Standard four-way power-adjustable front-passenger seat (XLE)
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Advanced Engines
and New Six-Speed Transmission
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Great Comfort and Cargo Features
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Impressive Available Luxury
and Technology Features
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All-Season Capability
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Outstanding Safety Features
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2012 Sienna
vs. 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
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2012 Sienna
vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
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Chrysler offers two minivan models: the Dodge Grand Caravan and the more upscale Chrysler Town & Country. Functionally just about identical, these corporate siblings go head to head with the 2012 Sienna. Now in its third model generation, Sienna sets a new class standard for passenger comfort while preserving the versatile cargo utility that makes minivans so accommodating. Plus, Sienna offers the only available four-cylinder engine and the only all-wheel drive system available among the top-four best-selling minivans.
Long Slide second-row seats
With 23 inches of fore-and-aft adjustability, Sienna’s second-row seats can slide far back to provide limo-like leg room. Grand Caravan’s second-row seats don’t offer the same generous maximum leg room.
Available removable center second-row seat
Grand Caravan’s second-row “Stow ‘n Go®” seats are small and comparatively uncomfortable. Sienna’s comfortable second-row seats are large and supportive. Plus, with its available removable center second-row seat, Sienna can accommodate up to eight passengers. Grand Caravan only seats a maximum of seven passengers.
Passenger space advantages
Sienna’s comfortable interior offers more head and hip room than Grand Caravan in all three rows. Second row passengers will also appreciate an extra 1.1 inches of leg room.
More cargo space behind all three rows of seating
No matter how you look at it, Sienna offers more cargo volume than Grand Caravan. Particularly useful is the additional 6.1 cubic feet Sienna offers behind the third row of seats. So when the seats are full of friends and family, the Sienna’s extra cargo space comes in handy. Hover Note 1
Convenient conversion to cargo mode
Sienna’s Tip Up and Long Slide second row seats can easily slide fully forward to open up a large cargo area. Grand Caravan’s second-row Stow ‘n Go® seats can be folded and stored in under-floor compartments, but the process requires more steps and effort.
Competitive pricing
The base MSRP doesn’t tell the whole story. Equip a Grand Caravan Mainstreet to the same level as a Sienna LE V6, and Dodge’s apparent price advantage all but disappears. In other words, step up to Toyota quality for about the same end list price. Hover Note 3
Lower predicted ownership costs
According to IntelliChoice.com (August 2011), Sienna, with a value rating of "Above Average", has a five-year predicted ownership cost more than $3,000 less than Grand Caravan. Cost of ownership includes depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, state fees, car repair and maintenance costs. Maybe that’s why Sienna’s value rating is so much better than Grand Caravan Mainstreet's "Poor" value rating. Hover Note 4
IIHS Top Safety Pick
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named Sienna a “Top Safety Pick” for 2011. Sienna earned a “good” rating (IIHS’ highest) for frontal, side, rear, rollover and roof strength tests. Grand Caravan received the same scores, but wasn’t tested for rollover protection. Hover Note 5
Available all-wheel drive
Drivers in wet or snowy climates will especially appreciate the extra traction on tap with Sienna’s
available all-wheel drive system on LE, XLE and Limited. Grand Caravan doesn’t offer all-wheel drive
on any grade.
More standard connectivity, more entertainment
Sienna LE V6 has features that make it easy to connect a personal audio player to the vehicle’s audio system, or to operate a compatible mobile phone hands-free. And for another entertainment choice, an XM Radio receiver is standard and includes a 90-day trial subscription. Grand Caravan Mainstreet can’t match these standard Sienna technology features. Hover Note 6
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Minivan 101: Buyers want to be able to carry people and cargo. And the bottom line is Sienna outclasses Quest at both tasks. During calendar year 2010, minivan sales were a bit over 475,000 units. Yet very few of those were Nissan Quest sales, because the company ended Quest production in June 2009, after years of dwindling sales. But now Nissan is back with a new Quest based on the Japanese-market Elgrand van. Toyota is more than ready for the challenge. The 2012 Sienna has all the room, adaptability and features American families want and need. And it does so with a unique style and image. Sienna’s interior is uniquely accommodating. It can adapt itself to different roles in ways Quest owners can only dream of. Sienna’s choice of drivetrains makes it a great minivan for many different climates, as do heated accessories.
Sienna out-competed Quest before, and it’s ready to do it again.
Vastly more cargo room
Having room to carry stuff is supposed to be in a minivan’s DNA, and Sienna sure comes through,
with second-row seats that remove and third row seats that stow to create a huge cargo area. Quest’s second row isn’t removable and its third row doesn’t stow, so cargo space is seriously compromised. Hover note 3
Higher payload
If more room is one side of the cargo coin, higher payload is the other. Sienna’s higher payload allows owners to take advantage of its room, whether that means carrying more supplies from the home store or more supplies to the campground. Hover Note 4
Standard roof rails
Sienna LE V6 also includes roof rails that an owner can customize with available accessories to
carry items like bicycles, skis or even a cargo carrier. Quest charges extra for its roof rails.
Eight-passenger seating
Sienna and Quest both feature second-row captain’s chairs for comfort. However, only Sienna
includes a stowable center passenger seat, making for a convenient 40:20:40 arrangement for a total of eight-passenger capacity.
Tip Up and Long Slide seats
Sienna’s second-row seating includes Toyota’s exclusive Tip Up and Long Slide feature. This makes it a snap to maximize second- or third-row leg room or to maximize cargo space without having to remove the seats. Quest has nothing like it.
Driver’s knee airbag
Quest includes front, side and side curtain airbags. However, Sienna goes one step further by including a driver’s knee airbag not offered in Quest.
Larger brakes
Bigger brake discs can be better at dissipating heat. They also provide more area for the brake pads to grip. So it’s reassuring to know that both front and rear discs on Sienna are larger than those on Quest.
Three-point belts all around
A passenger in the third-row center seat enjoys the security of a three-point seatbelt covering lap and shoulder, just like all other passengers in Sienna. Not so in Quest, where that passenger has only a lap belt.
Available all-wheel drive
For all-season traction, Sienna offers the confidence of all-wheel drive. A front-drive powertrain like Quest’s just can’t compare, even with traction control. No other minivan offers this all-season technology.
Heated accessories
Most Sienna grades include heated outside mirrors and a heated windshield-wiper de-icer grid. These conveniences help the driver get better visibility faster. Quest doesn’t offer a de-icer grid, and heated mirrors are included only on the top grades.
More choices in drivetrains and mobility
Quest is offered in four grades, but they all share one powertrain and differ only in trim. Sienna offers buyers choices of engines, drivetrains and mobility options. And grade for grade, Quest carries a higher MSRP than Sienna.
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