With the subdivision and upgrading of car purchase demand, MPV models have received more and more attention, and large space and comfort are the basic functions of such models. Toyota Sienna has been loved by consumers since its launch in the North American market, and it was not priced at a price that was previously introduced into domestic sales only as a parallel import status, and was once labeled as a "high-end model". At the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show, the Xena SIENNA produced by GAC Toyota was officially released, thanks to the previously good mass base plus the advantages of the "Toyota" brand, it can be said that the vehicle has become a popular model this year once it was released.
Xena SIENNA retains all the advantages of overseas models and has made some configuration upgrades for the domestic market, with a total of 6 new models launched, selling from 309,800, and the whole vehicle has 7 leading configurations in the same class. How does it perform overall, which one is worth buying, look down.
Xena SIENNA comes from the Toyota TNGA architecture, and the new Highlander belongs to the same platform, the new shape gets rid of the previous greasy and bulky, the front face of the lower mouth grille with a more slender headlight visual effect movement, and the Camry has the same magic. The wheelbase of more than 3 meters on the side and the length of more than 5 meters ensure a wide space in the carriage, and the double-sided sliding door opening is large, which is convenient for passengers to get on and off. The rear shape of the car is more favorite of the editor, especially the tail lights, the fangs on both sides of the design appears on the "steady" MPV to appear a little radical, here is also the finishing touch that makes this tool car become personalized.
Toyota TNGA architecture under the car are equipped with TSS safety system + multiple airbags, including active braking, full speed domain adaptive endurance, lane tracking assistance, adaptive far and near light and other functions, with high quality, high durability, high reliability genes, in addition to the Sena SIENNA vehicle body strength in the MPV is also one of the best, in the United States IIHS crash test, the U.S. Toyota new Sienna has obtained full G good results, active safety and passive safety are its advantages.
The interior retains Toyota's consistent moderate style, practicality first, the overall slightly biased driver design, three-spoke steering wheel modeling tradition, full LCD instrument belongs to the high-end model for the domestic market upgrade configuration, the center console soft material coating, suspension of the central control large screen equipped with the latest multimedia system, with face recognition, fatigue monitoring, voice control, CarPlay, CarLife mobile phone interconnection function, etc., for the joint venture brand, this set of car machine system is easy to use is considered to be high-class. As a family car, the abundance of storage space is a plus, the Sena SIENNA car has a total of 17 water cup holders, as well as storage compartments of different sizes, USB charging ports can also be found everywhere, these configurations improve the user's riding experience.
The height of the SENA SIENNA itself is very close to the people, the high-end model is equipped with a kick-sensing door opening device, and after opening the sliding door, you can see the 300mm long access and car armrests, and the vehicle also provides a welfare version that can electrically lift the second row of seats to the outside of the car, which is convenient for people with reduced mobility.
For the Chinese market, the second row of seats of the Xena SIENNA can be electrically adjusted, and the length of the slide rails in the front and rear positions reaches 816mm, which can be used as a large four-seater model. The second row of seat backs can be adjusted at an 81° angle, and the comfort is further upgraded with functions such as leg rests and seat heating. With a 717mm open panoramic sunroof at the rear, a rear entertainment system and a premium soft carpet, the Xena SIENNA can also meet the needs of some business trips.
Xena SIENNA is a standard three-row MPV model, with a variety of seat layouts, can easily switch 4/5/6/7 seat layout, the third row of seats can be 4/6 ratio down, open the rear space to meet the needs of adults, the vehicle in the 7-seat mode, the trunk still has sunken space for stacking luggage, usually less than the third row of seats can be fully stored and floor flush, with the adjustment of the second row of seats to move, the overall trunk depth can reach 1700mm, The volume has 2112L. MPV is known as "Minivan" in the U.S. market, and Xena SIENNA is well worthy of that title.
GAC Toyota Syna SIENNA uses a 2.5L dual-engine hybrid system with a maximum engine power of 141 kW and a peak torque of 238 Nm. The motor power is 134kW, matching the latest E-CVT gearbox, the comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is only 5.9L. This hybrid system Xiaobian once had experience on the new Highlander, the power is surging when driving, the engine intervention is not abrupt at an instant, and I believe that the power performance in Xena SIENNA will not be bad.
Through the comparison of the configuration table, the "premium version" model priced at 352,800 is more worth choosing. The body size and interior space of the Xena SIENNA are not inferior to rivals such as Elissen and GL8. In terms of configuration, the recommended mid-range model is 19,000 yuan more expensive than the luxury version, but the heating and ventilation functions of the front and middle seats are increased, and the middle seats also add leg rests and electric adjustments.
The above configurations have a qualitative change in comfort for an MPV, the seats are warm in winter and cool in summer, and the leg rest can make the second row of passengers lie half-down, which is what the "nanny car" should do. The configuration will also increase the voice control system, the car machine supports OTA upgrade and the Internet of Vehicles, the degree of intelligence is better, and the difference of 19,000 yuan is exchanged for the comfort of the family's long-distance short-distance car, which is worth spending.
As for the configuration further up, the Extreme edition model will be upgraded to 18-inch rims, the visual effect is better, but the tire flat ratio will be reduced accordingly, and the filter effect on the tire will be reduced. The vehicle will also increase parallel assist, reversing side warning, panoramic sunroof, full LCD instrument, induction wipers, etc., spending 27,000 yuan more in exchange for these configurations only makes driving relatively easy, and unlike the premium version of the model compared to the luxury version of the full car comfort upgrade.
The top model will also add rear entertainment systems, active noise cancellation, JBL audio, driver's seat memory, HUD, 360 panoramic images, etc., but these configurations can only enhance the luxury experience for the family, and do not actually bring a lot of comfort like the second row of seat leg rests, and the price is more or less more than most families can afford. On the whole, the premium version of the mid-size model is very cost-effective, of course, if you have a special person at home, the second row of seats in the welfare version will be a better choice for you.
As far as the product pricing of Xena SIENNA is concerned, its same price point has many joint venture brand medium and large SUV models, such as Ford Explorer, Volkswagen Lanjing, these big hunks on the configuration, on the space is not as good as the race that SIENNA is inferior, and even four-wheel drive, the power is better than the Xena SIENNA. But for more home scenarios, the Xena SIENNA is more suitable than an SUV. Due to the SUV's high chassis to ensure the ability to pass, passengers are not as convenient to get on and off the Sienna, especially inconvenient for children and the elderly.
In addition, the SUV has a higher center of gravity, and the stability of driving is inherently poor. In general, the storage space in the SUV car is not flexible enough, and the visible storage compartment of the SIENNA is more convenient for storing bills and sundries, and the household attributes are stronger. Finally, the economy of the car, the hybrid system of Xena SIENNA makes it more suitable for the urban environment of frequent start and stop, while the medium and large SUVs themselves are self-important, plus there are almost no hybrid models at the same price, so the cost of using the car should increase significantly.
In summary, the Xena SIENNA is more suitable for multi-family use, it finds a balance in many aspects of the attributes, the absolute space ranks high among the models in the same price point, and the hybrid system guarantees efficient power and lower fuel consumption. The high cost performance of the medium-equipped models is recommended, everything is completely practical, less quality-oriented comfort configuration, but the basic seat heating, ventilation, and electric adjustment are equipped, and you can enjoy the rich seat layout of Xena SIENNA at a relatively affordable price. For consumers who often have multiple travel needs and have a certain economic strength, Toyota Xena SIENNA is a very suitable home choice.