2007 Toyota Sienna: Road Test
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- MSRP: $24,155 -$37,665
- Invoice: $21,738 -$33,521
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Our road test for the 2007 Toyota Sienna includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Toyota Sienna from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Toyota Sienna, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Toyota Sienna help you decide if a 2007 Toyota Sienna is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4.8 |
New 266-hp V6 engine provides ample power, even with AWD. Transmission provides prompt, smooth shifts in any situation.
FUEL ECONOMY
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.1 |
Test AWD XLE averaged 16.4 mpg. Sienna uses regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Comfortably composed. Large humps and dips induce some body bounce, but suspension irons out most rough pavement. No noticeable difference in ride quality with run-flat tires on AWD models.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4.7 |
Pleasant and competent for a minivan, with moderate cornering lean. Tire grip seems only adequate and steering is a tad overassisted. Turning radius tight, but parking ease hampered by overall length.
QUIETNESS
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.9 |
At least equal to class-topping Honda and Chrysler/Dodge minivans. Main noise source is moderate coarse-pavement tire thrum. One test model suffered from a loud thumping noise with the 3rd-row seat folded. Wind rush well-contained.
CONTROLS
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6.2 |
Clear gauges, guess-free minor controls, though a few switches are scattered out of easy reach. CE/LE climate system uses four simple rotary knobs. XLE and Limited's three-zone setup adds button clutter, plus a display that's almost illegible in certain light conditions. Navigation absorbs most audio controls, complicating what should be simple adjustments. Cabin benefits from high-grade plastics, but some testers say colors and fabrics are drab. Turn signal in one test XLE would not cancel, and 12-volt outlet worked intermittently.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6.9 |
Room aplenty, comfortable seats. Standard seat and steering-wheel adjustments cater to most any size driver. Visibility good, though rear headrests and thick roof pillars are minor over-the-shoulder obstructions. No-strain entry/exit.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.9 |
Bench or buckets, 2nd-row seats seem long-haul comfortable. Buckets can adjust to form a bench. They weigh about 55 lb each, and are cumbersome to remove or install. Adults have good head room without sunroof, OK clearance with. Second-row seats slide fore/aft; leg room gets tight if they're not well aft. Firm 3rd-row bench is kid-size but reasonably accessible, as 2nd-row seats double-fold to open fairly wide passage.
CARGO ROOM
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Ample. Hideaway 3rd-row seat is split for versatility; sections drop into a floorwell that otherwise holds 12 or more grocery bags. However, folding the 3rd row can be difficult for shorter passengers. All but CE have fold-flat right-front seat for long cargo. A 4x8-ft panel fits with 2nd-row seats removed and 3rd row stowed. Cabin has numerous bag hooks, cargo tie-downs, bins, pockets. Open liftgate clears six-footer's head. Note: Front-drive models store a space-saver spare tire below chassis, so a full-size flat must be carried inside. AWD models use run-flat tires, delete the spare.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
This Recommended pick combines good ideas from rival minivans with its own appealing pluses, including first-rate refinement, build quality, and carlike road manners. Be judicious with option selection, as lavishly equipped models can easily top $45,000.
Total Score
| AWD LE | XLE | AWD XLE w/nav. sys. | AWD Limited | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 67 | 65 | 66 | 61.8 |
Total Score: 67
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