2007 Sienna Features

Is there any way to find out the new features that will be available for the 2007 Sienna? I don't "need" a van now but would like one but if there are major changes for the 2007 Sienna, I can wait. Specifically, if the 2007 Sienna will have keyless entry and ignition, similiar to the Prius. You don't have to bring out your keys, they can be in your pocket.

With the 2007 Camry out already, when is the earliest we will hear about the feature in the 2007 Sienna?

Thanks for any input, I am really struggling here.

No changes Mr. Wilson. Sienna was redesigned in 04. The 07 will be the same vehicle as the 06. I don't see it getting the "smart key system" like prius.

You never know, they retrofitted the LS with keyless ignition 2 years before its replacment. I know the LS is an up scale lux car, but the Sienna can be had close to $40K

The Sienna was refreshed for 06 so I expect the 07 to be a carryover model in terms of design. As for features, I'm not sure. Maybe the XLE Limited AWD. I mean the Camry XLE V6 and Avalon Limited have the Smart Key System (SKS).

Also note even the Corolla Verso in Europe has a push button start.

You never know, they retrofitted the LS with keyless ignition 2 years before its replacment. I know the LS is an up scale lux car, but the Sienna can be had close to $40K
The Sienna is, afterall, the Lexus of minivans.:)

When do you think they will redesign the Sienna? I would think it would be 2008 or 2009...

It was released in 04, going by the 7 year life cycle that Toyota follows, looks like 2011. Seems so far away doesn't?

7 year? you mean 5?

The old Sienna had an extended 6 year lifespan. I think the old Previa also had 6? Seeing how competitive it is this time around, I'd say 09MY for the new release or one of those 2009 Sienna in January 08.....

I am really struggling here if you think they will have the smart key for the 2007 Sienna.:eek: I have a XLE Limited ordered and will deliver in mid March, $41k out the door. If that is not luxury cost, I don't know what is. It should be retrofitted with the smart key but how do you confirm. Why do they have the 2007 Camry and 2007 Sequoia out already and not the Sienna.

Does anyone have the inside scoop:confused: ...help!!!

i bet there will be some changes to the 07 model kinda like the 06 model had...

i think there should be a 3.5L engine upgrade...

probably will. The 3.3 litre is an old engine (MZ series)

It was released in 04, going by the 7 year life cycle that Toyota follows, looks like 2011. Seems so far away doesn't?

Actually Toyota has a 5 year design cycle normally. The current model was released in March of '03 as an '04 model. The '08 model should be the last year. If they advance it like before we might see the new '09 model in spring of '08.

I'd be shocked if there wasnt a hybrid Sienna in the mix with all the 'hybrid toys' like the Prius and Camry.
SKS, BT, NAVI, VSC/Trac, plus some new things we don't know about yet.

Next year will be the 'Year of the Tundra' and everything will focus on that.

http://www.carlist.com/autonews/2005/autonews_190.html

Thanks for the update on the hybrid Sienna. Will Toyota have both regular and hybrid Sienna's in 2007? Will the 2007 have the smart keys? Still debating on whether to purchase a 2006 or not:sosad: .

Any thoughts from anyone?

Thought the current Sienna's platform is not capable of adding a hybrid edition. That is why the hybrid Sienna won't be out until the next redesign. The Sienna has space issues and adding hybrid powertrain will be really difficult with the current model.

If they got rid of the folding well in the back they could do it. They could make the rear seats removeable rather than stowable.

If they got rid of the folding well in the back they could do it. They could make the rear seats removeable rather than stowable.

I don't think giving up the well would be worth it. You'd be suprised at how much more you can pack into the back with the well. I know you can pack a weekends worth of luggage for 7 people behind the seat without having it go over the top of the back seat. ;)
Compare that to a van without the well, and a weekdends worth of luggage for 4 is up to the top of the seat For 7 you'd be putting stuff on the roof, which kills mileage.

I don't know. I'm amazed at how Toyota can package 17" wheels, fold down third row AND the AWD components all under the floor. DC said it wasn't possible to have AWD and 3rd row fold flats. What would be cool is that where Honda has their lazy susan and DC has their fold flat 2nd row seats, Toyota should use that space for the battery.

I mean the Camry XLE V6 and Avalon Limited have the Smart Key System (SKS).

Also note even the Corolla Verso in Europe has a push button start.

I don't remember the Camry XLE V6 having the SKS system, unless you're referring to the 2007 Gen 6 models, then yeah.

yeah.. 07 model.

I have the 04 so I can say that the well is very handy. If they did the battery pack in the 2nd row, they would have to get rid of the spare tire, drop the AWD and redesign the exhaust, I think.

The spare tyre is in the middle of the van?!? I was wondering where it was lol.

Right between the first two rows on the passenger side. You lower it by turning a screw in the floor behind the passenger seat.

I also have an 04. The well is very handy and i cant say how many times i have folded the 3rd row seats flat. The spare tire is kind of in an odd location... but its worth it to get the 3rd row folding seats.

