PLANO, Texas, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aiming to
redefine the segment, the fourth generation Toyota Sienna
reimagines the minivan to support a wider array of life stages and
activities. With a standard hybrid powertrain now across all
trims and an array of new tech and amenities, the 2021 Toyota
Sienna raises the bar for style, safety, comfort, versatility and
fuel efficiency in its segment.
Designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S., the
all-hybrid 2021 Sienna, influenced by the bold and robust character
of SUVs, hosts many premium features: kick-open and closed sliding
side doors and rear gate, four-zone climate control system, heated
second-row super-long slide captain's chairs with ottomans, onboard
vacuum and refrigerator, a segment-first power tilt and telescoping
steering column with heated steering wheel, a digital rear-view
mirror, 10-in. color head-up display and 12-speaker JBL® Premium
Audio system.
The 2021 Toyota Sienna is also ready for life's outdoor
adventures with its all-wheel drive option – and is well-positioned
for Yakima® accessories, such as a rooftop carrier, cross bars,
bike rack and more. The Sienna will also offer an available tow
hitch and factory optional 1,500-watt inverter with 120V AC outlet
to power camping equipment.
What's more, all versions of the 2021 Sienna are rated to tow up
to 3,500 pounds. That's enough to pull a well-equipped compact
travel trailer, or simply carry your bikes for that weekend
getaway.
Sienna: All-New from the Foundation Up
The fourth-gen
Sienna, designed by the combined effort of CALTY's Newport Beach, CA and Ann Arbor, MI studios, delivers a combination
of room, comfort, convenience, fuel efficiency and versatility that
other types of vehicles can't match. Starting with an all new
minivan structure based on the TNGA-K Platform, the goal was to
optimize everything that is great about minivan function, while
wrapping it all into a bold, sexy, and provocative design,
expanding the definition of what a next generation minivan should
be.
"This is an all-new vehicle from the ground up, including a new
chassis platform as well as a new electrical platform," said Chief
Engineer Monte Kaehr. "The
development of the fourth generation Sienna was a huge undertaking
but we always worked towards one single mission—to make the best
van yet."
This bold and innovative approach enabled the design team to
create strong and robust proportions with a shoulder-themed body
design, and muscular wheel flares that express athleticism. The
body surface is boldly sculpted, a fresh departure from the
typical, boxy minivan driving on the roads today.
The front design was inspired by the iconic Shinkansen Japanese
Bullet Train to appear sleek, speedy and confident. The headlights
are mounted high and stretched around to the sides as if they are
being shaped by the wind. The bold lower grille is contrasted by
slim, high tech LED fog lights that are pushed to the corners,
enhancing the wide and stable stance.
In the spirit of optimizing interior roominess while avoiding a
boxy design, the rear cabin features a speedy pillar that is
dynamically angled forward. The taillight flows seamlessly from the
sculpted body to the rear, using thin bands of LED lighting to
create a signature impression. There is an integrated black
taillight canard that not only looks cool, but also improves
aerodynamic performance. The crisp, deeply sculpted tailgate with
an integrated spoiler is made possible by a molded resin
process.
The ultra-sporty XSE model amps up the excitement, sportiness
and driving experience to a level never before seen in minivans.
With dark 20" split 5 spoke wheels and aggressive front and rear
bumpers that are unique to XSE, this model looks like it was born
on a race track.
Bold Design Meets Spacious Interior
Toyota called the third-generation Sienna a "swagger wagon," but
the 2021 model takes it to a whole new level.
Learning from today's minivan customers that they do not want to
feel like they are driving a bus, the design team took this to
heart and thought carefully about how to combine the practical
attributes of a minivan with the emotional desire for having a more
personalized driving experience.
The key terms used to redefine the minivan experience were
Confidence, Refinement, and Smart innovation. With this in
mind, a modern instrument panel was created of bold,
horizontal layers to express a wide and spacious interior, with a
large center touch display, handy storage capability, and the
innovative Bridge Console, which is the key to allocating
personalized space to the driver and front passenger.
The Bridge Console is an innovative solution that is a departure
from common minivan layouts. The bridge is ergonomically positioned
high between the driver and passenger for ease of use, and
elegantly connects the instrument panel to the center armrest. This
unique feature enables the driver to have a more stress-free and
comfortable driving experience. The shifter and necessary functions
are all within easy reach, along with cup holders, available
wireless charger, and ample storage bins for smaller items. Beneath
the bridge is a large open area for convenient storage of larger
personal items such as a purse or bag.
To further celebrate the interior spaciousness, the available
Super Long Slide second-row captain chairs slide 25 inches,
providing unprecedented legroom and flexibility to maximize
comfort, especially when used with the available ottoman
feature. Even large adults can relax comfortably. With
all the features, the best seats of any row in the segment!
