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| The experts at TheCarConnection.com looked to some of the most respected review resources on the Web to compile information on the 2009 Toyota Sienna. TheCarConnection.com’s editors have also driven the Sienna and added their own observations and insights to help you make the best purchase choice. |
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| Road Test |
The 2009 Toyota Sienna minivan has been on the market for five years with no major changes, and it shows. While it is still a large, comfortable, and versatile van for big families, its styling is outdated and its competitors have newer, more stylish products on the lots. Luckily for Toyota Sienna fans, an all-new version is due for 2010. The Sienna soldiers on for 2009 with very few changes.
For those who want a great, long-lasting family vehicle, the lack of cutting-edge style might not matter so much. The 2009 Toyota Sienna can seat up to eight and haul them in relative quickness, thanks to its 266-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. It isn’t exactly exciting to pilot, but it is smooth and quiet, which are attributes minivan drivers are looking for--and there’s plenty of passing power when you need it, even with a full load. The base Sienna is front-wheel drive, but the LE, XLE, and XLE Limited models are available with an all-wheel-drive system for all-weather traction.
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| Positive Points |
- Quiet and comfortable ride
- Lot of standard and optional features
- Toyota’s reputation for quality, reliability, and resale value
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| Negative Points |
- Plain, outdated styling
- Fewer seating permutations than its rivals
- Lackluster interior materials
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