2006 Toyota Sienna Model Update Options Galore

May 14, 2006 (Press Release) -- Toyota's gadget-laden Sienna gets even more equipment and revised styling for

2006.
Soon after Chrysler single-handedly invented the minivan in the early 1980s, the

competition, including Toyota, suddenly found itself playing catch-up in what was

then a burgeoning automotive segment. But Chrysler's once lofty market share has

been shrinking steadily ever since, due in large part to such highly competitive

vehicles as the Toyota Sienna.

The current generation of the Sienna began in the 2004 model year. Available in

CE, LE, XLE and XLE Limited trim levels, the Sienna receives a number of cosmetic

and functional enhancements for 2006. All versions are graced by a revised front

fascia, which includes an updated grille, new fog lamps, stylish "cat's eye"

headlamps and new tail-lamp clusters. Power heated side mirrors with integrated

turn signals, puddle lamps that illuminate the ground and driver-memory settings

now come standard on top-of-the-line XLE Limited models.

Inside, front-seat-mounted side airbags and side-curtain airbags for all three

rows of seats are now standard across the line. And all audio systems are

compatible with MP3-encoded CDs and come with mini-jack ports for connecting iPods

and other portable audio gear.

CE and LE models offer revised interior fabrics and silver dashboard trim. The XLE

now comes with standard power driver and passenger seats and revised wood-grain

dashboard accents. The power driver's seat on the Limited includes memory

settings, and its wood trim is also updated. Finally, all versions (except the

base model) come standard with backlit Optitron instrumentation.

A silky smooth 3.3-liter V6 engine produces 215 horsepower and is mated to a five

-speed automatic transmission controlled by a space-saving dashboard-mounted

shifter. Fuel-consumption estimates for the Sienna are 19 miles per gallon in the

city and 26 mpg on the highway.

The current generation of the Sienna began in the 2004 model year. Available in

CE, LE, XLE and XLE Limited trim levels, the Sienna receives a number of cosmetic

and functional enhancements for 2006. All versions are graced by a revised front

fascia, which includes an updated grille, new fog lamps, stylish "cat's eye"

headlamps and new tail-lamp clusters. Power heated side mirrors with integrated

turn signals, puddle lamps that illuminate the ground and driver-memory settings

now come standard on top-of-the-line XLE Limited models.

Inside, front-seat-mounted side airbags and side-curtain airbags for all three

rows of seats are now standard across the line.

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Posted by Jim Gorzelany