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2008 Toyota Sienna Review

November 5, 2008

STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

nothing radical
Kelley Blue Book

spacious cabin is handsomely fitted
Edmunds

we find the basic shape…appealing
MyRide.com

The 2008 Toyota Sienna is a vehicle that’s rather anonymous and inoffensive.

Automotive critics have precious little to say about the Sienna’s styling, perhaps because it’s a minivan, and perhaps even more so because it is a rather bland minivan. Kelley Blue Book offers mild kudos, calling the Sienna “smartly styled,” but admits that the van, now in its fifth year, “offers nothing radical in the way of exterior features or design.” Road & Track makes a half-hearted mention to it and other minivans being “family cartons,” and MyRide.com, the most vocal supporter of this family hauler’s lines, finds “the basic shape of the Sienna appealing,” though they cite its “sneering grille work and those big headlights” as the features that create the strongest impression.

Inside, the story is a little more stimulating. Edmunds reports “the Sienna’s spacious cabin is handsomely fitted.” “The Sienna driver sits before a smooth, organic dashboard, with a prominent if slightly awkward center stack,” says MyRide.com. They like its standard trim with its “dark, lacquered-look plastic,” but are less favorable of the faux-wood on the XLE and limited, which they consider “looks tacked on.”

Conclusion

The 2008 Toyota Sienna’s styling doesn’t offend, but it doesn’t try to inspire.

STYLING | 6 out of 10Expert Quotes:nothing radicalKelley Blue Bookspacious cabin is handsomely fittedEdmundswe find the basic shape…appealingMyRide.com The 2008 Toyota Sienna is a vehicle that’s rather anonymous and inoffensive. Automotive critics have precious little to say about the Sienna’s styling, perhaps because it’s a minivan, and perhaps even more so because it is a rather bland minivan. Kelley Blue Book offers mild kudos, calling the Sienna “smartly styled,” but admits that the van, now in its fifth year, “offers nothing radical in the way of exterior features or design.” Road & Track makes a half-hearted mention to it and other minivans being “family cartons,” and MyRide.com, the most vocal supporter of this family hauler’s lines, finds “the basic shape of the Sienna appealing,” though they cite its “sneering grille work and those big headlights” as the features that create the strongest impression. Inside, the story is a little more stimulating. Edmunds reports “the Sienna’s spacious cabin is handsomely fitted.” “The Sienna driver sits before a smooth, organic dashboard, with a prominent if slightly awkward center stack,” says MyRide.com. They like its standard trim with its “dark, lacquered-look plastic,” but are less favorable of the faux-wood on the XLE and limited, which they consider “looks tacked on.” ConclusionThe 2008 Toyota Sienna’s styling doesn’t offend, but it doesn’t try to inspire. 2008 TOYOTA SIENNA STYLING | [6 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: “nothing radical” Edmunds: “spacious cabin is handsomely fitted” MyRide.com: “we find the basic shape…appealing” The 2008 Toyota Sienna is a vehicle that’s rather anonymous and inoffensive. Automotive critics have ...

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Other Choices:

The Sienna’s styling looks a bit dated next to the new-for-2008 Chrysler minivans and several other vans that have been redesigned since the Sienna’s last redesign for 2004. But most notably, the 2008 Toyota Sienna has available all-wheel drive, while these rivals do not. Otherwise, they’re quite equivalent in terms of engine power and overall interior space, but seat arrangements present a significant difference between the models and trims. In this group, the Town & Country has the widest range of configurations, from a standard second-row bench arrangement to the innovative Stow ‘n’ Go, which allows the second and third rows to fold fully into the floor, and Swivel ‘n’ Go, which allows the second row to turn 180 degrees. In terms of driving, the Honda Odyssey remains the most enjoyable on a twisty road, but the Entourage has surprisingly good performance, too, as does the Quest. Despite some flaws, such as ride quality and a questionable reliability record, the Quest is the more fashionable choice for those who must have a minivan but don’t want a vehicle that completely blends in with all the other minivan models.

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Comments (2 total)

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