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2009 Toyota Sienna Safety Review

February 23, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

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

Four or five stars, frontal impact; five stars, side impact
NHTSA

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

typical for this class
Car and Driver

Most minivans are typically among the safest vehicles, so it takes especially strong crash-test scores or innovative features to score high here. The 2009 Toyota Sienna doesn’t get the highest scores, but it still possesses more than enough active and passive safety to easily recommend it for hauling your most precious cargo.

Regarding the Sienna's performance in tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the insurance-affiliated IIHS, Edmunds reports “the 2009 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.”

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.”

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.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Toyota Sienna doesn’t stand out in terms of safety ratings, but it has the goods to make families feel secure.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:If you opt for the navigation system, you'll also get a handy rearview cameraEdmundsFour or five stars, frontal impact; five stars, side impactNHTSAGood,” frontal-offset and side-impact crash testsIIHStypical for this classCar and Driver Most minivans are typically among the safest vehicles, so it takes especially strong crash-test scores or innovative features to score high here. The 2009 Toyota Sienna doesn’t get the highest scores, but it still possesses more than enough active and passive safety to easily recommend it for hauling your most precious cargo. Regarding the Sienna's performance in tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the insurance-affiliated IIHS, Edmunds reports “the 2009 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.” 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.” 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.” ConclusionThe 2009 Toyota Sienna doesn’t stand out in terms of safety ratings, but it has the goods to make families feel secure.  2009 TOYOTA SIENNA STYLING | [6 out of 10] MyRide.com: “we find the basic shape … appealing” Kelley Blue Book: “smartly styled” Edmunds: “spacious cabin is handsomely fitted” When it comes to styling, minivans can’t get a break. They are designed to carry maximum amount of ...

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Other Choices:

The Honda Odyssey is the closest rival to the Toyota in terms of reliability, but it outshines the Sienna in driving pleasure. The Chrysler Town & Country is the most recently updated of the group, and its styling and features—along with its Dodge Grand Caravan sibling—include more innovative seating options. The Hyundai Entourage has surprisingly good performance and is one of the best values in the group. For those determined to have a roomy minivan that’s at least a little stylish, the Nissan Quest is the choice. One thing that the Sienna has that none of these competitors offer is all-wheel drive.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By dsh #1, Posted: 6/15/2009

    Looks like the only "real" difference between the LE and XLE is the optional features...

  2. By sonnyhung #2, Posted: 9/14/2009

    The only thing that was a deal maker for my wife when we checked the LE versus the XLE was the 2nd & 3rd row built-in shades. They are not available on the LE in any option package. I think if we purchased the parts we could install it but not as an option. We had to purchase the XLE ;-)

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