It's no surprise that Consumer Reports picked the 2009 Toyota Sienna as the best minivan in their "Top Car Picks For 2009" selections. It's well-built, comfortable, roomy and fuel efficient.
Powered by Toyota's highly acclaimed 3.5-liter V6 engine, the drive quality is smooth while still offering plenty of power. What's more, the Sienna is the only minivan available in all-wheel drive, giving it a big advantage for those living in areas where ice and snow are an issue.
The 2009 Sienna is available in four trims; CE, LE, XLE and Limited.
The CE and LE models can seat eight passengers. The XLE and Limited models are equipped with second row captain's chairs, so total seating is reduced to seven.
Standard features on the already well equipped entry-level Sienna CE include 16 inch steel wheels, full power accessories, front and rear air-conditioning, dual sliding rear doors with power-down windows, a six-speaker CD/MP3 stereo with an auxiliary audio jack, and a telescoping steering wheel.
Moving up to the LE model adds solar energy-absorbing and privacy glass, heated side mirrors, CD changer, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, cruise control, roof rack, folding front passenger seat, and upgraded instrumentation.
Additional features added with the Sienna XLE include alloy wheels, automatic headlamps, power liftgate, power front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, interior wood grain trim, a trip computer, power-sliding rear doors, and a removable center console.
Update: Weak Economy Leads To Lower Sienna Prices:
There's no question that dealers are struggling in the current weak economic climate ... which means there are some extremely good deals to be had right now on a new Sienna ... often below invoice prices, sometimes far below.
See the link towards the bottom of this article for exactly how to get the lowest price on a new Sienna.
The top-of-the-line Limited model adds leather upholstery, 17 inch alloy wheels, heated front seats, sunroof, adaptive cruise control, leather-and-wood steering wheel, rear window shades, windshield-wiper de-icer, upgraded 10-speaker JBL sound system, satellite radio, and Bluetooth.
And the all-wheel drive Siennas are equipped with run-flat tires, 17 inch wheels and the wiper de-icer.
Various optional features are grouped into packages and can vary based on geographic region, but include xenon headlights, power-folding third-row, navigation with rearview camera, rear-seat DVD entertainment system, and two 115-volt power outlets.
All Siennas are powered by a 3.5 liter V6 engine that produces 266 horsepower and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. This successful combination provides both athletic acceleration and respectable gas mileage performance.
EPA gas mileage estimates for the front-wheel drives are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg on the highway. The AWD models are rated at 16 mpg city and 21 highway.
Standard safety features on all Siennas include antilock disc brakes (ABS), stability control, traction control, tire pressure monitor, front airbags, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags. Also, front and rear brake assist are standard on the Limited and optional on the XLE.
In government crash test scoring, the 2009 Sienna earned five stars (out of five) for side-impact crash protection and four stars for driver protection in frontal impacts and five stars for front passenger protection.
How To Buy A New Toyota Sienna At The Best Price: Before listing MSRP and invoice prices for the 2009 Sienna, here's a technique that allows you to buy one at the lowest possible price, especially given the current slow auto sales environment.
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