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From the picture, the rear seat looks like it folds differently than the Odyssey. There is no flip, it just folds straight back and down (the seat back bottom ends up at the rear).
I wonder why there is no 8 seat option for the XLE?
2. I do wish that Lexus could use this platform to build a true luxury vehicle. There is no logical reason that mininvan and luxury should not go together. Hopefully some manufacturer will take the plunge and build such a minivan.
3. I am very interested in the rear opening dimensions. The 2000 XLE's rear opening measured 40" from floor to ceiling. This is the absolute minimum for our wheelchair lift and our chairs. The new GX470 only gives 37.5". :-(
4. I also hope that the new Sienna will offer satellite radio as an option. I have heard that Southeast Toyota dealerships will offer XM radios as a dealer-installed option.
Thanks for any information about the rear opening height in the new van. My Mercury Villager has 223,000 miles and needs replacing. We love many aspects of my wife's Sienna and are hoping that the new Toyora will work for us.
Seb
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We currently have a '99 Pontiac Transport, eight passenger, we use for towing. Our other car is a '93 Camry Sport. Incredibly reliable. We've only owned Toyotas and the Pontiac is the first exception. Likely the last! Now that the Sienna is big and carries eight, the only unknown is the tow rating. We need at least the standard 3500lb rating, but something a tad higher would give us a good buffer.
Latest info I've seen is that Navigation won't be offered. That could certainly change though.
Pricing won't be available until the Sienna is ready to hit the lots. There will probably be some sort of price announced at the Detroit Auto Show - most likely a "starting at" base price.
Yes there will be a moonroof available on the XLE.
DVD entertainment system also available.
Regarding the 8th seat, word is that it's more of a child size seat and possibly a little cumbersome to move around.
And coincidently my children are "child sized" so they should fit just fine. : ^ )
And the release date is supposed to be sometime in March.
Any other info I get I will make sure to post.
Ken
73" width or less (fatter than that means my other car will have to sit outside my garage);
206" length or less;
75" height or less, including roof rack (or it won't get in my garage);
Sunroof available on the low end model;
21 MPG in city;
Firmer seats than those in Sienna CE or LE;
Base model cost of $23K (with loads of base equipment ;o))
A nice price from my local dealer.
The last new car we bought was a '91 Previa and we're getting enthused about possibly buying this one.
All and All the new Sienna looks great, and I'm sure that they will sell a lot of them. We have friends looking for a mini van and we will recommend the new Sienna.
Does anyone know the rated HP and torque on the 3.3L engine? Maybe, 240? With AWD option, and the overall increase in weight, it could be around 225HP?
Is 5-speed auto standard on all models?
Where is the original post about these pictures? I can't find it. Where are these shots taken? Dealer conference that sbell went to or somewhere else?
Everything looks great to me but the front end. Sort of disappointing but still keeping the 04 Sienna on my list of must sees at the Detroit show in January.
The headrests in the back row (and the one for the middle seat in the 2nd row) look like they are part of the seats, precluding the need for removal before stowing the seat, saving time and wear and tear.
Also, it looks like the rearmost seat could fully recline--the hatch is quite aways back-- turning it into a bed if need be
I wonder where the spare tire is located.
Does the rear license plate say Sienna?
Also, the all-new 3.3L will be going in new Lexus RX330, and ES330 in 2004 models (next year)...
The I-6s in the GS and IS is a different thing as they are not V6 engines...
Think about this:
To own a ES330 (with Mark Levinson option) for yourself, and the new lexus-like Sienna for the family...perfect thing!
ACD
Also, does enyone knows if there will be illuminated switches for power door locks/windows? (It's the only thing I like my Ford Windstar over the Current Sienna). Also I hate in the Sienna, when you open the front doors the rear-seat lamps does not come on, and vice versa, when opening the rear sliding door or liftgate, the front lamps stays off.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=1472723&uid=821072
To the best of my knowledge, the only actual photos of the 2004 Sienna out there today...
Note: The Lexus IS 300 and GS 300 both use I6s currently.
Hope this helps.
Ken
I wonder about other new vehicle releases and cost of those. I would think that the dealers would love to line up purchases, as they might affect their future allotment and they would get a sale without even a test drive.
Hope this helps.
Ken
-Brian
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I remember someone saying it looked like a dolphin. I think so too.
Just hope vixter was wrong