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#2017 of 2021 Re: 2010 Redesign? by samnoe

Jun 28, 2009 (11:53 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 24, 2009 10:08 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 The Sienna interior, for example, is so outdated that I almost can't look at it anymore.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!

#2018 of 2021 Re: 2010 Redesign? [samnoe] by ateixeira

Jun 29, 2009 (8:57 am)

Replying to: samnoe (Jun 28, 2009 11:53 am)
It probably has the most interior space, too.
 
I actually like the Venza's interior, but not their latest truck interiors, so hopefully they follow the cars and not the trucks.
 
Just don't go too radical. Minivans should be about function first and foremost, not form.

#2019 of 2021 High door sills by tsu670

Jul 01, 2009 (10:40 am)

I've noticed that the Toyota Venza is one of those new models being introduced with really high door sills. Reminds me of the Chrysler 300 sedan. Narrow windows, fat doors.
 
I guess some people find it attractive, but not this buyer. Other car makers are going to the style change, as well. All I can think for the reason is maybe it provides an extra measure of safety when the side airbags are deployed.
 
Comments? What do you think of the newer models with the high door sills? Like it?

#2020 of 2021 Re: High door sills [tsu670] by yatesjo

Jul 01, 2009 (11:29 am)

Replying to: tsu670 (Jul 01, 2009 10:40 am)
High sills look good from the outside but they reduce visibility inside. The Venza is nowhere close to the 300 for high sill/short windows. It's a styling fad like tail fins. We'll see how long it lasts.

#2021 of 2021 Re: High door sills [tsu670] by ateixeira

Jul 01, 2009 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: tsu670 (Jul 01, 2009 10:40 am)
I have not test driven one yet but I may since I'm curious about how visibility would be. My Sienna has very good visibility for its size, though to the rear I use a fish-eye lens to help me backup.

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