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#2008 of 2021
Re: You guys just dont get it... [Tim_in_Japan] by ateixeira
Feb 24, 2009 (2:00 pm)
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Replying to: Tim_in_Japan (Feb 24, 2009 3:25 am)

I'm only referring to the exterior styling. The interior looks fine. I'm sure it's a fine van.
 
My Sienna is far from pretty, but it's still the best van sold here, IMHO.
#2009 of 2021
2010 Redesign?? by samnoe
Jun 16, 2009 (3:01 pm)
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Still no clue?? Anything??
#2010 of 2021
Re: 2010 Redesign?? [samnoe] by ateixeira
Jun 17, 2009 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: samnoe (Jun 16, 2009 3:01 pm)

The 2010 is not redesigned, it's the same as the 07-09.
#2011 of 2021
Re: 2010 Redesign?? [ateixeira] by samnoe
Jun 22, 2009 (5:52 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 17, 2009 7:41 am)

Yeah, I just noticed on Toyota's website that the 2010 models are already on sale. Same as 2009. That's unusally long for a Toyota model. That's 7 years (since 2004) without a major redesign. The current model, while good and refined, is really dated.
#2012 of 2021
Re: 2010 Redesign?? [samnoe] by Tim_in_Japan
Jun 23, 2009 (1:58 am)
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Replying to: samnoe (Jun 22, 2009 5:52 pm)

What a shame. Toytoa Japan has at least three models that they could immediately send to the US without having to do more R/D with the US market. If they dont redesign for 11, they will most likely loose many loyal drivers as well as prospective buyers to other makers. Toyota, please give us a redesign...
#2013 of 2021
Re: 2010 Redesign?? [Tim_in_Japan] by coupedncal
Jun 23, 2009 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: Tim_in_Japan (Jun 23, 2009 1:58 am)

Please note the 2011 model Sienna (and Odyssey for that matter) will be a redesign. Expected date they will start manufacturing the new models is Jan 2010. Of course, this is based on leaks and best calculated guesses but at this time, these dates seem accurate.
#2014 of 2021
Re: 2010 Redesign?? [samnoe] by ateixeira
Jun 24, 2009 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: samnoe (Jun 22, 2009 5:52 pm)

They updated the powertrain in 2007, and the new engine is still best-in-class for both power and economy.
 
I waited for and got an '07, mostly for that gem of an engine. 266hp, great fuel economy, chain driven camshafts so no timing belt to replace.
 
I'd like to see a faster-acting transmission, but otherwise I feel the powertrain is up-to-date and even tops for a minivan.
 
I'd also like to see a power hatch on LE models, and for them to figure out a way to offer AWD without forcing the awful run-flat tires.
 
Still, if I were buying a new minivan today, it would be another Sienna, without a doubt.
#2015 of 2021
Re: 2010 Redesign?? [ateixeira] by timothyh
Jun 24, 2009 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 24, 2009 8:14 am)

State of the art for 2004 or 2007, but not for 2010. Powertrain in the Lexus Rx is better - 6 speed transmission, hybrid option.
 
Minivans have been losing market share to CUVs for the past 6-7 years. Its not just Sienna vs. Odyssey, as many on the East and West Coast assume, or Sienna vs. Odyssey vs. Grand Caravan, as the Midwesterners view it.
 
It's Sienna vs. Odyssey vs. Highlander vs. Murano vs. Suburban vs. ...........
#2016 of 2021
Re: 2010 Redesign?? [timothyh] by ateixeira
Jun 24, 2009 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: timothyh (Jun 24, 2009 8:28 am)

I've heard the 6 speed hesitates worse than my 5 speed does. If so I'm just not interested.
 
If they can tune it right, then sure, I'll take it.
 
Hybrid would be too expensive. Plus vans are heavy and IMHO the best hybrid applications are light, small, city cars. I don't even commute in my Sienna to my city job - I have a Miata for that.
 
The concept Toyota showed didn't wow me. It was very focused on the interior and IIRC it only had 6 seats. A van this size should seat 8.
#2017 of 2021
Re: 2010 Redesign? by samnoe
Jun 28, 2009 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 24, 2009 9:08 am)

True, the powertrain is still among best in class, and the same will be used in future models, accoeding to many previewers. Transmission will be the 6-speed.
 
But other than powertrain (and maybe reliability), there is nothing the Sienna stands out from the croud. Lately, toyota is loosing out to competitors. The Sienna interior, for example, is so outdated that I almost can't look at it anymore. The Avalon is much better. (I hope they won't give us a Venza interior. Way too radical for me).
 
I need a stereo with a bigger LCD, which contains more information than single-line at a time. The Camry is not bad. Why not use the same for Highlander, Venza, and Corolla? The single line, dated green backlighting stereo was state-of-the-art back in 1990. Hello? Why a green-backlighting when the rest of illumination is elegant blue? (Luckily, the Sienna's stereo backlighting is blue. But still single line of info. You need to press TEXT to see more).
 
And what's up that many controls are not lighted at all.?
 
There is a reason why Toyota's are not rated so high anymore. Nobody recommends the Corolla over the Hyundau Elantra, for example. Why?
 
I hope that with the new Sienna, Toyota will show us again what they're capable of. Please wake up!! Hurry!

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