TORRANCE, Calif., March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Large and
small. Swagger and sportiness. That is what Toyota will
be rolling into their display at the 2017 New York International
Auto Show (NYIAS) next month with the debut of two freshened
models, the 2018 Sienna van and subcompact Yaris
hatchback.
Sienna, the top-selling van in the U.S. for the past two years,
is assembled in America's heartland at Toyota Motor Manufacturing
in Princeton, Ind. It is an
ideal family-friendly van, with a choice of seven- or eight-seat
cabin configurations, ample cargo space and an array of safety,
comfort and convenience features. Powered by a 3.5-liter V6
producing 296 horsepower and 263 lb.-ft. of torque, Sienna is
available in L, LE, SE, XLE and Limited grades. For active
families on the go, Sienna remains the only van in the segment with
available all-wheel-drive (AWD).
The fuel-efficient Yaris hatchback represents a great value for
buyers on a budget as it is the Toyota brand's least expensive
model, yet it is equipped with many standard safety and convenience
features. Among the many standard carryover safety features
is Toyota Safety Sense-C™ (TSS-C), a trio of driver assist
technologies that help drivers get from point "A" to point "B" with
safety assurance. TSS-C technologies include Toyota's Pre-Collision
System, Lane Departure Alert and Automatic High Beams.
Yaris offers both three-door and five-door body styles in three
grades, the three-door L and LE, and the five-door Sporty SE.
Neither the Sienna, nor Yaris rest on their laurels for
2018.
Sienna Swagger
One year after the 2017 model year Sienna van ushered in a
powerful and efficient new powertrain and led the segment in 2016
calendar year sales, the 2018 model adds many styling, and
technological safety and convenience features.
For 2018, TSS-P will be standard on all Sienna models.
This multi-feature advanced active safety suite bundles
cutting edge active safety technologies including Pre-Collision
System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with
Steering Assist (LDA w/SA); and Automatic High Beams (AHB).
Sienna drivers will enjoy enhanced connectivity and
entertainment through the new Toyota Entune™ 3.0 multimedia system
on all models, offering an enhanced set of connected vehicle
technologies.
The Entune 3.0 system will feature navigation and App Suite
Connect for everyone. The Sienna L, LE, SE and XLE grades
will come standard with the Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link
with Moving Maps. Sienna LE, SE, and XLE grades will come
standard with the Entune Audio Plus, which includes Safety Connect,
and Wi-Fi Connect. WiFi Connect will allow up to five mobile
devices to connect using 4G LTE.
For those wanting it all, the Entune 3.0 Premium JBL Audio
(available on SE and XLE and standard on Limited) adds Dynamic
Navigation and Destination Assist and features new advancements in
sound quality. Sound enhancements include Sound Staging,
which positions speakers directly in front of the listener to help
emulate a live concert venue; Low Frequency Sounds, made possible
by an added 10.1-inch subwoofer; Clari-Fi, a technology that
"un-compresses" music to help restore an audio track's dynamic
range; and nine speakers that are specifically tuned to cabin
dimensions and materials.
Additional technology updates include:
- Five USB ports covering all three rows
- Updated Rear Seat Entertainment to include streaming capability
for Android devices
- Bird's Eye View monitor (available on Limited Premium
grade)
- 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display
Exterior styling is updated with a redesigned front fascia that
includes a larger lower grill and a larger fog light compartment to
convey a stronger presence. Like the current Sienna SE grade,
side lower rockers have also been added to all grades for a
sportier appearance. Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
improvements have been added to the SE grade with a laminated front
windshield, and the Limited grade with new acoustic front row side
glass.
The 2018 Sienna also offers nine exterior colors, including
three new choices: Toasted Walnut Pearl, Alumina Jade Metallic, and
Parisian Night Pearl.
Sporty Yaris
Designed and assembled in France, the Yaris builds on its European
styling to add a sportier and more dynamic look for 2018. The
updates start with both the L and LE grades receiving a new bold
front fascia with a new grille and chrome accents. The SE
grade will receive a sporty front fascia that features a new piano
black mesh pattern grille surrounded with a chrome accent.
The refined new front is complemented by a modern restyled rear
to help provide a wider look and stance. The rear design
includes wider, horizontal tail lamps that are integrated into the
rear door, new rear bumper with styling that is more in harmony
with the rear door design, and a new lower bumper garnish with side
reflectors to help portray a broader stance.
The SE is topped off with standard 16-inch Machined Alloy Wheels
with dark accents.
Inside, the 2018 Yaris receives substantial audio and
convenience updates that starts with the L grade upgrading to a
standard tilt, three-spoke steering wheel with audio
controls. Both the L and LE will now receive the same Sport
analog instrumentation currently on the SE grade. The sporty
IP includes speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge; LCD display
with odometer, tripmeters, clock, outside temperature,
current/average fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed and
shift position; ECO-driving indicator and warning messages
(automatic transmission only).
Audio upgrades abound with the 2018 Yaris as both the L and LE
grades will now be equipped standard with the same Entune™ Audio
system available on many other Toyota models. The Entune
Multimedia Bundle consists of:
- a 6.1-inch touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA
playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0
port with iPod® connectivity and control, advanced
voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access
and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology,
and Siri® Eyes Free
The SE grade leaps to the next level as it will come standard
with Entune Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App. This
upgraded multimedia system consists of:
- a 7.0-inch high resolution touch-screen display, HD AM/FM
tuner, MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio
jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and control,
advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book
access and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless
technology, Connected Navigation Scout® GPS Link App,
Siri® Eyes Free, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
with three-month complimentary SiriusXM All Access Trial and
Gracenote® album cover art, HD Radio, HD Radio traffic
and weather in major metro areas
The Yaris will be available in eight exterior colors including
two new selections: Blue Eclipse (replacing Blue Streak Metallic),
and two-tone Blue Eclipse with a Black Sand Pearl Roof (replacing
two-tone Crushed Ice with Black Sand Pearl Roof). Carryover
colors will include: Super White, Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic
Gray Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Ruby Flare Pearl, and the two-tone
Ruby Flare Pearl with Black Sand Pearl Roof.
The exterior color palette will be complemented with interior
fabric choices of combined Black and Gray on L and LE grades, and
all-Black on the SE grade.
The 2018 Sienna will be reaching Toyota dealerships in the fall
of 2017, while the 2018 Yaris will be available this summer.
CONTACTS:
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Toyota Product
Communications
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Sam
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(310) 468-7728 or
sam.butto@toyota.com
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Nate
Martinez
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(310) 468-5134 or
nate.martinez@toyota.com
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