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2008 Toyota Sienna - Page 1 Review

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Overall Review » 7.6
Interior / Exterior » 6
Performance » 7
Quality » 8
Safety » 8
Features » 9
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Toyota’s popular Sienna minivan can seat eight, and can haul them in relative quickness thanks to its 3.5-liter V-6, rated at 266 horsepower. Two years ago that engine replaced the smaller 3.3-liter, 215-horsepower V-6 that still does duty in some Toyotas, like the Camry Solara.

 

The Sienna is a large, comfortable van ideal for big families or extended road trips. It can be ordered with a closed-circuit rear-view video camera, front/rear parking proximity warnings, laser-guided cruise control, a DVD entertainment system, satellite navigation system, and surround-sound audio.

 

All-wheel drive and front-wheel drive are available. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRAC) is standard on all grades for 2008, along with rear disc brakes.  Also for 2008, Bluetooth is now on all models with the JBL audio system.

 

Toyota prices the ’08 Sienna from $24,340 for the 2WD CE to $37,665 for the AWD Limited model.

 

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Detailed Review Sections

Interior / Exterior » 6
Performance » 7
Quality » 8
Safety » 8
Features » 9

Specs: Select a Trim

5dr 7-Pass (21) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
5dr 7-Pass Van CE FWD (Natl) Specs $24,440 $21,994 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van CE FWD (GS) Specs $24,440 $21,994 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van CE FWD (SE) Specs $24,440 $21,994 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van LE FWD (Natl) Specs $25,965 $23,367 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van LE FWD (GS) Specs $25,965 $23,367 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van LE FWD (SE) Specs $25,965 $23,367 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE FWD (Natl) Specs $29,625 $26,365 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE FWD (GS) Specs $29,625 $26,365 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE FWD (SE) Specs $29,625 $26,365 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE Ltd FWD (Natl) Specs $35,565 $31,651 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE Ltd FWD (GS) Specs $35,565 $31,651 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE Ltd FWD (SE) Specs $35,565 $31,651 17 23
5dr 7-Pass Van LE AWD (Natl) Specs $29,135 $26,220 16 21
5dr 7-Pass Van LE AWD (GS) Specs $29,135 $26,220 16 21
5dr 7-Pass Van LE AWD (SE) Specs $29,135 $26,220 16 21
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE AWD (Natl) Specs $32,385 $28,820 16 21
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE AWD (GS) Specs $32,385 $28,820 16 21
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE AWD (SE) Specs $32,385 $28,820 16 21
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE Ltd AWD (Natl) Specs $37,765 $33,609 16 21
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE Ltd AWD (GS) Specs $37,765 $33,609 16 21
5dr 7-Pass Van XLE Ltd AWD (SE) Specs $37,765 $33,609 16 21
5dr 8-Pass (6) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
5dr 8-Pass Van CE FWD (Natl) Specs $24,590 $22,128 17 23
5dr 8-Pass Van CE FWD (GS) Specs $24,590 $22,128 17 23
5dr 8-Pass Van CE FWD (SE) Specs $24,590 $22,128 17 23
5dr 8-Pass Van LE FWD (Natl) Specs $26,115 $23,503 17 23
5dr 8-Pass Van LE FWD (GS) Specs $26,115 $23,503 17 23
5dr 8-Pass Van LE FWD (SE) Specs $26,115 $23,503 17 23
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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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