2016 Toyota Sienna AWD
TEST REVIEW
Pros : strong V-6 engine, simple to use infotainment
Cons : all wheel drive hinders ride quality and fuel economy, worst brake
2016 Toyota do not offer what most newer vans comes with such as trick folding seats, high resolution display, more connectivity options, onboard vacuums. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica comes with six USB ports while Sienna has single USB and HDMI input available at front row. Front console in Sienna is fixed while Honda Odyssey provides removable console. Vacuum cleaner not available in Sienna while Pacifica and Odyssey offers same. Sienna second row seats cannot get fold to floor. Sienna comes with powerful V-6 engine along with smooth transmission and ample hauling room. Third row can be folded with level available on each side. Entune infotainment touchscreen comes in upper models is responsive to inputs, knobs for volume and tuning controls.
2016 Sienna comes with powerful 3.5 liter V-6 which is able to produce 266 horsepower and 245 lb-ft of torque pairing with six speed automatic transmission, despite good safety rating it consumes 191 feet to stop from 70 mph which is worst in this class. Second row bench available in selected Siennas while third row comes with ample room. Back row seats do not provide enough cushion for thigh support. Each side of third row comes with volume knob and headphone for rear entertainment system, no USB port for device charging. 14 cupholders available, B pillar buttons for power close doors. Interior comes with rough plastics, fake wood and vinylish leather upholstery. Driver seat is far more comfortable. Steering is light and accurate, ride remains smooth and quiet. V-6 gets a bit harsh at higher rpm, 2017 Sienna is likely to eight speed automatic transmission.