2005 vs. 2006 safety comparison

[jo-e90]

Is this statement by edmunds true?

"The second-generation Sienna was produced from 2004-'10. We would recommend looking at 2005-and-newer models (built after February 2005), as Toyota strengthened the van's side structure and revised the side airbags to improve performance in side-impact crashes. Side airbag protection was made standard on all Siennas for the 2006 model year; previously, these bags were standard only on the XLE Limited and optional on other trims."


Is the difference all that much or should I just get an '06?

[racerd]

I would encourage you to find the newest, nicest one that fits your budget. At this point, you are talking about a 5-6 year old car that will soon be 6-7 years old.

[grandpapa]

I had 04 LE AWD and it only has 2 front air bags, side air bag was an option.
Last year, I was in an accident on my 06 Avalon Limited which has side airbag which did deploy.

Minivan is much taller and bigger than a 4 door sedan, if you have kids, I would try to find one with side airbags as well unless budget is an issue.