The Sienna LE and some XLE models come equipped in eight-seat
configurations with two captain chairs, a long slide second row
seat and a stowable middle seat. Some XLE models, as well as the
XSE, Limited and Platinum are seven-seat models featuring the Super
Long Slide second-row captain's chairs with the Limited and
Platinum FWD models equipped with ottomans.
There are smart solutions and first-class comfort throughout the
interior to make this the most sophisticated, versatile and
enjoyable Sienna ever.
Safety
In addition to exemplary collision protection provided by the
TNGA-K Platform the 2021 Sienna comes standard with
second-generation Toyota Safety Sense (TSS 2.0), a comprehensive
active safety system that includes:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection/Lowlight
Detection
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Lane Trace Assist
- Automatic High Beams
- Road Sign Assist
Pre-Collision System (PCS) with Pedestrian Detection is designed
to provide automatic braking capability should the driver not react
in time in certain emergency situations. The PCS system is not only
designed to detect a vehicle ahead, but it can also detect a
bicyclist and even a pedestrian in low light situations. Blind Spot
Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is standard on
all Sienna models, as well.
The 2021 Sienna is equipped with 10 airbags: driver and front
passenger airbags; driver's knee airbag; passenger seat cushion
airbag; front seat side airbags; rear outboard seat side airbags,
plus curtain side airbags for all three rows. Toyota's Star Safety
System includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with
Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD),
Brake Assist (BA), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Smart Stop
Technology (SST).
Toyota takes safety a step further with a features like a rear
passenger seatbelt reminder and electric parking brake (EPB) – as
well as a new feature called Rear Seat Reminder. Designed with
family safety in mind, the rear occupant detection is based on door
sequencing logic in which the Combi Meter MID provides a warning
"Attention: Check Rear Seat for Passengers and Cargo."
Confident Driving Performance
To give the Sienna driver confidence to compete with all the
SUVs on the road, a natural and intuitive connection between the
driver and the vehicle is achieved with the optimized geometry of
TNGA-K Platform combined with a trailing-arm multi-link rear
suspension and increased body rigidity.
A Quiet Place to Make Some Noise
Like all Toyota vehicles built on the new TNGA-K Platform, the
2021 Sienna benefits from a multitude of measures that bring
library quiet to the cabin. In particular, Toyota engineers focused
on reducing noises in the frequencies where conversation takes
place.
The high-strength TNGA-K Platform resists noise intrusion and
curbs vibration through the steering, floor and vehicle structure.
Extensive, strategically placed noise insulation and body sealant
further keep outside noises where they belong – outside.
Of course, with all the onboard connectivity Sienna offers
(seven USB ports, available WiFi, optional JBL 1,200-watt
amp/12-speaker Premium Audio and 1080p HD rear entertainment
system), conversation is just one of the things made better by the
quieter cabin.
If interior noise level should rise, say, due to a minor
altercation between certain young passengers, Sienna's unique
available Driver Easy Speak is the driver's best friend. Introduced
on the third-generation Sienna, this feature is essentially a
built-in PA system that carries the driver's voice through the
audio system's rear speakers right to the source of the
disturbance.
In short, the Sienna offers all of the luxuries of a large SUV,
but with room for a family, (7) USB ports and up to 18 cup
holders.
Seeing the Invisible
The Sienna has always offered a high, broad view of the road
that instills a feeling of confidence behind the wheel. The high
seating position and big windows make the Sienna an excellent
sightseeing machine, while privacy glass behind the front row means
passengers are not riding in a fishbowl.
Over the years, the Sienna has augmented its excellent outward
visibility and sightlines with technology to see more of what's
behind and around the vehicle. The 2021 model delivers the latest
generation of that tech:
- The standard backup camera features projected path, while
higher grade models have a wide-angle monitor to show even more of
what is behind the vehicle.
- Every driver could use a little magic now and then, and the
Sienna has it with an available digital rear-view mirror. It
functions as a standard mirror most of the time. But if rear-seat
passengers or some cargo block the view to the rear, the touch of a
switch makes all obstructions disappear, replaced by the camera's
image from behind the vehicle. The digital mirror also integrates a
HomeLink® transceiver to conveniently operate garage doors and
other compatible devices.
- The available Bird's Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan is the
next-best thing to launching a camera drone to look around the
vehicle, but a lot easier to use. This tech provides a live,
360-degree view to help the driver to see potential obstacles. This
is especially critical for seeing children or small animals that
might be close to the vehicle. And, Curb View can help prevent
scuffing those beautiful 20-inch wheels.
