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2008 Toyota Sienna Safety Review

November 5, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

typical for this class
Car and Driver

If you opt for the navigation system, you'll also get a handy rearview camera
Edmunds

Five of five stars, side impact for driver and rear passenger
NHTSA

Good,” frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests
IIHS

While not a standout in safety, the 2008 Toyota Sienna still possesses more than enough active and passive safety to easily recommend it for family transportation.

Describing its safety repertoire as “typical for this class,” Car and Driver lists the notable active safety features as “ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, as well as a stability control system incorporating traction control.” They continue, “passive features include two-stage front airbags, front seat side airbags, and curtain airbags for all three rows.”

Edmunds notes, “The XLE Limited also comes with front and rear park assist, while rear park assist is available on LE and XLE trims. If you opt for the navigation system, you'll also get a handy rearview camera.”

Regarding the Sienna's performance in tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Edmunds reports “the 2008 Toyota Sienna earned four stars (out of five) for driver protection in frontal impacts and five stars for the front passenger. It also received five stars across the board for side-impact crash protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave Toyota's minivan a ‘Good’ rating (its highest) for its performance in both frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests.”

Conclusion

Solid crash-test results and Toyota’s usual bevy of active safety features mean the 2008 Toyota Sienna is resistant to accidents and injury.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:typical for this classCar and DriverIf you opt for the navigation system, you'll also get a handy rearview cameraEdmundsFive of five stars, side impact for driver and rear passengerNHTSAGood,” frontal-offset and side-impact crash testsIIHS While not a standout in safety, the 2008 Toyota Sienna still possesses more than enough active and passive safety to easily recommend it for family transportation. Describing its safety repertoire as “typical for this class,” Car and Driver lists the notable active safety features as “ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, as well as a stability control system incorporating traction control.” They continue, “passive features include two-stage front airbags, front seat side airbags, and curtain airbags for all three rows.” Edmunds notes, “The XLE Limited also comes with front and rear park assist, while rear park assist is available on LE and XLE trims. If you opt for the navigation system, you'll also get a handy rearview camera.” Regarding the Sienna's performance in tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Edmunds reports “the 2008 Toyota Sienna earned four stars (out of five) for driver protection in frontal impacts and five stars for the front passenger. It also received five stars across the board for side-impact crash protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave Toyota's minivan a ‘Good’ rating (its highest) for its performance in both frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests.” ConclusionSolid crash-test results and Toyota’s usual bevy of active safety features mean the 2008 Toyota Sienna is resistant to accidents and injury. 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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