On April 23, GAC Toyota's 2024 Saina was officially launched. The new car closely follows the needs of Chinese users, upgrades from the three aspects of safety, comfort and intelligence, and also brings a new price system, that is, the official price of the whole system is reduced by 25,000 yuan, of which the suggested retail price is reduced by 10,000 yuan, and the official APP rights and interests are 15,000 yuan. After the discount, the price range of the new car is 284,800 yuan to 395,800 yuan, and there are as many as nine models to choose from.
In terms of appearance, the 2024 Sena has not changed much, and it still adopts a split grille with sharp headlights, which is highly recognizable and brings a sense of stability. The lines on the side of the body are very smooth and imposing. The body size, the length, width and height of the 2024 Sena are 5165/1995/1765 (1785) mm, and the wheelbase is 3060mm.
The interior is one of the key upgrades of this Seina facelift, the second row of seats adopts the same one-piece airline seats as the Alpha, and the seats not only support electric adjustment of the backrest and leg rests, but also are equipped with 3 levels of ventilation and heating, 16 massage contacts, and a full sense of relaxation. At the same time, there are also mobile phone slots, charging ports, small tables, adjustment buttons, etc. around the seats, which bring more convenience. In order to enhance the cabin texture, the 2024 Sena is wrapped in more delicate leather, with a coverage rate of up to 85%. In addition, considering that most MPV models are for family users, the 2024 Sena also adds double-layer soundproof glass in the rear to create a quieter riding environment.
In terms of intelligence, it has also ushered in "localized" design. The 2024 Sena closely follows the mainstream development of the Chinese market, and the central control is equipped with an LCD instrument cluster, a high-definition central control screen, and a head-up display. The car machine is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which has more than 4 times more computing power and 8 times faster response speed, bringing a smoother and smoother control experience. In terms of the interconnection between the car and the mobile phone system, the 2024 Saina is also very well equipped, and supports CarPlay, CarLife and HiCar. In addition, the 2024 Saina has cooperated with Huawei to develop an intelligent voice assistant that can wake up and continue to have a conversation, and can be connected with Huawei Hi-link to achieve "voice home control" or "home car control". In addition, the 2024 Seina has also upgraded the PVM panoramic monitoring system, adding a 3D panoramic car model and a 2D left and right view, covering the surroundings of the vehicle in an all-round way, directly hitting the pain points of driving and parking on narrow road sections.
The most noteworthy thing is that the power part of the 2024 Sena has a new four-wheel drive model, equipped with the E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive system, which adopts the design of dual drive motors on the front and rear axles, which can flexibly distribute the power of the front and rear wheels, so that the body of the car with a length of more than 5m is more flexible when cornering. Especially in the rainy and snowy season, four-wheel drive models can bring more stable handling and safety, making it easy to "drive steadily". In terms of active safety, the 2024 Saina is equipped with the T-Pilot intelligent driving assistance system as standard, so as to achieve a smooth driving experience with the car, centered corners, and sudden braking.
Overall, the Sena subverts the stereotype of bloated commercial vehicles, with its agile handling making the MPV easier to drive, and it also has a spacious and comfortable large seven-seater and a large trunk space. As Toyota's global flagship MPV, the Saina has continued to sell well since its launch in 2021, reaching 100,000 sales in just 17 months, with monthly sales of more than 6,000 units, continuing to rank among the top three in its class. Now, the 2024 Saina has once again pushed the experience of home MPV to a new height through upgrades in three aspects: safety, comfort, and intelligence, and is undoubtedly the best choice for family users.