- The 2021 Sienna Platinum comes standard with a 10-inch color
head-up display, controlled via voice recognition and steering
wheel switch. The display projects vital information at eye level,
such as speed, navigation directions and TSS 2.0 functions.
Hybrid Done Right
The 2021 Sienna driver might not even notice the new model's
most significant engineering advance: the hybrid powertrain. That's
the point. The Toyota Hybrid System II delivers 243 total
horsepower and a manufacturer-estimated 33 combined MPG fuel
economy, the latter setting a benchmark for the segment, all while
operating seamlessly and transparently.
The Sienna driver will feel ultra-smooth acceleration and hear
very little noise. What is noticeable is the kick in low-speed
torque from two electric motors working in concert with the
high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine.
Critically, the Sienna has no plug, and there is no need to ever
recharge the hybrid battery pack, and certainly no need to spend a
couple of thousand dollars installing a battery charger in a
garage. The Toyota Hybrid System II charges the hybrid battery
automatically as the vehicle drives.
Many Sienna owners have been repeat customers; a 2021 might be
their second, third or fourth Sienna over the years. They'll
appreciate that, like all past models, the new version is strictly
gas-and-go, but now with fewer stops for gas thanks to the hybrid
system's efficiency.
The Sienna, though, does offer some performance-control
surprises. Selectable EV, NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes let
the driver tailor the van's driving personality. NORMAL mode is
ideal for everyday driving; SPORT mode unlocks boost from the
hybrid system for improved acceleration response; ECO mode extracts
maximum mileage from the fuel and battery, and EV mode allows
electric-only driving at low speeds for short distances.
The driver can use a sequential shifting feature to "downshift,"
which increases the regenerative braking in steps. It's ideal for
driving in hilly areas, for example, acting as a lower gear while
increasing recovered energy sent to the HV battery. As a bonus, the
Sienna's hybrid system enhances ride smoothness by finely
controlling the drive torque to suppress pitch and dive under
acceleration and deceleration.
The Sienna benefits from Toyota's 20+ years of global hybrid
leadership and well documented quality, dependability and
reliability. Plus, the powertrain warranty covers all
hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, for 8
years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Gearheads buy vans, too. They'll be intrigued by the gas
engine's 41-percent thermal efficiency, one of the highest of any
internal combustion automobile engines on the market (excepting
other Toyota hybrid models). The gas engine employs Variable Valve
Timing-intelligent system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake
camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft. A variable cooling
system (electric water pump and electric thermostat) and a fully
variable oil pump further improve engine efficiency.
The Hybrid That Thinks About Fuel Economy
A 7-inch color Multi-information Display within the instrument
panel includes a Hybrid System Indicator to show system output and
regeneration status and encourage eco-driving habits. As on other
Toyota hybrid models, the display suggests the optimal acceleration
amount for eco driving and provides a game-like scoring function
for the driver.
Using navigation system operation (when equipped), Predictive
Efficient Drive (PED) analyzes driving habits and memorized road
and traffic conditions to optimize hybrid battery charging. When
the driver activates PED, the system learns repeating routes and
can predict when and where the vehicle is likely to slow down or
stop. Then, through optimum accelerator pedal release timing
guidance, the feature can reduce energy consumption, especially
when driving through hilly areas or in traffic congestion. All the
owner has to do is drive. Sienna will optimize fuel economy on its
own.
Electronic On-demand All Wheel Drive
Sienna has long offered optional all-wheel drive, and the 2021
model is no exception. The 2021 Sienna is the only vehicle in its
segment that combines a hybrid powertrain with AWD, and the system
is available on all model grades for an exceptionally attractive
price.
Sienna uses a new kind of AWD called Electronic on-demand AWD.
Instead of a heavy AWD transfer case and space-robbing driveshaft
to the rear wheels, this AWD system uses a separate independent
electric motor to power the rear wheels the instant additional
traction is needed and at all vehicle speeds.
Like the hybrid system, the Hybrid AWD system works seamlessly
and transparently. During off-the-line starts, Hybrid AWD
pre-emptively sends up to 80 percent of driving force to the rear
wheels to help prevent front-wheel slip. The Hybrid AWD system also
enhances cornering agility by helping to reduce understeer, giving
the Sienna a more confident handling feel.
Torque distribution then varies with conditions, from 100:0 in
constant-speed driving to 20:80 on slippery surfaces. Torque
distribution is indicated on the Multi-information Display.
