Review of the Toyota Sienna XLE

Minivans are well known for their diversity and practical use the Toyota Sienna XLE is no exception. The Toyota Sienna offers a good quality engine, a nice comfortable ride, enough room for passengers and luggage and a decent look that is not quite bad for a minivan. Minivans in general are targeted to a “family oriented person” audience because of its compact size and unique design.

The Toyota Sienna offers a good driving experience. The chassis is stable, the steering adequate, and the handling up to par with its competitors. You don’t have to worry about pushing the engine through tough roads because the power train can manage an extra boost of adrenaline. The Sienna has enough power for a minivan in its market segment.

A minivan is a good combination of comfort and cargo carrying vehicle but to its detriment it has an aura of uncoolness that sticks to anyone who sees it. But if you are the type to overlook looks you will like this car because of its practicality and utility. It offers enough room for your passengers and luggage unless you’re friend is seven feet tall or something then we would have a problem with this car.

The Toyota Sienna rides smoothly, quietly, and comfortably. The 3.5L DOHC VVT-i V-6 engine of the Sienna gives it a horsepower of 266 hp at 6,200 rpm and a torque of 245 lb-ft at 4,700 rpm. The engine seems a bit too much for a minivan but once the car gets packed with people and luggage shows that the engineers knew exactly what they were doing.

The interior of the Toyota Sienna seems a bit odd because of its plastic materials and robotic feel. The subpar quality of the design further adds to the uncoolness tag it brandishes on its forehead. But the car is practical and can fit a lot of cargo. Once you have folded some of the seats down it creates an uneven surface which is quite an eye sore.

The Toyota Sienna handles well on tough roads because of its strong center of gravity and powerful engine. The suspension and chassis help the car stay in equilibrium for most of the ride. The engine helps you power through uneven roads.

For a minivan pegged at $35, 315 it is adequately priced because of the pros that you will get in return. The cabin of the car gives a comfortable ride and looks good enough to please your eyes.