The minivan, redefined: The 2014 Toyota Sienna

 

(September 13 – TORONTO) Comfort. Style. Performance. Those are all words that don’t spring to mind when someone says “minivan”. But they’re just some of the qualities that make the Toyota Sienna one of Canada’s most popular minivans for busy families on the go. For 2014, Toyota offers its award-winning Sienna in seven models – including the available added confidence of all wheel Drive. With several trim levels, Canadians can choose the minivan that fits their lifestyle – enjoying the versatility of a well-appointed people-mover with the power and performance that make driving fun.

 

“When you need the flexibility to carry seven or eight people, or a lot of cargo, nothing beats the Toyota Sienna,” said Larry Hutchinson, Vice President at Toyota Canada Inc. “Every 2014 Sienna is loaded with comfort, convenience, style, versatility, performance, safety and efficiency – and backed by Toyota’s commitment to quality and value.”

 

Canadians know they’re getting a great vehicle when they buy a Toyota Sienna. It’s the minivan with its own trophy case, including 2013 category winner for best retained value as measured by Canadian Black Book. And the Sienna delivers world-class protection to drivers and their families, with seven airbags (dual-stage driver and front passenger, front seat mounted side, driver knee, and side curtain airbags spanning all three rows of seating) plus Active Front Headrests with Whiplash Protection, anchor points for child seats and a tire pressure monitoring system. As with every new Toyota since 2011, the 2014 Sienna is also standard equipped with the six active safety technologies of the Star Safety System: Antilock Braking System, Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control and Smart Stop Technology work together to help drivers avoid potential accident situations.

 

Every 2014 Sienna features Toyota’s proven, powerful yet efficient 3.5L V6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission. This engine develops a peak 266 horsepower and features a lightweight aluminum alloy block plus dual variable valve timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i), electronic fuel injection and other systems to maximize power and efficiency.

 

All Sienna models are equipped with a host of standard features, including: a 60/40 split, fold-down and stow-away 3^rd row bench seat; removable second-row seating; power locks with keyless entry and key remind warning system; power windows with auto up/down function on all windows and rear privacy glass; cruise control, an eco-drive indicator; a tilting/telescoping steering column; dual sliding side doors; plenty of smart in-cabin storage; retained accessory power; locking glove box; dual power adjustable and heated exterior mirrors; a conversation mirror; roof rails; splash guards; a rear spoiler; rear window wiper/washer system with de-icer; aluminum alloy wheels with locks; and more.

 

The 2014 Sienna is available in seven models with a choice of seating arrangements, drive trains and features. Seven-passenger models feature front-row and middle-row captain’s seats for superior comfort. Eight-passenger models feature front-row captain’s seats and Toyota’s innovative 40/20/40 split middle row seat with remove and stow centre seat for impressive versatility.

 

The Sienna is available in four Front Wheel Drive models, which deliver maximum fuel efficiency at 9.8 L per 100 KM combined:

 

Sienna 7-passenger V6 (MSRP starting at $29,120)

The 2014 Toyota Sienna 7-passenger V6 features: 17” wheels; a four-speaker satellite audio-ready entertainment system with auxiliary input jack; three-zone independent climate control; and more.

 

Sienna LE 8-passenger V6 (MSRP starting at $33,365)

The 2014 Toyota Sienna LE 8-passenger V6 features: 17” wheels; a six-speaker audio system with integrated XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB audio input, Vacuum Fluorescent Display and steering wheel-mounted audio controls; three-zone independent automatic climate control; an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat; heated front seats; easy clean fabric seat covers; a compass; a stand-alone back-up camera; a multi-information display; HomeLink universal transceiver; electrochromic rear view mirror; rear door sunshades; powered sliding doors; a chrome grille surround; and more.