Sienna, the Entertainer
Got devices? The 2021 Sienna offers a smorgasbord of
connectivity and entertainment, with new Toyota Audio systems
offering something for everyone aboard:
- Toyota Audio (standard on LE grade): includes a 9-in.
touch-screen, 6 speakers, AM/FM, Android Auto TM , Apple
CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa compatibility; 7 USB ports; hands-free
phone capability, advanced voice recognition and music streaming
via Bluetooth® wireless technology, and SiriusXM® with 3-month All
Access trial. Toyota Connected Services include Safety Connect®
with 1-year trial and Wi-Fi Connect capability.
- Toyota Audio Plus (standard for XLE, optional for LE): adds to
the above: AM/FM/HD radio, 8 speakers, Siri® Eyes Free and Safety
Connect® with 3-year trial, and Wi-Fi Connect powered by Verizon
(up to 2GB within a 6-month trial).
- Toyota Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation (standard on XSE):
adds navigation to the Toyota Audio Plus system.
- Toyota Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation and JBL® Premium
Audio (standard on Limited and Platinum, optional for XLE and XSE):
adds 12 speakers including subwoofer and 1,200-watt amplification,
plus Clari-Fi® digital restoration technology to Toyota Premium
Audio with Dynamic Navigation.
Sienna Feature Highlights
In the Toyota tradition, the 2021 Toyota Sienna comes well
equipped in the LE grade and adds more amenities and tech in the
higher grades. Options are conveniently grouped in the LE Plus, XLE
Plus and XSE Plus packages.
The Limited and Platinum grades have no packages but do offer
two factory options: Digital Rearview Mirror and 1080p HD
Entertainment Center with 11.6-in. display, HDMI input, remote
control and two wireless headphones (also optional on XLE and XSE).
A 1,500-watt inverter is also available for XLE grade and
above.
The sporty XSE and lavish Platinum grades fill their wheel wells
with standard 20-inch aluminum clad wheels with P235/50R20 tires
for FWD – the first-ever 20-inch wheels on a Sienna. (A minivan can
look snazzy without giving up room.) While the Limited FWD
grade comes standard with 18-inch wheels.
Feature
|
Availability
|
Power windows with
one-touch auto up/down, jam protection in all positions
|
Standard for
all
|
Dual power sliding
side doors
|
Standard for
LE
|
Kick-type hands-free
dual power sliding side doors and power back door with back door
with jam protection
|
Standard on XLE and
above
|
Three-zone automatic
climate control with air filter, individual temperature settings
for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers and separate
rear digital control panel
|
Standard for
LE
|
Four-zone automatic
climate control with air filter, individual temperature settings
for driver, front passenger and rear-seat passengers and separate
rear digital control panel
|
Standard on XLE and
above
|
Fabric-trimmed front
seats with seatback pockets; 8-way adjustable driver's
seat
|
Standard for
LE
|
Softex® trimmed
heated front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable
driver's seat with power lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front
passenger seat
|
Standard for
XLE
|
Softex®
sport--trimmed heated front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way
power-adjustable driver's seat; 4-way power-adjustable front
passenger seat
|
Standard for
XSE
|
Heated front
seats
|
Optional on LE (when
combined with heated steering wheel); Standard on XLE and
above
|
Leather-trimmed
heated and ventilated front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way
power-adjustable driver's seat with driver memory function; 4-way
power-adjustable front passenger seat and power tilt and
telescoping steering column
|
Standard for Limited
and Platinum
|
Vacuum and storage
box
|
Standard for
Limited
|
Vacuum and
refrigerator
|
Standard for
Platinum
|
Second-row
sunshades
|
Standard for LE, XLE,
XSE
|
Second-and third-row
sunshades
|
Standard for Limited
and Platinum
|
Power tilt/slide
moonroof with sunshade
|
Optional for LE,
standard for all others
|
10-in. color head-up
display (HUD) with speedometer, navigation and Hybrid System
Indicator
|
Standard for
Platinum
|
Bird's Eye View
Camera with Perimeter Scan, Overhead 360 Degree View and Curb
View
|
Standard for
Platinum
|
Front and Rear
Parking Sonar
|
Standard on XLE, XSE,
Limited and Platinum
|
Tow Hitch
|
Available on LE, XLE
and XSE
|
Tire Fix
Kit
|
Standard for
all
|
Spare Tire
|
Optional on
all
|
Toyota Limited Warranty
Toyota's 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to
all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.
Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for
60-months/60,000 miles and against corrosion with no mileage
limitation. Hybrid-related components, including the HV battery,
battery control module, hybrid control module and inverter with
converter, are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the
U.S. and North America for more
than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable,
next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous
value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design,
engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and trucks
in North America, where we have 14
manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in
Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and
directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the
U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in
the U.S.) sold 2.8 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the
U.S.) in 2019.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit
www.toyotanewsroom.com.
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