Right between the first two rows on the passenger side. You lower it by turning a screw in the floor behind the passenger seat.

cool!

Hmm, how big is it? Maybe they can place the battery lengthways lol

I cant imagine it being that big since in the RX they put it under the rear seat along with the gas tank and had to raise the seat only a fraction of an inch.

The spare is a donut.

I was referring to the spare tyre drunken_panda lol.

thanks socalcookie.

Well the RX's battery is slimmer than the Prius and also more powerful. Surprisingly though, the Prius still has the most powerful electric motors. Toyota toned down the electric motor torque on both the RX/Hihy and Camry Hybrid.

The Japanese carmakers have a big head start on hybrid technology. They made a serious commitment to hybrids in the early 1990s, and began releasing hybrid vehicles to Japanese consumers in 1997. The second hybrid launched to the Japanese market (after the Prius) was the Toyota Estima Hybrid Minivan. It launched in Japan in 2001, as the first mass-produced four-wheel drive hybrid. An early article about the Estima Hybrid mentioned a selling price of $27,000.

> Sign-up for our Hybrid Minivan Waiting List (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=644311216091)
> Read about Toyota's redesigned Estima Hybrid Minivan (http://www.hybridcars.com/blogs/hyview/minivan-tease), released in Japan in June 2006

A larger version of the Estima is marketed in the U.S. and Europe as the Sienna. It’s likely that the Sienna Hybrid will be the first hybrid-power minivan on the American retail market, but Toyota has not announced a date. (2007 is our best guess.)

American consumers have overwhelmingly stated that they would consider a hybrid powertrain option—if it came in the same size/segment car they currently drive. Minivan drivers are not going to give up their seven or eight passenger vehicles for compact hybrids. However, family-oriented minivan owners might flock to a fuel-efficient eco-friendly hybrid minivan.
The Japanese Toyota Sienna Hybrid Minivan's main features:

The Japanese Estima Hybrid uses a 2.4 liter, four-cylinder engine. The U.S. Sienna hybrid system will likely be similar to the one being used in this year’s Highlander and Lexus Hybrid SUVs. In the SUVs, the gasoline engine, CVT transmission and electric motor combo will deliver up to 270 hp total for a speedy 0 – 60 acceleration in 8 seconds. The Estima may be a little slower.
A four-wheel drive system dubbed “E-Four,” which regulates a rear-mounted, rear-wheel propelled electric motor and coordinates electric power distribution to all four wheels.
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake system) for efficient wheel-by-wheel brake control and optimum management of the vehicle’s regenerative brake system.
1,500 watts of auxiliary 100-volt power available via electrical sockets—enough to power hair-driers, laptops or microwave ovens.
A highly aerodynamic body design, insulated roof, and an “intuitive” humidity-sensing air-conditioning system—all designed to help decrease fuel consumption.
Fuel economy numbers targeted to around 40 mpg, and low emissions (the first minivan to meet stringent levels set by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment).Byron Sigel, a Michigan man who lives in Tokyo and drives an Estima Hybrid minivan, calls it “The best car I’ve ever owned.” Sigel says the minivan “seats eight, gets great gas mileage, good acceleration, is comfortable and has good storage. It is also very reliable.”
I’ve also seen articles about a Toyota Alphard Hybrid Minivan announced in Japan in 2003. Using the conventional versions to compare, the Alphard is larger than the Estima and has a lot of luxury features like larger "business class" seats, and automated doors and curtains that can be opened and closed by the remote control or the driver's panel.

uh huh...

see, the thing is, the Sienna is a NA only vehicle. It is NOT sold in Europe. Secondly, the Sienna and Estima are two separate vehicles. Hell, they're not even the same size. The Estima can probably fit inside our current Sienna (ok maybe not but you get my drift).

The Estima is basically what we would've gotten if we didn't kill off the Previa back in 1997.

IMO the Sienna Hybrid is the next logical choice for a number of reasons.

.. The technology already exists in the Estima and the Camry and the HH/Rx400h.
.. The buying demographic for Sienna's is very similar to that of the upscale Camry's and HH/Rx400h.
.. The concerns of the Sienna buyer are very often on economy. The power of a V6 with the fuel economy of a 4c has a 'hook'.
.. The minivan buyer opts for a more sensible choice to move people than say an SUV buyer.

.. Honda has already announced that it will have a DIESEL Odyssey out in MY 2008, Toyota cannot let Honda steal the spotlight in terms of fuel eonomy and environmental 'leadership'.

.. The pricing of minivans is more in the $27,000 - $31,000 range where the HSD system is better fitted.

Sienna 07 should have the new 3.5L engine. New alloy wheels?

They are expected to hit the dealership in December/Janurary if i'm not mistaken.

Sienna 07 should have the new 3.5L engine. New alloy wheels?

They are expected to hit the dealership in December/Janurary if i'm not mistaken.


Correct sir.