2012 Toyota Sienna Base 7-Passenger Trim Overview

Taking the whole family on vacation? Look for the 2012 Toyota Sienna Base 7-Passenger minivan to provide a comfortable start. Plenty of passenger room is complemented by 3 rows of seating, rear sliding passenger doors and 150 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. Standard rear manually sliding passenger doors are complemented by 17-inch alloy wheels and a rear spoiler outside, while cloth upholstery, front and reclining second-row captain’s chairs and dual-zone air conditioning. Full power accessories, as well as cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering are some handy convenience items, while a single-CD player with 4 speakers provides the tunes.

Carpeted floor mats, cargo handling equipment and door sill protectors are available with the Preferred Accessory Package and Convenience Package, while remote engine start, rear-seat DVD entertainment, BLU Logic audio-interrupt hands-free communications and satellite radio are among the 2012 Sienna Base 7-Passenger’s standalone options. A tow hitch and wiring, roof-rack with cross bars and lower body molding are further add-ons.

The standard drivetrain for the front-wheel-drive-only (FWD) 2012 Sienna Base 7-Passenger is a unique variable-valve-timed (VVT) 2.7-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant mated to a silky 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Look for 187 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque from this combo, with mileage in the neighborhood of 19 mpg city/24 highway.

Standard safety features, finally, include Toyota’s Star Safety System, with traction and stability control, and 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS). Front side-mounted airbags, 3-row head airbags, a driver’s-side knee airbag and daytime running lights also each come standard.