2011 Toyota Sienna Trims and Specs

The minivan that’s supposed to be fun to drive starts at its Base trim with a very practical if competent 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine tied to a six-speed automatic. Sure you get a rear spoiler and 17-inch alloys, but it must be the first- and second-row bucket seats that really spell fun. A split-folding rear finishes off the third row, and if that’s not comfort enough, the AC system has tri-zone controls front and rear. The CD and MP3 player has a digital-media player connection, and the power options are loaded on as well, with mirrors, windows, locks, and remote keyless entry. Front wipers have a built-in de-icer, and the rear window gets a wiper/washer and defogger combo. Daytime running lights are joined by headlights that aren’t automatic, but are automatic-off, and driver comfort is realized through a tilt and telescoping steering wheel. While fun is the angle Toyota is pushing here, safety hasn’t been ignored, with standard traction control, antilock four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist, an antiskid system, and front, front side, curtain side, and driver knee airbags.

For a bit more fun in the Base trim of the 2011 Toyota Sienna, look to the optional 3.5-liter V6 that can be paired with the six-speed transmission. Traction control and antiskid are included here, so feel free to dive into every available corner with abandon. The rear spoiler will certainly provide the downforce needed to keep the 17-inch alloys on the road, and regardless, the antilock four-wheel disc brakes with brake assist stand ready to bring everything to a drama-free stop. Cloth upholstery covers the first- and second-row bucket seats, as well as the split-folding rear seat. There’s a CD/MP3 player with digital-media player connection, and tri-zone controls for the AC, front and rear. There are power doors, windows, and mirrors, as well as remote keyless entry. Front wipers get a de-icer, and the rear glass gets a defogger. For safety you’ll get daytime running lights and dual front, front-side, curtain-side, and a driver’s knee airbag.

Deleting the extra comfort of second-row bucket seats but increasing seating capacity, the LE trim of the 2011 Toyota Sienna offers a second three-passenger split-folding seat behind the front buckets. So as to make this seem like a wholly distinct trim, they’ve also added heated power mirrors and rear privacy glass here. Otherwise, things are strikingly similar to what we’ve already seen from the Sienna, with its 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission, traction control, and antiskid system. You’ll get the same rear spoiler and 17-inch alloy wheels, along with a CD/MP3 player, power doors and windows, and remote keyless entry. The AC system has tri-zone controls front and rear, and the headlights are automatic-off, pairing with the daytime running lights. Four-wheel antilock disc brakes come with a brake assist system, and dual front, front-side, and curtain-side airbags are joined by a driver’s knee airbag.

While the four-cylinder version of the 2011 Toyota Sienna LE’s most defining feature is the “LE” pasted to its back, the V6 version of the same trim gets many extra amenities and features. Not ignoring the 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed automatic, the V6 LE also gets power-sliding rear doors to reveal its dual split-folding rear seats. Up front you’ll find dual buckets, and the driver’s seat gains 8-way power here with lumbar adjustment, for a total seating capacity of 8. The CD and MP3 player gets upgraded with satellite radio, an iPod adapter, and Bluetooth, and additionally gets controls on the tilt and telescoping steering wheel. There’s also a rear-view camera, garage door opener, and second- and third-row sunshades. Outside you’ll still find the rear spoiler and 17-inch alloy wheels, but you’ll also notice roof rails joining the party here. You’ll still get the power doors, windows, and remote keyless entry, as well as tri-zone AC with fore and aft controls, daytime running lights, and safety features like traction control and antiskid, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with brake assist, and 7 standard airbags, including a driver’s knee bag.

While the four-cylinder version of the 2011 Toyota Sienna LE’s most defining feature is the LE pasted to its back, the V6 version of the same trim gets many extra amenities and features. Not ignoring the 3.5-liter V6 and six-speed automatic, the V6 LE also gets power-sliding rear doors to reveal its optional dual split-folding rear seats. Up front you’ll find dual buckets, and the driver’s seat gains 8-way power here with lumbar adjustment for a total maximum seating capacity of 8. If you choose to ignore the optional second bench, second-row dual buckets will be found instead, bringing maximum seating capacity to 7. The CD and MP3 player gets upgraded with satellite radio, an iPod adapter, and Bluetooth, and additionally gets controls on the tilt/telescoping steering wheel. There’s also a rear-view camera, garage door opener, and second- and third-row sunshades. Outside you’ll still find the rear spoiler and 17-inch alloy wheels, but you’ll also notice roof rails joining the party here. You’ll still get the power doors, windows, and remote keyless entry, as well as tri-zone AC with fore and aft controls, daytime running lights, and safety features like traction control and antiskid, four-wheel antilock disc brakes with brake assist, and seven standard airbags, including a driver’s knee bag.

Limited does little to describe this flagship trim of the 2011 Toyota Sienna, with luxury features like front and rear obstacle detection systems, a woodgrain and leather-wrapped steering wheel, and keyless access and start. Power features get an upgrade as well, with power-folding heated automatic mirrors with integrated turn signals and tilting back-up aid, a 4-way power passenger bucket to complement driver 8-way power, and a power-folding third-row stowable split-folding unit. A memory system governs the mirrors and driver’s seat, and the stereo has been upgraded to a 6-CD JBL unit. You’ll also get a power liftgate and power-sliding rear doors with power rear-quarter windows. A power sunroof is matched by a glass roof panel as well, and rear privacy glass and sunshades prevent prying eyes as well as sun from penetrating. There’s also tri-zone automatic climate controls, an iPod adapter for the stereo, and Bluetooth. The Limited is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that gets the usual driver assists of traction control and an antiskid system, and the safety features are rounded out by four-wheel antilock disc brakes and seven standard airbags, including a driver’s knee bag.

For the absolute most money you can spend on a Sienna, Toyota offers the 2011 Limited 7-Passenger AWD trim, which offers 3.5-liter-V6 power and 18-inch alloys along with power and leather throughout. That means you get power heated leather bucket seats up front with 8-way power for the driver and 4-way power for the passenger. Second and third rows get split-folding seats, also in leather, and a wood-grain-and-leather tilt and telescoping steering wheel not only provides extra adjustability for the driver, but auxiliary controls for the 6-CD JBL stereo with iPod adapter and Bluetooth. The convenience and power features inside are a staggering list, including keyless access and start, tri-zone automatic climate controls, power-folding automatic heated mirrors with back-up aid and integrated turn signals, a power sunroof and glass roof panel, a memory system, and power-sliding rear doors and rear-quarter windows. You’ll also get front and rear obstacle detection systems and a rear-view camera for added safety. Final safety features include four-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction control, and antiskid, as well as seven standard airbags.

The 2011 Toyota Sienna SE is the sport-inspired trim, and while it comes with the bigger 3.5-liter V6, it’s the same engine available in other trims – no power upgrade here. The six-speed automatic is the same as well, but at least you’ll get foglights and a sport suspension, not to mention 19-inch alloy wheels. Curiously, while the tilt and telescoping steering wheel has been upgraded to leather, the front buckets and dual split-folding back rows get cheap vinyl upholstery. At least the driver’s bucket gets 8-way power to match the power windows, power doors, and heated power mirrors. In the rear you’ll see a spoiler and privacy glass, and the interior gets a CD and MP3 player as well as tri-zone AC with front and rear controls. Safety comes in the form of seven airbags, as well as traction control, an antiskid system, and four-wheel antilock disc brakes with brake assist.