 

Sienna SE 8-passenger V6 (MSRP starting at $37,205)

The 2014 Toyota Sienna SE 8-passenger V6 adds sporty styling and performance. It features: 19” wheels in a unique graphite finish; sport-tuned steering and a sport-tuned rear suspension; a six-speaker audio system with integrated XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB audio input, Vacuum Fluorescent Display and steering wheel-mounted audio controls; three-zone independent automatic climate control; an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat; sport fabric seat covers with leatherette trim; a stand-alone back-up camera; a multi-information display; an electro-chromatic rear view mirror with integrated compass; HomeLink universal transceiver; chrome inner door handles; leather-wrapped steering wheel; rear door sunshades; powered sliding doors; power rear door with jam protection; front and rear sport fascias; sport grille; power moonroof; smoked headlamps; fog lamps; and more.

 

Sienna XLE 7-passenger V6 (MSRP starting at $39,740)

The 2014 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-passenger V6 wraps driver and passengers in comfort and style. It features: 18” wheels; a six-speaker audio system with integrated XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB audio input, Vacuum Fluorescent Display and steering wheel-mounted audio controls; three-zone independent automatic climate control; heated front row seats; an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat; four-way power adjustable front passenger seat; second row lounge seats; leather seat surfaces; Optitron instrumentation gauges; back-up camera and back-up sensors; Blind Spot Monitoring System with Rear Cross Traffic Alert; front windshield acoustic glass; power flip-out side rear windows; leather-wrapped steering wheel; rear door sunshades; powered sliding doors; power rear door with jam protection; rear bumper protector; power moonroof; chrome grille surround; an automatic headlamp system; fog lamps; and more.

 

Canada’s only all wheel drive minivans

The Toyota Sienna gives Canadians the freedom to choose the additional driving confidence of all wheel drive. Toyota offers two Sienna models with all wheel drive featuring active torque control. Under normal conditions, system performs like a front wheel drive vehicle for maximum fuel efficiency:

 

Toyota’s two all wheel Drive Sienna models achieve fuel efficiency of 10.9 L per 100 KM combined.

 

During acceleration or when the system detects wheel slip, torque is seamlessly and automatically distributed to front and rear wheels to provide more stable performance.

 

Sienna LE AWD 7-passenger V6 (MSRP starting at $36,190)

New for 2014, the 2014 Toyota Sienna LE AWD 7-passenger V6 includes driver and front passenger heated seats.  This model also includes 18” run-flat tires plus features comparable to the Sienna LE 8-passenger V6, but with middle row captain seats for a seven-person capacity.

 

Sienna XLE AWD 7-passenger V6 (MSRP starting at $39,740)

The 2014 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD 7-passenger V6 features all the comfort and style of the front wheel drive XLE model, plus the added driving confidence of Toyota’s all wheel drive system with active torque control. This model also features 18” run-flat tires.

 

Available upgrade packages

Most Sienna models come generously equipped in a single trim level. For 2014, the Toyota Sienna XLE 7-passenger V6 and Toyota Sienna XLE AWD 7-passenger V6 may be further enhanced with a special Limited Package. This package adds a long list of premium comfort and style features, including: Woodgrain and leather-wrapped steering wheel; premium leather seat surfaces; driver’s seat memory system; Smart Key System with Push Button Start; clearance and back-up sensors; wide-angle back-up camera; dual power moonroof; chrome grille and door handles; reverse auto-tilting exterior mirrors with integrated signal lamps and puddle lamps; rain-sensing wipers; HID headlamps with automatic high beam feature; premium JBL audio system with four-disc CD changer and 10-speakers; 120V accessory power outlets; a voice-activated DVD navigation system; and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system with overhead 16.4” wide-screen monitor and two sets of wireless headphones.

 

Mobility-ready Sienna models

Toyota also offers two Sienna models ready for mobility conversions. These are the 2014 Toyota Sienna LE 7-passenger V6 Mobility and the 2014 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-passenger V6 with available Mobility Package. See the Mobility Program section at www.toyota.ca/sienna for details.

 

Availability

The 2014 Toyota Sienna is now on sale at Toyota Dealers across Canada. For more information on features and specifications, visit www.toyota.ca/sienna.

 

About Toyota Canada Inc.

Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota, Lexus and Scion cars, SUVs and trucks. Toyota is the first full-line manufacturer to make all of the elements of the Star Safety System standard on every vehicle starting in 2011. The Star Safety System includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST). TCI’s head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax and parts distribution centres in Toronto and Vancouver.