Boasting a 3.5-liter V6 powerplant, the 2012 Toyota Sienna LE 8-Passenger V6 minivan can carry prodigious amounts of people, cargo or both. The roomy cabin offers 3 rows of seating and 150 cubic feet of cargo space when the rear seats are folded, while a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission transfers the 266 hp from the variable-valve-timed (VVT) V6 into 245 lb-ft of torque, good enough to tow up to 3,500 pounds with the available towing equipment selected. Mileage estimates, meantime, run 18 mpg city/25 highway for the front-wheel-drive-only Sienna LE 8-Passenger V6.
Adorning the outside of this practical minivan are standard 17-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and a roof rack. Inside, look for standard premium cloth upholstery, front captain’s chairs and reclining second-row bench seating, as well as a power-adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering. Dual-zone air conditioning also comes with the 2012 Sienna LE 8-Passenger V6, as does a universal remote garage door opener, rear-view camera and, of course, full power accessories, including heated outside mirrors. Tunes and news are provided through an MP3-capable single-CD player with 6 speakers, bolstered by satellite radio and a USB connection. Finally, Bluetooth hands-free technology also comes standard.
Options for this top-selling minivan, besides the towing and tow-prep equipment, include several packages with cargo management tools, carpeted floor mats, roof rails and door-sill protectors. Remote engine start is also available, as is BLU Logic audio-interfaced hands-free communications and a navigation suite that includes a 6.5-inch display screen and Toyota’s smartphone-interfaced Entune apps. Topping off the list of popular options are BLU Logic hands-free communications services and rear-seat DVD entertainment.
Toyota’s touted Star Safety System comes standard aboard the 2012 Sienna LE 8-Passenger V6, and includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) as well as traction and stability control. Occupant safety is bolstered by front side-mounted airbags, 3-row head airbags and a driver’s-side knee airbag. Daytime running lights also come standard, while a remote antitheft alarm and a security system are each available.
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